Refine{d} The Podcast

Just a heads up, today's conversation is about infant loss. This conversation has been in the works a long time, and I am so grateful to finally get to share this with you. If you noticed that today's guest and I share a last name, that's because Esther is my beloved Sister-in-law. Her brand new book, My Song In The Night releases today, and I was grateful to get the opportunity to sit down with E...

Hey there! Today's episode is just a quick little glimpse at where I've been, and how things will hopefully look for this season. Let's call this season 4, shall we?

On today's episode we talk about the comparison trap, recovering our creative selves, Kate's book, Made for Winter , the temptation to hide in our work work, and Kate coins the phrase, “The Texture of Grace”. Enjoy this conversation and connect with Kate on Instagram and her website. Like this episode? Leave a 5 star review and share it with a friend so that others can discover it too.

Julianne Clayton is a podcast host and Spiritual Director. Join us for a fun and beautiful conversation about the surprising ways God meets us in the every day and hear how God surprised Julianne on a recent trip to Scotland. Connect with Julianne on her website. Like this episode? Leave a 5 star review and share it with a friend so that others can discover it too.

We jumped right into this conversation today! Jeanne Oliver joins Refine{d} the podcast reflecting on the purpose in the pause, transitions, trusting that God is at work even when nothing appears to be happening, and holding on to those God-given dreams while waiting for God's timing. Jeanne is an artist, and creative workshop host living in Colorado with her husband, Kelly. Honorable Mentions: Up...

Amanda Cleary joins us to discuss the idea of the "moral Imagination", tending children's hearts through literature, life on the side of a mountain, and the beauty of noticing. Connect with Amanda on her website and on Instagram

What happens when the project you've set out to make doesn't turn out the way you intended? Christopher Powers made a creative pivot that changed the direction of his life and his art. Connect with Christopher through his ⁠website⁠ , ⁠instagram ⁠ and on ⁠YouTube⁠ . Honorable Mentions: ⁠ That Hideous Strength ⁠ (C.S. Lewis) The Gospel of John, & the book of Revelation ⁠Open Brush⁠ ⁠Twen...

Lisa-Jo Baker has written a stunning book that instantly moved into my top 10 memoir's of all time. We wasted no time in jumping in to the deep end to discuss her brand new book, It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping: Interpreting The Language of Our Fathers Without repeating Their Stories. Connect with Lisa-Jo on Instagram @ LisajoBaker and on her website, LisaJoBaker.com Find Lisa-Jo's b...

How do you know when you might need to slow down? Author Jodi Grubbs reflects on the danger of living fast, and the gifts of learning to live slower. Connect with Jodi at her website and on Instagram. Jodi's book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation To Exhale is available NOW, wherever books are sold! Honorable Mentions: Can You Just Sit With Me? (Book, Natasha Smith) The Evangelical Imagination...

If I had to choose one word to describe my friend Summer, I think the word I would choose is: Faithful. Summer's whole life is oriented around the person of Jesus--His love and His invitations to love God, and others well, and Summer's faithfulness to this is contagious. This conversation was a gift, and it will encourage you to consider the ways you connect with God, while inviting you to...

Megan knows what it is to make big career changes and find purpose in the process. Her encouragement to try new things, to take chances and step out on a little nudge, might be just the encouragement you need today. Listen in and let us know what you think! Connect with Megan on IG at @meganericson Honorable Mentions: The Perfectionist Guide To Losing Control , by Katherine Morgan (Book)

Join us for this thoughtful conversation around writing, spiritual growth, community, loss, change, and hear a little about Lore's upcoming book, The Understory . Connect with Lore (pronounced, Lore-EE) at LoreWilbert.com

Bette Dickinson shares about a refining season that became a defining season, and how the work itself is the gift, who we create for, the power of healing prayer and more. Connect with Bette on her website . Honorable Mentions: The Artist's Way , (book by Julia Cameron) The War of Art (book by Steven Pressfield) Making Room In Advent (book by Bette Dickinson)

This episode is a little different than our usual format, but I hope this encourages you to listen to your tears, to listen for those "sacred echoes" and to pay attention when God speaks. Merry Christmas, friends. We'll be back in the New Year with New episodes and much joy.

What happens when you ask yourself, "Why am I doing what I am doing?" Shawn Smucker reflects on taking inventory, on choosing to live your actual life, living intentionally, and lessons learned along the way. Connect with Shawn at his website Honorable Mentions: This Is Happiness (Niall Williams) Gregory Isakov (Musician)

Friend and fellow podcast host, Yohonna Smith sits down with Kris to chat about following God, doing hard things and trusting that you're moving in the right direction. Yohonna's podcast Grisl Talking Life is 5 this month and you can enter her giveaway at the link here in the show notes. (Entries close November 10, 2023) "Grow Your Faith" Giveaway Bundle Link Girls Talking Life P...

Calling all our creative friends! Join guest, Amy Pierson on the podcast today as Kris and Amy talk about brain science, creativity, beauty and faith. Connect with Amy on her website and on Instagram Register for Refine {the retreat} Honorable Mentions: Makers In A Thinkers World: What Brain Science Teaches about the Spiritually Transforming Power of Creativity

What happens when the bottom falls out and you find yourself plunged into a season of deep loss and abuse recovery? Listen in as we explore grief, hope, faith and The Deep Down Things in today's conversation. Don't miss this generous and generative conversation with Seth and Amber. Connect with Seth Connect with Amber Grab a copy of The Deep Down Things Register for the 10th Anniversary re...

Thanks for listening. Join the conversation by leaving a comment on this episode, or hit us up on Instagram @refineretreat Connect with Kimberlee: Kimberlee's Website Sign up for the A Yellow Wood Book Club A Yellow Wood is available on Amazon , Bookshop and at Barnes & Noble Want to experience more from Refine in person ? Join us at our 10-year anniversary weekend retreat in March. Regist...

My offline friend, Linda Chivington is one of the most creative people I know. Join us for a conversation about what it means to live a "confetti cannon life", asking "why not?" and learning from experiences when things don't go as planned. Honorable Mentions: John Clease's book, Creativity, A Short, Cheerful Guide Linda's Etsy Shop, Cutting Up Refine {the retreat}

This conversation with artist Nathifa Sligh was a fun one! Nathifa sits down with Kris on the podcast to share about surviving a civil war in Liberia, coming to the United States as a child, and discovering a love for making, and sending beautiful letters. This episode is full of real talk and encouragement, plus, Nathifa shares how she came to be known as "Juicy Christian" on Instagram....

It was a comment that Kelly left on Kris's Instagram post that sparked a deeper conversation about recovering creativity while navigating healing from trauma. Join the conversation by leaving a comment and sharing this episode with friends. Connect with Kelly on her Substack and on Instagram. Honorable Mentions: Walking Through Fire , by Veneetha Risner Refine {the retreat} *Please note* Neith...

Guest, Artist, Sheila Atchley returns for a second Refine{d} the podcast, conversation. We jumped right into it and hit record just in time. Listen to our conversation about friendship in the middle years and share your thoughts with us after the episode. Honorable Mentions Luke 10:6 "Idol factories" quote (John Calvin) "Praise To the Lord, The Almighty" (Hymn) "First thin...

Join this gentle and important conversation about the death of dreams, learning to let go, laying down our idols and finding delight again. Writer and Teacher, Kimberly Coyle generously shares how she came to find herself back in the classroom--this time as a teacher, doing work she did not set out to do. Listen in as Kimberly shares about the ways grief can overshadow delight and how to reclaim w...

Today's conversation features our guest, Christy Jones Jackson, founder & Director of The Guest House Project , a retreat for women recovering from sexual betrayal in their marriage. Christy shares how she started the Guest House Project, how that work continues to minister to her in her own healing, and reflects on her most recent time at Refine {the retreat}. Honorable Mentions: Sabbath...