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In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend Karen DeLoach—a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher, filmmaker, and creativity specialist who has spent decades championing the role of the arts in culture and the Kingdom. 

From her early days in sculpture and ceramics to her passion for painting and equipping others to express Holy Spirit inspiration, Karen’s story is a rich tapestry of creative calling and resilience.

We explore the importance of engaging the right brain in our creative and spiritual lives, the challenges artists face in a culture that often undervalues beauty, and the freedom that comes when you step back into dreams others once dismissed.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why activating your right brain is key to creativity and Kingdom impact
• How Karen overcame early discouragement to embrace painting again
• The role of beauty in the arts and why it matters for God’s purposes
• Practical ways to cultivate Holy Spirit-inspired creativity
• Encouragement for artists of all ages to believe “the best is yet to come”

🌟 Favorite Quotes from This Episode:

“The best is yet to come, and we have a whole generation of people that really need to know who they are and how they are in the Father’s image.” — Karen DeLoach

 “Karen is one of those people that God put the extra in—if it’s creative, she’s involved in it.” — Matt Tommey

🌐 Connect with Karen DeLoach: http://www.karendeloachart.com/

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