Michael & Meredith Mauldin pioneers of Upperroom Worship come to talk Art & Faith 

and how Creativity should not be owned by our ambitions but by our relationship with God.

Takeaways:

God wants an authentic expression of who you are.
The ministry is not just in the church but in the marketplace.
Creativity should not be owned by our ambitions but by our relationship with God.
Worship connects our hearts to God and inspires creativity.
Laying down our dreams can lead to true fulfillment.
Art should reflect our personal testimonies and experiences with God.
The process of dying to our dreams can lead to resurrection and power.
God's stories can be told through various mediums, including film.
We should create for an audience of one, not for popularity.
The journey of creativity is often intertwined with our spiritual growth. Worship serves as a connection to God's heart.
Spiritual maturity involves increased dependence on God.
Thanksgiving opens the heart to worship.
Praise is a gift we can offer to God.
Navigating ambition requires a balance of faith and action.
God desires our hearts over our performance in worship.
The process of waiting on the Lord is active and intentional.
Sacrifice in worship can lead to deeper revelations.
God's faithfulness is evident in our history with Him.
Trusting God means embracing uncertainty and moving forward.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Testimonies
02:47 Experiencing God's Presence
05:46 The Role of Ministry in Art and Culture
08:49 Understanding Each Other's Callings
11:58 The Birth of Molded Media
14:58 Finding Spiritual Themes in Film
17:56 The Intersection of Worship and Creativity
20:56 Laying Down Idols and Trusting God
24:03 Co-Creating with God
27:06 The Importance of Authenticity in Art
30:46 Creating a Divine Flow in Worship
32:48 The Role of Worship Leaders
33:36 Connecting Hearts Through Thanksgiving
36:50 Spiritual Maturity and Dependence
37:45 The Power of Asking God
40:10 The Origin of 'You Remain'
43:02 The Pain of Sacrifice and God's Goodness
49:07 Navigating Ambition and Faith
56:52 Trusting God in Uncertainty

Sound Bites

"I want to know you. I want that moment."
"I encountered eternity."
"What if it's the songs that nobody heard?"
"Worship connects our hearts to God."
"Don't let me waste a trial."
"Praise is the only thing we can give God."
"He will guide your steps."
"The goal is always to follow Him."
"You never learn without a struggle."
"It's building that thing in you."
"Shake off the snake bite."
"Waiting on the Lord is an active word."

Titles

Finding God in Creativity
The Intersection of Faith and Art
Worship as a Catalyst for Creativity
Personal Testimonies of Faith
The Role of Ministry in the Arts
Creating with Divine Inspiration

Keywords

faith, creativity, worship, ministry, storytelling, art, God's presence, personal testimony, cultural impact, authenticity, worship, divine flow, spiritual maturity, dependence, asking God, You Remain, ambition, faith, trust, sacrifice