Today I’m talking with writer, artist, scholar, and theologian Tim Willard, whose work explores beauty, wonder, true presence, and how it shapes our lives. We dive into his essay The Art of Deep Creation, discussing how false light deceives us, how beauty grounds us, and what it takes to live and create intentionally. We discuss how Tim studies and creates, and how to parent, write, and live in a world that constantly pulls us to the periphery. From helping his daughters live intentionally to stepping away from the internet for a few months, Tim offers wisdom and weight for those craving more than just a shimmer. This is a conversation about building what lasts, depth, density, and a light that burns rather than flickers.

Today, I’m talking with Cat Bude - an author, photographer, and recipe developer who’s spent the last decade and a half living, creating, and raising her family in the heart of Normandy. From vintage copper pots and homegrown meals to writing her cookbook French Kitchen Lessons and building an online shop with her husband, Cat shares how she turned her creative gifts into a thriving, multifaceted business. We talk about the rhythms of life in a 380-year-old farmhouse, the beauty of long meals and local markets, and how French culture has deeply shaped her values around food, creativity, and community. Cat also shares more vulnerable parts of her story—how her husband's cancer diagnosis impacted their family, what she's learned about showing up in the hard seasons, and how creativity helped her find her way back to herself. You’ll hear about community built through markets, beauty found in slowness, and the quiet courage it takes to keep showing up creatively, especially when life doesn’t go as planned.

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by writer, speaker, and creative voice Courtney Smallbone! You may know Courtney as the author of Technicolor Woman or the wife of Luke from For King & Country, but today, she shares her own powerful journey of waking up spiritually, creatively, and emotionally. Courtney opens up about how she cultivates creativity in herself and others, how fasting helps her quiet the noise, and what true worship looks like beyond music or church walls. We talk about her book, and the turning point where she began to shed false identities and live more fully in God’s design. She shares how God speaks uniquely to her, how she balances marriage, motherhood, and ministry, and how she’s learning to rest and create in rhythm with God. In this episode, you’ll hear Courtney’s thoughts on hearing God’s voice, honoring your gifts, and stepping into full-color living. Whether you’re in a season of waiting or creating, her insights will challenge and encourage you to worship with your whole life.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with shop owner, market creator, furniture designer and beautiful artist in so many ways, Jana Roach. If you have ever felt like the "just follow one thing" in your business doesn't work for you...THIS podcast will feel like a breath of fresh air. Jana and her husband follow many different creative and business paths and it works well for them together and individually.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with artist, shop owner, author and coach Jennifer Rizzo. So often as you are building a business you may not know where to go for answers or who to ask for help. Most businesses start in the basement, garage and of course the kitchen table. Join Jennifer as she shares a bit about what she has learned along the way when it comes to growing your business, common questions, imposter syndrome and more.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with baker, gatherer, author and The Pie Queen Tara Royer Steele. Tara shares about the loss of her mother and how that started a ripple effect of generosity that also helped her step into her calling in new ways. She also shares what she needed during the grieving process, how to love people well in the midst of grief and how to invite healing.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with artist Jan McCarthy. Jan has a message that the best is yet to come and age has nothing to do with it. Join this conversation about aging, finding your stride and rhythm and creating more than ever as you get older. Age is just a number if you allow it to be.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with artist Mary Gregory. In this interview Mary shares how she has been able to grow her original art and art prints through live markets like Round Top. Mary is a must stop for many twice a year during antiques week in Round Top, Texas and she is sharing how she started, what guides her decisions, where to put your money and how to truly connect with those coming to see you. If you have been dreaming about selling your art at Round Top you won't want to miss this episode!

In this episode Jeanne is talking with author, speaker and lifestyle blogger Trina McNeilly. Just living life we are bound to experience pain, anxiety and worry. When that comes how can we learn how to navigate life's hardships so we come out of the other side more healthy and whole? We all have experiences we can't get out of walking through but how can we learn how to do it well? Get your notebook and pen ready because this is a good one!

In this episode Jeanne is talking with pastor and author Russ Ramsey. Led by his writings in Rembrandt is in the Wind they discuss community in the art world, the moments that define us, and the impact of connecting with the beauty around us. This discussion is for the art lovers and also those that just love good stories!

In this episode Jeanne is talking with artist, podcaster and author Miriam Schulman. Do you find it hard to price your work, send out a newsletter or struggle with how to completely embrace who you are within your business? This episode is for you! In Miriam's newest book, Artpreneur, she takes you by the hand to give you a blueprint for creating a thriving creative business.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with author, speaker and artist Sarah Martin. What would our lives look like if we were intentional about how we see the face of God each day? In what ways are we leading distracted lives and finding ourselves constantly looking at what is glittery instead of seeing the value and worth of Christ in front of us? You will leave this discussion with new tools to incorporate in your faith, family and in your own day to day life.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with her friend and peer, Stephanie Lee. Each friend came to this time with questions for the other and neither knew the questions beforehand. They talk about where they want to be in 15 years, advice they have for younger creatives and mothers, what they are most proud of about themselves and even the areas where they struggle.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with artist and teacher Christa Forrest. In this episode they discuss the fear of starting, when a childhood dream doesn't happen, hiring a business coach, creating the life you want and the grace that comes from painting self portraits.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with award-winning songwriter and author, Roma Waterman. In this discussion we talk about when dreams aren't lived out the way originally thought, and the beauty that comes when new dreams arise.  The true environments you really need when creating and how our art be a form of worship. You will leave this discussion ready to fully see how beautifully you have been created and excited for how your gifts can be used.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with gatherer, lover of beauty, dancer, creative teacher, and leader of live adventures here and abroad, Daune Pitman.  Join this discussion all about the real heart of hospitality, how to kick perfectionism to the curb when it comes to your home and gathering and how to have a heart for others as we head into the holiday season. The timing couldn't be more wonderful for this talk all about using what you have to make a huge impact on others.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with author, guest chef on the Kelly Clarkson show, workshop host, and comedian Danielle Kartes . Join this discussion about marriage, losing everything, building a life again from scratch, using your gifts and thriving in the midst of hardship. You will also laugh. A lot.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with author, artist, and scholar, Timothy Willard. Chasing beauty is for sure a choice of seeing more than what can appear at the surface. The world has been extra loud and distracting lately. Don't miss this episode if you want to have eyes open to change how you walk through life with intention and beauty.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with revivalist, visionary, creative, and author Jessi Green. Jessi's hope is to show you how to live with passion, really follow Jesus and to ignite the world around you. This conversation talks about how to encourage others to make their day-to-day life an offering.

In this episode Jeanne is talking with artist, generous teacher and amazing you tuber Sandi Hester. Sandi has created a world of color and art in the midst of health issues for many years. This conversation dives deep into the lies of perfectionism and how perfectionism can disguise itself.