Part one of two of our one year anniversary episode! A look back at some of the big ideas that started it all.

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Episode 36 | Poetic Spirituality-Part 1-Wake Up, Poet

Wrapping up our five part series on creativity, we look at these mantras, mottos of creativity: show up keep going listen to your work enjoy. Cameo appearances by: “Flow and Stock;” “poetic spirituality”; “and “God’s Poetry.” I would love to hear your comments, questions, and stories about your own creative journey and process. Feel free to contact me at: myang117@gmail.com 

Episode 35 | What We Talk About When We Talk About Creativity – Part 5 – Show Up

This is our fourth episode in our 5-part series on creativity. In this one we cover the idea of craft––specifically the choices involved in craft, and the importance of properly relating to your curiosity, fear, and failure. Cameo appearances by: “philosopher-plumber”; “pumas.”; “God the Seamstress.” I would love to hear your comments, questions, and stories about your own creative journey and process. Feel free to contact me at: myang117@gmail.com

Episode 34 | What We Talk About When We Talk About Creativity – Part 4 – Craft

Welcome to the third part in our series on creativity. In this one we explore how creativity, on one level, is about connecting the dots, and making order out of chaos. We also unpack a few concrete ways to start experiencing, collecting, and connecting the “dots” of our lives. Cameo appearances by: “tohu vavohu”; “Austin Kleon books”; ‘Sport Chek slogans”; and “originality vs. authenticity.” I would love to hear your comments, questions, and stories about your own creative journey and process. Feel free to contact me at: myang117@gmail.com

Episode 33 | What We Talk About When We Talk About Creativity – Part 3 – Connections

In part 2 of our creativity series, we talk about the relationship between charis (a greek word meaning “gift” or “grace) and art. We explore how joy, goodness, and blessing are the engines of the creative process.  Cameo appearances by: “It’s all a gift”; “The Fault in Our Stars”; and “the life verse of every foodie.” I would love to hear your comments, questions, and stories about your own creative journey and process. Feel free to contact me at: myang117@gmail.com

Episode 32 | What We Talk About When We Talk About Creativity – Part 2 – Charis

In the longest episode title probably anywhere, we kick off a 5-part series on that eclectic and elusive word: “creativity.” In this opening episode we ground our discussion in this ancient funky creation poem that speaks about the ongoing creation of the world and our roles in it. If you consider yourself creative––or a human being––then I hope this discussion is for you. Cameo appearances by: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”; “earthling”; and “permission slips.” I would love to hear your comments, questions, and stories about your own creative journey and process. Feel free to contact me at: myang117@gmail.com

Episode 31 | What We Talk About When We Talk About Creativity  – Part 1 – Ongoing Creation of the World

Hey friends, we are back with a new episode. In light of my 25th birthday, things get a little reflective and I wanted to share this message with you. For those of you who are starting something new or feel like you are stuck, I hope this resonates one way or another. Also, I mention Lauren Leith, the artist who makes the art piece. Please check out her other work at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/littlemoonmarket 

Episode 30 | You've Only Just Begun

In this one we look at one of the most famous passages in the entire Bible: Psalm 23. It is a lush, lyrical, and loaded poetic meditation on trusting God, finding refreshment for our souls, walking through dark valleys, sitting down at the table with our enemies, and having our jugular vein's exposed to the goodness and love of the Divine.

Episode 29 | The LORD is my Shepherd

As part of our continuing TAP (theology and passion) Talk series, we have John Ku on the podcast. In this one we cover the essence of what Christianity is about, having binder clips speak to us, John’s big passion for Truth, and the link between faith and belief. Enjoy! 

Episode 28 | Interview with John Ku

Happy Resurrection Sunday! Wrapping up our 3-part Easter Weekend series, we look at a funky passage from the scriptures where Jesus, comes back from the dead, and decides to breathe on his disciples.

Episode 27 | Sunday – He Breathed On Them

We speak often of Good Friday, even more of Easter Sunday. But what of Holy Saturday? In this episode, I share two stories that explore the ways in which the Saturday of Faith, gets hold of us.

Episode 26 | Saturday - Gets Hold of Us

For the first time ever on Poetic Spirituality…I’m actually going to be reading some poetry! These are three poems I wrote, while reflecting on three of the “Sayings of Jesus on the cross.” I believe they capture not just the meaning of Good Friday, but much of the Christian narrative and life in Christ.

Episode 25 | Friday – Forgiven, Forsaken, Finished

Is the sermon an art form? This question has been driving much of my vocational, artistic, and spiritual journey in the past 3-4 years. There is such a rich tradition around the sermon. It spans thousands of years, countless practitioners across various cultures and languages. In the last little while I've had a chance to begin to study and work on this art form. I'm a newb, a beginner, a novice––but I find it so compelling, and I wanted to share some brief thoughts and my own offering of this ancient art form. 

Episode 24 | The Art Form

As part of our continuing series in chatting it up with TAP (Theology and Passion) Talkers, we have Alex Ferguson join us on the podcast. In this one, we cover quantum physics, moving from proof of God to the love of God, the humility that comes from growing and expanding and learning in all areas of life. Enjoy!

Episode 23 | Interview with Alex Ferguson

 God is no where? Or God is now here? In this episode, we explore what Jesus meant when he announced the good news that the Kingdom of Heaven/God is “at hand” or “near.” We also cover what repentance has to do with a GPS, why believing your house is on fire matters, and how this whole following Jesus thing takes a whole lot of practice. 

Episode 22 | GODISNOWHERE

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