In this special episode from the vault, Lisa shares an intimate reflection on George Michael's prophetic song, Praying for Time. Originally recorded 6 years ago (before there even was a Be. Make. Do podcast!), it's shocking to hear how timely and relevant this episode still is. Listen in on the very first time Lisa ever outlined her thoughts on prophetic critics and imaginative visionaries. All inspired by that guy in the short-shorts from Wham!

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Praying for Time: https://youtu.be/7EXes508wtg

And in case you're too young to remember Wham!, here you go. Welcome to the '80s!: https://youtu.be/pIgZ7gMze7A

For so long art created by Christians has been limited to art for use in church. But have we as believers, especially in the West, undermined God’s true plan and responsibility for artists by keeping the scope of their creativity too narrow?

In this final episode of Wise-Hearted Ones series, Lisa dives into what is the “ministry of imagination” and how we as artists can be encouraged that God has called us to shape culture and point the world back to Him, our creator and sustainer.

As we wrap up our Wise-Hearted Ones series, we encourage you to go back and listen to past episodes if you missed any. Be sure to subscribe and follow Be.Make.Do. on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts as we prepare for the next season.

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The construction of golden calf is one of the most commonly known Exodus stories.

Though God had delivered them Egypt, hunger, and thirst, the Israelites chose to place their trust in an idol of their own haphazard making. It’s no accident that this story is told between the calling of the Wise-Hearted Ones and the execution of their work.

How does art rooted in idolatry differ from God’s design? How does our heart going into the work, and our manner of execution, impact the art we end up making? Host Lisa Smith compares and contrasts these two commissions in this new episode of Be. Make. Do.

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Wise-Hearted Ones: 3 Frameworks to Survive and Thrive As An Artist

Creatives talk a lot about artistic craft, but what about soul craft? How is our work connected to the larger rhythms of our spiritual lives?

As we see in the Exodus story of the Wise-Hearted Ones, God bestows not only creative knowledge and skill, but frameworks of support to sustain both work and spirit. What are these frameworks and how can we cultivate them? How might they make us better artists and leaders? Lisa Smith breaks down how spiritual formation and community engagement are integral to our creative growth.

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Wise-Hearted Ones: Shedding the False Dichotomy with Marlita Hill

As Christian artists, it’s easy to see our artistic practices as separate from our personal faith. How can we begin to integrate our mediums with our ministry? Are these parts of ourselves so separate after all?

Joining Lisa this week is Marlita Hill, a choreographer, multi-published author, and 20+ year educator who serves an international audience in the intersection of faith, art, and entrepreneurship. Marlita is the founder of the Kingdom Artist Institute (KAI), a discipleship program for Christian artists building art careers in the marketplace.

In this conversation, Lisa and Marlita dive deeper into what it means to be wise-hearted, how to wait on God’s timing, and why it doesn’t really matter whether you bloom late or bloom early.

Connect with Marlita via the KAI mailing list and on Instagram at @iammarlitahill. Also, check out her blog and podcast, The Kingdom Art Life.

Website: https://marlitahill.com

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An Artist Ordained with Lisa Smith

What if HOW we create is just as important as WHAT we create due to this divine call? Artists selected by God have a high calling — one that requires everything be surrendered to the Maker. Continuing the Wise-Hearted Ones series, Lisa Smith dives into the artistic giftings God gave to master artisans when he ordained them to create the Tabernacle. Take time to consider this self-sacrificial call, filled with joy, freedom, and efficacy, and ponder what that means for us as we seek to bring to life the gifts the Spirit of God has filled us with.

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Wise-Hearted Ones: Called By Name. Called By Heart. with Lisa Smith

What does “wise-hearted” even mean? In this episode, podcast host Lisa Smith unravels a story of divine, artistic collaboration. An unlikely group of craftsmen, wandering the arid desert, are called by name, by God, to build Him a dwelling place called the Tabernacle. The Exodus account details how God specifically calls artists to make use of aesthetics, which make divine messages more tangible. The term “wise-hearted” signifies deep wisdom and skill, and emphasizes the spiritual depth in which artists work. The Tabernacle story dispels myths about artists’ societal role and showcases God’s intention for them to serve as makers.

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Gathering & Community For Artists with Stephen Roach of Makers & Mystics

In a special conversation, host Lisa Smith sits down with Stephen Roach, founder of The Breath and The Clay creative arts organization and host of the Makers & Mystics podcast. As a poet, musician, and self-proclaimed “creative instigator,” Stephen takes Lisa through the concept of what it means for artists to be architects of hope.

The two also dive into the gravity and healing nature of meeting in person with other artists, as Stephen prepares for the 2024 Breath and Clay Creative Arts Gathering in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 22-24.

Learn more about the Breath and Clay Creative Arts Gathering: https://www.thebreathandtheclay.com/

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Wise-Hearted Ones: Building a Purposeful World Through Art with Dr. Elise Edwards

"The arts are essential; they transform us, allowing access to superpowers we can't reach through linear processes or rational thinking. It's part of God's design for what it means to be human."

In this episode, Lisa and her guest, Christian Ethicist and architect, Dr. Elise Edwards, delve into the profound impact art and aesthetics have on our lives. Exploring the biblical narrative of Exodus, they discuss how art plays a pivotal role in shaping environments, influencing behavior, and connecting us to a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Read Dr. Edwards' forthcoming book: Architecture, Theology, and Ethics: Making Architectural Design More Just.

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Wise-Hearted Ones: Why Your Art Matters with Deborah Sokolove

Within the strokes of art, we find whispers of the divine, a symphony of colors echoing the call of the soul.

In this episode, Lisa Smith, the creative mind behind Convergence Art Initiative, orchestrates a captivating dialogue with her mentor and artistic luminary, Deborah Sokolove, about why art matters

As the conversation weaves through the challenges artists face in a commercialized world, the duo illuminates the need for intentional engagement with art within the church.

Interested in Deborah’s Books, get your copy:

- Sanctifying Art

- Performing the Gospel

Check out Deborah's art on her website: https://dsokolove.com/

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Facebook: @deborahsokolove

Instagram: @dsyakushiji

Looking for a church that invites you to be not just a member but an artist in the divine masterpiece, Deborah invites you: seekerschurch.org

On March 22 - 24, we invite you to join us for The Breath and The Clay 2024, A Creative Arts Gathering in Winston Salem NC. Register now!

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