God can use everything we do, even that which feels mundane and unimportant. In this episode I chat with Sarah Hausser, Author, Speaker, and food blogger about the intersection between faith, food, community...and of course creativity.Gathering together can seem so normal and insignificant but there is such sacredness between gathering at the table. Sarah details in such beautiful imagery the significance of it - not just in this life but in the one to come. Website: https://www.sarahjhauser.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.j.hauser/ Food blog: https://www.sarahjhauser.com/blog Order her book, All Who are Weary: https://www.sarahjhauser.com/book Chicken and Peach Skewers recipe: https://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/blog/2019/7/25/were-going-to-get-it-wrong-and-a-recipe-for-chicken-peach-skewersSlow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken: https://www.wellplated.com/slow-cooker-honey-garlic-chicken/

Sometimes when we begin feeling uninspired or your creative outlet has lost its luster it can be very tempting to throw in the towel. However, maybe we don't need to do that. Maybe all we need is to make a small change. 

In this episode we have a full house. Cody and I are both joined by Zach and Kristen LaValley in this "creative couples" episode. Our conversation is full of plenty silly banter as well as deep conversation around the intersection of faith, family, community, and creativity, and parenthood. Zach and Kristen are parents to 5 kids and had so much wisdom to share about living faithfully and creatively amongst the chaos of life. Connect with Zach and Kristen:@kristen.lavalley@zachlavalleyPre-order Kristen's book, Even If He Doesn'tCheck out Kristen's substack, Things I'm Thinking AboutLearn more about Lk10

In this episode I chat with Coral Goetze, artist and Founder of My Illustrated Family. Coral shares her story of how she got started as an artist and about her recent journey with vision loss. She opens up about all the ways it has impacted her life as a mom, visual artist, and person of faith. Coral's story is so inspiring and she has so much wisdom to share for anyone going through a season of uncertainty or unexpected change. To follow Coral and see more of her art:Instagram: My Illustrated FamilyInstagram: Coral GoetzeEtsy: My Illustrated Family

Presenting the first of many, monthly bonus episodes. In this solo episode I share my latest thoughts on the connection between failing forward, perseverance and the creative journey. 

In this episode I totally geek out with Gary Ware, Founder of Breakthrough Play. Gary shares how he went from working the corporate rat race to now inspiring others to bring more playfulness in their lives, whether they are the CEO or a stay -at-home mom. Gary's work is backed by research and his own personal testimony of feeling run down and burnt out until he discovered the wonderful world of improve and play. This episode will have you wanting more playfulness in your life, for home and even your work. To follow and learn more about Gary and Breakthrough PlayWebsiteInstagramLinked InYoutubeFacebookCheck out Gary's new book, Playful RebellionTake the Play Personality Assessment 

In this episode I chat with Musician and Founder of the Table Art Society, Haley Dall   (or Haley Montgomery - the name under which some of her music can be found).Haley absolutely BRINGS it in this conversation as we talk about the intersection of faith, community, and creativity. She calls out all the ways in which many artists and creatives have felt broken, alone and longing for a place to bring their true creatives selves. She also leaves us with so much hope and wisdom as she shares about the Table Arts Society - a space where the artist can be seen for who they are, not just what they do or create. To follow and learn more about Haley and The Table Art Societytable arts society instagramWebsites: www.thetableartsociety.com  www.haleymontgomery.comwww.haleymontgomery.com/confessionsInstagram:haleymontgomerymusicwhatadall

In this episode, I chat with Ashlee Gadd, Founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. We discuss her newest book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. In her book and our conversation, Ashlee gives us permission to pursue our creative gifts alongside motherhood and shares her thoughts on the question every parent has - how do you balance it all?To follow and learn more about AshleeWebsite:  www.ashleegadd.comInstagram: @ashleegaddPinterest: ashlee_gaddSubstack: ashleegadd Buy her book on Amazon: Create Anyway  

In this episode I chat with Rheanna Downey and Molly Jenson of the band, Shhhhh. Don't worry they're not trying to shush you, that's just their name. We cover a lot of ground in our conversation but central to it all is the idea of trusting yourself and the creative process. Whether that be, believing you are never too old to pursue what you love or just trusting that the next song, book, painting, or inspiration in general will  come to you. Molly and Rheanna share all about how they met, what it is like writing and playing together, and about all the things that are lighting them up these days. Also, stick around to the end to hear them play one of their new songs! Follow Shhhhh on Instagram: shhhhhthebandOr follow on Facebook: shhhhhthebandVisit their website: www.shhhhhtheband.com 

What on earth could chemistry, music and comic books have in common? Quite a bit as it turns out!In this episode I chat with Dr. Colleen Kelley, Founder of Kids Chemical Solutions. Colleen found herself captivated by the question, “Why do my students think chemistry is SO hard?” After a great deal of research, Colleen decided to do something to make the subject of chemistry accessible and fun for even the youngest learners through her comic book series called The M.C. Detective Agency: Chemical Solutions Required. Colleen shares all about her process for developing these books - from how she came up with the characters and plot lines and even shares a bit about the magic of chemistry in our every day lives.  Visit Colleen's website https://kidschemicalsolutions.com/Order Colleen's book series http://mcdetectiveagency.org