Refine{d} The Podcast

On today's episode we talk about the comparison trap, recovering our creative selves, Kate's book, Made for Winter, the temptation to hide in our work work, and Kate coins the phrase, “The Texture of Grace”. Enjoy this conversation and connect with Kate on Instagram and her website. Like this episode? Leave a 5 star review and share it with a friend so that others can discove

Julianne Clayton is a podcast host and Spiritual Director. Join us for a fun and beautiful conversation about the surprising ways God meets us in the every day and hear how God surprised Julianne on a recent trip to Scotland. Connect with Julianne on her website. Like this episode? Leave a 5 star review and share it with a friend so that others can discover it too.

We jumped right into this conversation today! Jeanne Oliver joins Refine{d} the podcast reflecting on the purpose in the pause, transitions, trusting that God is at work even when nothing appears to be happening, and holding on to those God-given dreams while waiting for God's timing. Jeanne is an artist, and creative workshop host living in Colorado with her husband, Kelly. Ho

Amanda Cleary joins us to discuss the idea of the "moral Imagination", tending children's hearts through literature, life on the side of a mountain, and the beauty of noticing. Connect with Amanda on her website and on Instagram

What happens when the project you've set out to make doesn't turn out the way you intended? Christopher Powers made a creative pivot that changed the direction of his life and his art. Connect with Christopher through his ⁠website⁠, ⁠instagram ⁠and on ⁠YouTube⁠. Honorable Mentions: ⁠That Hideous Strength⁠ (C.S. Lewis) The Gospel of John, & the book of R

Lisa-Jo Baker has written a stunning book that instantly moved into my top 10 memoir's of all time. We wasted no time in jumping in to the deep end to discuss her brand new book, It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping: Interpreting The Language of Our Fathers Without repeating Their Stories. Connect with Lisa-Jo on Instagram @LisajoBaker and on her website, LisaJoBaker.com Find

How do you know when you might need to slow down? Author Jodi Grubbs reflects on the danger of living fast, and the gifts of learning to live slower. Connect with Jodi at her website and on Instagram. Jodi's book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation To Exhale is available NOW, wherever books are sold! Honorable Mentions: Can You Just Sit With Me? (Book, Natasha Smith) The Evange

If I had to choose one word to describe my friend Summer, I think the word I would choose is: Faithful. Summer's whole life is oriented around the person of Jesus--His love and His invitations to love God, and others well, and Summer's faithfulness to this is contagious. This conversation was a gift, and it will encourage you to consider the ways you connect with God, whil

Megan knows what it is to make big career changes and find purpose in the process. Her encouragement to try new things, to take chances and step out on a little nudge, might be just the encouragement you need today. Listen in and let us know what you think! Connect with Megan on IG at @meganericson Honorable Mentions: The Perfectionist Guide To Losing Control, by Katherine Morga

Join us for this thoughtful conversation around writing, spiritual growth, community, loss, change, and hear a little about Lore's upcoming book, The Understory. Connect with Lore (pronounced, Lore-EE) at LoreWilbert.com