Poema Podcast

Today I introduce synCreate - a new creative community, where every single person is invited to create art of any kind you like - words, music, painting, drawing, photos, videos, podcasts, blog posts, animation, films - anything - on monthly themes, sharing them in community & with the hashtag #syncreate.  It's a space with freedom to create, a space to have community, a space which invites collaboration between people from different parts of the world, and where we can have fun.  Info referenced in episode:  Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/syncreate     Twitter: @synCreate01 Join us for the first community call/conversation/launch party with cheesy Christmas jumpers on Dec 19th, on blab - go to this link & subscribe to the call:  https://blab.im/lisa-delay-ugly-sweater-christmas-party-syncreate-launch-party This months theme is advent, waiting & longing. Don't just sycroblog - syncreate

Today I have writer & blogger Taylor Duvall on the show. Taylor has a powerful, challenging story to share, which takes in writing, moving from traditional church to a more progressive spirituality, discovering a new life and purpose beyond her divorce at 22, and much more.  Taylor's an amazing person & phenomenal writer, and has so much wisdom & encouragement about spirituality, creativity/writing, and empowering women. You can find her work at taylorduvall.com

Today I talk to podcaster, blogger and pastor Troy McLaughlin about creativity, calling, faithfulness and keeping integrity in our work. Troy shares about his own powerful journey of calling & how it's led him to where he is today, and his online work on Project Pastor. 

Today I'm joined by Sarah Bessey, blogger, speaker & author of the new book 'Out Of Sorts', and 'Jesus Feminist'. Sarah shares her own story of faith, leaving & coming back to the church & finding Jesus in the process.  Sarah & I chat about what it means to have an evolving faith, the importance of doubt, questioning and mystery and why we all need to journey together, not divide ourselves. And how the way of Jesus & the Sprit isn't about steps & formulas, but something much deeper & more mysterious.  It was such fun to chat with Sarah - she's honest, challenging, funny & so inspiring.

What does it mean to be 'evangelical'?  Today I share parts of my own story try to encourage those questioning what is called the 'evangelical church'. And I explore how in fact an 'evangelical' is a type of person, a way of being in the world, not a label, institution, belief system, or religious/political affiliation.

Before we progress in our spiritual journey, there is one big step of faith we have to take....and it's not just about belief. 

Lauren Ward from FeministFaith.com shares her story today. Lauren talks about what she calls 'Christian Feminism', and how her feminist and Christian beliefs have shaped her story and her life choices, including her recent engagement.  Finally, Lauren offers encouragement to all Christian women who are feeling unable to express who they truly are.

We need to have the courage to admit to ourselves, and eventually to others, who we really are, what we really believe and where we are in our journey.  It's time to have the courage to say 'this is how it rolls with me'. And if we do, we'll find freedom, we'll find new life, and we'll realise that, in fact, we're not alone. 

Today I'm joined by multi-genre musical duo Chloe & Taylor Turner, aka Chasing Lovely. Chloe & Taylor share their story, talk about creativity & their own spiritual journey. Plus, there's an exclusive live acoustic performance of the title track from their EP 'Unbridled'.  ('Wolfie' is the collective name of Chloe, Taylor & myself. Keep your eyes peeled for more 'Wolfie' episodes!)

Creativity isn't about money, stats or awards. All art matters - because it exists.

Creativity & Our Subconscious Self