Today I’m excited to introduce you to Heather Stearns, artist, teacher, mom, wife, child of God, nature lover, and student. One of her greatest joys is sharing experiences of the great outdoors with others and watching awe take root!

In today's conversation we talk about overcoming obstacles to art making with simple supplies, portable art kits, and a flexible mindset.

Different perspectives, some of the benefits of art making and "green time" are explored as we learn to see things differently by spending time focused on the bits of nature around us -- the treasures and inspiration that lay just outside our doors!

This conversation spilled over into our "Transformational Studio Time" on Patreon and since I can’t resist sharing it with you I created a little video on YouTube.

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What a joy it is to introduce you to Jinna Lee. She is a Mindful Art Coach who specializes in serving single moms by helping them use art to reduce stress and learn to love themselves again.

Today she gives us an inside look at how her inspirations, struggles, and regrets led to intentional mark making and connecting with others. Listen along to see how she uses "Intricate Dots & Lines" to:

--Help her son overcome ADHD

--Connect deeply with her dad in his final months

--Bring peace to hard situations

--Showcase the "Colors of Life" in each of us.

If you'd like to SEE this interview follow this link.

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Ways to connect more with Jinna Lee:

• Instagram 
• Facebook
• Etsy

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Click the link to get your very own copy of "Illustrated Scripture!"

Exciting news about the crisis book I'm helping Scott McElroy write -- a website is in the works and several significant organizations are talking about partnering with us and wanting to incorporate this book into the work and training they do :)

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Today I get to introduce you to the amazing Jenna Burne!

She is a mixed media artist whose prayer life has been transformed and life impacted deeply through art journaling. Today she walks us through creating a collage focused on growth in all areas of our lives. Kingdom truths are discussed and encouragement given throughout and she prays for us all at the end.

This is one I think you'll want to SEE so check out this shortened video and to get the full video and all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

Ways to connect more with Jenna:

• Website 
• YouTube 
• Instagram 
• Email -- [email protected]
• Take her new course -- Wild Art, Deep Faith! 

Make sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.

If you like it, remember to give reviews and share it with others so they can be blessed too :)

Connect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home and on Instagram.

Exciting news about the crisis book I'm helping Scott McElroy write -- a website is in the works and several significant organizations are talking about partnering with us and wanting to incorporate this book into the work and training they do :)

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Today I get to introduce you to my friend Ameris Grapa--an artist, art teacher, and prayer warrior!

Catch all the bonus content with extra ideas for how to put some of these ideas into practice in your life join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

Ways to connect more with Ameris:

• Email - [email protected]
• Facebook
• Fine Art America

When this episode releases I'll be in Thailand & Laos making art and bringing hope and healing to children rescued from human trafficking. Would you like to learn more, to see (and order) the book we made to bring them, or help support the ongoing work of Project Justice International? Click this link to learn how you can partner with us in this Art Ministry Trip.

Make sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.

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Today I get to share the redemption part of Sparrow's story with you--the happily ever after part!

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After a very difficult and dark season of her life, the time of weeping she shared about last time, she has found healing and joy again!

She has experienced trauma and been an advocate of women and children. She has experienced depression and transformation. She has a message today for those struggling in the darkness today and to those wanting to be a light and help them through it.

Her story of finding answers, healing and hope can be yours too.❤️

Would you like to help bring hope and healing to children rescued from human trafficking? Click this link to learn how you can partner with Jen in her upcoming Art Ministry trip to Thailand.

Ways to connect more with Sparrow:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram 
• Facebook
• YouTube

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Today I get to introduce you to Sparrow Daenitz (aka Crafty Bird Woman).

After a very difficult and dark season of her life she has found healing and joy again -- and her story isn't over yet!

In part 1, she shares about this "Time to Weep" and how it enabled her to minister to others through art.

She learned it was ministry and recognized herself as an artist for the first time through Jessie Nilo's art group at Vineyard Boise when she moved to Idaho. (God Loves Art, Vineyard Arts, Foundations of Art Ministry course)

Parts may be difficult to hear (see below for time stamps), but her story isn't over. The hard parts of her story have been redeemed and in part 2 we'll get to hear all about her seasons of seeking and dancing!!!

Her story of finding answers, healing and hope can be yours too.❤️

Catch all the bonus content by joining our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

Ways to connect more with Sparrow:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram 
• Facebook
• YouTube

Make sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.

If you like it, remember to give reviews and share so others can be blessed too :)

Connect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home and on Instagram.

Learn about her upcoming Art Ministry trip to Thailand to help bring hope and healing to children rescued from human trafficking.

Specific time stamps of when potentially triggering topics are discussed:

8:27 — Divorce

9:14 — Domestic Violence

10:56-11:01 — DV incident described

11:20 — Alcohol & Drugs

12:11-55 — Corporal Punishment described

16:24 — Human Trafficking

17:12 -- Sexual Content

18:05 — Alcohol & Drugs

18:22-35— Rape aftermath described

18:52 — Physical Violence

19:25 — Body Image

19:36 — Physical Violence

19:42-47 — Death Threat described

20:08 — Kidnapping 

20:28 — Theft

21:20-21:28 — Police Interactions described

21:40 — Victim Blaming

22:18-26 — Domestic Violence described

22:51-23:05 — Rape aftermath described by hospital

23:12 — Legal Consultation

23:24-36 — Victim Blaming described

24:32 — Drugs

25:07 — Drugs & Alcohol

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It is so fun to connect with other like-minded therapists like Bre from Creative Connections Counseling in MN. In this conversation you'll gain tips for working with and building connections with teens (parents, you'll want to tune into this). Tips on picking out an altered book, how to make art to express yourself and build coping skills, ideas about containment and post traumatic growth are covered as well. 

I can't wait to hear about what part of this discussion you enjoyed most!

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Ways to connect more with Bre:

• Website: Creative Connections Counseling 
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram 
• Get her book: The Creative Connection 

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Today I get to introduce you to Jordan Conner of Wholly Beautiful Life!

She shares a bit of her journey to Art Therapy and then guides us through a 3-step process of gently exploring change. Don't let the idea of 3 steps intimidate you, they flow together effortlessly.

Jordan also shares her #1 tip about how to approach art to gain the most insight and her favorite movie too :)

I'm really excited to have join with us and learn to see more clearly.

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Welcome!

I'm excited to have you and wanted to take a moment to introduce Art Therapy and Bible Art Journaling, the 2 big components of my work and what I share on this podcast.

Please make sure to comment with questions and ideas -- I want to customize what I share to meet your needs.

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