The Chasing Ebenezer Show

In this bonus episode, we talk about animals! From pooping deer to our precious pets we explore the beauty, wonder and humor that animals bring us. We play our song "Heaven's Land" Visit patreon.com/chasingebenezer Copyright 2023 Chasing Ebenezer All Rights Reserved.

In this bonus episode, we talk about our relationship with summer: the good, the bad, the beautiful! What does summer give you permission to do creatively that you would not normally try at other times of the year? We play a little instrumental piece called "Summer Song". Visit patreon.com/chasingebenezer Copyright 2023 Chasing Ebenezer All Rights Reserved.

Adventure. The world’s books, movies, poems, and songs burst with tales of exploration and risk. What about our own lives, though? Do we move past curiosity and actually take steps to explore what we wonder about? What’s down that road? How does that machine work? What would happen if you combined those two ingredients? Enjoy a concept video of our song "Angels & Monsters". Visit www...

This week, we invite you to look at the presence of enemies in your life, whether it is a person or a group of people, an acquaintance or a stranger. Are there people you need to make amends with? People you need to forgive? Are there ways you are sabotaging your own creativity? May you find peace as you move forward in your own humanity and with the humans around you, be they friend or foe. We pl...

We have an announcement! We also have a cool new music video! Many thanks to Jalesia McCatty and the film crew from PCC! "The Water"- Written and Performed by Chasing Ebenezer. Filmed and produced by Jalesia McCatty and the film crew from PCC

How do friends affect creativity? How do friendships change when we become adults? We discuss all this and more in this episode of The Chasing Ebenezer Show We play you our instrumental song "Skybound". Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets. All music for today's show is by Chasing Ebenezer Copyright 2023 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

Since humans arrived on the scene there has been conflict. Fighting between family members, genders, nations, even ourselves. When is conflict good? When is it bad? How does conflict relate to creativity? We seek to process these questions in this week's episode of the Chasing Ebenezer Show. Benjamin plays his new song "Do Everything". Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journa...

This week's episode is about storytelling. Without stories, our lives would be quite mundane. Stories have a way of helping us learn and retain ideas. They preserve events from our past and help us pass on memories to the next generation. This week we invite you to embrace the story that shows up in your own humanity. We play you our rendition of the song "The Parting Glass". Visit w...

This week's episode is all about teaching. When are we ready to teach? People tend to be reluctant or overly eager to educate others. Where do you fall between these two extremes?   We play you an instrumental version of Benjamin's first love song written for Heidi Beth "Feb. 14"   Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2023 Chasing Ebenezer all...

In this episode of the Chasing Ebenezer Show we talk about the gift of learning and how it plays into creativity.  We play you a song by Heidi Beth Sadler called "Eyes".     Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2023 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

What kind of things do you tend to forget?  How does memory relate to creativity?  We discuss these things in the latest episode of The Chasing Ebenezer Show.  We also play our new song "Drink Darlin" written by Heidi Beth Sadler.    Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2023 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

How did you imagine the future as a kid?  How are you envisioning it as an adult?  In this concluding episode of our 3 part series on time we talk about the future and why creativity is so important in shaping it.  Benjamin plays his song "What If?"    Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.  Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved...

In this episode of the Chasing Ebenezer Show we discuss the 2nd of our three part series on time.  This week is about experiencing the present moment.   Benjamin shares the music video of his song "Autumn"   Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

In this episode of the Chasing Ebenezer Show we begin the first of a three part series on time.  This week is about the past particularly how it both helps and hinders creativity.  Benjamin plays a new arrangement of the song "Swing Low Sweet Chariot".     Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights res...

We're back!! In this week's episode we talk about aging and its connection to creativity. Benjamin performs his song "God is good" featuring "Emeritus" band member, David Skones.    Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

We're back!! In this week's episode we talk about the various "wild cards" we experience in life.  What is the difference between a wild card and a surprise?  How might interruptions be exactly what our creativity needs?  Benjamin plays his song "Psalm 121".   Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights rese...

In this week's episode we talk about change.  When do we need to change?  When is change a bad thing?  How does change affect our creativity?  We play you our song "Runaway".   Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

In this week's episode we talk about the beauty and the challenges of being in process as an artist and as a human.  We play "Jonah's Song" from our album "Outcasts & Refugees".    Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

When do you stick with something?  When is it time to quit? This week on the Chasing Ebenezer show we talk about perseverance.   Benjamin plays his song "God is Good".   Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.  Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

Last week we talked about fasting and going without.  This week we talk about indulging and savoring as a creative.  Benjamin plays his song "Hummingbird".   Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.  Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

Recorded last week, Benjamin and Heidi Beth discuss the creative benefits of fasting and intentionally limiting yourself.  They also share a live band performance of their song "Home" recorded for Local Roots on CCTV.   Enjoy! To watch the full Local Roots performance visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEYKXO4fBQk  Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling w...

Does gratitude affect creativity? We cover this question and much more on this week's episode of The Chasing Ebenezer Show.  Benjamin plays his song "Goodbye" on a charango!   Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.  Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

This week, we are talking about plants and one of Heidi's embarrassing reflections of her childhood.  We play our song "City" as a prayer for peace over Ukraine. Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

Calling all animal people! This week we talk about animals, our relationship with them, and how they can influence our creativity. We hope you enjoy our song "OneStep"   Visit www.patreon.com/chasingebenezer for journaling worksheets.   Copyright 2022 Chasing Ebenezer all rights reserved.

Last week was our curiosity chat, so this week, we talk about boredom. We hope you enjoy our song "Ghost of a Man."  PLUS: We are honored to be performing at Winterfolk 2022 on Feb 5th at Portland's beautiful Alberta Rose Theater. Get your tickets now for virtual or online attendance. This is the 33rd annual concert with an amazing lineup of musicians. Winterfolk benefits JOIN. It's gonna be...