Devotionals


Embracing Easter's Everlasting Promise

As the gentle rays of Easter morning cascade across the horizon, they carry with them a message of hope. What was once a bleak and grief-stricken tomb is now a resplendent garden of divine grace.

Weathering the Storm of Good Friday

Sometimes, the forces outside of our control seem to overwhelm us. Suffering and uncertainty beat down on us from all sides like a tempest. For Jesus and the disciples, Good Friday was just this type of storm.

On Lent: The Other Side of Surrender

“Easter is the miracle of transformation as seen in the change of seasons, in the maturation of mortal persons, and in the resurrection of souls.” — Richelle E. Goodrich

Preparing For the Journey: Ash Wednesday 2024

“To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.” — Isaiah 61:3

Letting Go of the Things We Can No Longer Hold

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” — Isaiah 43:18-19

Refreshed Hope

As we reflect on who we became over the last year, we make promises with resolution to a future that we hope for. And so, we practice the art of active waiting with hope.

Advent Week 4: Prince of Peace

As Christmas approaches, unrest often characterizes the final weeks of the year.

Advent Week 3: Everlasting Father

Exploring what it means to be a child of God.

Advent Week 2: Mighty God

How does Jesus defy our expectations?

Advent Week 1: Wonderful Counselor

Ruminating on the wisdom and guidance of Jesus.

Facing Changing Seasons with Thankfulness

Embracing the blessings and opportunities of new seasons.

Gratitude in Grit

Giving thanks even in the midst of the difficult seasons of life.

Leaning into the Holy Spirit

The Spirit is our helper, our guide, and our comforter.

Contemplating Fellowship with God

Following God's lead and experiencing the world around us with a posture of wonder and delight.

Pursuing Excellence

What does a life modeled after excellence look like?

Love Without Conditions

“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

Music in Our Lives of Faith

There is something inherently spiritual about music.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Simplicity

In a simple life, we tend to find connections to God that we desire.

Easter: Stepping Into New Beginnings

The arrival of Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, reminds us of how life can be.

The Image of Good Friday

Ruminating on human nature and the divine invitation for who we might be.

Embodying the Imago Dei

Our bodies are an essential part of the expression of who we are.

On Lent: Preparing Our Hearts For Easter

As we anticipate the joy of Easter, we take this time to pause and reflect on our lives and the growth God is inviting us into.

Faith Like a Child

Embracing a childlike posture in our relationship with Jesus.

Humility and Transformation

The Invitation of Ash Wednesday.

Celebrating Diversity

Diversification is one of the cornerstones of God’s creation of all life.

The Transformative Nature of Mercy

Mercy moves us to see the world and our relationship with one another through a different lens.

Promises of God

A reflection on God's assurances and care for all of humanity.

Rhythms of Rest

Embracing the gift of rest given to us by our Creator.

Epiphany Reflections

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

Contemplating Christ’s Divinity in Infancy

Approaching the Christ child with wonder.

Experiencing Art as Worship

Let us engage in our making with a worshipful heart, following the example set for us by God, and living into the gifts, skills, and talents we have been given.

Coming to the Table

Embracing the invitation of Luke 14.

Thanksgiving Reflections

Exploring the season of gratitude through the lens of Acts 4.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Hospitality

Certain spaces and people hold the ability to welcome others into rest. We call this trait hospitality and it comes from a place of love.

Living Out of Shalom

What does it look like to live out of God's vision of peace in our daily lives?

Practicing Patience

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” — Romans 12:12

On Restoration and Renewal

Discovering an encouraging and hopeful narrative for the future.

Embracing Peace

Tracing the threads of God's peace through every aspect of our lives.

Hope As Resistance

To hope is to resist giving in or giving up. To hope is to believe this world is not the way it’s supposed to be—that this world is not yet all that it shall become.

Seeking Beauty

For as long as humans have tried to seek beauty, God has been pouring it out in love.

On Spiritual Mindfulness

Moments of quiet contemplation, of slowing down allow us to rest in the company of our Creator as we move through the situations around us.

Stewarding Grace

Exploring the wonder of God's grace and its implications for our daily lives.

The Goodness of God

What does “good” actually mean? Ultimately, what defines the criteria for goodness?

Basking in the Love of God

The love of God is infused into all of creation; the wonder and beauty of our world are born directly out of the Lord’s delight and joy.

Stewarding Creation

Creation care is respecting and celebrating the beauty and bounty of the world in which we share and, in so doing, rightly honoring and worshiping the Creator of all.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Lament

Bringing our pains and griefs to our Creator in the midst of a fractured world.

Reflecting on Discipleship

Discipleship is merging our brokenness with the willingness to seek Jesus even in the messiest tangles of imperfections and failures. It is accepting that no fault is unseen and yet grace is given.

On Lectio Divina | Attuning Ourselves to God’s Wisdom

We explore this age-old spiritual practice and cultivate an intentional space for reading Scripture.

Silencing Our Fears

Ruminating on the perfect peace of Jesus.

Moving Forward Through Forgiveness

Reflecting on the healing and restoration of forgiveness through the lens of Ephesians 4.

The Beauty of Easter

Easter offers us the ability to envision a better, renewed, beautiful world. It encourages us to embrace hope, not as a figment of our imagination, but as a tangible goal we can strive for.

Experiencing Quiet Connection, A Good Friday Reflection

Finding community and common understanding in the midst of our pain.

On Courage and Resilience

Relying on God in the midst of the chaos of our world.

Ash Wednesday Reflections

Remembering our beginnings as well as what can become our destiny.

Listening with Intention

Adapting our daily rhythms to hear where the Spirit is leading.

Discovering True Love

Reflecting on the unabashed love of God.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Community and Fellowship

Exploring what it means to intentionally cultivate and grow our communities.

The Unexpected Beauty of Brokenness

Rediscovering the beauty of our lives in the midst of pain and struggle.

Love in the Unexpected | Advent Week Four

For all our preparation, the love made manifest through Christmas is unexpected. Love leads us into the restoration and renewal that is to come; it welcomes us into this rebirth as we are.

Joyful and Triumphant | Advent Week Three

We are all invited to embrace joy, celebrating the beauty and goodness that our Creator intends and enacts for all the earth.

The Path of Peace | Advent Week Two

Meditating on the Advent invitation to enter into God's vision of peace for all the world.

The Thrill of Hope | Advent Week One

Entering into the Advent season through a reflection on John 1:1-5.

On Gratitude and Generosity

A reflection on what it means to give thanks and to give back.

Adopting a Posture of Thankfulness

Pausing in the midst of our busyness to ruminate on God's faithfulness.

Giving Ourselves Over to the Holy Spirit

Letting go of our need for control and allowing the Spirit to guide us.

Running the Race with Endurance | Reflecting on the Olympics Through the Book of James

A reflection on the 2020 Olympics in the midst of a challenging season.

Waking Up in the Word | Intentional Morning Rhythms

Morning time can set the tone for our whole day. Take this morning space to be intentional, to be present.

Be At Peace - Bedtime Meditation | Psalm 121

Readying ourselves for rest. A reflection on Psalm 121 and a reminder of God's providence.

Practicing Gratitude

God has offered a path to a more full and present experience of living: the path of gratitude. We meditate on gratitude through Psalm 100:4-5.

Psalm 23 | A Reflection on Coronavirus, The Bible, and Our Response

A reflection on Psalm 23 and how it can inform our response to COVID-19

On Experiencing God's Grace in Weakness and Imperfection

Seeing our weakness and imperfection as a beautiful avenue towards God's grace for our lives.

On Relinquishing Control, A Prayer for Anxiety

Reflective thoughts and study of Philippians 4:6-7 on how God is in control in the midst of anxiety.

Creativity as Devotional Practice

A reflection on how we can approach the creative process as a devotional practice.

Morning Practices to Cultivate Creativity

Two lessons in keeping the morning sacred and why this matters for our creating.

Afternoon Practices to Cultivate Creativity

Faith practices for creativity during the afternoon, "midday" slump.

Evening Practices to Cultivate Creativity

Thoughts and lessons on how to finish your day well.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Silence and Solitude

Practicing silence and solitude, reflections mediated through Luke 5:16.

Recovering The Garden Experience In Our Creative Calling

In the midst of a culture of speed and efficiency, we are invited to courageously advance creativity by reaching back to its simple origins.

Finding God in Mystery and Wonder

How mystery and wonder invites us to seek God in newer and deeper ways.

Letting the Psalms Shape our Spirituality

A guide for integrating the Psalms into our daily spiritual practices.

Our Lives As Clay Pots

A devotional to help creatives find Jesus in the ordinary.

Lenten Reflections on Noah, the Flood, and God's Universal Covenant

A meditation on Genesis 9:1-17, and God’s unending commitment to humanity.

The Integrated Life

Connecting our physical lives to our spiritual lives—exploring what it means to live an integrated life.


Devotionals


Embracing Easter's Everlasting Promise

As the gentle rays of Easter morning cascade across the horizon, they carry with them a message of hope. What was once a bleak and grief-stricken tomb is now a resplendent garden of divine grace.

Weathering the Storm of Good Friday

Sometimes, the forces outside of our control seem to overwhelm us. Suffering and uncertainty beat down on us from all sides like a tempest. For Jesus and the disciples, Good Friday was just this type of storm.

On Lent: The Other Side of Surrender

“Easter is the miracle of transformation as seen in the change of seasons, in the maturation of mortal persons, and in the resurrection of souls.” — Richelle E. Goodrich

Preparing For the Journey: Ash Wednesday 2024

“To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair.” — Isaiah 61:3

Letting Go of the Things We Can No Longer Hold

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” — Isaiah 43:18-19

Refreshed Hope

As we reflect on who we became over the last year, we make promises with resolution to a future that we hope for. And so, we practice the art of active waiting with hope.

Advent Week 4: Prince of Peace

As Christmas approaches, unrest often characterizes the final weeks of the year.

Advent Week 3: Everlasting Father

Exploring what it means to be a child of God.

Advent Week 2: Mighty God

How does Jesus defy our expectations?

Advent Week 1: Wonderful Counselor

Ruminating on the wisdom and guidance of Jesus.

Pursuing Excellence

What does a life modeled after excellence look like?

Love Without Conditions

“God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

Gratitude in Grit

Giving thanks even in the midst of the difficult seasons of life.

Facing Changing Seasons with Thankfulness

Embracing the blessings and opportunities of new seasons.

Contemplating Fellowship with God

Following God's lead and experiencing the world around us with a posture of wonder and delight.

Leaning into the Holy Spirit

The Spirit is our helper, our guide, and our comforter.

Morning Practices to Cultivate Creativity

Two lessons in keeping the morning sacred and why this matters for our creating.

Afternoon Practices to Cultivate Creativity

Faith practices for creativity during the afternoon, "midday" slump.

Evening Practices to Cultivate Creativity

Thoughts and lessons on how to finish your day well.

Music in Our Lives of Faith

There is something inherently spiritual about music.

Rhythms of Rest

Embracing the gift of rest given to us by our Creator.

Celebrating Diversity

Diversification is one of the cornerstones of God’s creation of all life.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Simplicity

In a simple life, we tend to find connections to God that we desire.

Basking in the Love of God

The love of God is infused into all of creation; the wonder and beauty of our world are born directly out of the Lord’s delight and joy.

Embodying the Imago Dei

Our bodies are an essential part of the expression of who we are.

On Spiritual Practices: Examen

Allow for God’s presence to awaken in your thoughts.

Living Out of Shalom

What does it look like to live out of God's vision of peace in our daily lives?

Moving Forward Through Forgiveness

Reflecting on the healing and restoration of forgiveness through the lens of Ephesians 4.

On Lectio Divina | Attuning Ourselves to God’s Wisdom

We explore this age-old spiritual practice and cultivate an intentional space for reading Scripture.

On Lent: Preparing Our Hearts For Easter

As we anticipate the joy of Easter, we take this time to pause and reflect on our lives and the growth God is inviting us into.

Promises of God

A reflection on God's assurances and care for all of humanity.

On Restoration and Renewal

Discovering an encouraging and hopeful narrative for the future.

The Goodness of God

What does “good” actually mean? Ultimately, what defines the criteria for goodness?

Stewarding Grace

Exploring the wonder of God's grace and its implications for our daily lives.

Experiencing Art as Worship

Let us engage in our making with a worshipful heart, following the example set for us by God, and living into the gifts, skills, and talents we have been given.

Contemplating Christ’s Divinity in Infancy

Approaching the Christ child with wonder.

Embracing Peace

Tracing the threads of God's peace through every aspect of our lives.

The Transformative Nature of Mercy

Mercy moves us to see the world and our relationship with one another through a different lens.

Waking Up in the Word | Intentional Morning Rhythms

Morning time can set the tone for our whole day. Take this morning space to be intentional, to be present.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Community and Fellowship

Exploring what it means to intentionally cultivate and grow our communities.

Giving Ourselves Over to the Holy Spirit

Letting go of our need for control and allowing the Spirit to guide us.

Seeking Beauty

For as long as humans have tried to seek beauty, God has been pouring it out in love.

Reflecting on Discipleship

Discipleship is merging our brokenness with the willingness to seek Jesus even in the messiest tangles of imperfections and failures. It is accepting that no fault is unseen and yet grace is given.

On Courage and Resilience

Relying on God in the midst of the chaos of our world.

Hope As Resistance

To hope is to resist giving in or giving up. To hope is to believe this world is not the way it’s supposed to be—that this world is not yet all that it shall become.

Listening with Intention

Adapting our daily rhythms to hear where the Spirit is leading.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Hospitality

Certain spaces and people hold the ability to welcome others into rest. We call this trait hospitality and it comes from a place of love.

On Relinquishing Control, A Prayer for Anxiety

Reflective thoughts and study of Philippians 4:6-7 on how God is in control in the midst of anxiety.

Discovering True Love

Reflecting on the unabashed love of God.

Practicing Patience

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” — Romans 12:12

Faith Like a Child

Embracing a childlike posture in our relationship with Jesus.

Creativity as Devotional Practice

A reflection on how we can approach the creative process as a devotional practice.

Finding God in Mystery and Wonder

How mystery and wonder invites us to seek God in newer and deeper ways.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Silence and Solitude

Practicing silence and solitude, reflections mediated through Luke 5:16.

Stewarding Creation

Creation care is respecting and celebrating the beauty and bounty of the world in which we share and, in so doing, rightly honoring and worshiping the Creator of all.

Coming to the Table

Embracing the invitation of Luke 14.

Adopting a Posture of Thankfulness

Pausing in the midst of our busyness to ruminate on God's faithfulness.

On Gratitude and Generosity

A reflection on what it means to give thanks and to give back.

The Unexpected Beauty of Brokenness

Rediscovering the beauty of our lives in the midst of pain and struggle.

Silencing Our Fears

Ruminating on the perfect peace of Jesus.

Our Lives As Clay Pots

A devotional to help creatives find Jesus in the ordinary.

Spiritual Disciplines—On Lament

Bringing our pains and griefs to our Creator in the midst of a fractured world.

On Spiritual Mindfulness

Moments of quiet contemplation, of slowing down allow us to rest in the company of our Creator as we move through the situations around us.

The Integrated Life

Connecting our physical lives to our spiritual lives—exploring what it means to live an integrated life.

Be At Peace - Bedtime Meditation | Psalm 121

Readying ourselves for rest. A reflection on Psalm 121 and a reminder of God's providence.

Recovering The Garden Experience In Our Creative Calling

In the midst of a culture of speed and efficiency, we are invited to courageously advance creativity by reaching back to its simple origins.

Running the Race with Endurance | Reflecting on the Olympics Through the Book of James

A reflection on the 2020 Olympics in the midst of a challenging season.

On Experiencing God's Grace in Weakness and Imperfection

Seeing our weakness and imperfection as a beautiful avenue towards God's grace for our lives.

Psalm 23 | A Reflection on Coronavirus, The Bible, and Our Response

A reflection on Psalm 23 and how it can inform our response to COVID-19

Lenten Reflections on Noah, the Flood, and God's Universal Covenant

A meditation on Genesis 9:1-17, and God’s unending commitment to humanity.

Letting the Psalms Shape our Spirituality

A guide for integrating the Psalms into our daily spiritual practices.

Practicing Gratitude

God has offered a path to a more full and present experience of living: the path of gratitude. We meditate on gratitude through Psalm 100:4-5.



Creativity and Work


On New Beginnings, Creativity, & Faith

As we reflect on the past season, we remember the highs and the lows, the joys and sorrows.

On Imagination and Inspiration

Embracing our spiritual imagination to unlock creative inspiration.

Creativity, Faith, and Cooking

What if we reimagined cooking's purpose? Our daily routines of food-making would not merely serve purposes of utility or quick-fixes, but involve an exploration of our creative and spiritual lives."

On Becoming Creative: Practical Tips from Alabaster's Co-Founders

We talk with Bryan Ye-Chung and Brian Chung about their tips for cultivating a life of creativity.

Belonging to a Community of Creatives: Shared Ownership over God's Creative Mission

An invitation to know that as creatives we are not alone. We are part of a collective that has spanned thousands of years—and it is good. Amen.

When You Get There, Remember That You Were Carried By The Spirit

We reflect on what it means to remember God's role in our creative lives.

The Creative's Role in God's Invisible Kingdom

On bringing the invisible, intangible qualities and attributes of the Kingdom into this visible world.

Overcoming Barriers to Creating: Lessons in Beginning Again and Again and Again

A reflection on the necessity of creatives trying again and again in the face of failure.

Letting Jesus Sustain Our Hustle


A reflection on the ways that we can invite Jesus into our work.

Art Is The Symbol That Moves Us Towards Restoration

We explore the prophetic edge of art and how it points towards renewal.

A Reflection on Poetry in Scripture


Thoughts on how God reveals Himself through poetry.

The Art of Journaling in an Age of Noise

A place to keep our thoughts, faith, and relationships grounded.

A Theology of Making

A primer in developing a theology of creativity.


Interviews


On Faith, Narratives, and StoryMakers with Melina Luna

In conversation with Melina Luna, Creative Director and founder of StoryMakers NYC.

Leaning Into Community with Louisa Wells

In conversation with photographer, Louisa Wells, exploring creative expression and the importance of community.

Embracing Playful Art with Echo Yun Chen

In conversation with illustrator and photographer, Echo Yun Chen, exploring the importance of playfulness in artistic expression.

Discussing Creativity and Healing with Anh Lin

We sit down with Anh Lin ahead of the release of her new book to discuss creativity and the role that art and making can play in our journeys of healing.

Kae King: In Case I'm Next

An interview with the writer, poet, and spoken word artist—on experiencing writing as a gift from God, creativity as a means to humanize justice movements, and her newest film: In Case I'm Next

Jonathan Ogden: Worship as Process

We talk with Jonathan on notions of calling, creativity, and an expansive, wide-ranging view on worship.

Josh Buck: Conversation Moves Us

An interview with author Josh (J.W.) Buck discussing the power of conversation and its ability to be an agent for change.

Adaobi Ugoagu Is On A Mission

We talk with fashion blogger/model Adaobi Ugoagu about the intersection of fashion, art and justice.

Jon Collins Explains Everything: An Interview with the Co-Founder of The Bible Project

We discuss the Portland-based studio, Jon's creative process, and why he doesn't think of himself as a storyteller.

Artificial Christian

A sit-down with hip-hop group Artificial Christian.

The Flow of Jonni Cheatwood

A visit to the studio of the internationally renowned painter-sewer. We discuss Cheatwood's creative practice, his thoughts on "calling", and why he always paints on six canvases at a time.

Kathy Khang Teaches Us How To Raise Our Voice

Author Kathy Khang discusses her latest book and the role that Christian artists can play in activism and community engagement.

Victoria Park Explores the Connection Between Acting and Reflecting God's Image

We talk with Victoria about her start in Hollywood, her acting methodology, and trusting God in the highs and lows of the creative journey.

Natalie Shaw: Painting, Art, and Intermingling With God

In conversation with the abstract artist, exploring the intersection of painting, “showing up”, and what makes her art intrinsically God.

Jae Jin Music

An interview with the musician, and his new song, "Heart Smiles".

Finding Purpose on Concrete: Jonathan Todryk

In conversation with the concrete-painter on optimism, the intersection of God and creative materials, and why he never throws away a canvas.

The Creative Nomad—Jonathan Martin

We discuss the evolution of Martin's creative career and the importance of talking about mental health as an artist.

Anh Lin: Girl and The Word

An interview with Anh Lin—founder of Girl and The Word—on the YouTube space, the filmmaking process, and why everything starts with 'why'.

The Creative Tension of Darren & Trisha Inouye

We interview creative couple Darren & Trisha Inouye about their creative process and what it takes to run an art school.


Places


Thorncrown Chapel

Exploring a chapel nestled in the forests of Eureka Springs, AR.

A Chapel in the Earth

A creative reflection on our visit to Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ.

Grundtvig's Church

The monumental church, constructed by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint in Copenhagen—in honor of N. F. S. Grundtvig.

Reflecting a City

We visit the Los Angeles Cathedral, and discuss its relationship to the city.


Creativity & Work


On New Beginnings, Creativity, & Faith

As we reflect on the past season, we remember the highs and the lows, the joys and sorrows.

On Imagination and Inspiration

Embracing our spiritual imagination to unlock creative inspiration.

Creativity, Faith, and Cooking

What if we reimagined cooking's purpose? Our daily routines of food-making would not merely serve purposes of utility or quick-fixes, but involve an exploration of our creative and spiritual lives."

Belonging to a Community of Creatives: Shared Ownership over God's Creative Mission

An invitation to know that as creatives we are not alone. We are part of a collective that has spanned thousands of years—and it is good. Amen.

On Becoming Creative: Practical Tips from Alabaster's Co-Founders

We talk with Bryan Ye-Chung and Brian Chung about their tips for cultivating a life of creativity.

Creativity as Devotional Practice

A reflection on how we can approach the creative process as a devotional practice.

When You Get There, Remember That You Were Carried By The Spirit

We reflect on what it means to remember God's role in our creative lives.

The Creative's Role in God's Invisible Kingdom

On bringing the invisible, intangible qualities and attributes of the Kingdom into this visible world.

The Art of Journaling in an Age of Noise

A place to keep our thoughts, faith, and relationships grounded.

Overcoming Barriers to Creating: Lessons in Beginning Again and Again and Again

A reflection on the necessity of creatives trying again and again in the face of failure.

A Theology of Making

A primer in developing a theology of creativity.

Art Is The Symbol That Moves Us Towards Restoration

We explore the prophetic edge of art and how it points towards renewal.

A Reflection on Poetry in Scripture


Thoughts on how God reveals Himself through poetry.


Interviews


On Faith, Narratives, and StoryMakers with Melina Luna

In conversation with Melina Luna, Creative Director and founder of StoryMakers NYC.

Leaning Into Community with Louisa Wells

In conversation with photographer, Louisa Wells, exploring creative expression and the importance of community.

Embracing Playful Art with Echo Yun Chen

In conversation with illustrator and photographer, Echo Yun Chen, exploring the importance of playfulness in artistic expression.

Discussing Creativity and Healing with Anh Lin

We sit down with Anh Lin ahead of the release of her new book to discuss creativity and the role that art and making can play in our journeys of healing.

Josh Buck: Conversation Moves Us

An interview with author Josh (J.W.) Buck discussing the power of conversation and its ability to be an agent for change.

Kae King: In Case I'm Next

An interview with the writer, poet, and spoken word artist—on experiencing writing as a gift from God, creativity as a means to humanize justice movements, and her newest film: In Case I'm Next

Natalie Shaw: Painting, Art, and Intermingling With God

In conversation with the abstract artist, exploring the intersection of painting, “showing up”, and what makes her art intrinsically God.

Jonathan Ogden: Worship as Process

We talk with Jonathan on notions of calling, creativity, and an expansive, wide-ranging view on worship.

Anh Lin: Girl and The Word

An interview with Anh Lin—founder of Girl and The Word—on the YouTube space, the filmmaking process, and why everything starts with 'why'.

Finding Purpose on Concrete: Jonathan Todryk

In conversation with the concrete-painter on optimism, the intersection of God and creative materials, and why he never throws away a canvas.

Jon Collins Explains Everything: An Interview with the Co-Founder of The Bible Project

We discuss the Portland-based studio, Jon's creative process, and why he doesn't think of himself as a storyteller.

Victoria Park Explores the Connection Between Acting and Reflecting God's Image

We talk with Victoria about her start in Hollywood, her acting methodology, and trusting God in the highs and lows of the creative journey.

Adaobi Ugoagu Is On A Mission

We talk with fashion blogger/model Adaobi Ugoagu about the intersection of fashion, art and justice.

Kathy Khang Teaches Us How To Raise Our Voice

Author Kathy Khang discusses her latest book and the role that Christian artists can play in activism and community engagement.

The Flow of Jonni Cheatwood

A visit to the studio of the internationally renowned painter-sewer. We discuss Cheatwood's creative practice, his thoughts on "calling", and why he always paints on six canvases at a time.

Jae Jin Music

An interview with the musician, and his new song, "Heart Smiles".

The Creative Tension of Darren & Trisha Inouye

We interview creative couple Darren & Trisha Inouye about their creative process and what it takes to run an art school.

The Creative Nomad—Jonathan Martin

We discuss the evolution of Martin's creative career and the importance of talking about mental health as an artist.

Artificial Christian

A sit-down with hip-hop group Artificial Christian.


Places


Thorncrown Chapel

Exploring a chapel nestled in the forests of Eureka Springs, AR.

A Chapel in the Earth

A creative reflection on our visit to Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ.

Grundtvig's Church

The monumental church, constructed by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint in Copenhagen—in honor of N. F. S. Grundtvig.

Reflecting a City

We visit the Los Angeles Cathedral, and discuss its relationship to the city.