Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play When you hear the word “storyteller,” what do you think? Maybe the first image that comes to mind is a group of people sitting around a campfire, with a wise old sage telling an ancient tale. Maybe you think of a novelist, screenwriter, movie director, or someone giving a TED talk. My […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play Have you ever noticed that some of the most important things we do in life are counterintuitive? They go against our human nature and feel uncomfortable to us. Our guest on this episode is Stephanie Winslow, and she is going to share a lot of wisdom about letting go … which is […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play It’s tempting to think of the creative life as a solitary endeavor. We picture an artist standing at an easel, a musician playing in a studio, or a writer sitting at a desk. But my guest today reminds us that it’s vital to build your community no matter what type of creative […]
In her excellent book Walking on Water, the author Madeleine L’Engle wrote, “Jesus was not a theologian. He was God who told stories.” Storytelling was not only a major focus of Jesus’ ministry, it’s also a significant part of our calling as artists and creatives. Today’s guest helps us expand our vision as creative storytellers […]
It’s been said that over 80% of people want to write a book. However, there is a big difference between wanting to write and actually doing it. If you ever wanted to write a book but aren’t sure how it can benefit your life or how to get started, my guest today will give you […]
When you hear the term “classic literature,” what comes to mind? Most people think of books that were written by a bunch of dead white guys and wonder how they are relevant to us today. Today’s guest will help you understand that the classics are much broader than that narrow definition, and why they are […]
A dream is like a knife. It’s very powerful when you use it the right way. But if you’re careless with it, you can do a lot of harm to yourself and others. Today’s guest helps us view our dreams in the correct light so we can chase them in a God-honoring way that blesses […]
Someone once said that it takes a village to raise a child. If it’s also true that it takes a village to write a book, one of the most important villagers is the editor. On today’s episode, I talk with a good friend who also happens to be a great editor. He helps us understand […]
One of the core principles that guide my life is the value of learning from different disciplines. All the great creative minds in history drew from various areas of study that informed and enhanced their thinking. If you want to develop a great mind as well, one of the best places to start is by […]
In the previous post, I outlined four questions you can use to help decide which creative projects to pursue. These questions are filters to keep you focused on the right projects. They will also help you avoid the ones that are dead ends. In this post, I’ll walk through a case study describing how I […]
