Soma SoulWorks Podcast

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What's Soma SoulWorks Podcast about?

Soma SoulWorks shares powerful and thought-provoking conversations. Each episode ventures into elements of the mind, body, and soul to seek God's restorative healing available for everyone willing to embark on that journey. For more information and our free small group studies, visit us at www.somasoulworks.org

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Soma SoulWorks Podcast episodes:

06.17.2023
A Podcasts Sabbath
Hello! The Soma Soulworks Podcast is going on summer break - many big things are happening behind the scenes here, from our annual conference to our upcoming game title. As such, we need some time to herd the cats and...
05.17.2023
Interview Series: Joshua Durkee
We try to do in-office interviews on our podcast roughly every month at Soma. We think it's important to look at our past and notice how God has provided and led us through the years, which is no different than...
05.10.2023
Our Wounds
For the past several weeks, our office has been going through how our past wounds affect us during our in-office small group we call Jesus Time. Join us in today's conversation about some of the things we've walked through and...
05.03.2023
Hobbies
This week on the Soma Soulworks podcast, we're talking about hobbies. From wood burning to LARPing, tai chi to bottle cap collecting. The possibilities for hobbies are endless. Listen in this week to hear what we've been up to; we'd...
04.26.2023
Travel
Join us this week for a conversation about travel. Where have we been, and what have we learned? Travel can help us grow in understanding others and ourselves; so buckle up, tune in, and let us know in the comments...
03.15.2023
Marketing Games
Join us in today's conversation about games specifically for marketing. We share our experiences in making games and experiences for companies for the express use of marketing their brand. What was it like for us? We share some tips and...
03.08.2023
Interview Series: Neil Sauvageau
Today we have the pleasure of hearing from our very own Neil Sauvageau. Hear his testimony and experience with us at Soma, and be sure to check out the cool projects he's working on while you're at it!Echo DawnNeil on...
03.01.2023
Workplace Romances
We have a few workplace romances in our office. Some started before they came to Soma and some started while they were here. Hear some of our firsthand experiences and hear some ways to make the, sometimes inevitable, romance better...
02.22.2023
Lent
Today is the beginning of the season of Lent. What is Lent? Should you participate in it? Does anyone participate in it anymore? The answer to 1.5 of those questions is "yes!" find out what one (and a half) it...
02.15.2023
Gaming For Non-Gamers
Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about what it's like to play video games for the first time. What hurdles do people face if they want to get into gaming? What technologies and techniques are out there to...
02.08.2023
Interview Series: Chris Bruno
Join us this week for a special interview with Chris Bruno. Chris is the author of his newest book Sage: A Man’s Guide Into His Second Passage, fatherhood, and mental health. Here to talk about it today, we also want...
02.01.2023
Remote Work
Do you work from home? Are you an employer for people who do? Are you thinking about switching to a work-from-home model? Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about our experiences with a hybrid office model, give some...
01.25.2023
Dream Interpretation
This week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we discuss our dreams and how we can interpret them. What is a prophetic dream? Is it biblical? How do I even start interpreting my dreams? Listen to our conversation about our experiences...
01.18.2023
Video Games & Addiction
Thanks for joining us this week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast. This week we are having an important discussion on addiction and its overlap with video games. How do video games become addictive? How can you overcome that addiction if...
01.11.2023
Interview Series: Ethan Whitted
Once a month, we highlight someone in an interview. This week, we have the privilege of interviewing our very own Ethan Whitted! Ethan shares his story of how he came to Soma and some of the lessons he's learned along...
01.04.2023
Prophetic Art
Prophetic art, art that carries a message from the heart of God to strengthen, encourage, or comfort. Today on the SomaSoulworks Podcast, join us in a conversation about this form of prophecy with our very own Erin Marantette. You can...
12.28.2022
New Years Thankfulness
The Soma Soulworks Podcast is looking forward to a new year in today's episode. Join us in our conversation about thankfulness and resolutions. Let us know in the comments below some of your resolutions as we head into 2023! Find...
12.21.2022
Video Game Design - Then vs. Now
Today, on the Soma Soulworks Podcast, we discuss game design. Looking at our own projects and classics, such as Goldeneye 007, we talk about the challenges game designers have faced in the past and present when making innovative and...
12.14.2022
Interview Series: Mark Webster
Each month we will have people from Soma give their stories. This week we have Mark Webster.neveralone.gamesMark Webster on LinkedInFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies...
12.07.2022
Office Vibes
This week on the Soma Soulworks Podcast, we discuss our office spaces! The physical (and digital) area we work in can significantly change our productivity, office health, and happiness! Join us as we share some personal stories of our office...
11.30.2022
Soma Christmas Special!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Soma Games! We hope you enjoy a chill episode while discussing our traditions and plans for the holiday season. We'd love to hear from you, so share with us in the comments your...
11.23.2022
Thanksgiving & Black Friday
Sammi says it best in the intro: "Today we want to talk about Thanksgiving and Black Friday and how it's kind of weird that they share the same week." Join us today while we discuss the implications, both personal and...
11.16.2022
Interview Series: Amy Green
Each month we will have people from Soma give their stories. This week we have Amy Green. Buckle up for a great conversation between her and Chris, and make sure to check out the links below to keep up to...
11.09.2022
AI Art
Is a robot after your job? Join us in today's conversation about AI Art to find out. We'll discuss the practical and philosophical implications of AI-generated art and share our thoughts on a topic that hits close to home.How the...
11.02.2022
Creating Original Works
Reboots, remasters, and refreshes. Today's entertainment climate is beginning to feel a bit stale in terms of originality. Listen in on today's conversation for our thoughts about the subject. How can we provoke creative, original thinking in our field? How...
10.26.2022
Interview Series: Sammi Riff
Today we are starting a new series of interviews. Each month we will have people from Soma give their stories. They say hindsight is 20/20, and looking back at our own stories together can help us understand the journey God...
10.19.2022
Gamification Design Outside of Games
Gamification is for more than just games! This week on the podcast, we discuss the growing popularity of game design for more than games. Whether you use apps like Wrinkly daily or have been neglecting your Spanish lessons on Duolingo,...
10.12.2022
Handling Reviews
Today we have our very own Ethan Whitted, who handles our quality assurance here at Soma, to discuss reviews with us. Reviews are a double-edged sword; we all love receiving those great, in-depth, 5-star reviews and dread the single-word, 1-star...
10.05.2022
Personality Assessments: Home and the Office
Today we discuss personality assessments and their uses in both the home and the office. We as staff use a few to help us understand one another better, how we work best with each other, and how we give and...
09.28.2022
Interview with Brock Henderson
Join us this week for a special interview with Brock Henderson. Find some of the projects he's working on below.Faith Forms GamesFaith, Family, & The Dark Side of Game Dev
09.21.2022
What Are We Playing?
Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we are taking a step back and focusing on the things that bring us joy. What are we playing? Sit back and enjoy a chill episode where we discuss what we've been into recently...
09.14.2022
The Value of Sharing Work
This week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we discuss the value of sharing work within our kibbutz. Hear our thoughts on what it means to share the load, how we could tangibly go about this, and the definition of a...
09.07.2022
The Mission Field of Games
In today's conversation, we discuss the mission field of games. What role do games, specifically video games, play in God's mission for the world? Are we succeeding in that role? What could we be doing better? Join us today and...
08.31.2022
Acorn Labs - Part 2
Today we continue our two-part episode on Acorn Labs. In this episode, we talk about the future of Acorn Labs and compare this project to similar ones in other industries. If you haven't listened to part one of this two-part...
08.24.2022
Acorn Labs - Part 1
Today we start a two-part episode on a project we've been working on for a long time now: Acorn Labs. In this first episode, we lay the groundwork for what Acorn Labs is, and hear some of the detailed work...
08.17.2022
Baptist Stories
Join us today and hear about a new project we're working on at Soma and why we're so excited about it!Ren Alex Rose on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/ren-alex-rose-a1b2aa132Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your...
08.10.2022
Bringing Hope
" 'You raise dragonslayers in the age of dragons; you don’t wait for the dragons to go away.' - Someone on the internet" - Sammi.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/927636049189023765/994322651948535888/AI_Faith_-_Video_Games_as_Soul_Medicine.pdfFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle...
08.03.2022
The Role of Play and Fun
Do play and fun have a role to play in our lives? At Soma, we think so. What role does it play in your life? Do you use play and fun only as a tool to relax and unwind once...
07.27.2022
Jesus Time
Every Wednesday morning in our office at Soma, we have Jesus Time. A moment for us all to stop and refocus our lives on Jesus. Our studies range from healing prayer to financial management, but one thing is always clear:...
07.20.2022
The Pause
From John Eldredge, Author of Wild at Heart and Captivating the Pause App is a simple way to connect with God in the middle of your busy day. Today we discuss the effect this simple practice has had on...
07.13.2022
It Starts At Home
Continuing our series on Modern Monasticism we take the first steps today in living a "well-ordered life." these first steps are the realization that this process starts at home, in our family, our work, and our church lives. So sit...
06.29.2022
Modern Monasticism
Today, we start the third season of the Soma SoulWorks Podcast. Modern Monasticism is all about how we find a well-ordered inner life in a world that demands our attention and grips our time and energy. How do we live...
06.22.2022
So You Want To Be A Game Developer?
So You Want To Be A Game Developer? This isn't the start of a new game show; In today's episode, we talk about some of the first steps you can and should take on your journey in a career in...
06.15.2022
Currency
What is a currency in its most basic form? What do we use in this industry to trade with one another? Join us this week at Soma SoulWorks as we discuss what currency looks like in the Sphere of Arts...
06.08.2022
Risks and Idols
The Arts and Entertainment industry is not without its risks and its idols. What are these risks and idols? What can we do to protect ourselves from them? Join us today as we tackle this conversation together.As 2020 was closing...
04.13.2022
Rest
"... on the seventh day, He rested from all his work." (Gen. 2:2b) If even God rested from His work to set an example of rest, why is it so difficult for us to stop and enjoy from time to...
04.06.2022
Suffering
Suffering. Everyone goes through seasons of their life that make us question everything. Why is this happening to me? How did I get here? What do I do now? Join us this week as we tackle the challenging but shared...
03.30.2022
Becoming A King - Interview w/ Morgan Snyder
Morgan Snyder, the author of Becoming a King, has been a long-time friend and ally of Soma Games. in this episode we discuss how our recent theme of "What if I were King?" was directly influenced by his work and...
03.23.2022
Soul Care
In this episode, we dive into soul care. What does it mean to care for a soul? Who is responsible for doing that sort of care? Learn more with us today in today's episode.As 2020 was closing out, God asked...
03.16.2022
Corporate Culture
In this episode, we discuss mission statements and corporate culture. How do they relate to one another? Should they be more connected than they are currently? Join us as we discuss this and more in today's episode. As 2020 was...

What's Soma SoulWorks Podcast about?

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Soma SoulWorks Podcast episodes:

A Podcasts Sabbath

Interview Series: Joshua Durkee

Our Wounds

Hobbies

Travel

Marketing Games

Interview Series: Neil Sauvageau

Workplace Romances

Lent

Gaming For Non-Gamers

Interview Series: Chris Bruno

Remote Work

Dream Interpretation

Video Games & Addiction

Interview Series: Ethan Whitted

Prophetic Art

New Years Thankfulness

Video Game Design - Then vs. Now

Interview Series: Mark Webster

Office Vibes

Soma Christmas Special!

Thanksgiving & Black Friday

Interview Series: Amy Green

AI Art

Creating Original Works

Interview Series: Sammi Riff

Gamification Design Outside of Games

Handling Reviews

Personality Assessments: Home and the Office

Interview with Brock Henderson

What Are We Playing?

The Value of Sharing Work

The Mission Field of Games

Acorn Labs - Part 2

Acorn Labs - Part 1

Baptist Stories

Bringing Hope

The Role of Play and Fun

Jesus Time

The Pause

It Starts At Home

Modern Monasticism

So You Want To Be A Game Developer?

Currency

Risks and Idols

Rest

Suffering

Becoming A King - Interview w/ Morgan Snyder

Soul Care

Corporate Culture