The Be. Make. Do. podcast inspires artists of faith by diving into the big - and sometimes controversial - questions that come with pursuing the artist’s calling. Artists are culture makers. But many Christians in the arts feel isolated and conflicted about their call. That’s why we’re starting this conversation - to help you find clarity and confidence. So, be encouraged. And become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do. Join host Lisa Smith as she poses questions, shares stories, and great conversation with artists, theologians, creatives and friends about the call of the artist in the world. Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! [https://pod.link/1700320315] Join the movement at https://soulmakers.org [https://soulmakers.org/]
What's Next: Exploring Your Artistic Archetype"You are not alone. And if you feel like you're crazy, it's because you're surrounded by people who just don't get it."In this final episode of the Artist Archetype series, Lisa and Dan reflect on the journey of discovering artistic motivations, review the six archetypes, and share listener feedback about finding one's unique creative identity.Special Announcement: Join us for a LIVE Zoom conversation on April 17th at 3 PM Eastern Standard Time! RSVP required: https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo-liveWhat You Need to Thrive as an Artist: A rhythm of spiritual practice Strong peer support system Commitment to developing artistic proficiency Habits of self-reflection Clarity around vision and motivations Capacity to engage world issues Tools for courageous action Artist Archetype Quiz: https://www.soulmakers.org/quiz Soul Makers website: soulmakers.org/Stay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and Follow wherever you get your podcasts.
"Artists have the possibility of teaching us about what the kingdom of God is like."In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa talks with Corey Frey, a visual artist, writer and community builder about the importance of curiosity and process over product. Join us for our last interview in the Artist Archetypes series on artist motivations. The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Come visit us this upcoming weekend as we are joining and attending The Breath and The Clay 2025, March 21st- March 23rd. Take Artist Spiritual Archetype quiz in person!https://www.thebreathandtheclay.com/Connect with Corey Freywww.coreysfrey.comwww.thewellcollab.comwww.substack.com/@coreyfreyInstagram: @coreysfreyInstagram: @the_well_collaborativeSubstack: @coreyfreyStay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.Corey Frey Bio:Corey Frey is a multi-disciplinary artist, poet and art educator living in Maryland. In addition to his personal creative practice, Corey is the Exhibitions Manager at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick Maryland and is one of the leaders in the Breath and the Clay Creative Arts Conference and the Makers and Mystic Creative Collective. He and his wife Christy founded The Well Collaborative, a community in Maryland that values creativity, curiosity and conversations about art, humanity, faith and culture.
Having a clear understanding of your motivations for creating allows you to stay focused and not get sidetracked by chasing success or fame.In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa and Dan discuss The Prophetic Critic Archetype focusing on why artists create and how understanding motivations can lead to fulfilling careers and a strong sense of identity and purpose.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Stay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and Follow wherever you get your podcasts.
"And I think God is moving all the time in those areas, and we miss it. I don't want to miss it." Adrienne Reedy.In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa talks with Adrienne Reedy, a multi-talented artist and mentor. She discusses her journey in art and music, emphasizing the transformative impact of visual arts on her life. She stresses the importance of recognizing God's guidance and maintaining joy and positivity, despite challenges. Reedy's motivation stems from a deep sense of being loved and supported, which she aims to instill in others. Join us for this challenging and encouraging conversation.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Learn more about Adrienne on her website: https://adriennereedy.net/about/Get more inspiration from Adrienne's monthly Artscape to Heartscape conversations with artists on YouTube. Learn more about Convergence at https://www.vergenow.orgStay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Having a clear understanding of your motivations for creating allows you to stay focused and not get sidetracked by chasing success or fame.In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa and Dan discuss The Soul Healer Archetype focusing on why artists create and how understanding motivations can lead to fulfilling careers and a strong sense of identity and purpose.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Stay in touch and share your thoughts:Instagram: @bemakedopodcast TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and Follow wherever you get your podcasts.
"...If you have something that's a unique gift that you know God has given you, then you just specialize on that thing. You just really develop it. You just really spend your time on it, like you plunge your resources into that special that thing... to the point that you're the only one that does it, or you're the only one that does it the way that you do it, or to the level that you do it."In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa talks with Jakari Sherman, Founder of Ordered Steps, a nonprofit devoted to stepping as youth outreach and community development. From 2007-2014 Jakari served as the Artistic Director of Step Afrika!, He continues to develop and direct works for the company, including Off-Broadway and national tours of Drumfolk and The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, and remains a prolific choreographic mind for the company and beyond. His upcoming work is the premiere of a new multidisciplinary dance work, "Our Road Home" - June 2025; for the commemoration of 160 years since emancipation, and part of a year long collaboration with the Houston Freedmen's Town Conservancy.Jakari emphasizes the importance of innovation, purpose, and community in his work and shares his motivations, including a desire to create in new ways and the challenges of balancing artistic fulfillment with financial stability. Join us for this inspirational conversation.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!You can follow Jakari Sherman on Instagram @justjkcoGet connected to Step Afrika!: WebsiteStay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Having a clear understanding of your motivations for creating allows you to stay focused and not get sidetracked by chasing success or fame.In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa and Dan discuss The Mystic Archetype focusing on why artists create and how understanding motivations can lead to fulfilling careers and a strong sense of identity and purpose.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Stay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and Follow wherever you get your podcasts.
"Jump in the current and let the river take you..., you know, I've got on a life vest... I'm semi prepared for the journey....But if you legit, surrender to the will, it's a ride!"In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast Jason Hamacher, a musician, photographer, and founder of Lost Origin Productions, discuss his multifaceted career and creative motivations. He and Lisa mine his experiences, including documenting ancient chants in Syria, playing in the band, Frodus, owning a gallery in Washington, D.C. among others, emphasizing the importance of quality over quantity. Jason shares his philosophy of not compromising artistic integrity for financial gain, even if it means working without profit. Join us for this look at the bold outlook of the Maker.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Find out more about Jason Hamacher's work at Lost Origin Productions.Listen to Frodus here.Stay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Why do you create? The "Maker" Archetype is driven by the joy of the craft and the process, often valuing artistic integrity over external validation.Knowing your strengths, gifts, and motivations can help you uncover the essence of what drives your creative process. This season on the Be. Make. Do. Podcast, we're discovering Your Artist Spiritual Archetype.In this episode Lisa and Dan introduce the Archetypes and highlight The Maker Archehtype.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz at www.soulmakers.org/quizSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.Stay in touch and share your thoughts: TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastJoin the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo
"...When I saw adults for the first time on stage, saying lines, being other people, showing their emotions, having cathartic experiences, I was like, this is what I want to do for the rest of my life!" - Tami DixonIn this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Tami Dixon, an actor, playwright, and co-artistic director of Bricolage Theater Company, discusses with Lisa her journey as an artist. She reflects on the challenges of ego and the need for resilience, highlighting the transformative power of art and the importance of being present, compassionate, and playful. Join us for this intimate conversation on the challenges and joys of The Storyteller Archetype.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Track the latest with Tami's production company, Bricolage: Facebook and Instagram - @bricolagepghYouTube - @bricolageproductioncompany7351Websites - www.bricolagepgh.org, www.entertheimaginariumpgh.comStay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Having a clear understanding of your motivations for creating allows you to stay focused and not get sidetracked by chasing success or fame.In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa and Dan discuss The Storyteller Archetype focusing on why artists create and how understanding motivations can lead to fulfilling careers and a strong sense of identity and purpose.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Stay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcast
In this episode, Lisa talks with Erik Løkkesmoe, Vice President of Marketing at Outback Presents, in Nashville, TN. They ponder artistic motivations, isolation, common grace, and the Imaginative Visionary Archetype. Erik shares from his years of experience working in the arts and entertainment industry from LA to Nashville."...We think we're bigger than we are. We think we have a greater influence. And it's helpful to know that no one's thinking about us right now. We're not on the minds of 1000s or millions of people...the smallness is helpful in that it gives you a sense of significance in the small things...the daily habits of doing. The things that are small and never seen are truly art and do contribute in great ways...." Erik LøkkesmoeJoin us for this enlightening and encouraging conversation.The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!Follow Erik Online:Instagram: @elokkesmoe Threads: @elokkesmoe Erik's Website: https://www.eriklokkesmoe.com/Stay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcast Instagram: @bemakedopodcast Facebook: @bemakedopodcast YouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Why do you create? If you're unsure about that, how can you define fulfillment and success for yourself as a creative? Let alone chart a path to get there?Knowing your strengths, gifts and motivations can help you uncover the essence of what drives your creative process. This season on the Be. Make. Do. Podcast, we'll be discovering Your Artist Spiritual Archetype. Are you The Maker, The Mystic, The Imaginative Visionary, The Storyteller, The Soul Healer, and The Prophetic Critic?In this episode Lisa and Dan introduce the Archetypes and highlight the Imaginative Visionary. "not the imaginary visionary." - Dan ABHThe Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, TheProphetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take thequiz at www.soulmakers.org/quizSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.Stay in touch and share your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastYouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastJoin the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo
Artists and creatives share many things in common, but we're not interchangeable. We each have unique gifts and challenges.Knowing your strengths, gifts and motivations can help you develop spiritual and artistic practices that work for you and help you become who we were created to be, make what we were created to make, and do what we were created to do.This season on the Be. Make. Do. Podcast, we'll be discovering Your Artist Spiritual Archetype.This is a chance to uncover the essence of your artistic spirit and explore the motivations, connections, and inspirations that drive your art-making process and discover how your unique archetype shapes your artistic voice.The 6 Artist Spiritual Archetypes Are:The Maker, The Mystic, The Imaginative Visionary, The Storyteller, The Soul Healer, and The Prophetic CriticWhich one are you?Join us this season as we explore these archetypes through lessons and conversations with our guests on the Be. Make. Do. podcast.Be sure to follow us, share your thoughts, and join the movementInstagram: @bemakedopodcastWebsite: https://www.soulmakers.orgSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
"I think [leadership] is about influence and the moving of people in a direction, and that's exactly what art does."Artist and pastor, Joey Tomassoni of Annapolis, MD joins Lisa in this final conversation in the Wise-Hearted Ones series to talk about artists as leaders in and outside of churches, learning to see and the power of beauty.You can see Joey Tomassoni's artwork here: joeytomassoni.comAnd learn more about the Estuary here: estuary.orgConnect with Joey: @estuarycollective @joeytomassoniJoin the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoShare your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.Get your FREE Wise-Hearted Ones Study Guide for practical tools and thought provoking guidance on your artist's quest: https://www.soulmakers.org/podcast-study-discussion-guide
"All the creativity, energy, goodness, and joy is there if we just stop trying so hard to be self-sufficient." -Mandy Smith, Pastor, artist and author of the new book: Confessions of an Amateur Saint.In this episode, Mandy Smith talks with Lisa and Dan about balancing creativity and leadership, the importance of vulnerability and reliance on God, and the need for authenticity and transparency in spiritual leadership.Preorder Mandy Smith's new book "Confessions of an Amateur Saint" which releases in October 2024. Support independent Christian bookstores like "Hearts and Minds" by ordering the book through their website. https://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com/Join the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoShare your thoughts:TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastConnect with Mandy SmithWebsite: https://thewayistheway.org/Instagram: @mandysmithhopes Facebook: MandysmithSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
"I feel like Christians should be the most creative and should have the most profound understanding of the complexity of the human condition."The "P" word (prophetic) gets thrown around in this episode of the Be. Make. Do. Podcast. Mary McCampell, author of Imagining our Neighbors as Ourselves, joins Dan and Lisa for a conversation on the impact of creative work in shaping our lives and our culture.Read Mary's book: Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves https://www.amazon.com/Imagining-Our-Neighbors-Ourselves-Empathy/dp/1506473903Check out Mary's Substack: https://substack.com/@marymccampbellMary's Website: https://marywmccampbell.com/Subscribe to the Be. Make. Do. newsletter and download the Wise-Hearted Ones Study Guide: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo
Defining success in creative industries can be challenging. Not to mention marketing, sales, and networking. In this episode, Veronica Scarpellino, founder of Goldfinch Leadership talks with Lisa and Dan about how artists can repurpose their creative strengths as tools to take the stress out of doing the business of art.Join the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo or on one of our socials.TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastYouTube: @BeMakeDoPodcastConnect with Veronica:Website: https://www.goldfinchleadership.com/LinkedIn: @veronicascarpellinoGet your FREE Wise-Hearted Ones Study Guide for practical tools and thought provoking guidance on your artist's quest: https://www.soulmakers.org/podcast-study-discussion-guideSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
“I think it's important we be free. Because…when we make our art we are leaving evidence in our time of a living God.” -Karen Swenholt, Sculptor.In this episode, we breakdown not only why it's essential to be free of condemnation but how! Karen Swenholt joins Lisa and Dan for an illuminating conversation on what it takes to get free and make what you were created to make.In what ways do you need to be freed as an artist? Join the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoShare your thoughts on what it takes to get free and make what you were created to make.TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastConnect with Karen:Website: https://www.karenswenholt.comInstagram: @karenswenholtFacebook: karenswenholtartSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
In this special episode from the vault, Lisa shares an intimate reflection on George Michael's prophetic song, Praying for Time. Originally recorded 6 years ago (before there even was a Be. Make. Do podcast!), it's shocking to hear how timely and relevant this episode still is. Listen in on the very first time Lisa ever outlined her thoughts on prophetic critics and imaginative visionaries. All inspired by that guy in the short-shorts from Wham!Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts! https://pod.link/1700320315Join the movement at https://soulmakers.orgPraying for Time: https://youtu.be/7EXes508wtgAnd in case you're too young to remember Wham!, here you go. Welcome to the '80s!: https://youtu.be/pIgZ7gMze7A
For so long art created by Christians has been limited to art for use in church. But have we as believers, especially in the West, undermined God's true plan and responsibility for artists by keeping the scope of their creativity too narrow?In this final episode of Wise-Hearted Ones series, Lisa dives into what is the “ministry of imagination” and how we as artists can be encouraged that God has called us to shape culture and point the world back to Him, our creator and sustainer.As we wrap up our Wise-Hearted Ones series, we encourage you to go back and listen to past episodes if you missed any. Be sure to subscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts as we prepare for the next season.Download the free Wise-Hearted Ones Study GuideJoin the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoFollow us on Instagram & TikTok: @bemakedopodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
The construction of golden calf is one of the most commonly known Exodus stories.Though God had delivered them Egypt, hunger, and thirst, the Israelites chose to place their trust in an idol of their own haphazard making. It's no accident that this story is told between the calling of the Wise-Hearted Ones and the execution of their work.How does art rooted in idolatry differ from God's design? How does our heart going into the work, and our manner of execution, impact the art we end up making? Host Lisa Smith compares and contrasts these two commissions in this new episode of Be. Make. Do.Download the free Wise-Hearted Ones Study GuideJoin the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoFollow us on Instagram & TikTok: @bemakedopodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Wise-Hearted Ones: 3 Frameworks to Survive and Thrive As An ArtistCreatives talk a lot about artistic craft, but what about soul craft? How is our work connected to the larger rhythms of our spiritual lives?As we see in the Exodus story of the Wise-Hearted Ones, God bestows not only creative knowledge and skill, but frameworks of support to sustain both work and spirit. What are these frameworks and how can we cultivate them? How might they make us better artists and leaders? Lisa Smith breaks down how spiritual formation and community engagement are integral to our creative growth.Stay in the loop with new episodes: https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoDownload the free Wise-Hearted Ones Study-Guide: https://www.soulmakers.org/download-free-study-guideFollow Us on TikTok & Instagram: @BeMakeDoPodcast
Wise-Hearted Ones: Shedding the False Dichotomy with Marlita HillAs Christian artists, it's easy to see our artistic practices as separate from our personal faith. How can we begin to integrate our mediums with our ministry? Are these parts of ourselves so separate after all?Joining Lisa this week is Marlita Hill, a choreographer, multi-published author, and 20+ year educator who serves an international audience in the intersection of faith, art, and entrepreneurship. Marlita is the founder of the Kingdom Artist Institute (KAI), a discipleship program for Christian artists building art careers in the marketplace.In this conversation, Lisa and Marlita dive deeper into what it means to be wise-hearted, how to wait on God's timing, and why it doesn't really matter whether you bloom late or bloom early.Connect with Marlita via the KAI mailing list and on Instagram at @iammarlitahill. Also, check out her blog and podcast, The Kingdom Art Life.Website: https://marlitahill.comSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts to stay in the loop with new episodesJoin The Movement! with soul|makers
An Artist Ordained with Lisa SmithWhat if HOW we create is just as important as WHAT we create due to this divine call? Artists selected by God have a high calling — one that requires everything be surrendered to the Maker. Continuing the Wise-Hearted Ones series, Lisa Smith dives into the artistic giftings God gave to master artisans when he ordained them to create the Tabernacle. Take time to consider this self-sacrificial call, filled with joy, freedom, and efficacy, and ponder what that means for us as we seek to bring to life the gifts the Spirit of God has filled us with.How does the Wise-Hearted Ones resonate with your creative journey? Join the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoShare your thoughts about artists' divine role in God's narrative.TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Wise-Hearted Ones: Called By Name. Called By Heart. with Lisa SmithWhat does “wise-hearted” even mean? In this episode, podcast host Lisa Smith unravels a story of divine, artistic collaboration. An unlikely group of craftsmen, wandering the arid desert, are called by name, by God, to build Him a dwelling place called the Tabernacle. The Exodus account details how God specifically calls artists to make use of aesthetics, which make divine messages more tangible. The term “wise-hearted” signifies deep wisdom and skill, and emphasizes the spiritual depth in which artists work. The Tabernacle story dispels myths about artists' societal role and showcases God's intention for them to serve as makers.How does your creative calling resonate with the Wise-Hearted Ones?Join the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoShare your thoughts about artists' divine role in God's epic narrative.TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Gathering & Community For Artists with Stephen Roach of Makers & MysticsIn a special conversation, host Lisa Smith sits down with Stephen Roach, founder of The Breath and The Clay creative arts organization and host of the Makers & Mystics podcast. As a poet, musician, and self-proclaimed “creative instigator,” Stephen takes Lisa through the concept of what it means for artists to be architects of hope.The two also dive into the gravity and healing nature of meeting in person with other artists, as Stephen prepares for the 2024 Breath and Clay Creative Arts Gathering in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 22-24.Learn more about the Breath and Clay Creative Arts Gathering: https://www.thebreathandtheclay.com/Listen to the Makers & Mystics podcast: https://www.makersandmystics.com/Connect on Instagram: @thebreathandtheclay @makersandmysticsConnect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreathandtheclay/ https://www.facebook.com/makersandmysticsAs we continue our Wise-Hearted Ones series, be sure to subscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Join the movement at https://soulmakers.org.
Wise-Hearted Ones: Building a Purposeful World Through Art with Dr. Elise Edwards"The arts are essential; they transform us, allowing access to superpowers we can't reach through linear processes or rational thinking. It's part of God's design for what it means to be human."In this episode, Lisa and her guest, Christian Ethicist and architect, Dr. Elise Edwards, delve into the profound impact art and aesthetics have on our lives. Exploring the biblical narrative of Exodus, they discuss how art plays a pivotal role in shaping environments, influencing behavior, and connecting us to a deeper understanding of ourselves.Read Dr. Edwards' forthcoming book: Architecture, Theology, and Ethics: Making Architectural Design More Just.How does your creative calling resonate with the Wise-Hearted Ones? Join the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoShare your thoughts about artists' divine role in God's epic narrative.TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Wise-Hearted Ones: Why Your Art Matters with Deborah SokoloveWithin the strokes of art, we find whispers of the divine, a symphony of colors echoing the call of the soul.In this episode, Lisa Smith, the creative mind behind Convergence Art Initiative, orchestrates a captivating dialogue with her mentor and artistic luminary, Deborah Sokolove, about why art mattersAs the conversation weaves through the challenges artists face in a commercialized world, the duo illuminates the need for intentional engagement with art within the church.Interested in Deborah's Books, get your copy:- Sanctifying Art- Performing the GospelCheck out Deborah's art on her website: https://dsokolove.com/Follow Deborah:Facebook: @deborahsokoloveInstagram: @dsyakushijiLooking for a church that invites you to be not just a member but an artist in the divine masterpiece, Deborah invites you: seekerschurch.orgOn March 22 - 24, we invite you to join us for The Breath and The Clay 2024, A Creative Arts Gathering in Winston Salem NC. Register now!How does your creative calling resonate with the Wise-Hearted Ones? Join the conversation at www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoShare your thoughts about artists' divine role in God's epic narrative.TikTok: @bemakedopodcastInstagram: @bemakedopodcastFacebook: @bemakedopodcastSubscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. wherever you get your podcasts.
Wise-Hearted Ones: A Story in a Story with Jennifer Allen CraftAn often overlooked section of Exodus has more to teach us about God's design than we may have ever realized. This is the story of the Wise-Hearted ones, the ones who were called by name and by heart to construct the Tabernacle.Author of “Placemaking and the Arts: Cultivating the Christian Life” and Point University Professor Jennifer Allen Craft joins Lisa for the first episode of our new series. Jennifer and Lisa discuss how the story ofthe Tabernacle construction and its artistry is a beautiful story of Godusing design and art to elicit a sense of His presence with us and todraw us closer to Him.Get Jennifer's book: https://www.amazon.com/Placemaking-Arts-Cultivating-Christian-Theology/dp/0830850678Connect with Jennifer: https://jenniferacraft.com/ Instagram: @jenniferacraft Listen to the BEMA podcast with Marty Solomon: https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/As we discover more about the Wise-Hearted Ones in Exodus, be sure to subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the movement at https://soulmakers.org
Why Does it Matter that You Make Art?Join us for our newest season of Be. Make. Do. as we explore The Wise-Hearted Ones in the book of Exodus. This time, artists are called by name, filled with the spirit, and charged to lead God's people in an art project of magnificent scope. Discover the original call of the artist and reconsider your creative gifting in light of the wise-hearted ones.This is Be. Make. Do. a soul|makers podcast. Come join the conversation. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo
How in the world do I find the time and energy to do what I love? Contribute something positive to the world? Make a living AND be fulfilled as a person and an artist? As creative people, the possibilities really are endless. But if you're smart (and you want to survive), you'll find a method to evaluate your priorities. So you can discern for yourself when to say "yes," and when to say "no." In this episode, Lisa explores how honoring what motivates you will further your goals and help you to be faithful to your calling.For more Be. Make. Do. follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts.
"The most creative people in the world should be those that are empowered by a Spirit beyond our understanding. And yet, the least creativity, the least “good reframing,” is happening by followers of Jesus."In this episode, Lisa dives deep with Mark Nelson of 100 Movements Publishing, and co- author of the book, Reframation: Seeing God, People, and Mission through Re-enchanted Frames. Mark sounds the alarm on our "crisis of interpretation" and the essential Christian task of becoming better storytellers.Get the book: https://reframationbook.com/My Name is Asher Lev: https://www.amazon.com/Name-Asher-Lev-Chaim-Potok/dp/1400031044For more Be. Make. Do. follow now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
What if being an artist of faith is more about WHO YOU ARE and HOW you create than WHAT you make? Too many Christians in the arts are living in a no-win situation. They're serious about their work, committed in their faith – but feeling disjointed and disconnected. In part three of this series, we'll consider how to integrate the many pieces of you through the three-fold way of calling. And find clarity, confidence, and freedom to truly become who we were created to be, make what we were created to make and do what we were created to do.For more Be. Make. Do. follow now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
"I think that if we are aware. We'll save ourselves and our clients our audience a whole lot of heartache if we just know where our boundaries are." In this episode, Lisa sits down with photographer and entrepreneur, Shala Graham. They'll talk about vision, branding & how boundaries help you find (and keep) the audiences you want to serve.https://www.shalaphotography.com/https://www.callingqualified.org/The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: https://johnmarkcomer.com/newFor more Be. Make. Do. follow now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://tr.ee/Oi5UdgE702
Make What You Were Created to Make.What if being an artist of faith is more about WHO YOU ARE and HOW you create than WHAT you make?Too many Christians in the arts are living in a no-win situation. They're serious about their work, committed in their faith – but feeling disjointed and disconnected. In part two of this series, we'll consider how to integrate the many pieces of you through the three-fold way of calling. And find clarity, confidence, and freedom to truly become who we were created to be, make what we were created to make and do what we were created to do.Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the movement at https://www.soulmakers.org/Follow us on Instagram @soulmakerspodcast
"It's only recently that I realized the greatest threat to my faith when I was a young adult was the fact that I didn't feel welcome in the church as an artist." Mandy Smith, artist, pastor and author of the book, Unfettered: Imagining a Childlike Faith beyond the Baggage of Western Culture joins us in this episode. Mandy shares how she's learned to embrace her calling as a contemplative leader, her artist super powers, and lessons learned from a perilous cheese chasing competition.Get Mandy's book: Unfettered: Imagining a Childlike Faith Beyond the Baggage of Western CultureConnect with Mandy: The Way Is The WayIG: @MandySmithHopesOther resources:The Way of Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Decision MakingCheese Chasing Competition For more Be. Make. Do. follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Be. Make. Do. on Instagram @soulmakerspodcast
What if being an artist of faith is more about WHO YOU ARE and HOW you create than WHAT you make?Too many Christians in the arts are living in a no-win situation. They're serious about their work, committed in their faith – but feeling disjointed and disconnected. In this series, we'll consider how to integrate the many pieces of you through the three-fold way of calling. And find clarity, confidence, and freedom to truly become who we were created to be, make what we were created to make and do what we were created to do.Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts at https://tr.ee/Oi5UdgE702Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @soulmakerspodcast and YouTube at @soulmakersJoin the movement and sign up for our exclusive newsletter at https://soulmakers.org
What's worse than making the biggest mistake of your career? Doing nothing.Do you ever feel paralyzed by the fear of getting it wrong? Funny enough, in our art making, we know mistakes are just part of the process. So why can't we trust that when it comes to our sense of call? We want to get it right. We want to discern the signs and hear the voice from Heaven that says, "Yes, that's the path." But that's just not how it works. In this episode of Be.Make.Do. Lisa tackles "mistakes." And the funny conundrum that, you can't actually fail by making a mistake. And you can't succeed if you don't.Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts at https://tr.ee/Oi5UdgE702Join the movement and sign up for our exclusive email list at https://soulmakers.orgListen to Hayden Arp - https://www.haydenarp.com/
Wanna know the two surprising questions that are leaving you stuck and distracted: "What am I called to do?" And "What is God's will for my life?" 99% of the time we're thinking about the artists calling all wrong. We're asking the wrong questions. In this episode, Lisa unpacks the two distracting questions keeping you from living out your true call, and the focused questions that will give you the freedom you've been longing for.Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the movement at https://soulmakers.org
The Be. Make. Do. podcast inspires artists of faith by diving into the big - and sometimes controversial - questions that come with pursuing the artist's calling. Artists are culture makers. But many Christians in the arts feel isolated and conflicted about their call. That's why we're starting this conversation - to help you find clarity and confidence. So, be encouraged. And become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do.Join host Lisa Smith as she poses questions, shares stories, and great conversation with artists, theologians, creatives and friends about the call of the artist in the world.Be. Make. Do. a soul|makers podcast premieres September 5th, 2023.Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the movement at https://soulmakers.org
The Be. Make. Do. podcast inspires artists of faith by diving into the big - and sometimes controversial - questions that come with pursuing the artist's calling. Artists are culture makers. But many Christians in the arts feel isolated and conflicted about their call. That's why we're starting this conversation - to help you find clarity and confidence. So, be encouraged. And become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do.Join host Lisa Smith as she poses questions, shares stories, and great conversation with artists, theologians, creatives and friends about the call of the artist in the world.The Be.Make.Do. soul|makers podcast premiers September 5th, 2023.Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the movement at https://soulmakers.org
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