What does creativity have to do with spiritual transformation?
Amy Pierson is a champion for the spiritually transformative power of creativity. In her debut appearance on Devoted Dreamers in 2017, she taught us to pay attention to God’s creative expression within us and ask what He wants us to know about our creative gifts.
Now, Amy returns to the podcast to share a dream that’s been on her heart for over a decade, the completion of her book Makers in a Thinker's World: What Brain Science Teaches Us about the Spiritually Transforming Power of Creativity.
IF YOU’VE wrestled with finding God’s purpose for your creative gifts, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU!
In this episode, Amy opens up about her exploration of creativity and neuroscience in the context of faith. I would love to dig deeper into this topic; but since we only scratch the surface here, I highly recommend grabbing a copy of her book.
We explore the topic of lament and how it can become a catalyst for discovering ways to make meaningful contributions to the world. She also emphasizes that our pursuit of a God-shaped dream can help us find joy and purpose in our lives.
Through this conversation, you’ll learn:
How neurotheology deepens our understanding of faith and relationship with Christ,
Practical steps to identify your personal lament and find your unique purpose, and
How to overcome creative blocks and connect with your creativity in a meaningful way.
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Amy is an author, writer, and aspiring champion of makers everywhere. Specifically, she is captivated by the connection between spiritual formation, neuroscience, and creative soul care.
She graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Journalism/Advertising. Early on, she spent eight years working in advertising agencies before taking time off to raise two strong and creative daughters. Then, she returned to work as a nonprofit executive director, freelance writer, and content producer in the tech world. Today, she manages special projects for Focus on the Family/Parenting and Youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Amy Pierson, Devoted Dreamers, Ep 46: Finding the Creativity Already Within You
Makers in a Thinker's World: What Brain Science Teaches Us about the Spiritually Transforming Power of Creativity by Amy Howey Pierson
War of Art by Stephen Pressfield
Trinity Forum Podcast about creativity
Scripture:
So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
~ Genesis 1:27 (NIV)
God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.
And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
~ Genesis 1:31 (NIV)
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
~ Genesis 2:18 (NIV)
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
~ Peter 3:15 (ESV)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
~ Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
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