Episode Summary:
A new season is coming—and if you’ve ever felt stuck in your creative calling, you won’t want to miss it.

In this short teaser episode, Lisa Smith and Dan ABH introduce Escaping the Vocation Traps, the upcoming season of Be. Make. Do.If you've ever thought, “I should be further along by now,” or wrestled with doubt about your creative purpose, you're not alone. This season is for you..

Whether you're quietly questioning your direction or carrying the weight of perfectionism and pressure, this series is designed to help you breathe again, realign with God’s heart, and take your next step in freedom.

Coming Soon:
We’ll name the traps that keep us stuck—like the Hero Trap, the Security Trap, the Happiness Trap, and the Chosen Trap—and offer honest stories, biblical reframing, and a better set of questions to guide your path.

In This Teaser:

• A sneak peek at what’s ahead in the new season
• Why “getting unstuck” doesn’t require a grand plan—just a fresh posture
• Encouragement for artists who feel like they’ve missed their calling or lost their way

Who It’s For:
Christian artists, creatives, and soul makers who want to pursue their calling with spiritual wholeness and creative freedom.

Mark Your Calendar:
✨ Season premiere drops September 16. Hit “Follow” now so you don’t miss it!

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What's Next: Exploring Your Artistic Archetype

"You are not alone. And if you feel like you're crazy, it's because you're surrounded by people who just don't get it."

In this final episode of the Artist Archetype series, Lisa and Dan reflect on the journey of discovering artistic motivations, review the six archetypes, and share listener feedback about finding one's unique creative identity.

Special Announcement: Join us for a LIVE Zoom conversation on April 17th at 3 PM Eastern Standard Time! RSVP required: https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo-live

What You Need to Thrive as an Artist:

1. A rhythm of spiritual practice
2. Strong peer support system
3. Commitment to developing artistic proficiency
4. Habits of self-reflection
5. Clarity around vision and motivations
6. Capacity to engage world issues
7. Tools for courageous action

• Artist Archetype Quiz: https://www.soulmakers.org/quiz
• Soul Makers website: soulmakers.org/

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"Artists have the possibility of teaching us about what the kingdom of God is like."

In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa talks with Corey Frey, a visual artist, writer and community builder about the importance of curiosity and process over product.  

Join us for our last interview in the Artist Archetypes series on artist motivations. The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!

Come visit us this upcoming weekend as we are joining and attending The Breath and The Clay 2025, March 21st- March 23rd. Take Artist Spiritual Archetype quiz in person!

https://www.thebreathandtheclay.com/

Connect with Corey Frey

www.coreysfrey.com
www.thewellcollab.com
www.substack.com/@coreyfrey

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Instagram: @the_well_collaborative

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Corey Frey Bio:

Corey Frey is a multi-disciplinary artist, poet and art educator living in Maryland. In addition to his personal creative practice, Corey is the Exhibitions Manager at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick Maryland and is one of the leaders in the Breath and the Clay Creative Arts Conference and the Makers and Mystic Creative Collective. He and his wife Christy founded The Well Collaborative, a community in Maryland that values creativity, curiosity and conversations about art, humanity, faith and culture.

Having a clear understanding of your motivations for creating allows you to stay focused and not get sidetracked by chasing success or fame.

In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa and Dan discuss The Prophetic Critic Archetype focusing on why artists create and how understanding motivations can lead to fulfilling careers and a strong sense of identity and purpose.

The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!

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"And I think God is moving all the time in those areas, and we miss it. I don't want to miss it." Adrienne Reedy.

In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa talks with Adrienne Reedy, a multi-talented artist and mentor. She discusses her journey in art and music, emphasizing the transformative impact of visual arts on her life. She stresses the importance of recognizing God's guidance and maintaining joy and positivity, despite challenges. Reedy's motivation stems from a deep sense of being loved and supported, which she aims to instill in others. Join us for this challenging and encouraging conversation.

The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!

Learn more about Adrienne on her website: https://adriennereedy.net/about/

Get more inspiration from Adrienne's monthly Artscape to Heartscape conversations with artists on YouTube. 

Learn more about Convergence at https://www.vergenow.org

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Having a clear understanding of your motivations for creating allows you to stay focused and not get sidetracked by chasing success or fame.

In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa and Dan discuss The Soul Healer Archetype focusing on why artists create and how understanding motivations can lead to fulfilling careers and a strong sense of identity and purpose.

The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!

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"...If you have something that's a unique gift that you know God has given you, then you just specialize on that thing. You just really develop it. You just really spend your time on it, like you plunge your resources into that special that thing... to the point that you're the only one that does it, or you're the only one that does it the way that you do it, or to the level that you do it."

In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa talks with Jakari Sherman, Founder of Ordered Steps, a nonprofit devoted to stepping as youth outreach and community development. From 2007-2014 Jakari served as the Artistic Director of Step Afrika!, He continues to develop and direct works for the company, including Off-Broadway and national tours of Drumfolk and The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, and remains a prolific choreographic mind for the company and beyond. His upcoming work is the premiere of a new multidisciplinary dance work, "Our Road Home" - June 2025; for the commemoration of 160 years since emancipation, and part of a year long collaboration with the Houston Freedmen's Town Conservancy.

Jakari emphasizes the importance of innovation, purpose, and community in his work and shares his motivations, including a desire to create in new ways and the challenges of balancing artistic fulfillment with financial stability. Join us for this inspirational conversation.

The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!

You can follow Jakari Sherman on Instagram @justjkco

Get connected to Step Afrika!: Website

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Having a clear understanding of your motivations for creating allows you to stay focused and not get sidetracked by chasing success or fame.

In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast, Lisa and Dan discuss The Mystic Archetype focusing on why artists create and how understanding motivations can lead to fulfilling careers and a strong sense of identity and purpose.

The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!

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"Jump in the current and let the river take you..., you know, I've got on a life vest... I'm semi prepared for the journey....But if you legit, surrender to the will, it's a ride!"

In this episode of the Be. Make. Do. podcast Jason Hamacher, a musician, photographer, and founder of Lost Origin Productions, discuss his multifaceted career and creative motivations. He and Lisa mine his experiences, including documenting ancient chants in Syria, playing in the band, Frodus, owning a gallery in Washington, D.C. among others, emphasizing the importance of quality over quantity. Jason shares his philosophy of not compromising artistic integrity for financial gain, even if it means working without profit. Join us for this look at the bold outlook of the Maker.

The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz here!

Find out more about Jason Hamacher's work at Lost Origin Productions.

Listen to Frodus here.

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Why do you create? The "Maker" Archetype is driven by the joy of the craft and the process, often valuing artistic integrity over external validation.

Knowing your strengths, gifts, and motivations can help you uncover the essence of what drives your creative process. This season on the Be. Make. Do. Podcast, we're discovering Your Artist Spiritual Archetype.

In this episode Lisa and Dan introduce the Archetypes and highlight The Maker Archehtype.

The Maker, The Mystic, The Soul Healer, The Imaginative Visionary, The Prophetic Critic or the Storyteller? What's your archetype? Take the quiz at www.soulmakers.org/quiz

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