When you put yourself out there and you do receive a response, it feels wonderful. Until it doesn’t. Sometimes, creativity takes us to vulnerable places.

Liv Harrison shares her experiences and offer us the encouragement to know that it’s okay to take a break. The Lord is there, too.

You can find Liv at www.thelivharrison.com/.

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We know Jesus isn’t magic. But at the same time, Scripture tells us, “Knock and the door will be opened,” and “Delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” When it seems like our prayers are going unanswered, it helps to take a step back and get some perspective to see whether, just maybe, God IS answering… with the unexpected.

Rachel Wong of the Feminine Genius podcast shares her experience allowing herself to be surprised by God. Listen in, and see if God might be whispering surprises to your heart, too.

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You can find Rachel at www.femininegeniuspodcast.com/

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It can be so discouraging when you finally take the plunge and put yourself out there, create the gift that you think God is calling you to create, only to find…crickets!

What is the point of creating when there is no audience? Is there a point?

Yes, there is, and we will talk all about it and get input from some amazing Jesuits along the way.

One of the top things that can hold us back from saying “yes” and taking a leap is fear. In this episode, Olivia McCarthy shares her struggle with fear and how she overcame it to answer God’s call to start Heart, Home, Faith, a podcast for faithful friendship.

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Using the wrong measure of our success can be such a trap. When we set out to do beautiful things for the Lord, how do we know if we are making a difference? ⁠

We all know Mother Teresa said God calls us not to be successful, but to be faithful. But what does that mean? ⁠

How can we learn to see the value of our efforts that goes beyond the economics?

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When we feel passionate about something, it can be tempting to jump right in. On the other hand, sometimes we hang back because we’re unsure of whether God is really calling us. Listen in to hear some of the best questions to ask yourself when you’re wondering if God’s calling!

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As women who are drawn to creative outlets, we can sometimes feel guilty for spending time on these things that we love. Here’s why we need to uncover what those feelings are really about and embrace our inner desires.

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In our very first episode, we’ll introduce the vision for Spoken Women, tell you a little bit about what we plan to offer, and invite you to consider becoming a part of our mission.

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