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Ep 129 - Because Sometimes You Need to Cross an Ocean to Remember What Matters
Jun 8, 2026
21m 56s
Ep 128 - Brian Spahr - Writing 59 Songs in a Year: Brian’s Return to Songwriting
May 24, 2026
25m 20s
Ep 127 - The Magic is in the Pivot
May 11, 2026
13m 56s
Ep 126 - Thomas Maltman on Making Stories Real
Apr 27, 2026
34m 30s
Ep 125 - Creativity, Faith, and Early Brain Development with Dawn Rundman
Apr 15, 2026
38m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/8/26 | ![]() Ep 129 - Because Sometimes You Need to Cross an Ocean to Remember What Matters✨ | creativityseasonality+4 | Dawn Trautman | Gaudí's unfinished World Heritage basilica | BarcelonaMount Tibidabo | Barcelonacreativity+4 | — | 21m 56s | |
| 5/24/26 | ![]() Ep 128 - Brian Spahr - Writing 59 Songs in a Year: Brian’s Return to Songwriting✨ | songwritingmusic+3 | Brian Spahr | Youth EncounterAmerican Songwriter+2 | Fort Wayne, Indiana | songwritingBrian Spahr+5 | — | 25m 20s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Ep 127 - The Magic is in the Pivot✨ | pivoting in creativitycommunity support+4 | — | PatreonNPR+2 | Spain | pivotcreativity+7 | — | 13m 56s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Ep 126 - Thomas Maltman on Making Stories Real✨ | writing processfiction+4 | Thomas Maltman | Normandale Community CollegeAshes to Ashes | Minnesota | Thomas Maltmanwriting process+4 | — | 34m 30s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Ep 125 - Creativity, Faith, and Early Brain Development with Dawn Rundman✨ | creativityfaith+4 | Dawn Rundman | Augsburg FortressPatreon+1 | — | creativityfaith+5 | — | 38m 36s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Ep 124 - Creativity Grows Best in Good Soil✨ | creativitycommunity+4 | Rob BellBlessing+2 | Patreon | New York | creativityEaster+5 | — | 26m 22s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() Ep 123 - Cleaning for Holy Week and the Moravian Gravestone Tradition (Because Sometimes Sacred Preparation Involves a Really Good Scrub)✨ | spring cleaningspiritual preparation+4 | — | Moravian gravestone tradition | graveyard | spring cleaningHoly Week+5 | — | 16m 07s | |
| 3/23/26 | ![]() Ep 122 - Being Hearable: Regina Shands Stoltzfus on Teaching Peace, Trauma, and Sustaining Activism (Because You Can't Teach Peace Without Understanding Violence)✨ | peace educationactivism+4 | Regina Shands Stoltzfus | Goshen CollegeMennonite Church USA+1 | — | peacetrauma+5 | — | 43m 55s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() Ep 121 - Small Steps, Big Hope: Kimberly Knowle Zeller on Blessings, Pilgrimage, and Writing✨ | faithwriting+5 | Kim Knowle Zeller | The Beauty of Motherhood: Grace-Filled Devotions for the Early YearsSmall Steps: Blessings to Lift Your Soul on the Pilgrimage of Life | — | small stepsbig hope+5 | — | 34m 47s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Ep 120 - Living Outside the Box with Matt Smith (Because Some People Actually Know How to Do Everything)✨ | yogaself-work+3 | Matt Smith | — | rural MinnesotaBoundary Waters | yogasurvival skills+4 | — | 36m 27s | |
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| 3/2/26 | ![]() Ep 119 - Dangerous Songs with Richard Bruxvoort Colligan✨ | Psalmsfaith+4 | Richard Bruxvoort Colligan | psalmimmersionbigpicturebigpurpose.com+3 | Rochester, MNIowa | Psalmsdangerous songs+5 | — | 33m 38s | |
| 2/23/26 | ![]() Ep 118 - What If "Normal" Is Actually the Problem? with MaryAnne McKibben Dana✨ | neurodivergencecultural mismatches+4 | MaryAnne McKibben Dana | Better Than NormalGod, Improv, and the Art of Living | — | neurodivergentcultural norms+5 | — | 34m 05s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() Ep 117 - "Other Significant Others" (Because Life Doesn't Always Fit the Nuclear Family Template)✨ | health scaresnon-romantic partnerships+4 | — | The Other Significant Others | MinnesotaNew York City | healthfriendship+5 | — | 26m 49s | |
| 2/9/26 | ![]() Ep 116 - Because Sometimes a Tiny Crocheted Heart Saves a Life | The Little Heart Project is going to wreck you in the best way. Kathleen Jensen, the founder, crochets small hearts, attaches notes of encouragement, and leaves them in public places for strangers to find. Simple, right? Except these tiny hearts are reducing stigma around mental illness and preventing suicides. These little acts of kindness are literally saving lives.Kathleen shares the story behind the project, including her own personal journey with mental health (because you don't start something like this without knowing the darkness firsthand). She's talking about how the project has grown from a local effort to a global movement—people all over the world are crocheting hearts and leaving them for strangers who need hope.But we’re not just talking about the impact on the people who find the hearts. We’re talking about what it does for the people who make them. The community that's formed around this. The volunteers who've found purpose and healing through creating something for someone else.Kathleen also gets real about the challenges of managing a nonprofit, the logistics of spreading kindness at scale, and how creativity can become a tool for mental health advocacy and suicide prevention. This episode is a reminder that you don't need a massive platform or a huge budget to change lives. Sometimes all it takes is a tiny crocheted heart and a note that says "you matter.”LINKS:Check out Dawn's coaching at bigpicturebigpurpose.comShow your love for a favorite minister: consecrate.cratejoy.com and consecratebox.comHelp support our work on Created Creative Podcast by becoming a patron: patreon.com/u1107241700:00 Welcome to Created Creative00:47 Personal Stories and Reflections06:24 The Little Heart Project: An Introduction07:13 Spreading Kindness and Mental Health Awareness10:53 The Origins of The Little Heart Project13:29 Impact and Growth of The Little Heart Project15:26 Personal Struggles and Motivation15:41 Community Support and Outreach16:32 Surprising Connections and Growth17:48 Impact on 9-1-1 Dispatchers19:01 Youth Involvement and University Partnerships20:15 Challenges and Coaching21:32 Nonprofit Management and Funding24:32 Advocacy and Recognition27:55 Educational Efforts and Mental Health Awareness29:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() Ep 115 - Ruth Hetland's Solo Adventure through New Zealand (Or: What Happens When You Actually Do the Audacious Thing) | Ruth's raw, unfiltered voice memos from her solo journey through New Zealand make up most of this episode, and honestly? It's one of the most truthful, vulnerable things we've ever put out there. Ruth's walking you through the whole thing: The initial excitement of departure (that "holy buckets, I'm really doing this" energy), the physical challenges that make you question everything, the moments of reflection when you're alone with your thoughts in the wilderness, and all the interactions with locals and travelers that remind you why humans need each other.But here's what makes this special: You're hearing Ruth navigate the emotional highs and lows in real time. Not polished. Not edited into neat takeaways. Just the messy, beautiful truth of what it's like to push yourself beyond what you thought you could do.By the end, Ruth's gained profound insights and a sense of accomplishment that only comes from finishing something audacious. And when she gets home? She reflects on how the whole experience transformed her. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered what it actually feels like to do the thing that scares you. Not the Instagram version. The real version. So grab your coffee (or your hiking boots) and settle in. Ruth's taking you to New Zealand—and it's going to change how you think about what you're capable of.LINKS:Check out Dawn Trautman's coaching: bigpicturebigpurpose.comNeed a gift for your favorite minister? consecrate.cratejoy.com00:00 Introduction to Ruth's Journey00:57 Ruth's Pre-Departure Thoughts00:57 Travel Hiccups and Delays02:53 Arrival in New Zealand04:21 First Days on the Trail05:48 Challenges and Small Victories06:56 Reflections on Home and the World08:45 Unexpected Encounters and Decisions10:38 Reaching Queenstown and Final Thoughts18:09 Returning Home and Processing the Journey21:04 Reflecting on the Journey21:18 Challenges and Adaptations22:20 Survival Strategies23:22 Facing Loneliness23:38 The Value of Community26:45 Unsupervised Adventures30:03 Packing Essentials31:14 Final Thoughts and Recommendations | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | ![]() Ep 114 - Maybe Baptism is about Showing Up for Your Neighbor with Meta Herrick Carlson | When we welcomed back Meta Herrick Carlson in December to discuss her children's book called We Remember Your Baptism, we never knew how much more timely her words would become by January.Meta is a Minnesota pastor helping children understand and cherish their baptismal stories, which sounds simple until you realize how many of us have NO idea what our baptism even meant or why it matters. She worked with her illustrator Clara to create something that helps families hold onto these sacred moments in ways that actually stick.But here's where the conversation gets deeper: We talked about what baptism means for community. What it means for her Minneapolis neighborhood right now. With ICE presence and everything else happening, the question isn't just "do you remember your baptism?" It's “Do you remember whose you are? And who's got you?"Meta shares her unique pastoral experiences with baptism (and trust us, pastors have STORIES), and we dive into the importance of mutual aid, showing up for each other, and what it actually looks like to live into your baptismal promises when the world feels heavy.This episode is about memory, yes. But it's also about belonging, community support, and the power of knowing you're claimed by God and by your people.PREORDER META’S BOOK: https://www.beamingbooks.com/store/product/9798889836490/We-Remember-Your-Baptism00:02 Meet the Guest: Meta Herrick Carlson01:57 Meta’s New Book: We Remember Your Baptism03:07 The Creative Process Behind the Book05:48 Choosing the Right Illustrator08:42 Personal Reflections on Baptism13:13 The Power of Storytelling in Faith15:17 Hope for the Book's Impact15:38 Personal Reflections on Children's Books16:55 Baptism Rituals and Traditions18:32 Book Release and Promotions20:53 Community and Social Justice22:48 ICE Presence and Community Response25:36 Faith and Social Responsibility27:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | ![]() Ep 113 - Everything really IS Figureoutable! | Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo is basically the Created Creative podcast in book form. There's so much overlap it's wild.Dawn and Ruth get real about how family beliefs shaped their creative journeys (spoiler: Dawn got cast in a professional show as a kid and wasn't allowed to do it—ouch), what limiting beliefs are still holding them back (like "I don't wanna bother people" when marketing), and the whole messy tension between building a personal brand and maintaining humility in ministry. Because yeah, that's a thing.They're also talking about the difference between holy persistence and unhealthy striving (when do you keep going and when do you let go?), and how to integrate all the different pieces of your life—ministry, business, creativity—without losing your mind. Dawn calls it "being a jazz musician" with her schedule, and honestly, that tracks. | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | ![]() Ep 112 - When You Walk the Entire Length of a Country: A Journey on the Te Araroa Trail with Author Naomi Arnold | Naomi Arnold is a journalist, author, and the kind of person who decided to walk the entire length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa Trail. Because why not, right?Naomi's sharing with Dawn and Ruth the whole messy, beautiful story: the trail conditions (spoiler: not always great), the personal fears she had to face, the environmental challenges that nearly broke her, and what it actually takes to put one foot in front of the other for months on end. All of this became her book Northbound, which is basically a masterclass in resilience and determination.But here's what makes this conversation so good: They're not just talking about hiking. They're talking about the writing process, the life lessons that only show up when you're alone in the wilderness with your thoughts, and what happens when you commit to something audacious and then actually do it.This episode is packed with practical advice for future hikers (Ruth's actually in New Zealand hiking right now) and aspiring writers who need to hear that finishing the thing—whether it's a trail or a book—requires the same kind of stubborn persistence.So if you've ever wondered what it takes to walk across an entire country or write about it afterward, Naomi's got answers. And honestly? Her story might just inspire you to do that audacious thing you've been putting off.LINKS: Are you dreaming about starting something new? Check out Dawn's coaching groups: https://bigpicturebigpurpose.lpages.co/discern-by-doing-for-business/Have you heard about ConseCrate? It is happy mail for ministers! consecrate.cratejoy.com00:19 Planning the New Zealand Trail Adventure02:07 Interview with Naomi Arnold02:47 Naomi's Trail Experience and Challenges06:24 Navigating the Trail and Unexpected Obstacles14:03 Final Thoughts and Advice for Future Hikers19:10 Struggles on 90 Mile Beach19:58 A Painful Journey to the End21:22 Unexpected Kindness and Recovery22:29 Post-Trail Reflections and Social Anxiety22:59 The Impact of COVID-1924:46 Book Success and Reader Reactions25:39 The Journey of Writing and Publishing28:03 Future Projects and Ideas29:18 Creative Challenges and Accountability | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | ![]() Ep 111 - Because Overwhelm Isn't a Badge of Honor | Dawn and Ruth are diving into something women in ministry desperately need but rarely talk about: systems. Not the sexy stuff—just the practical, life-saving routines that keep you from drowning in overwhelm.They're bringing on three incredible coaches who've all been through Discern by Doing and are now helping women actually survive (and thrive) in ministry life:Michelle Pavasars is helping women in ministry create calm, organized spaces and build the systems that make family dinners and ministry responsibilities actually coexist. Because yes, you can have both—but not without structure.Jodi Golden Lund is coaching women through the messy reality of balancing family and ministry, helping them stop over-functioning (which, let's be honest, is what society has trained us to do) and start living with intention instead of exhaustion.Jillene Gallatin took her own grief journey and created Grief Yoga, a practice that holds space for loss, transitions, and all the heavy stuff women in ministry carry but rarely have permission to process.This episode is about community, accountability, and using your unique skills to support each other instead of trying to do it all alone. Because the truth is, most women in ministry are drowning in responsibility, absorbing criticism, and getting way less support than they deserve.These coaches? They're changing that. One calm space, one routine, one yoga session at a time. So if you're overwhelmed, over-functioning, or just tired of white-knuckling your way through ministry life, this one's for you.LINKS:Become part of Dawn's next Discern by Doing for Business Group: https://bigpicturebigpurpose.lpages.co/discern-by-doing-for-business/Have you heard of ConseCrate? It's Happy Mail for Ministers! consecrate.cratejoy.comMichelle Pavasars coaching: https://www.michellepavasars.com/Jillene Gallatin grief coaching: https://www.groundedloveforgrief.com/Jodi Golden-Lund coaching: https://www.jodigoldenlund.com/00:45 Epiphany Insights and Personal Goals01:53 The Concept of Over-Functioning03:03 Introducing Michelle Pavasars04:12 Creating Calm Spaces and Organized Lives07:29 The Value of Family Dinners08:59 Building a Coaching Business16:28 The Unique Role of a Coach16:45 Introducing Jodi Golden-Lund17:42 Jodi's Journey and Coaching Philosophy19:37 The Impact of Coaching Programs22:02 Introducing Jillene Gallatin22:59 Jillene's Grief Yoga and Coaching26:18 The Power of Community in Business35:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | ![]() Ep 110 - When Your Business Actually Reflects Who You Are | Dawn and Ruth are introducing Discern by Doing for Business, a program designed specifically for women who want to build sustainable businesses rooted in who they actually are. And then? They bring on three incredible guests who are living proof that this works.First up: Diane Harpster is teaching Zentangle art—intricate, meditative drawing that reduces stress and unlocks creativity. It's art therapy meets spiritual practice, and it's beautiful.Then there's Erin Martinson with the Strong Her Ministry Collective, creating space and support for women in church leadership. Because honestly? Women leading in the church need community, resources, and people who get it.And finally, Julie Hoplamazian introduces Faith on Pointe. Yes, that's ballet and theology together. She's literally integrating movement, worship, and Scripture in a way that's both ancient and brand new.This episode is all about community support, intentional practice, and proving that spirituality and creativity aren't separate from your business—they're the foundation of it. When you build from that place? Everything changes. So if you're ready to create something that's authentically yours, this one's for you.DISCERN BY DOING FOR BUSINESS: https://bigpicturebigpurpose.lpages.co/discern-by-doing-for-businessCONSECRATE: it's Happy Mail for Ministers! consecrate.cratejoy.comZENTANGLE: https://www.dianeharpsterart.com/STRONG_HER: https://www.embodywisdomca.com/FAITH ON POINT: https://www.faithonpointe.com/00:34 New Year Reflections and Vision Boards01:07 Achieving Goals and Overcoming Challenges02:21 Discern by Doing: Empowering Stories03:09 Interview with Diane Harpster: Zentangle Journey05:32 The Benefits of Zentangle and Self-Care14:49 Interview with Erin Martinson: Stronger Ministry Collective19:18 Living Out God's Purpose19:48 The Importance of Discernment20:54 Shifting Directions in Life21:33 Strong Her Ministry Collective23:16 Introduction to Faith on Pointe24:04 The Origin of Faith on Pointe25:47 Connecting Dance and Spirituality26:50 Challenges and Community Support31:35 Promoting and Growing the Ministry33:13 Upcoming Collaborations and Final Thoughts | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | ![]() Ep 109 - Because Sometimes Santa Is Real After All: An Inspiring Journey with Terry Niemann | Terry Niemann is Santa. Not just plays him. Is him. And his conversation with Dawn and Ruth is gonna punch you right in the feels. Terry is a transportation dispatcher from Minnesota who started playing Santa in 2018, and what began as a fun gig became something so much deeper when cancer entered the picture. Because here's the thing: When you face your own mortality, every interaction with a wide-eyed kid, every act of generosity, every moment of spreading joy becomes sacred.He's sharing heartwarming moments with children, spontaneous acts of kindness during the holidays, and what it's like to embody hope and magic when life has thrown you some serious curveballs. Terry's battle with cancer didn't stop him from being Santa. If anything, it made him better at it.This episode is about resilience, yes. But it's also about gratitude, the power of simple kindness, and what happens when you decide to keep showing up for people even when, especially when, life gets hard.So if you need a reminder that generosity and joy are choices we make every single day, and that the true spirit of Christmas isn't about presents but about presence, this one's for you.Grab your tissues and your coffee. Terry's story is the kind that stays with you long after the episode ends.LINKS: Do you dream about having a little more financial freedom? Join ministers who are building small businesses of all kinds! New group beginning in January: https://bigpicturebigpurpose.lpages.co/discern-by-doing-for-business/Have you heard about ConseCrate? It's happy mail for ministers: consecratebox.com00:22 Meet Santa: Terry Niemann01:19 Becoming Santa: The Journey Begins02:45 Memorable Moments as Santa03:43 Spreading Joy: Santa's Impact06:32 The Life of a Busy Santa09:05 Santa School: Preparing for the Role09:56 Magic Key and Coins for Kids10:23 Reading Humphrey's First Christmas11:17 Santa School Experience13:32 Battling Cancer and Finding Strength15:29 Best Christmas Ever Organization17:47 Spreading Thankfulness and Joy | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | ![]() Ep 108 - When You Outgrow the Box You Were Thriving In: An Interview with Dale Harris | Sometimes you have to follow where your calling actually leads, not where people expect it to go. Dawn and Ruth sit down with Dale Harris. He’s a former pastor, current psychotherapy student, and the kind of creative who refuses to pick just one lane.Dale's been making Three Minute Theology videos, writing novels and poetry, releasing music albums, and now? He's transitioning from ministry into mental health work because sometimes you have to follow where your calling actually leads, not where people expect it to go.Here's what makes this conversation so good: Dale gets real about the challenges of being a creative person in a church setting (spoiler: it's complicated), why he's shifting his focus to therapy and writing, and what it's like to integrate all these different pieces of who you are when the world keeps asking you to just be one thing.They're diving into Van Gogh (because art and faith have always been tangled up together), the intersection of music and mental health, the practical side of promoting your creative work without feeling like a fraud, and how to actually overcome imposter syndrome when you're doing something new.This episode is for anyone who's ever felt too creative for the church, too spiritual for the art world, or like they're supposed to stay in the box everyone else built for them. Dale's proof that you don't have to.LINKS: Learn more about Dawn's Group Coaching Opportunity for those starting a side business - https://bigpicturebigpurpose.lpages.co/discern-by-doing-for-business/Find a gift for your favorite minister: consecratebox.com00:26 Christmas Activities and Traditions01:04 Sing-Along and Community Events02:52 Winter Challenges and Festivities05:50 Interview with Dale Harris07:33 Dale Harris: From Ministry to Psychotherapy09:26 Three Minute Theology and Creative Projects13:33 Van Gogh and the Intersection of Art and Faith19:23 Music, Mental Health, and Community20:14 Introduction to Therapy and Songwriting20:54 Transitioning from Ministry to Therapy22:25 Setting Up a Therapy Practice22:57 Writing Practices and Inspirations26:33 Creative Projects and Holy Saturday30:03 Promoting Creative Work36:30 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome39:11 Final Thoughts and Encouragement | — | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | ![]() Ep 107 - 'Prairie Silence' and the Creative Journey with Melanie Hoffert | What does it take to tell the truth about where you come from, even when that truth is wrapped in silence? Dawn and Ruth sat down with North Dakota native Melanie Hoffert to discuss her memoir, Prairie Silence, a profound exploration of life, identity, and the kind of quiet that shapes you whether you want it to or not. And she's getting real about her decade-long writing journey, because good work takes time. She's sharing the whole messy process: finding an agent, navigating rejections, balancing major life changes (like having a baby), and somehow keeping her creative practice alive through all of it.Here's what matters: They're diving into the unique pressures authors face, why you have to keep writing even when it feels impossible, and what advice actually helps when you're trying to birth something meaningful into the world. Melanie's creative process has evolved through marriage, motherhood, and all the significant life changes that could've derailed her—but didn't. This episode is for anyone who's in the long haul of a creative project and wondering if it'll ever be done. Spoiler: It will. You just gotta keep showing up.LINKS: Learn more about Dawn's Discern by Doing for Business Groups: https://bigpicturebigpurpose.lpages.co/discern-by-doing-for-business/Check out Ruth's ConseCrateBox shop: consecratebox.com00:00 Introduction to Prairie Silence00:19 Meet the Hosts: Dawn and Ruth00:21 A Chilly Welcome00:26 Tree Lighting and Sing-Along02:04 Preparing for New Zealand02:48 Introducing Melanie Hoffert04:13 Melanie's Background and Prairie Silence05:37 Writing and Promoting Prairie Silence10:14 Impact of Prairie Silence11:47 Current Creative Projects15:22 Writing Practices and Routines16:45 Navigating Parenthood and Creativity17:05 Daily Writing Practice and Efficiency17:33 Balancing Work and Writing18:24 Inspiration from Other Creators19:44 Creativity and Spirituality20:56 Coaching on Overcoming Insecurities25:49 Finding a Publisher29:13 Advice for Aspiring Authors | — | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | ![]() Ep 106 - Sometimes You Gotta Yell at God: Rage Prayers and Digital Ministry with Rev. Elizabeth Riley | Dawn and Ruth sit down with Rev. Elizabeth Riley, and this conversation is about to get real. We're talking about her book Rage Prayers—which is exactly what it sounds like and exactly what we all need permission to do.Here's the deal: You don't have to sanitize your feelings for God. Anger? Bring it. Grief? Absolutely. The messy, ugly, raw stuff you think you're supposed to keep hidden? God can handle it, and Elizabeth's here to tell you why that matters.She's sharing personal stories that'll punch you right in the feels - navigating divorce, losing her father, and all the ways life has taught her that authentic spirituality means showing up as your whole self, not just the parts that look good on Sunday morning.They're also diving into how social media has changed modern evangelism (for better and worse), and why creative ministries require the kind of flexibility that traditional church structures sometimes can't handle. Because the work of reaching people where they are? That's messy, evolving, and beautiful all at once.This episode is for anyone who's ever been told their feelings were "too much" for God. Spoiler alert: They're not. So grab your coffee and get ready to feel seen.LINKS: Check out Dawn's coaching - https://bigpicturebigpurpose.lpages.co/discern-by-doing-for-business/Gifts for ministers from ConseCrate - https://consecratebox.com/00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Memories00:27 Balloon Handling Adventures03:08 Thanksgiving Traditions and Stranger Things04:51 Introducing Elizabeth Riley05:21 Elizabeth's Journey and Rage Prayers08:18 Social Media and Digital Evangelism09:37 Challenges and Flexibility in Church Practices12:48 Engaging with the Episcopal Church Online18:04 Rage Prayers: Origin and Impact20:22 Embracing Authenticity in Faith20:51 Publishing Journey and Social Media Influence21:43 Challenges in the Publishing Industry24:18 The Power of Rage Prayers26:12 Personal Reflections on Grief and Prayer28:00 Creative Processes and Inspirations29:39 Navigating Interim Periods and Future Projects33:41 The Value of Bi-Vocational Ministry38:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | — | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | ![]() Ep 105 - Understanding Social Identity and Theological Creativity with Matt Marohl (Or: How We Figure Out Who We Are and Why It Matters) | Okay, so Matt Marohl is a scholar, pastor, and the kind of guy who can talk about the book of Hebrews and make it actually interesting. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered how we form our identities, why we put people (and ourselves) in boxes, and what theology has to do with any of it.Matt's breaking down social identity theory in a way that'll actually make sense, diving into his recent commentary on Hebrews (which, let's be honest, is not the easiest book in the Bible), and sharing about his devotional book for college students who are right in the thick of figuring out who they are.But here's what makes this conversation so good: Matt gets real about his writing process, how his background in speech and debate shaped the way he thinks, and why categorization—while sometimes limiting—is also how we make sense of the world. Plus, he's talking about his passion for music and how it helps him connect with students from all walks of life. Because creativity isn't just about writing.This one's about balancing academic discipline with creative teamwork, and finding ways to help people understand themselves and God a little better.So if you're into theology that actually connects to real life, grab your coffee and settle in. Matt's got the goods.LINKS: Explore coaching with Dawn: https://bigpicturebigpurpose.com/discern-by-doing-2/Happy mail for your minister! ConseCrateBox on Etsy: https://consecratebox.etsy.com/listing/132146267501:01 Meet Matt 02:28 Matt's Academic Journey04:12 The Fascination with Hebrews08:20 Social Identity Theory and Its Impact11:07 Writing and Creative Process16:46 Building Momentum with New Ideas17:38 The Joy of Collaborative Writing18:31 Balancing Writing with Other Passions19:55 Favorite Creators and Inspirations22:30 The Impact of Speech and Debate28:50 Authenticity and Connection with Students30:30 Concluding Thoughts and Memories | — | ||||||
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