Learning to See

It's the 1/2 mark and I thought I'd review the 26 names we've already created cards for. You can watch this epsiode on YouTube to see the cards. Come join us as we study the next 26 names on Patreon . There are weekly videos to walk you through the art process and discuss the verses and insights of others who have studied the names before us. In the write-ups you'll find all sorts of helpful links...

Today I get to introduce you to Bre Reed, Art Therapy professor at  Bethel University and owner of  Creative Connections Counseling , a faith based counseling center. She leads workshops at churches teaching people how to pray with art, hosts a weekly online  prayer group , and has written two  devotionals . You can connect with her on Instagram  @BreReedATRBC , Facebook&n...

Today I get to introduce you to Pamela Alderman , founder of Healing in Arts , an organization that brings hope and healing around the world through collaborative community art projects. Listen along to hear about her journey and the powerful creative projects she is facilitating (like the installations at ArtPrize this September). Get all the bonus content for today's episode on Patreon and join...

Today I get to introduce you to Shelley Henk of "Whole Soul Studio" who combines her knowledge of medicine, nutrition, faith ,and art together to help people creatively heal their whole being and rewrite their story. Today she shares a bit of her own story of how trauma and stress impacted her physical health and ultimately helped her create "Artful Storywork" as the foundtational process to her "...

Today Marjolaine introduces us to glue books, one of the best ways she's found to engage her creativity for healing and breakthrough! We talk about the logistics of this process, that's really never meant to be finished but can help us face and overcome fears with small steps. We'll dive into it deeper and have more examples during our Transformative Studio Time this month. Hope you'll join us and...

This month we get to hear from the inspiring Jessie Nilo, founder of God Loves Art ! Today we get to hear about her journey from a lonely artist sitting in a pew to developer of an art ministry that transformed a church to a ministry that expands prison walls to touch hearts. Plus we get a sneak peek into her journal and the Blind Contour drawing exercise that brought peace to her soul on a very d...

In this episode it is my privilege to introduce you to Lori Lotz, a retired music therapist and native american flute player from Tennessee. She’ll share some of the science behind how music impacts our mind, shifts our emotions, and helps us connect with others and lift up prayers to God To see the videos mentioned and access helpful links and other ideas for putting the healing power of music in...

In this episode it is my privilege to introduce you to Linda Sylvester. She wears a variety of hats that include healing prayer warrior, musician, dreamer, art minister, poet, cancer survivor, widow, supportive listener, and physical therapist. I hope you enjoy this sampling of her talents and heart today. Learn more about her creative, prayer filled retreat at Evanston Vineyard Church SATURDAY MA...

This is part 2 of our interview Dr Amy Backos. Today we talk about how rebuilding after trauma is in our history as individuals, families, countries and the world. Creation hasn't stopped since the beginning and sometimes, as all artists know, destruction is part of the process. There is always good news to be found during the painful parts: God is present, helpers are coming, and there are treasu...

This interview is packed with information from how art helps us know ourselves, build bridges of trust across cultures, and helps us be present. This is critical in surviving, overcoming and thriving hard times in our lives. Dr Amy Backos reminds us that: Making art helps us learn to see in new ways, heal from trauma, and can help prevent things from getting worse! We'd love to hear from you about...

Advent celebrates God's arrival. Not just a flashy happy celebration but a truly miraculous gift of mercy. He still comes into our deep darkness to bring light! This episode gives you a little taste of what studio time is like with art making that transforms how we see and opens us up to new perspectives and quiet time to listen to God. We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episod...

Today we're chatting with my Brittany Roach about how color adds new life, freedom and joy to our prayer time. There are lots of ideas in here and information about how Brittany and her husband have worked with Houses of Prayer and involved their 3 sons in prayer time too. Art Sozo, Harp & Bowl, and using all of ourselves and our creativity in our prayers are discussed as we strive to move tow...

Today we're chatting with my friend Danica Thurber (aka Danica the Artist ) about how art can help us process our grief. We often talk about grief after the loss, but what about the grief process that occurs before the loss? That is anticipatory grief and the main focus of our discussion and art project today. GRIEF COURSE: At the end you'll get to see some of Danica's own artwork and hear about h...

Today we're exploring how discovering our true identity brings us hope, how it takes grit to be grateful & how these things change our lives. Take this podcast to the next level: Go SEE this podcast on Youtube. Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon. Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through per...

Come learn to see how God uses your imagination to reveal more about Himself to you personally. Revelations isn't about giving us new information, it's about inviting us to a new experience of the scriptures, writes Eugene in Reversed Thunder . Today we're reviewing Eugene Peterson's book Reversed Thunder to help us understand what Revelations has to say to us about judgment, salvation, and Heaven...

Come learn to see how God uses your imagination to reveal more about Himself to you personally. Revelations isn't about giving us new information, it's about inviting us to a new experience of the scriptures, writes Eugene in Reversed Thunder . Today we're reviewing Eugene Peterson's book Reversed Thunder to help us understand what Revelations has to say to us about worship, evil, prayer, witness,...

Come learn to see how God uses your imagination to reveal more about Himself to you personally. Revelations isn't about giving us new information, it's about inviting us to a new experience of the scriptures, writes Eugene in Reversed Thunder . Today we're reviewing Eugene Peterson's book Reversed Thunder to help us understand what Revelations has to say to us about scripture, Christ, and the chur...

There's so much to share from this podcast. Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon. Come SEE this podcast on Youtube. Watch Jenna Burne pray visually in her journal. Rewatch or listen to our conversation with Ameris Grapa where we talk about prayer boxes. And join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore the topic of forgiveness...

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Marjolaine Walker, an artist, author and breakthrough coach who helps women find their voice, break up with shame and connect with God! She wants everyone to know that you don't have to be an artist nor be afraid of the process because art, and God, bring healing in gentle ways. There's so much to share from this podcast. Check out the the write-up available t...

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Sue Nelson, founder of Woman of Noble Character , cofounder of Bean so Blessed Coffee , teacher, dog and cat rescuer, cancer warrior, adopted child, mother of 4 adult children, disciple of Jesus! In today's conversation she shares about finding her siblings as an adult, how she was loved, and how she uses art to meditate and write scripture on her heart as she...

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Emma Schonenberg, artist, designer, plant lover, dog momma, and Art Therapist. In today's conversation we talk about her journey to becoming an Art Therapist, the benefits she received from getting lost in creating her Soul Gardens and the benefits others have received as well. It's super exciting to hear about how creating something beautiful, or simply begin...

Today I’m excited to introduce you to KasSandra Owens, artist, entrepreneur, and student. In today's conversation we talk about her story of transformation, learning to express herself with art and trust God more...even through homelessness. There are several art activities mentioned in this recording and detailed in the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on...

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Heather Stearns, artist, teacher, mom, wife, child of God, nature lover, and student. One of her greatest joys is sharing experiences of the great outdoors with others and watching awe take root! "What would happen were we to become aware of the ways God lingers and waits for us around every corner, crack, and crevasse in our landscape?" - Heather Stearns In t...

What a joy it is to introduce you to Jinna Lee. She is a Mindful Art Coach who specializes in serving single moms by helping them use art to reduce stress and learn to love themselves again. Today she gives us an inside look at how her inspirations, struggles, and regrets led to intentional mark making and connecting with others. Listen along to see how she uses "Intricate Dots & Lines" to: --...

Today I get to introduce you to the amazing Jenna Burne! She is a mixed media artist whose prayer life has been transformed and life impacted deeply through art journaling. Today she walks us through creating a collage focused on growth in all areas of our lives. Kingdom truths are discussed and encouragement given throughout and she prays for us all at the end. This is one I think you'll want to...