Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote, "The world is charged with the grandeur of God." A sense of wonder is the posture of a healthy human—and especially a healthy Christian. Not only that, but wonder is essential for creativity, because God has given us the capacity for inspiration. From inspiration flows creativity. From creativity flows joy, connection, and increased awe in God. In episode two of the Cultivate podcast, Brittany and Meredith discuss all things wonder, including... What is wonder? Where do we personally experience wonder and awe? How does wonder fuel our creativity? What do we lose when we don't cultivate wonder/a robust Christian imagination? Recommended resources on wonder: God's Grandeur by Gerard Manley Hopkins Everyday Glory: The Revelation of God in All Reality by Gerald McDermott Don't You Want to Thank Someone by Andrew Peterson The Cultivate podcast is a monthly conversation by Cultivate—a community of makers and aspiring makers pursuing beauty, goodness, and truth. Expect a new episode every month that expands on the conversations we have as a group. Stay up to date on our group gatherings at cultivaterichmond.substack.com

The inaugural episode of the Cultivate podcast. Brittany and Meredith sit down to talk about... How Cultivate began Our first group gathering How do Christianity and creativity intersect? What is good Christian art? Creating for the love of God What stops us from creating? Our next meeting topic (!) Plus you might hear from our special guest and official PodCat™️. The Cultivate podcast is a monthly conversation by Cultivate—a community of makers and aspiring makers pursuing beauty, goodness, and truth. Expect a new episode every month that expands on the conversations we have as a group. Stay up to date on our group gatherings at cultivaterichmond.substack.com