Explores the intersection of faith, healing, and purpose! Morgan McCarver shares her personal testimony and journey of faith, including her scoliosis diagnosis and the subsequent surgery that led her to discover her passion for ceramics. JB and Morgan discuss miraculous healings and the purpose behind personal struggles, emphasizing the importance of following God's calling, even if it diverges from one's original plans. In this conversation, Morgan shares her book 'God the Artist' and how it explains the connection between pottery and faith, sharing her experience of teaching a pottery class and how it allowed participants to experience the creative process while connecting with God. The book is aimed at creative individuals who want to explore their creative capacity and deepen their relationship with God. Morgan emphasizes the importance of pursuing creative passions and trusting God's guidance in the artistic journey. She also encourages artists to find value in their work and not be discouraged by societal judgments!

Morgan McCarver was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her work is inspired by her female mentors of past and present, as well as her connection to Victorian corsetry through her scoliosis journey. She received an art degree with a ceramics concentration and a double minor in art history and business in 2019 from Anderson University in Anderson, SC. McCarver had the honor of receiving the 2019 Outstanding Art Major Ceramics Award her senior year. As a 2020 701 Center for Contemporary Art prize finalist, she had the honor of being the youngest artist to ever make it that far. She is a multi-award-winning artist who recently received an Artist Support Grant to attend a national ceramics conference. She has had the honor of displaying her work in 2 solo exhibitions, “FemininiTEA” 2020 and “The Strength of a Wildflower” 2022. She recently completed a residency at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock Summer 2023 and participated 2022 as well. McCarver has studios in Asheville, NC and Spartanburg, SC. Her art can be found in various galleries around the Carolinas and Tennessee. Her first book, “God the Artist: Revealing God’s Creative Side Through Pottery,” will be released with Morgan James Publishing January 9, 2024.