Creatively Christian - Interviews with Faithful Artists

Literary agent and publisher Steve Laube is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by guest host Jake Doberenz. Steve covers many topics in this episode, including:
The origin of creativityWhat makes Christian fiction “Christian”?The work of a literary agentDoes “platform” matter?
Steve Laube has 40 years of experience in the Christian publishing industry, beginning as a bookseller. He formed The Steve Laube Agency in 2004 and became President of The Christian Writers Institute in 2016. Steve also founded Enclave Publishing (which he sold to Oasis Family Media in 2022). In 2009, he was named the ACFW Agent of the Year and has been inducted into the Grand Canyon University Hall of Fame by their College of Theology.
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Blog post “Edgy Christian Fiction” by Steve Laube – https://stevelaube.com/edgy-christian-fiction“Saint Ben” by John Fischer – https://amzn.to/3Og9svD [Affiliate]Christian Writer’s Market Guide – https://christianwritersmarketguide.comCindy Woodsmall – https://amzn.to/3QhmElM [Affiliate]“Hidden Current” by Sharon Hinck – https://amzn.to/3HpPzA2 [Affiliate]The Elements of an Effective Book Proposal (Course) – https://learn.christianwritersinstitute.com/p/the-elements-of-an-effective-book-proposal
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevelaubeagentFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevelaubeagency
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Support this show and get access to exclusive content by donating at https://www.patreon.com/creativelychristian . This show is produced by Theophany Media ( https://www.theophanymedia.com ). The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
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Life coach and public speaker Luke Askew is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Rachel Oxborough. Luke discusses how he found his calling and the importance of leaning into your God-given purpose. This episode features hope and encouragement for what the church can and should become in the world--Rachel and Luke dream of a new kind of church. They also discuss issues with the modern education system and what the future may bring for how we think and learn.
Luke Askew's God-given gift has always been his ability to give people confidence in what they hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Luke began sharing his ideas with audiences when he was 19. He now inspires thousands of people every year with his transformational message that inspires people, communities, & businesses to live a purpose drive life. Luke now focuses on three main areas – Speaking, Coaching, and Consulting.
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"The Principals and Power of Vision" by Myles Munroe - https://amzn.to/3N1Z4aN
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Luke's Website: https://www.lukeaskew.co.uk/Luke's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeAskewLuke's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeaskew/Luke's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAMLUKEASKEW
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Support this show and get access to exclusive content by donating at Patreon.com/CreativelyChristian .
This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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Comedian, actor, and show host Maurice Brown is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Dave Ebert. Maurice joins the show to talk about comedy, acting, and show hosting for God’s glory. He shares about the hurdles of the entertainment industry, like overcoming rejection, and how his faith intertwines with everything he does. For Maurice, sharing his faith is about his actions more than his words.
Maurice Brown is a stand-up comedian, actor, and host of Breaking Down the Four Walls and The Maurice Brown Show. He also found MB Entertainment LLC which produces comedy shows and books performers. Maurice made his first appearance in a feature film with Love Different, starring Thomas Mikal Ford and Oscar-nominated actress, Jenn Gotzon. Love Different went on to win the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film at the International Christian Film Festival in 2016.
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Maurice's interview with screenwriter Melissa Goad on YouTubeThe Maurice Brown Show and Breaking Down the Four Walls are on the Creative Motion Network (a free channel on Roku)
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Maurice Brown YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MauricebrowncomedyMB Entertainment: https://www.MBEComedy.comMB Entertainment Facebook: @MBEntertainmentIncMaurice Brown Instagram: @mauricebrowncomedyhour
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This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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Screenwriter Sean Paul Murphy is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Brannon Hollingsworth. In this episode, Sean discusses the current best ways to query agents and producers with your scripts, including the pros and cons of contests and how to find the contact information for the right people. Sean also talks about writing faith-based scripts, how to decide what jobs to take, and writing in different genres. Lastly, he discusses his approach to telling meaningful stories.
Sean Paul Murphy is an author and award-winning screenwriter. He has written fourteen feature films including Hidden Secrets, Sarah’s Choice, The Encounter, and the Revelation Road trilogy. He is a 2012 winner of the Kairos Prize for Screenwriting. A series of short true-crime films he wrote for the FBI won a combined six Emmys on the Pentagon Channel. He is the author of a memoir The Promise, or the Pros and Cons of Talking with God, and a novel Chapel Street, which was inspired by a haunting his family experienced. Both books were traditionally published by TouchPoint Press. A streaming series based on his Revelation Road films is currently being shot by Sony in South Africa. He also works for Discovery and periodically teaches screenwriting at Towson University.
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IMDb Pro - https://pro.imdb.com/signup/index.html "Chapel Street" by Sean Paul Murphy - https://amzn.to/3kYZlPh [Affilaite}"The Promise, or The Pros and Cons of Talking With God" by Sean Paul Murphy - https://amzn.to/3whZToN [Affiliate]
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Sean's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614701/Sean's Blog: https://seanpaulmurphyville.blogspot.com/Sean's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.p.murphy.60Sean's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeanPaulMurphy
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Support this show and get access to exclusive content by donating at Patreon.com/CreativelyChristian .
This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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Artist and author Makoto Fujimura is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Andrea Sandefur. In this conversation, Makoto discusses our opportunity to honor our brokenness through our making. He also answers listener questions about how artists can address culture, what it means to inhabit a divided world, and stillness in the creative process.
Makoto Fujimura is a leading contemporary artist. Fujimura graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University, then studied in a traditional Japanese painting doctorate program for several years at Tokyo University of the Arts with several notable artists. Fujimura’s art has been featured widely in galleries and museums around the world, and is collected by notable collections including The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, The Huntington Library as well as Tikotin Museum in Israel. As well as being a leading contemporary painter, Fujimura is also an arts advocate, writer, and speaker who is recognized worldwide as a cultural influencer. A Presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts from 2003-2009, Fujimura has also written the books Refractions, Culture Care, and Art + Faith.
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Guest photo credit: Windrider Productions
Show Notes
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"The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World" by Lewis Hyde [Affiliate]"Art + Faith: A Theology of Making" by Makoto Fujimura [Affiliate]Free Art + Faith Readers Guide "Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life" by Makoto Fujimura [Affiliate]
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Makoto's Website: https://makotofujimura.com/Culture Care: https://iamculturecare.com/culture-care
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Support this show and get access to exclusive content by donating at Patreon.com/CreativelyChristian .
This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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Jewelry maker Norma Jean Murrain is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Rachel Anna. Norma shares advice for starting and running a creative business and how to actually make it profitable. Passionate about changing lives with her hand-made work, Norma tells Rachel how she is empowering others and raising money with her business to impact people across the world. And they even talk about the Book of Enoch!
Former lecturer in business Norma Jean Banton Murrain is now a 20-year veteran in the jewelry trade and is supported by local professional jewellers. In her capacity as creative director at The Silver Fish Jewellery Company based in the Jewellery Quarter Birmingham she has trained over 30 people to follow in her footsteps.
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MasterPeace Academy - https://masterpeaceacademy.co.uk/
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Silver Fish Jewellery Website - https://www.silverfishjewellery.co.uk/Silver Fish Email - [email protected] .ukSilver Fish Phone Number - 0121 554 4575
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This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur,Dave Ebert, andRachel Anna.Jake Doberenzproduces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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Crystal Barnes along with Ian Dunlop are on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Dave Ebert. Crystal and Ian both share their own creative projects and how they became partners in writing a feature film. The group chats about creating art for the Lord, the differences in being a “Christian creative” and being a “Christian who does creative works,” and what defines creative works as being “Christian.”
Crystal Barnes, is a writer, producer, director, and the founder of ARK Productions in Chicago. Her credits include the live sketch show Spiritual Night Live, the feature film The Law of Moises, now available on Tubi TV and Pure Flix, and the mini-web-series Churched, available on YouTube and streaming on The Creative Motion Network on Roku. Also joining us is Ian Dunlop, a musician, writer, and director of sound and music ministries at two Indianapolis area churches. Ian has his first Gospel single dropping later this year titled “I Know,” which is based on Jeremiah 29:11.
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The Law of Moises movie - https:/// thelawofmoises.com
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Facebook for Ark Productions - https://facebook.com/arkproductionschicagoWebsite for Ark Productions - https://arkproductionschicago.comIan Dunlop's email - [email protected]
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This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by areBrannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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Author and musician Rick Norris is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Andrea Sandefur. Rick tells how creativity and faith were entwined almost since the beginning of his life. He talks about his speculative Christian fantasy book series that incorporates music and art into his storytelling process. Also pay attention to how you can earn a free CD from Rick and stay tuned through the end of the episode to enjoy one of his original songs.
Award-winning author Rick E. Norris has taught the Bible to adults and Sunday school to teens for thirty-one years. Since 2011, he has volunteered as an international online missionary for a Christian non-profit where he disciples individuals and answers biblical questions. Angelic Wars: First Rebellion received a second-place award by the 2020 Catholic Press Association. Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1979 and law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1985. He is a songwriter/musician and member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences as well as the creator and the co-host of the Rambling Business podcast.
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Event website for Festival of Book, April 23rd and 24th: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks"The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh Nguyen- https://amzn.to/3KoZN4gThe Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis - https://amzn.to/3x2H3DV"The Illiad" by Homer - https://amzn.to/37iI3JxParker J Cole - http://www.parkerjcole.comFree Prequel Book, “Into the Mind of Lucifer” - https://www.amazon.com/Into-Mind-Lucifer-Angelic-Wars-ebook/dp/B08JHGGS28
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Rick's website - https://www.ricknorrisbooks.com Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19763828.Rick_E_Norris Rambling Business Podcast - https://ramblingbusiness.com
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This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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Contemporary modern artist Rachelle Kearns is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Rachel Anna. Through failures and successes when diving into the unknown, Rachelle learned to give space for God to speak through personal disciplines, especially pausing and resting. She also shares her process of capturing God's beauty in art that resonates with people.
Rachelle Kearns was born and raised in Toronto, ON, Canada but now resides in Seattle, WA. She received her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto with a specialist in Fine Arts and Art History as well as her Diploma in Art from Sheridan College. Kearns is an accomplished artist exhibiting in Canada, the U.S., and Switzerland. Commissioned by companies such as Tiffany & Co., Disney, and P&O Cruises, her work resides in numerous private and public art collections worldwide.
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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron - https://amzn.to/3Muk5Lo [Affiliate]Scribbling in the Sand: Christ and Creativity by Michael Card - https://amzn.to/3MvMPTN [Affiliate]Art and Faith: A Theology of Making by Makoto Fulimura - https://amzn.to/3MvqOoj [Affiliate]The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer - https://amzn.to/3CtXBp9 [Affiliate]
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachelle_kearnsPinterest : www.pinterest.com/rachellekearnsfineart
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This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by areBrannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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Writer and speaker Erin Weidemann is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Brannon Hollingsworth. Erin recounts how her heart grew toward helping young girls and the perilous journey of self-publishing a children's book series, Bible Belles. Brannon and Erin discuss what it looks like to trust God, even at the risk of financial insecurity--Erin stepped out in faith in a big way when she and her husband cashed out their 401ks and quit their jobs. The importance of networking and partnerships is also a theme in Erin's life.
Erin Weidemann is the founder of Truth Becomes Her, a brand that equips moms and women with resources to help them step into their unique leadership roles. A sought-after homeschool consultant, certified teacher, coach, and nationally-recognized speaker, Erin’s personal mission is to shift the conversation around feminine values from being beauty-driven, to a focus on inherent worth. An on-air personality for Air1 Radio, Erin delivers “59 Seconds of Hope” daily as well as hosts the Heroes For Her Podcast She is the author of twelve books, including the best-selling Bible Belles series which have sold half a million copies worldwide. Erin is also a five-time cancer survivor and lives in Whitefish, Montana, CA with her family.
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"God's Promise for Girls" by Jack Countrymen and Amy Parker - https://amzn.to/3KS04wO
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Truth Becomes Her - https://truthbecomesher.comBible Belles - https://biblebelles.comErin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erin.weidemann/Erin's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErinWeidemannOfficial
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This show is produced byTheophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by areBrannon Hollingsworth,Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast onFacebook,Twitter, orInstagram.
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