This month we get to hear from the inspiring Jessie Nilo, founder of God Loves Art! Today we get to hear about her journey from a lonely artist sitting in a pew to developer of an art ministry that transformed a church to a ministry that expands prison walls to touch hearts. Plus we get a sneak peek into her journal and the Blind Contour drawing exercise that brought peace to her soul on a very difficult day. We're going to dig more into Blind Contour and Semi-Blind Contour Drawing during our Transformative Studio Time this month. Hope you'll join us.

To see the videos mentioned and access helpful links and other ideas for putting the healing power of music into practice in your life, head on over to Patreon and check out the "Art Ministry beyond the church walls" post for May 19, 2025. If you want to watch the interview, click here.

We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you can start to bridge the gap you feel and accept the invitation to combine your art and faith.

If you want to be inspired to dive into scripture with art making, check out Encounters in Colour 2025. It's FREE for the week of June 2-8 and each of the 7 artists focuses on a different verse and style of art journaling to help you encounter God in a new way. I'm teaching a lesson on Ezekiel 37's dry bones. Hope you'll join us and invite a friend too!

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In this episode it is my privilege to introduce you to Lori Lotz, a retired music therapist and native american flute player from Tennessee. She’ll share some of the science behind how music impacts our mind, shifts our emotions, and helps us connect with others and lift up prayers to God

To see the videos mentioned and access helpful links and other ideas for putting the healing power of music into practice in your life, head on over to Patreon and check out the "Music Therapy" post for April 21, 2025.

We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you plan to put your fingers to work as you express yourself and shift your mood through music, art and bread making.

If you want to be inspired to dive into scripture with art making, check out Encounters in Colour 2025. It's free for the week of June 2-8 and each artist focuses on a different verse and style of art journaling to help you encounter God in a new way. I'm teaching a lesson on Ezekiel 37's dry bones. Hope you'll be able to come...invite a friend too!

Take this podcast to the next level:

• Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.
• Check out the the write-up with links and downloads, etc., available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.
• Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art tog

Go get your own copy of How to CARE with over 200 art activities to help churches minister through art in the wake of crisis and disasters and develop ongoing mental health ministry.

Check out our course "Birds & Flowers" that walks you through art processes to transform ordinary things into reminders of God's tender care and provision for you.

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In this episode it is my privilege to introduce you to Linda Sylvester. She wears a variety of hats that include healing prayer warrior, musician, dreamer, art minister, poet, cancer survivor, widow, supportive listener, and physical therapist. I hope you enjoy this sampling of her talents and heart today.

Learn more about her creative, prayer filled retreat at Evanston Vineyard Church SATURDAY MARCH 22.

To see the art projects and listen to the full recording of "Drench Me Jesus" head on over to Patreon and check out the "Healing and Comfort" post for March 17, 2025.

We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you pause to focus on the present moment and find peace.

Take this podcast to the next level:

• Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.
• Check out the the write-up with links and downloads, etc., available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.
• Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art tog

The CARE book has officially released!

Go get your own copy of How to CARE with over 200 art activities to help churches minister through art in the wake of crisis and disasters and develop ongoing mental health ministry.

Check out our course "Birds & Flowers" that walks you through art processes to transform ordinary things into reminders of God's tender care and provision for you.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.