Creative Thinking with Kim Thomas

What does it look like to receive a peace that the world cannot give? In this final Lenten episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas explores the feast of peace. We conclude our journey by learning that peace is not something we catch through effort, but a gift we receive through a posture of surrender and trust in the One who keeps us in perfect peace. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcas...

How do we stop worry from emptying today of its strength? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas discusses the practice of ceasing from anxiety. We find that while we cannot always control our circumstances, we can find Sabbath rest by shifting our handle from worry to faith and resting in the care of a Father who is always faithful. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Ki...

Can we find a holy balance between what we understand and what we simply wonder at? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas explores the feast of mystery. We discover that embracing the unseen parts of our faith does not mean abandoning reason, but rather releasing the illusion that reason alone can carry us into the presence of God. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim...

What if we let go of the exhaustion that comes from demanding every answer? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas continues our Lenten journey by practicing the discipline of ceasing from the need to know. We learn to lay down our desire for control and certainty, choosing instead to trust that we are fully known by the God who knows all things. Support the show The Creative Thinking Po...

How do we find a ground sturdy enough to stand on in the face of uncertainty? In this Lenten episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas explores the feast of trust. We learn that trust allows us to live the difficult questions of life without being undone, resting in the reliability of an Almighty Father. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Cha...

What does it look like to float in the presence of God when the waters of life rise? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas discusses the practice of ceasing from fear. While fear is real, we see that it does not have to be our home when we trust in the presence and promises of a good God. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel...

Where do we find the "sweet, inward, quiet frame of spirit" that is true contentment? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas explores the feast of contentment. We learn to guard against the thieves of comparison and ingratitude, discovering that God Himself is enough for our every need. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village...

What if we stepped out of the cycle of craving and acquiring long enough to remember who we are? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas examines the practice of ceasing from overconsuming. By loosening our grip on material things, we clear the surface of our lives so that what truly satisfies can finally sink in. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resourc...

Can silence be more than just an absence of sound? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas explores feasting on silence as nourishment for the spirit. We learn that by creating a "halo" of quiet within our souls, we prepare a place for grace to rest and unlock ourselves from the drivenness of worry. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of...

Is the constant clamor of the world drowning out the voice you most need to hear? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas discusses the practice of ceasing from noise. We look at how intentionally quieting our surroundings creates the necessary space to re-enter life more gently and find the God who is a friend of silence. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is...

What if slowing down actually helps us find more time for what matters? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas explores the feast of slowing down. We discover that living at "the speed of love" welcomes us into a rest that drips with wisdom, reminding us that we do not lose time when we prioritize presence. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a res...

Has your body outrun your soul in the rush of daily life? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas examines the discipline of ceasing from hurry. By slowing down, we allow our bodies and souls to reunite, finding a pace where we can listen again to the steady, faithful rhythm of God’s grace. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel...

How do we return to a level path when life feels lopsided? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas continues our Lenten journey by exploring the practice of feasting on balance. We see how Sabbath rest acts as an equalizer, helping us release the futile things that embarrass our hearts so we can turn more easily toward God. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is...

What if Lent is an invitation to let go of what drains us? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas begins our series on Sabbath rhythms, exploring the practice of ceasing from stress. We learn that making room for rest begins with the courageous step of refusing to let pressure define our lives. Support the show The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Ch...

This week on Creative Thinking, we reach the culmination of our Advent journey together. In Matthew 1 and Luke 2, we behold the person and purpose of Christ: the Savior who comes to redeem, to save His people from their sins, and to bring joy and hope to all. Advent reminds us that God’s love is near, tangible, and life-changing. As we close this year’s Advent podcast series, join us one last time...

This week on Creative Thinking, we reach the culmination of our Advent journey together. We will reflect on the glory revealed in the manger, the wonder of the Savior who came to dwell with us, and the promise that began in Bethlehem and will one day be fully realized in heaven. In Isaiah 7 and Matthew 1, we see the promise fulfilled—God with us, Immanuel. Not distant, not indifferent, not waiting...

This week on Creative Thinking, we’re continuing our Advent journey, shifting our focus from the people of Advent to the news they receive. In Luke 2, we meet the long waiters—Simeon and Anna—whose patient faith shows us that God’s promises are always worth waiting for. Advent calls us to watch expectantly, worship faithfully, and rejoice in the news that God is at work in our midst. Support the s...

This week on Creative Thinking, we’re continuing our Advent journey, shifting our focus from the people of Advent to the news they receive. In Luke 1 and Matthew 2, we encounter strange, old, and good news. An angel delivers a message that surprises and challenges us, reminding us that God works in ways beyond our imagination. The familiar story of Christ’s birth also calls us to examine lives bui...

This week on Creative Thinking, we’re continuing our Advent journey, from the places of the story to the people who bring its pages to life. In Matthew 2, we meet a restless king, wandering magi, and people who almost missed the miracle happening right in front of them. Advent encourages us to think about our own lives. It asks us to give up control for trust, distance for worship, and restlessnes...

This week on Creative Thinking, we’re continuing our Advent journey, from the places of the story to the people who bring its pages to life. In Matthew 1, we see the family tree of Jesus: a lineage filled with outsiders, the excluded, the undeserving, and the insignificant. It’s a story that reminds us: God’s grace is not reserved for the worthy, but extended to the willing. Join us this week as w...

This week on Creative Thinking, we’re in The Places of Advent, beginning with the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2, and now Isaiah’s prophecy of hope in the wilderness. In this episode, we move to the wilderness — a place of preparation, honesty, and transformation. A space where God shapes His people and whispers His promises.  We’ll reflect on how these sacred places still speak today, inviting u...

This week on Creative Thinking, we’re stepping into The Places of Advent, beginning with the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2, and Isaiah’s prophecy of hope in the wilderness. From the womb, where Christ took on our humanity, to the manger, where His humility was revealed, to the hillside, where the invitation of heaven was first announced; every place points us to the beauty and majesty of God’s r...

This podcast episode originally aired in April 2022 on the Curate's Corner podcast with Kim Thomas. Tune in through the season of Lent as we look at the story of Jesus’ last week as told through classic art, prayers and scriptures.  The Creative Thinking podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN. Each episode seeks to inspire, inform and encourage creative t...

This podcast episode originally aired in April 2022 on the Curate's Corner podcast with Kim Thomas. Tune in through the season of Lent as we look at the story of Jesus’ last week as told through classic art, prayers and scriptures.  The Creative Thinking podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN. Each episode seeks to inspire, inform and encourage creative t...

This podcast episode originally aired in April 2022 on the Curate's Corner podcast with Kim Thomas. Tune in through the season of Lent as we look at the story of Jesus’ last week as told through classic art, prayers and scriptures.  The Creative Thinking podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN. Each episode seeks to inspire, inform and encourage creative t...