Soma SoulWorks Podcast

Hello! The Soma Soulworks Podcast is going on summer break - many big things are happening behind the scenes here, from our annual conference to our upcoming game title. As such, we need some time to herd the cats and organize our thoughts. In this episode, we share a bit about why the break and what's on our minds as we head into the summer, and we look forward to catching you all on the next one in the Fall.

We try to do in-office interviews on our podcast roughly every month at Soma. We think it's important to look at our past and notice how God has provided and led us through the years, which is no different than with Joshua Durkees Soma story. Join us in hearing a little about his past and what he's been able to learn along the way. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

For the past several weeks, our office has been going through how our past wounds affect us during our in-office small group we call Jesus Time. Join us in today's conversation about some of the things we've walked through and how we've been processing these lessons. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

This week on the Soma Soulworks podcast, we're talking about hobbies. From wood burning to LARPing, tai chi to bottle cap collecting. The possibilities for hobbies are endless. Listen in this week to hear what we've been up to; we'd love to hear about what you're doing in your free time, let us know in the comments!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Join us this week for a conversation about travel. Where have we been, and what have we learned? Travel can help us grow in understanding others and ourselves; so buckle up, tune in, and let us know in the comments some of the cool places you've been!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Join us in today's conversation about games specifically for marketing. We share our experiences in making games and experiences for companies for the express use of marketing their brand. What was it like for us? We share some tips and tricks to help you, and your studio, get ahead when you take on your first marketing game!Some of our work:Stranger ThingsThreat Hunterextrahop.comSome resources to help you get started:What is advergaming: 5 examples in marketing campaigns Advergaming: How video game advertising helps with consumer engagementChipotle Scarecrow is the future of advergaming on mobileFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Today we have the pleasure of hearing from our very own Neil Sauvageau. Hear his testimony and experience with us at Soma, and be sure to check out the cool projects he's working on while you're at it!Echo DawnNeil on LinkedInFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

We have a few workplace romances in our office. Some started before they came to Soma and some started while they were here. Hear some of our firsthand experiences and hear some ways to make the, sometimes inevitable, romance better for the office culture and you!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Today is the beginning of the season of Lent. What is Lent? Should you participate in it? Does anyone participate in it anymore? The answer to 1.5 of those questions is "yes!" find out what one (and a half) it is on todays episode of the Soma SoulWorks PodcastFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about what it's like to play video games for the first time. What hurdles do people face if they want to get into gaming? What technologies and techniques are out there to help ease people into the hobby? What does this mean for developers when we create games? Gaming for a Non-GamerFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Join us this week for a special interview with Chris Bruno. Chris is the author of his newest book Sage: A Man’s Guide Into His Second Passage, fatherhood, and mental health. Here to talk about it today, we also want to do a giveaway for Sage, so sign up here between the 8th of February and the 17th for a chance to win your copy!Sage - by Chris BrunoReStoryReStory IntensivesFacebook:Restoration ProjectReStory CounselingInstagram:@restorationprojectco@storyrestoredFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Do you work from home? Are you an employer for people who do? Are you thinking about switching to a work-from-home model? Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about our experiences with a hybrid office model, give some pointers to offices looking to transition,  and provide helpful advice on how to work from home healthily. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

This week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we discuss our dreams and how we can interpret them. What is a prophetic dream? Is it biblical? How do I even start interpreting my dreams? Listen to our conversation about our experiences and a few solid tips to get started.  Streams MinistriesFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Thanks for joining us this week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast. This week we are having an important discussion on addiction and its overlap with video games. How do video games become addictive? How can you overcome that addiction if you find yourself in it? What resources are available for you or people you know who want to learn more? Make sure to sign up for our newsletter and get automatically entered to win a copy of The Life We’re Looking For by Andy Crouch. You can sign up here!Brock Henderson on LinkedInHow to tell when you’re gaming too much, according to a therapistFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Once a month, we highlight someone in an interview. This week, we have the privilege of interviewing our very own Ethan Whitted! Ethan shares his story of how he came to Soma and some of the lessons he's learned along the way.  Find out more and connect with him on LinkedIn, linked below.Ethan on LinkedInFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Prophetic art, art that carries a message from the heart of God to strengthen, encourage, or comfort. Today on the SomaSoulworks Podcast, join us in a conversation about this form of prophecy with our very own Erin Marantette. You can find some great examples of prophetic art in the link below, and we would love to see some from you if you gave it a shot!Examples of Erin's prophetic art:One of her first works of prophetic artsMarch 2020, before the whole scope of the pandemic set in Transformation and supportSoaking in His presenceOne of her recent worksOf the piece mentioned in the podcast:- when she first ended- where she finished it- total timelapseFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

The Soma Soulworks Podcast is looking forward to a new year in today's episode. Join us in our conversation about thankfulness and resolutions. Let us know in the comments below some of your resolutions as we head into 2023! Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Today, on the Soma Soulworks Podcast, we discuss game design.  Looking at our own projects and classics, such as Goldeneye 007, we talk about the challenges game designers have faced in the past and present when making innovative and engaging games. Anti-Game Design and the Making of Goldeneye 007The Lost Legends of RedwallFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Each month we will have people from Soma give their stories. This week we have Mark Webster.neveralone.gamesMark Webster on LinkedInFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

This week on the Soma Soulworks Podcast, we discuss our office spaces! The physical (and digital) area we work in can significantly change our productivity, office health, and happiness! Join us as we share some personal stories of our office transformations along with tips and tricks we've learned along the way.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.