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The Heart's Calling

A reflective space for writers and creatives to slow down and connect with God's presence through spiritual practices like a "word of the year".

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16 Adventure, Return, and the Making of a Peacebuilder with Joanna Mumford (Pt2)

Writer, peacebuilder Joanna Mumford shares how trusting God shaped her, plus what quotes by Saint Brendan and Frederick Buechner inspired next focus of her calling.

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15 Learning to Trust God Through Valleys with Writer Joanna Mumford

Listen now | Joanna Mumford | Patience + Transformation

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14 Artist Finds Daily Bread for the Creative Soul with Jeremy Wells

Listen now (37 mins) | Jeremy Wells | Daily Bread

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13 Live Slowly, Find Your Soul Sanctuary with Jodi Grubbs

Discover how to live slowly, find your soul sanctuary, and make space for creativity with author and spiritual director Jodi Grubbs.

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S2: Welcoming Slow Growth for Writers and Creatives

Season 2 is here. For Christian writers called to write a book — but learning to trust God's pace. Begin your creative practice and continue your slow growth.

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12 What 11 Creatives Taught Me About Spiritual Growth

What do 11 creatives reveal about spiritual growth? That formation happens in the hidden place — long before your message makes it to the page.

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11 Linger with God in Your Creative Calling

Christian author Melissa Alyse shares how one word refreshed her creative calling. Learn what it means to linger with God and move at His pace — not the world's.

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10 Listen to Your Life: Finding Your Writer's Voice

Listen now | Writer and educator Bailey Gillespie shares how slowing down, journaling by hand, and restorative rhythms helped her reclaim her creative voice.

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09 Word of the Year Reflection Exercise #1

Listen | Your word of the year faded by March. This reflection exercise with Emily Grabatin helps you reconnect, face your fear, and go deeper with your intention.

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Word of the Year Reflection Exercise #1

What Are You Afraid Of?