Podcast appearances and mentions of allen arnold

What do you get when you put Superman, Kryptonite, Creativity and Allen Arnold together on the same podcast??? That's what we're here to find out! Allen joins us with some great encouragement on how to recognize the things that shut us down (#triggered!) , and what to do about it. Because, btw... the things that shut us down ultimately shut our creativity down. And we can't have that. So, there you go, we've got ourselves a Two'fer One! And as if that weren't enough, find out what SuperPower he would choose if he could, and what he would name his Pirate Ship in this episode's Stupid Game: Think Fast Edition. This show's got it all! PLUS... you can sign up for some great daily encouragement (and who couldn't use that?) at withallen.com/sign-up But WAIT... there's more! Get his latest book "Risk the Real" (it's reeeeealy good. For real. See what I did there?) here: https://www.withallen.com/books/#block-63a0bad1cf76efb876a20363 You can even listen to not one, but TWO great Wild at Heart podcasts all about it, here! https://www.withallen.com/videos/#block-yui_3_17_2_1_1708533695083_10199 And of course, follow ME (your humble host and chief Misfit here: isleofmisfits.com for more great podcasts like these and Misfit Fun for Everyone!

There's a major difference between what is real and what is fake, and God invites us into reality and truth because he knows this brings us joy. Allen Arnold joins us once again for a great discussion about real vs artificial. Check it out! Allen Arnold: https://www.withallen.com/ Free EBOOK: https://BookHip.com/KLCSAZV We Were Reborn for This: https://www.amazon.com/We-Were-Reborn-This-Living-ebook/dp/B0C9KX4VRN/ Follow KOC on FB: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomovercoffee 

We continue our discussion with Allen, touching on themes around his latest book "Risk the Real", a wake up call to defy the artificial and embrace your actual authentic life as it is offered by your actual Creator. He's also giving away a copy of Risk the Real" to one of you lucky Misfits out there. Allz you gotta do is leave a comment on the shownotes at isleofmisfits.com/ by April 30th, and you're in it to win it, baby! But wait, there's more! If you correctly answer the question about the show in the shownotes, you'll be entered TWICE. Now isn't THAT nice??? (and yes, you can do this for episode 1... so for you math whizzes out there, that's a total of 4, count em 4 entries!) To find out more/follow Allen: On X: @theStoryofWith Website: withallen.com More About "Risk the Real" The Clash Between the Real and the Artificial is Intensifying… and You Are the Prize. Every aspect of life is being invaded by the artificial. But we miss what's at stake when we assume it's inevitable, natural, or even neutral. It actually began in Eden when the serpent offered Adam and Eve a counterfeit reality based on the Tree of Knowledge and the promise to become like gods. These ancient roots entangle us in more ways than we realize. We seek to redefine reality in our image. We look to the unreal to make us more real. Nothing fazes or amazes us anymore. We stumble through life in a Partificial Daze—partially present and fully disoriented by an artificial haze of anxiety, exhaustion, and addiction. What's needed is a reality reorientation: Order RISK THE REAL HERE: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR1BX431?ref…PANXXAC61J8AXY6SV

It's all about taking risks and getting real on this first of a two part series with Allen Arnold, author, speaker and Wild at Heart Ministries. He's back on the Isle, not just for the Stupid Game (albeit a classic, and dare I say Shatnerrific), but to talk about some themes around his latest book "Risk the Real". He's also giving away a copy of Risk the Real" to one of you lucky Misfits out there. Allz you gotta do is leave a comment on the shownotes at https://isleofmisfits.com/ by April 30th, and you're in it to win it, baby! But wait, there's more! If you correctly answer the question about the show at the bottom, you'll be entered TWICE. Now isn't THAT nice??? (and yes, you can do this for episode 2 when it drops... so for you math whizzes out there, that's a total of 4, count em 4 entries!) To find out more/follow Allen: On X: @theStoryofWith Website: withallen.com More About "Risk the Real" The Clash Between the Real and the Artificial is Intensifying… and You Are the Prize. Every aspect of life is being invaded by the artificial. But we miss what's at stake when we assume it's inevitable, natural, or even neutral. It actually began in Eden when the serpent offered Adam and Eve a counterfeit reality based on the Tree of Knowledge and the promise to become like gods. These ancient roots entangle us in more ways than we realize. We seek to redefine reality in our image. We look to the unreal to make us more real. Nothing fazes or amazes us anymore. We stumble through life in a Partificial Daze—partially present and fully disoriented by an artificial haze of anxiety, exhaustion, and addiction. What's needed is a reality reorientation: Order RISK THE REAL HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR1BX431?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_4W1PANXXAC61J8AXY6SV

In this conversation, Allen and Pablo discuss the concept of The Real versus The Artificial. Allen shares his personal journey of transformation and how he came to write his book, 'Risk the Real.' They explore these important questions: What is Real? What is the origin of Reality? What is Artificial? What are the consequences of choosing one versus the other? How do we Risk the Real? Allen Arnold discusses the importance of risking towards the real and choosing God as our true North. He emphasizes that risk is normal and necessary in life and that we should risk boldly with God. Allen also highlights the need to recognize and let go of counterfeit sources of life, including technology. He shares his personal journey of healing and restoration in Jesus and encourages listeners to be all in for God. The conversation explores the power of living a life fully dependent on God and embracing the real over the artificial.

In today's episode, Stasi invites Allen Arnold, author, speaker, and member of the Wild at Heart team, into the studio for an insightful conversation on his new book Risk the Real. Allen encourages listeners to step away from the artificial distractions of our modern world as well as the counterfeit narratives being offered, and instead embrace the story God is telling, the True Story and the one He created us to live authentically with Him in. The invitation is to be entwined with Jesus, living a life rooted in the real and characterized by love, creativity, strength, intimacy, and joy.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Isaiah 51:1-3 (NIV) — “Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was only one man, and I blessed him and made him many. The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins;he will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing.Colossians 1:15-17 (NLT) — Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see — such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.John 1:1-4 (NLT) — In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.…..ALLEN ARNOLDWebsite: https://withallen.comTwitter: @thestoryofwithALLEN ARNOLD BIOAllen Arnold is an author, speaker, and Executive Producer of Content for Wild at Heart—the worldwide ministry founded by New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge. As a former Fiction Publisher, he oversaw the launch of more than 500 novels. He is the author of five acclaimed books: The Story of With, Chaos Can't, Waves of Creativity, The Eden Option, and his new release, Risk the Real. He loves blue oceans, black coffee, hot salsa, and big ideas. Discover more and receive free daily readings on God, Story, and Creativity at withallen.comAllen's New Book – Risk the Real: How to Defy the Rise of the Artificial  https://amzn.to/4beBOTx…..OTHER RESOURCES:The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredgehttps://amzn.to/49jL6MGWild at Heat Podcasts: https://wildatheart.org/podcast…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

“Do you want Story 1 or Story 2?” When God asked Allen this question, he weighed his options. What did God mean? Should he cancel his surgery and see what God was inviting him into? Using the nodules in his throat as the backdrop, Allen takes us through the dramatic lesson God taught him about our stories with God. Plus, he put it all in an INCREDIBLE book called the Eden Option that you can find below. If you're at an impasse in your suffering journey or you could use a little encouragement to press in again to what God has for you, this episode is for you. Check out this interview with author, speaker, and innovative coach Allen Arnold. ⁠PRE-ORDER Through the Fog: A Bible Study on God's Goodness Amidst Physical Suffering⁠ Use code “TTFHEAL25” for 25% off! (Code good until November 7, 2023) The Eden Option by Allen Arnold Allen's Free Newsletter Allen's Website Wild at Heart Podcast Tera's Website Tera's Instagram Heal's Website

Stasi welcomes Karen Christakis and Stacey Burton of the Wild at Heart team into the studio for a candid conversation that quickly leads to how intentionally God is moving on our behalf—even when we aren't able to see it. What matters most to Jesus is always our hearts, even more than rescuing us from the hard things we plead with him to change. As you listen to this podcast, you will hear the importance of stepping back to honor our stories in order to recognize the ways God is pursuing us and forging us into His very image of love.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: James 1:2 (NKJV) — My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, Romans 5:3-5 (MSG) — There's more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we're never left feeling shortchanged. Isaiah 43:2 (NLV) — When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers, they will not flow over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The fire will not destroy you.…..OTHER RESOURCES:Surrender – Captivated Podcast posted September 20, 2023   https://wahe.art/3RI9HovThe Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, & Create by Allen Arnold  https://amzn.to/3LtNypXJohn Marc Comer – Apprentice of Jesus (various books)…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Allen constantly crushed his goals at the world's largest publishing company as a triple espresso, hard driving, win at all costs executive. Then he had a life-changing meeting with his manager who told him no one on his 18-person team could stand working with him. That started a painful but amazing shift from measuring life by performance to doing life WITH God and, the difference has been like moving from night to day. Special Guest: Allen Arnold.

The team here at That Sounds Fun is getting ready to take a couple weeks off work to rest and recharge. As we were thinking through the right person to help lead us into our Summer Sabbath, I knew Allen Arnold was the exact right person for this episode. As a part of the Wild at Heart team, Allen helps create content that leads us toward God's heart for rest, creativity, and reset. Allen's newest book The Eden Option blew me away. I think you're really going to love this conversation as we all consider ways to incorporate more rest into our lives, whether that's through time off this summer, a Sabbath each week, or a longer sabbatical in your year. Check out this New York Times article on Sabbath that I was honored to be a part of! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your July Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . . Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Gather Ministries: Learn more and sign up today at www.loopforwomen.com/TSF for this FREE email devotional. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun to receive 50% off your first order. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human beings were created by God as unique individuals and have been given the ability to create. So where do we find the balance between creating something completely new and original, and fitting in with today's publishing world? Genre expectations are deeply established, but if God has called us to explore new directions within our work, how can we navigate that and still have a publishing career? In today's episode, Josiah, Lori, and Gabby share clear and practical thoughts that illuminate many sides of this issue.Show notes:- Comment on this episode on our blog!- Become a supporter and get access to exclusive Story Embers updates, swag, and more! (https://www.patreon.com/storyembers)Music credits:Positive Motivation - Purple Planet Music (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Support the show

Sometimes it's good to get "triggered". Like when you listen to a podcast that pushes your buttons, reach out to the host of said podcast, and end up having a wonderful podcast conversation of your own, processing said triggering. That's what today's episode is all about, with Allen Arnold, said co-host of the Wild at Heart podcast. The topic of the day, btw, is expectations. Thus, the triggering. So here's your assignment. 1. Go listen to this week's Wild at Heart podcast "Rethink Your Summer": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethink-your-summer/id260843816?i=1000611270690 2. Note any triggering that pops up. 3. Come back and meet us here to process it.

Allen woke up one morning and his voice was gone. Literally, it was just a whisper. The challenge is that he uses his voice all the time speaking at seminars, teaching, and co-hosting a world-renowned podcast. Two days before surgery, while mowing the grass, God asks, “Allen, do you want Story 1 or Story 2?” Having no idea what that meant, he sat down and started asking the Lord for understanding. Then, he chose to enter into a story that would change his life and become the motivation behind his brand new book. Special Guest: Allen Arnold.

“The world is accelerating in the wrong direction. It feels like all we're doing is trying to fix what's broken. And it isn't working. We're exhausted, overwhelmed, and losing heart. Where is God in all this? Well, he's living a different story. A story he's inviting us into.” That's the back cover introduction to Allen's new book, The Eden Option. In this conversation, the guys dive in and explore a homeward journey, not to the Eden of the past, but a new Eden discovered in Christ. Union, rest, community, creativity, miracles, and hope, in this podcast Allen shares his journey into trust and maturing faith. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe!

Steve is joined by special guest, Allen Arnold, to discuss the message and meaning behind his latest book, The Eden Option, Choosing a Story 1 Life in a Story 2 World. Allen is the Executive Director of Content at Wild at Heart and is a noted creativity speaker, coach and author. His focus is helping people actively pursue their creativity with God. As a former Fiction Publisher with Thomas Nelson, he oversaw the launch of more than 500 novels—and now invites others to step more fully into their Story by showing them how to pursue their dreams and talents together with God. He is the acclaimed author of The Story of With, Chaos Can't, and Waves of Creativity. He loves blue oceans, black coffee, hot salsa, and big ideas. Discover more at www.withallen.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embracing-brokenness/support

Author, speaker, and coach Allen Arnold, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, says that there are two worldviews we can live in as Christians.  One is what most folks, even most Christians, seem to experience - a worldview where God is an intangible presence whom we hope to please but who is ultimately detached from our daily lives.  The other worldview is the one shared by Adam and Even way back in the Garden of Eden - a worldview where God is walking with us and connected to us in a real, ever-present way.  Allen says the challenge Christians face is to move from that more detached worldview to what he calls The Eden Option.  It's the option we were always meant to live in, the option that was lost with Adam and Eve's failings in the face of temptation, but it's something we can return to.  And as artists, that will mean going from trying to be creative for God to co-creating with God.  Allen and I talk about the four-fold framework of returning to the Eden Option, and you'll be inspired by this life-changing message.  Take a listen!  You can read more about “The Eden Option” book (and buy a copy for yourself!) on Allen's website.  You can also read Allen's blog, listen to his podcast, watch videos, and learn about his speaking and coaching.https://www.withallen.com/ ====================When you're ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help: 1️⃣  Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art” Wondering how to create your art with God or what prophetic art is all about?  Grab my free guide and make sure you're not stuck in any of these misconceptions about prophetic art!  Download here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5-biggest-misconceptions-about-prophetic-art2️⃣ Learn a New Framework for Living: Watch this free 60-minute, on-demand workshop I created called “How to Start Thriving as the Artist God Created You to Be,” where I share a simple, Kingdom-based framework for living that anyone can use starting today. Click here for details and to enroll!  ➡️ https://matttommeymentoring.mykajabi.com/ew-optin-how-to-start-thriving3️⃣  Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your Art. Get more details here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect4️⃣  Ready to truly thrive?  Join the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program to discover how to build your art business and live the abundant life Jesus promised you as an artist in His Kingdom! Click here for details and to enroll!  ➡️  https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/artmentor.htmlThanks for listening!  You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring.  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Connect with Matt online: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/stay-connected

What story is your life telling? What story would you like it to tell? Allen Arnold from Wild at Heart joins us to talk about just that, and his new book "The Eden Option". Go to withallen.com to find out more! (Please subscribe and give us a great review if you like what you're hearing... and visit us at isleofmisfits.com for more misfit fun!)

We all live in one of two stories - the world's story that doesn't matter and has no meaning ... or God's redemptive story of purpose and intimacy that we so long for. Author and friend Allen Arnold joins the discussion to help us know what story we are in and how we can join God in the story that matters. Go to Allen Arnold's Website HERE! Click here for a FREE ebook on how God MAKES us FREE! Follow us on FACEBOOK!

We live in one of two stories - our own story or God's story. God's story is one of redemption, adventure, intimacy, and meaning. Our own leads to loneliness and emptiness. Which one will we choose? Allen Arnold joins the podcast to discuss how we choose God's story.  Allen Arnold Website: https://www.withallen.com/ Free Ebook! https://BookHip.com/KLCSAZV Follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/KingdomOverCoffee

Allen Arnold of Wild At Heart comes back on podcast to share about his latest book- The Eden Option- Choosing Story 1 in a Story 2 World In this episode we discuss 1- What is Story 1 vs Story 2? 2- How God invited Allen to choose Eden (story 1) 3- How to choose Eden 4- How choosing Eden will restore your union with God, your unique voice, your vision & your rest For more on Allen go to: https://www.withallen.com/ To read free chapter of the Eden Option go to: https://www.withallen.com/books

Are You Feeling Overwhelmed by Chaos? We boy moms know that life with boys can feel chaotic and out of control. That's why the name of this podcast is Redeeming the Chaos. But how can we overcome the chaos in our hearts, despite the chaos in the world around us? That's what we're going to […] The post When You're Overwhelmed by Chaos with Allen Arnold — RTC 55 appeared first on Laurie Christine.

In this interview Allen Arnold shares a framework for creatives who want to create their art with God rather than as a performance for him. You can listen to this episode Creatively Cowriting With God With Allen Arnold on Christian Publishing Show.

In this interview Allen Arnold shares a framework for creatives who want to create their art with God rather than as a performance for him.www.NovelMarketingConference.com Support the show

Join us for a chat with Allen Arnold, author of "Waves of Creativity." * Create New Things With God * Start Seeing Yourself the Way God Sees You * Use Your Art and Creativity in New Ways The Creator of galaxies, oceans, wildflowers, and stallions made you creative. He gave you an imagination. Eyes to see what has never been. A voice to speak things into existence. The reason why is astonishing. It's not so you'll get busy doing things for God. But so you'll pursue the very things you love with God. That is true creativity. And this is your invitation to experience it as never before. Allen Arnold—noted creativity author, coach, and speaker—has helped thousands with his teachings on co-creating with God. This book brings together his central insights on topics such as Imagination, Opposition, Questions, Wonder, and Expectancy. Each page features original quotes or timeless Scripture that, like waves, will wash over you, refresh you, and stir you to greater creativity. Your art wants to grow deeper, wilder, truer. It's just waiting for you to go first. It is a journey best taken one thought at a time. The goal isn't to get somewhere fast. But to become more fully you along the way. https://www.withallen.com/books

Jordan Raynor sits down with Allen Arnold, Author of The Story of With, to talk about what it looks like practically to do your work with God and not just for him, the far better alternative to looking for “open and closed doors” as you make decisions, and how to be crazy busy without yourself feeling crazy.Links Mentioned:Allen ArnoldThe Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, & CreateWaves of Creativity: A Gathering of Ideas on Creating with GodChaos Can't: Overcome What Comes Against You in This Shaken WorldThe Space TrilogyJordan Raynor

This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we travel to France and discuss Ratatouille. Everyone in this movie has identity issues, listening to who the world told them they are. The antagonist in this movie is the fear of believing who we could be. But creativity is seeing a world that doesn't exist, and working to make that vision a reality. Through embracing our unique gifts and passion, we transform ourselves and the world around us. Pour yourself a glass of something delicious, and let's discover God's truth in this movie. Questions What's your favorite restaurant? Meal? What is one of your favorite things to do? What do you enjoy deeply? It could be hiking, gardening, woodworking, cooking, flying, exercising…what fills your heart with passion? How have other people responded to your passion? How have you lost your passion? Where did it go? Do you relate to the rats in the movie—just trying to survive, not die, doing enough to get by? Or do you embrace your passion, even though it's risky? What does it mean to be creative? What future do you envision that you feel called to create? How has that been opposed? Where do you feel caught in between worlds—not a human, not a rat? What does it mean to be true to yourself? When do you follow the recipe? When do you go off script? Why are you drawn to repeat what's been done before? What would it feel like to improvise? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you'd like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

Creating New Things With God Starts With Seeing Yourself and Your Art in New Ways The Creator of galaxies, oceans, wildflowers, and stallions made you creative. He gave you an imagination. Eyes to see what has never been. A voice to speak things into existence. The reason why is astonishing. It's not so you'll get busy doing things for God. But so you'll pursue the very things you love with God. That is true creativity. And this is your invitation to experience it as never before. Allen Arnold—noted creativity author, coach, and speaker—has helped thousands with his teachings on co-creating with God. This book brings together his central insights on topics such as Imagination, Opposition, Questions, Wonder, and Expectancy. Each page features original quotes or timeless Scripture that, like waves, will wash over you, refresh you, and stir you to greater creativity. Your art wants to grow deeper, wilder, truer. It's just waiting for you to go first. It is a journey best taken one thought at a time. The goal isn't to get somewhere fast. But to become more fully you along the way. Listen in as I chat wth Allen Arnold, author and Christian creative adovcate on January 18th at 7 PM Eastern time. You can listen in at 646-668-8485. Download Stitcher, iHeartradio, Spotify, Edifi on your mobile device. Or, click on the link here: http://tobtr.com/s/12052701.

Allen constantly crushed his goals at the world's largest publishing company as a triple espresso, hard driving, win at all costs executive. Then he had a life-changing meeting with his manager who told him no one on his 18-person team could stand working with him. That started a painful but amazing shift from measuring life by performance to doing life WITH God and, the difference has been like moving from night to day. Meet Allen: https://www.realfaithstories.com/guests/allenarnold Allen's Website: https://www.withallen.com/ Allen's Books: The Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, & Create (https://www.amazon.com/Story-Better-Live-Love-Create/dp/0692769587/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1638970777&sr=8-2) Chaos Can't: Overcome What Comes Against You in This Shaken World (https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Cant-Overcome-Against-Shaken/dp/0578762749/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=allen+arnold&qid=1638970649&sr=8-4) Waves of Creativity: A Gathering of Ideas on Creating with God (https://www.amazon.com/Waves-Creativity-Gathering-Ideas-Creating/dp/0578917378/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=allen+arnold&qid=1638970710&sr=8-2) Find out More About the Real Faith Stories Podcast: http://www.RealFaithStories.com Meet the Host of Real Faith Stories: http://www.BrianRobinson.co Special Guest: Allen Arnold.

“…Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar — the LORD Almighty is His name.”  Jeremiah 31:35If ever there were a perfect metaphor for the mystery of creativity—for trying to understand the beauty, life, and order of the universe—it may just be ocean waves.Waves can be beautiful.  Waves can be rough.  Waves can move you gently or knock you off your feet.My friend Allen Arnold's latest book, Waves of Creativity, is dedicated to creatives who are trying our best to figure out how to step into the deep and do this thing we love with God.As a third-time guest, Allen is a bonafide sage of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast.  He invites us to let these waves of creativity wash over us. The invitation is not just to imagine but to experience creativity with no ego attached.  The pressure is off.  The joy is back.  There's a feeling of freedom where you and the Creator of the universe are in agreement, “Let's do this together.”Allen's big but bite-sized ideas will motivate and encourage you as you pursue your God-given creativity each day.Don't miss my conversation with Allen this week and connect with Allen at his website https://withallen.com/ or on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheStoryofWithIf this idea of creating art with God intrigues you and you want to know more, I've created a brand-new guide called “The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art” that I think you'll love!  Click below and I'll send it right over!The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Arthttps://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5-biggest-misconceptions-about-prophetic-ar===========Connect with Matt online:www.matttommeymentoring.comwww.instagram.com/thethrivingchristianartistwww.facebook.com/thethrivingchristianartistYou can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/mjtommey.  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

Paul McDonald and Allen Arnold tackle our first series with The Chosen. What would it be like to rediscover the Bible as an invitation to the unknown? God's framework of story is woven throughout the world, both in the universe and in the Bible. And we find that following the Bigger Story of following Jesus always feels impossible and risky, but leads to the discovery and revelation of our truer selves. Join us as we dive into this series. Questions How would you describe the personality of Jesus? What Bible stories are you most familiar with? If you put yourself in that same situation, how does it change the feel of the story? Where did Jesus come in to your story? How were you before? How are you different now? What invitation do you wish you had accepted? What impossible situation did you enter in where God showed up? What do you care most about? How does that reflect/compare to eternity? What are some ways that you put God in a box? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you'd like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

#035 - How would you respond if a trusted mentor told you that how you're doing everything you're doing is alienating those closest to you?  Put another way, what should you do if you realize that how you see yourself is limiting how much you're able to impact those around you?Today's guest, Allen Arnold, shares his transformation from hard-charging corporate executive to thoughtful author, speaker, and consultant.  But his own journey needed to start with a look inward at what was shaping everything he did: his view of himself.Allen's work with the Wild at Heart organization and his own books help men and women reclaim their true identity, a sense of self that is a firm foundation, ready for whatever the chaos of life throws at them.  And we throw 5 Big Questions at him as well here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/035. Get your free thriving assessment of the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

Our best dreams are the ones that can only be pursued with God, they are too big for us to reach on our own. God wants a union with you, and God wants you to follow Him instead of pursuing earthly success. But, what does that mean? How do we do that? How do we hear from God and discover the first steps in pursuing our dreams with Him? In our show today, those questions and more are answered by my guest, Allen Arnold.Allen Arnold is an author, speaker, and Executive Producer of Content for Wild at Heart—the ministry founded by New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge. His passion is awakening people's hearts to actively pursue their dreams and creativity with God. As a former Fiction Publisher, he oversaw the launch of more than 500 novels—and has since mentored and presented to thousands of creatives. Now, through the power of story, he helps people live a better story. He is the author of three acclaimed books, and he loves blue oceans, black coffee, hot salsa, and big ideas.Questions Answered:How did God work through you with the story of healing your voice?What does it mean for us to know our story?Can you explain the difference between following Jesus versus living with Him?What's a practical example of living with God compared to living for God?What are some ways that we can hear the voice of God?Do you want God to be a genie or have a relationship with Him?How do I know if I have dreams that are too small?What does it mean to have dreams so big they can only be pursued with God?If my dream is so big that it is overwhelming, what are my first steps?Isn't it supposed to be easier when I pursue my dreams with God?How does a man decide between following God and pursuing worldly success?If I am hungering for that bigger story, how do I begin? Important Links:Find Allen's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Arnold/e/B08P19XJSLFind Allen's website: https://www.withallen.com/  THE FELLOWSHIP BROTHERHOODAn exclusive community of like-minded Christian men, who meet each week to learn, laugh, hold each other accountable, and walk through life together.Join this exclusive brotherhood: https://significantman.com/the-fellowship/ THE BASECAMP EXPERIENCEFour days and three nights of life-changing and intense training for Christian men in the glorious mountains of Colorado.Apply for this Adventure: https://significantman.com/basecamp-is-for-me/ Join the free Significant Man RECHARGE men's FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/significantmanrechargeSubscribe to the Significant Man YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SignificantManConnect directly with Warren https://www.facebook.com/4warrenPurchase Warren's books https://www.amazon.com/Warren-Peterson/e/B0097BEK8G

God gives you a choice. Do you want to spend your days in Story 1 or Story 2? Unfortunately, most choose Story 1—small stories of low risk, high control and quick answers where comfort is valued more than what God's up to. You wouldn't watch a Story 1 movie but often end up living it. AndSons podcast producer Allen Arnold joins Sam and Blaine to share his desire to stay in Story 2—a costly place of wonder, mystery, risk, adventure, and intimacy...with no guarantees other than God. Choosing that path gave him his voice back in more ways than one. And he's using it to invite others into a life of Story 2. Show Note: Allen Arnold's new book, Waves of Creativity, is available on Amazon.com

All creatives need inspiration. All sons and daughters of God are creative in some capacity. Allen Arnold has a calling to help creatives co-create with God. Allen is the executive producer and director of content at Wild at Heart with John Eldredge. In this episode: We discuss his 3rd book Waves of Creativity We discuss how God called him to help Creatives We discuss comparisons, keeping a whole healthy heart as a creative For more on Allen please go to: http://withallen.org

Paul McDonald and Allen Arnold are expanding our palette with Somewhere in Time. We explore our core longing to be known. We look at our pursuit of beauty and the extreme lengths we will go to pursue it. And we also ask ourselves about the story we are living in: while we say we know that God can make the impossible possible, how much impossible do we really think he can make possible. Join us as we discover our stories in this movie. Join us as we discover our stories in this movie. Questions Where has beauty captured your attention? Your heart? Where are we as relentless and passionate as Richard in life? How much are you believing and pursuing the impossible? If your life was a story, would you read it? How can you live a better story? Are you living more in Story 1 or Story 2? Which story would stir your heart the most? What will you risk if you know God is inviting you into something? What will you do to hang on to your passion and reason for existence, and what will you do when that doesn't come together like you wanted? How have your dreams been dashed? How have you stereotyped yourself as a man? Husband? Father? What are movies that you love that wouldn't be considered “manly” in our culture? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

That Allen Arnold... he's got some stories to tell... and let me tell you... he's what we call one of them there LIFE speakers: That is, every time he opens his mouth, there's a whole lotta life, a whole lotta profound truth and hard core encouragement going on... And yes, we do talk about his new book, "Waves of Creativity", but I'm just saying... you seriously have to listen to this conversation. But only if you want to br GREATLY encouraged. And only if you want to step into glorious mystery. Otherwise, you are free to move along with your predictable day as scheduled. No judgment here.

On today's episode of The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, our host Shae Bynes is on the other side of the virtual table as she is interviewed by previous guest Allen Arnold, coach, speaker, and author of The Story of With. It's a conversation about fully embracing the adventure of doing business with God (rather than simply for Him) plus the tension and beauty of taking risks as we grow in Him. Our hope is that this episode increases your child-like faith and curiosity to explore the fullness of God's heart for your life and business.

Allen Arnold was the publisher for Thomas Nelson, is an Executive Producer for John Eldredge's Wild at Heart and the Author of Chaos Can't: Overcome What Comes Against You in This Shaken World. What happens when God asks you to take a radical adventure? How can you Stand Firm when Chaos show up in your life? Why should you live your Best Story? Connect with Allen HERE Buy Chaos Can't HERE Join The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE Buy my wife's children's book HERE

We're wrapping up this "influential people" series with a final reprise from the vault. We recorded our conversation with Allen Arnold back in Dec of 2020 -- you remember 2020, right? -- and the echoes of his message have been reverberating in my head ever since. Creativity isn't a side project. It's not the thing you do in retirement or after all the real work is done. Doing something creative is actually core to who we are and essential to the world around us. So take a listen, and then do something crazy -- go create.

Today’s guest on The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast is Allen Arnold, an author, speaker, and coach with a passion for awakening people’s hearts to actively pursue their dreams and creativity with God.  He shares about how he shifted from being the “I make it happen” guy (regardless of the casualties that happened in the process) to learning how to live and work WITH God and FROM sonship. His story is a “Grace Over Grind” kind of testimony where Arnold is experiencing the supernatural productivity, wisdom, and favor that flows from working in the power of God’s rest and grace.

Welcome to the Determined to Dance podcast with your host, Jennifer Hallmark. Today’s episode, “Vision: Dreams and Dancing” focuses on the dreams in our heart and the vision we need to see them fulfilled. Are you ready? The world would have us march to its chaotic beat but God invites us to dance in His will and His way. Let’s take a moment to be energized, refreshed, and motivated to face the day, one spin and twirl at a time. Show Notes: Vision: Dreams and Dancing God plants dreams in our hearts as lights to the path of his will. Long after I wrote this sentence, I pondered its meaning. I believe with all my heart that God gives us dreams or visions, those aspirations or hopes for the present and the future. I’ve never thought of the path to God’s will as lit by our dreams but it makes sense. In His plan and purpose for us, the dreams he places within are the perfect vehicle to move us forward, from one place to the next. We dream of going to school, finally getting out of school, finding a career, a home, a place, and people to call our own. We are forever fancying the kind of future we see played out in books, movies, or other people’s lives. Dreams or visions of what could be, should be, keep us in the dance. And what a wonderful gift a dream is. Children have no trouble dreaming. Only when our imaginings have not come to pass in the way we envision do we start to lose the ability to dream. Let’s learn from the little ones when it comes to dreams and dancing. First, children conceive. They constantly daydream and imagine life to the full. They are wide open to accept the vision that God plants within their hearts. I’ll never forget my days as a pre-teen, imagining my future as a published author. I spent hours writing and thinking about books with my name on them and fame and fortune. Second, children believe. They don’t overanalyze or doubt when a dream is first birthed in their hearts. They instead embrace them to the full. I’ll never consider it a waste that I once thought of being a ballerina, a singer, and an artist. It has been part of who I am. I took dance lessons at one time, sang at church, and dabbled in all forms of art over the years and though I never became what I thought I might, my life has been richer because of those dreams. And third, children receive. Youngsters open their hearts to dreaming and allow them to light their path. Dreams grow us and enlarge our place in the world. As adults, though, we sometimes allow the lights to dim and fade. How many stories have you heard from others about the good old days? It’s easy to think about that one time we danced and how wonderful it was? But why did they retire so soon from their dreams? What about you? Have you seen your vision of life fall to the wayside, dim beyond the point of being re-lit? God is holding out his hand, right now, as He stands on the dance floor. He placed those dreams within your heart for a reason and longs for them to burn bright again. CS Lewis said, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” I like that. And here’s something Allen Arnold told me years ago that I’ve kept hidden in my heart. He said, “It is time to dream new dreams and tell new stories. Keep your eyes on what is before you rather than behind you.” A good word as we accept the outstretched hand of God once again. He is more than ready to resurrect an old dream or even plant a new one within your heart. Let’s ask him, shall we? Father God, by faith, we take hold of your hand and say yes to your dream. Whether it’s a dream rekindled or one brand new, as long as You are with us, we step onto the path lit by the vision. Like a child, we are eager to see where you are leading. Have your way, Lord, every day for the rest of our lives. In Jesus’ name, amen. I’m ready to dream. I know you are too. Let’s walk down the path together in childlike wonder. Next week,

My time with Allen Arnold was such a gift. He totally breathed new life into the concepts of creativity and living life as a true adventure. Allen Arnold is an author (The Story of With and Chaos Can’t) and speaker. He is also the Executive Producer of Content for John and Stasi Eldredge’s ministry, Wild at Heart. In short, Allen’s passion is awakening people’s hearts to pursue their dreams and creativity with God. As Allen so poignantly says in our interview, when we bring something new into existence, we are “dancing with God to create good and beautiful things.” As a former fiction publisher, Allen oversaw the launch of more than 500 novels. He has now turned his attention to helping people live a better story. My hope is that by listening to Allen’s words today, he may inspire you and your heart in the midst of your own story as it unfolds in all of its creativity and adventure.

We take a peek into The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) starring Ben Stiller, Kristin Wiig, and Sean Penn. Paul McDonald, Allen Arnold, and Patrick Creehan discuss how God invites us to engage in life and adventure, how we have to pursue the recovery of our hearts, and how failure can lead to a clarification of our purpose and identity. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie! About Allen Allen Arnold is an author, speaker, and Executive Producer of Content for Wild at Heart—the ministry founded by New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge. His passion is awakening people’s hearts to actively pursue their dreams and creativity with God. As a former Fiction Publisher, he oversaw the launch of more than 500 novels—and has since mentored and presented to thousands of creatives. Now, through the power of story, he helps people live a better story. He is the author of two acclaimed books (The Story of With and Chaos Can't). He loves blue oceans, black coffee, hot salsa, and big ideas. Discover more at withallen.com Find The Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, and Create and Chaos Can’t: Overcome What Comes Against You in this Shaken World on Amazon Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

Nonfiction books with stories using the narrative arc are almost guaranteed to be successful.  Former publisher and writing coach Allen Arnold says that well-written stories engage readers, draw readers in, and make the content memorable.  “In today's world of distraction with so little time to read, you have to compete for a reader's attention,” says Allen. “It can't be enough just to say, this is something that I thought you might want to read, I've written a book, now buy it.   “You have to invite people into the story, whether it's food, whether it's technology, whether it's architecture. What is the story that you're telling in your nonfiction?”  In a wide-ranging interview, Allen talks to Published Author Podcast host Josh Steimle about how to use God as a co-creator in any creative venture, the importance of the narrative arc, formulaic writing, the state of the publishing industry, and why knowing oneself is essential before beginning either a nonfiction or fiction book.   USE GOD AS YOUR CO-CREATOR  Author of two successful bestsellers—The Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, And Create, and Chaos Can't—Allen has helped literally hundreds of writers publish successful books.   Allen believes too many creative people pursue a formula or what is in vogue, when instead they should be creating their own story—as a writer, painter, poet, whatever.   “Most people don't know how to pursue their creativity actively with God. Instead, they try to pursue a formula. They want to know what works and just do more of that. So I decided to write a book through an allegory, mostly that invited people into how do you pursue what you love to do actively with God?   He hears a lot of creatives say “I feel like it's all up to me”.  Allen's response is that by co-creating with God “You never have to be alone again. You're doing something with an eternal spark. The fruit of that it's been a lot of transformed creatives out there that all of a sudden enjoy it more and are doing more breakthrough work.”  Allen describes his approach as inviting God into a playground of ideas. In his own writing he would “Sense God saying in the allegory . . .right, your character goes into an impossible situation that you can't resolve at the end of the chapter. And then wait for me to tell you what to do. The writing became this almost like, a game of back and forth and tag, and the pressure was off me.   “I felt like God was guiding me in the story and in the teaching into some things that would be beyond me. I got to be a part of it. I think that's the best kind of writing possible, when you're not just relying on your own wisdom.”  HOW MANY WORDS A DAY SHOULD YOU WRITE?  Allen is a big proponent of forgetting word count when you sit down to write. Instead, he encourages writers to simply focus on having something to say something worth breathing life into. In his view, if you write no words one day in search of that strong piece of writing, and 10 words the next day, a writer is better off compared to someone who produces 5000 words a day.   GET TO KNOW YOURSELF - REALLY WELL  With most successful authors, it doesn't start with their book, but instead who they are. “In the publishing world, if you don't know your own story, if you haven't lived an examined life, if you don't know why somebody would enjoy working with you, then ultimately, I think you do yourself a disservice,” he says.   Allen passed up on many authors he knew could produce a New York Times best seller because they were, in his words, hard to work with, had a high ego, or were driven by such a need for validation that they would  just drain his team.   He says authors must “Know your effect on others, as a writer as a creator, because it's a relational business, whether you self-publish, or whether you're with a traditional publisher. You work with other people and so it starts with who you are. And the more you know your story, the more the story you write, it will have a power to it.”   ABANDON FORMULAIC WRITING  Allen recalls that as a publisher he learned that the most successful and appealing authors were those who did not write to a formula.   Writers who wanted to write what would be hot were in fact limiting themselves, he explains. Instead, he was drawn to those who would say “I don't care if this is a genre that's hot or not right now, this is what I was born to write. This is what I'm passionate about. And this is what I want to offer you.”  Those were the writers who most caught his eye. “We all know in this industry that trends come and go.The best thing you can do is write what you're passionate about; not write to spec not write to formula if you want to have heart within what you write.”  In large part he blames the publishing industry for this state of affairs, saying it's gotten off track for two reasons. First, too many publishing hours are chasing authors with large social media followings to be able to say they can make a book around a following instead of what's a good book and how do we grow the audience?  Next, the publishing industry has lost its ability to define their customers. At one time, it was the bookstore, not the reader. But along came Amazon and defined the customer as the reader, not the bookstore. They also happen to know a lot about that reader. So when bookstores started closing physical locations, publishing houses realized they had no information about their customers.   The fruit of all this, concludes Allen, is: “A lot of forgettable books by smaller publishing teams who are overworked, understaffed, and have no marketing budget.”  LINKS Twitter WithAllen.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PUBLISHED AUTHOR PODCAST  If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. You can also watch episodes of the podcast on YouTube.  And if you want to spread the word, please give us a five-star review (we read every single one!) and share this page with your friends.   We also share valuable snippets from podcast episodes on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.  ABOUT THE HOST  The Published Author Podcast is hosted by Josh Steimle, founder of Published Author. Josh is a book author himself and his article writing has been featured in over two dozen publications including Time, Forbes, Fortune, Mashable, and TechCrunch. He's a TEDx speaker, the founder of the global marketing agency MWI, a skater, father, and husband, and lives on a horse farm in Boston. Learn more at JoshSteimle.com.

About Allen:Allen Arnold is an author, (The Story of With and Chaos Can't) speaker, and Executive Producer of Content for Wild at Heart. His passion is awakening people's hearts to pursue their dreams and creativity with God. As a former Fiction Publisher, Allen oversaw the launch of more than 500 novels. Now he helps people live a better story. He loves blue oceans, black coffee, hot salsa, and big ideas.About our topicsLinks to Allen's  work:https://www.withallen.com/https://wildatheart.org/ 

Family Fest Winter Weekend - February 2018. Saturday Morning presentation - Allen Arnold- Invitation to the Journey. Passing out of Adventure Journals. Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Allen Arnold invites you to discover what is makes your life mythic and epic. He delves into what's missing from your lives, why it matters and how to learn who you truly are.

Family Fest Winter Weekend - February 2018. Sunday Morning presentation - Allen Arnold-Desires of our Heart. God is inviting us into more, into an adventure with him. What does it look like to step activiely and intimately into each day with God? When you discover your truest identity, people and projects lose thier power to limit and define you.

Family Fest Winter Weekend - February 2018. Saturday Evening presentation - Allen Arnold-Orphan Realm, Freedom Realm. Allen Arnold introduces two realms of where we exsist and how we view our lives, the Orphan Realm and the Freedom Realm. In the Orphan Realm you feel overwhelmed, isolated, weary, always striving for validation. In the Freedom Realm, you let go of the illusion of control, you walk through life with God and without guarantees.

Family Fest Winter Weekend - February 2018. Monday Morning presentation - Allen Arnold-Living with God and With Others. Allen's final talk of the weekend suggests ways to shift your life to be with God and with others. What's it like to live a life of sonship and daughtherhood intimately, actively with God? When you do so, you will experience the most amazomg season of your life.

Family Fest Winter Weekend - February 2018. Sunday Evening presentation - Allen Arnold-Journey of Life with God. God invites us into a wildly unbalanced life. Live for what matters most-what are your two or three things? He will break through into your world in countless and creative ways. When you live a life with God, you don't have to worry about if you're doing the will of God. There's no mystery, no formula, knowing God always trumps knowing about God.