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The Be. Make. Do. podcast inspires artists of faith by diving into the big - and sometimes controversial - questions that come with pursuing the artist’s calling. Artists are culture makers. But many Christians in the arts feel isolated and conflicted about their call. That’s why we’re starting this conversation - to help you find clarity and confidence. So, be encouraged. And become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do.
Join host Lisa Smith as she poses questions, shares stories, and great conversation with artists, theologians, creatives and friends about the call of the artist in the world.
Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! [https://pod.link/1700320315]
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The Chosen Trap: When Doing Something Big for God Misses the Point
Be. Make. Do.
28 minutes
1 month ago
The Chosen Trap: When Doing Something Big for God Misses the Point
"You don't need to know the whole map. You just need to take the next faithful step."
Episode Description:
Ever feel like your calling has to be epic to matter to God? The Chosen Trap seduces us with grand visions and spiritual pressure—but often leads to burnout or disillusionment. We'll talk about how to discern between God's quiet invitations and our own need to be "important" in the Kingdom.
In this episode of Be. Make. Do., hosts Lisa Smith and Dan ABH explore the trap of trying to control your calling, and how to find freedom in faithful, creative partnership with God. Through biblical reflection, personal insight, and powerful film examples, you'll learn how to discern between divine invitation and performance anxiety.
Helpful Resources:
* Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo]
* Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org [https://soulmakers.org/]
* Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo]
* Read Samuel Wells' book, Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics [https://www.amazon.com/Improvisation-Christian-Ethics-Samuel-Wells/dp/1587430711]
* Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and the
Experience of Vocation [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] by Chris Keeton
* Read the article, Understanding Vocation: Discerning and Responding to God's Call [http://dt.pepperdine.edu/projects/lilly/Understanding%20Vocation_%20Discerning%20and%20Responding%20to%20Gods%20Call.pdf] by Don Thompson
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Up Next: Join us for a conversation with author of Brand Something Beautiful, Steve Brock.
Be. Make. Do.
The Be. Make. Do. podcast inspires artists of faith by diving into the big - and sometimes controversial - questions that come with pursuing the artist’s calling. Artists are culture makers. But many Christians in the arts feel isolated and conflicted about their call. That’s why we’re starting this conversation - to help you find clarity and confidence. So, be encouraged. And become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do.
Join host Lisa Smith as she poses questions, shares stories, and great conversation with artists, theologians, creatives and friends about the call of the artist in the world.
Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! [https://pod.link/1700320315]
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