In this episode of the Kingdom Creatives Podcast, Sam sits down with David Lochhead, founder of Finlay eyewear and creator of Streams Studio, for a raw and inspiring conversation on faith, purpose, and resilience. From building a successful sunglasses brand loved by celebrities like Meghan Markle to facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis, David shares the deeply personal moments that shaped his journey. Together, Sam and David explore themes of suffering, calling, and the unique challenges of integrating faith and creativity. This episode dives into what it means to follow God's voice in the highs and lows and offers wisdom for anyone trying to find meaning and purpose in their own creative calling. Don’t miss this powerful discussion on vulnerability, unity, and redefining success in the marketplace and ministry. 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - “n Perth, right? Why did you go to Perth? 2:50 - What is that business? Tell us. 3:40 - Why does it appeal to that audience? Like, what is it about them? 4:55 - Was it sad when the queen passed? Was that sad for you? 6:00 - What do you do, David? Like, what’s your thing? 7:55 - Did He give you a blueprint of what that looked like, or were you just kind of giving it a few shots in the dark? 9:55 - You launch out and do it, but not long later you get a really terrible diagnosis. What was that like? 12:30 - What is it about suffering? 22:00 - How do we help? How do you help your mates, your buddies, when they go through disappointment and heartache and distance? 23:55 - How do you connect with God? What’s your way of connecting with the Lord? 26:00 - Are all the people you’re filming, do they have a following or a presence, or are they just regular people? Who are the people you’re picking? 27:55 - Are you inherently a creative? 30:55 - How does this marketplace in the culture kind of idea mix with kingdom? How do you intersect those things? 35:20 - Can you give me a time or period in your life where you’ve been close to the back door or halfway on your way out? 38:55 - What was it about Alpha to you that reinvigorated your faith? 40:55 - Why is it important for people wanting to start something or feel God prompting them to? What’s the checkbox you think? 43:55 - What’s on your mind for the church, bro? 47:55 - How do you pray? 49:55 - What’s your encouragement to someone listening who wants to start or create something? Connect with Streams Studio: @streams.studio on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more impactful content.