The Creative Table Podcast

Conversations at the "table of creativity" - because we are ALL creative in our own unique ways.

Episode 34 - Christmas Eve Light & Lament

This is the last podcast of 2021. Merry Christmas. In this episode I reflect on the holiness of lamenting losses during this season. I read a passage from Every Moment Holy, Volume II, as well as the Christmas Friday passage from Tish Oxenreider's book, Shadow & Light, A Journey Into Advent. I hope you enjoy.

12-24
12:22

Episode 33 - Simple Christmas Making

This is a fantastic conversation about helping our families step into the making of a simpler Christmas. if you head over to www.thecreativetable.net and look at the blog post for this episode, you will find the books we talked about, some recipes as well as Tiffany’s information for Desert Bloom Confections.

12-09
54:59

Episode 32 - The Gift of Creative Neighboring

John and Angel Beeson spoke such incredible wisdom and love in the space of creative neighboring. It was great to chat with them about something I have watched their family do for many years. They talk about the wins, and the ‘bloopers’, but more than anything they share from their hearts just how we are all called to lean into becoming better neighbors to whomever lives next to us. It is the perfect episode to enter into the holidays and the New Year with intention for connection! We talked ...

11-24
46:29

Episode 31 - Creative Parenting Connections with Kim Parrish

I got so lucky when I connected with Kim and we became friends several years ago. Even better was the gift that came when we began working together. She has so much insight and wisdom when it comes to navigating the parenting journey. While she is the first to admit she isn't perfect, her grace and humility speak to her wisdom. In this episode we talk about Creative Parenting as she and her husband, Ben, parent adult kids, teen kids and a 2nd grade kiddo!! We discuss discipline differences fo...

11-11
46:55

Episode 30 - Beauty In The Boards

This episode is AMAZING! I got the privilege of interviewing my friend, Merissa. We talk about all things, family, business, God and so much more. In you are in the Tucson area you can check out the Oro Valley Board and Brush location at https://boardandbrush.com/orovalley/#Calendar-workshop You can find their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/boardandbrushorovalleyaz And if you listen outside of Tucson you can check out the Board & Brush main page at https://boardandbrush.com/

10-28
49:12

Episode 29 - When The Chicks Fly Away - Creatively Navigating the Empty Nest Season

In this episode I sit down and chat with some dear friends about what their empty nest season looks like after have 4 children grow up and fly off - and one returning for a little bit as she finishes her graduate degree. Greg & Debra have great insight and wisdom and they are funny as well. I think you will be blessed by this episode.

10-14
29:34

Episode 28 - Honoring God Sized Dreams

On this episode I have a repeat guest, Valerie McMahon, who shares more of her story from Episode 2 - as well as the dream come true of becoming a children's book author with her first book that is launching TODAY, September 27th, 2021!!! You can purchase Connor Learns To Honor on Amazon HERE You can follow Valerie on social media and subscribe to her email on her website at www.valeriemcmahon.com You can find more information on Jill, Austin and Anne by clicking on their names below: Jil...

09-27
45:43

Episode 27 - Rediscovering Rest with Ericka Eller

In this episode I get to chat with my dear friend, Ericka, about all things rest, pandemic and finding ways to embrace the best for our body, soul and mind. You can listen to Ericka on her podcast, Stress Unscripted; Vulnerable You and you can find her on Instagram under the user name @theerickaeller We talked about 2 books, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, and To Hell With The Hustle by Jefferson Bethke - both are excellent and should be on everyone's bookshelves.

09-16
35:53

Episode 26 - The Logic of Love

I sit down and talk with my good friend, Sammie about intentional parenting and being a child's champion. Sammie is a Love & Logic facilitator and has amazing perspective on kids - whether you are parenting littles, grandparenting, mentoring...or simply helping friends out. You can check out the Love & Logic way at www.loveandlogic.com

09-02
01:01:04

Season 2 Trailer

Welcome to Season 2 of The Creative Table Podcast. Find more information, read the blog and subscribe to the newsletter at www.thecreativetable.net

08-31
02:19

Episode 25 - Season 1 Finale: Lessons Learned

I can't believe we made it to 1 year! Listen as I shared some of the lessons from the past 12 months. To sign up for A Seat at The Table email newsletter, visit www.thecreativetable.net

08-26
15:08

Episode 24 - Spiritual Post-It Notes

Brain fog is real - but remembering the Spiritual goodness that comes in the midst of the hard places is something we don't want to forget. These are a few of my thoughts on remembering not to forget!

08-14
13:01

Episode 23 - Priceless & Precious Scars

Read more over at www.thecreativetable.net

07-18
15:41

Episode 22 - A Habit of Practice

Join me as I talk about my greatest fear as a creative as well as habits of practice in order to develop and grow in our creative skills.

07-02
14:44

Episode 21 - Hot Hygge (aka: Summertime Cozy)

This is a follow-up episode to Episode 3 on Holy Hygge. You can check out the recipes I mention at the corresponding episode blog post over at www.thecreativetable.net

06-17
13:06

Episode 20 - My Story, Part 1: My Son

This is part of my story. It isn't an easy part, but there is goodness in the hard parts of life. You can read the transcript at www.thecreativetable.net

06-04
23:06

Episode 19 - Mental Health Awareness Month

This is my story was walking open-handed with mental illness in the Christian world. I hope that you are blessed.

05-20
16:44

Episode 18 - Mother's Day 2021

Mother's Day is good, hard, beautiful and broken. Listen to my perspective on this day that is a difficult one for me - and hear the heart behind how the holiday was started here in the US.

05-07
15:28

Episode 17 - Watercolor Life Lessons

Take a listen to some of the things I have learned about life as I have learned about watercolor painting. (Also, please forgive the audio - not sure what is happening, but I'm on a mission to fix it!)

04-15
13:15

Episode 16 - Around A Table (Maundy Thursday)

Just a short reflection from my heart on all of the moments Jesus spent around a table as he served his friends. May we all learn to become people of the table. Read more at www.thecreativetable.net

04-01
08:03

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