Be. Make. Do.

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The Be. Make. Do. podcast is a contemplative exploration of artistic vocation in a time of cultural confusion and rapid change. It invites artists to think less about visibility and more about formation; less about success and more about faithfulness; less about result and more about responsibility. These episodes are not tips or tactics. They are reflections on what it means to create responsibly, to live attentively, and to bear witness through our work to a deeper story—one shaped by hope, wholeness, and the renewal of all things. Together we explore what it takes to become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do. What is soul|makers?  https://soulmakers.org

  1. 1 Sept

    The Desert, Cannes, and What's Next

    Before diving into a new season of Be. Make. Do., Lisa and Dan have some catching up to do—from a sabbatical in the New Mexico desert to a spontaneous trip to the Cannes Film Festival. They talk about rest, risk, creative identity, failure, and what can happen when we make enough space to ask: What’s next? Dan returns from an intentional sabbatical that took him into the New Mexico desert, the streets of Austin, and an unexpected encounter with a question he’s wrestled with for years: Am I really an artist? Lisa shares about an almost-impossible-to-plan trip to France that took her and her husband to the Cannes Film Festival, a retreat with Christian artists from around the world, and a conversation with a filmmaker whose years of failures became the very reason his film eventually made it to Cannes. Together, they talk about what happens when we disrupt our routines long enough to listen: the possibilities we can’t see when we’re buried in responsibility, the creativity that emerges when no one is watching, and the discoveries waiting on the other side of risk, failure, and uncertainty. It’s a conversation about rest, adventure, perseverance, creative identity—and getting curious about what God might be doing when things don’t go according to plan. And it sets the stage for where Be. Make. Do. is headed next: exploring what it means to be an artist in a moment of cultural fragmentation, technological acceleration, and spiritual longing. Links: Arcadia Sky Album: https://www.arcadiaskymusic.com/ Arcadia Sky: Touching the Sky Film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41667529/Connect and Share:  Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. wherever you get your podcasts Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using: @bemakedopodcast Join our Instagram Broadcast Channel!

    The Desert, Cannes, and What's Next

  2. Season 6 Trailer

    Coming Soon: Become the Person Your Work Requires

    Season 6 of Be. Make. Do. a soul|makers podcast explores what it means to be an artist at a moment of cultural fragmentation, technological acceleration, and spiritual longing. How do we carry that responsibility with courage, integrity, and hope? Together we’ll explore what it takes to become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do. Season 6 premieres September 22, 2026 The Be. Make. Do. podcast is a contemplative exploration of artistic vocation in a time of cultural confusion and rapid change. It invites artists to think less about visibility and more about formation; less about success and more about faithfulness; less about result and more about responsibility. These episodes are not tips or tactics. They are reflections on what it means to create responsibly, to live attentively, and to bear witness through our work to a deeper story—one shaped by hope, wholeness, and the renewal of all things. Together we explore what it takes to become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do. Mark Your Calendar:✨ Season 6 premiere drops September 22, 2026. Hit “Follow” now so you don’t miss it! Get Ready:📬 Sign up at soulmakers.org to join the movement!⭐ Leave a review to help others discover the show Stay Connected:                                                                                                                                          Join our broadcast channel to stay connected and get a "behind-the-mic" within our podcast community.

    Coming Soon: Become the Person Your Work Requires

  3. 24 Feb

    Finding Freedom In Your True Calling

    Maybe escaping the Vocation Traps isn’t just about personal creative fulfillment or private spiritual formation. What if it’s about cultural responsibility? Finding Freedom In Your True Calling This conversation reframes calling as a way of life rooted in prayerful listening and faithful action—the quiet practices that form artists who can tell the truth, hold ambiguity, and create without fear. And in a moment when culture is shaping the imagination of the world faster than ever, this isn’t just personal freedom. It’s cultural responsibility. Helpful Resources: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedoConnect & Share: Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!Edited 3 Write a reply and mention others with @

    Finding Freedom In Your True Calling

  4. 10 Feb

    Certainty Not Required

    “The anxiety around uncertainty is caused by the belief that we need certainty to act." Episode 9: Certainty Not RequiredEmbracing Uncertainty, Setbacks, and Serendipity in the Creative Life What if the need for certainty is actually the thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of Be. Make. Do., Lisa and Dan explore how uncertainty, setbacks, and even mistakes can become powerful catalysts for creative and vocational freedom. Drawing from Scripture and lived experience, they look at how figures like Abraham, Sarah, and Ruth navigated the unknown—and what their stories teach us about faithful action without guarantees. You’ll discover why certainty isn’t required to move forward, how action itself can become part of discernment, and how to recognize serendipity as an “expected unexpected” in the creative life. Helpful Resources: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and theExperience of Vocation by Chris KeetonConnect & Share: Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!

    Certainty Not Required

  5. 20 Jan

    Beyond Ability: Welcome to the Training Ground

    “What feels like the wrong job or the wrong place may actually be your training ground.” Beyond Ability: Welcome to the Training GroundIn the last episode of the Vocation Traps series, Lisa and Dan explored how our natural abilities are tools for vocation—not the same thing as our calling. In this follow-up conversation, they flip the coin and dive into the moments when our feelings of inadequacy threaten to shut us down. If you’ve ever wondered, “Did I miss it? Am I in the wrong place? Am I enough for what God’s asking of me?” this episode will help you see your current season not as a dead end, but as sacred preparation. Helpful Resources: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and theExperience of Vocation by Chris Keeton Becoming Moses - Bible Project Classroom, Carmen ImesConnect & Share: Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!Be. Make. Do. is going LIVE! on February 10th! Join us Tuesday, February 10th, at 3 pm EST for an exciting, interactive discussion with Dan and Lisa. They’ll be wrapping up The Vocation Traps series of the podcast, answering your questions, and hearing from you! Register Here!

    Beyond Ability: Welcome to the Training Ground

  6. 6 Jan

    Ability Is Not Vocation

    “Ability is not vocation. Abilities are tools for vocation.” Ability Is Not Vocation What if ability is simply a tool—one that God shapes, deepens, stretches, and even redirects over a lifetime? If you’ve ever felt pressured to “stay in your lane,” doubted whether you’re on the right path, or confused your gift with your calling, this episode will help you breathe again. Discover a more spacious, wise-hearted way of understanding your vocation—one rooted in freedom, not fear. Helpful Resources: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and theExperience of Vocation by Chris KeetonConnect & Share: Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!Be. Make. Do. is going LIVE! on February 10th! Join us Tuesday, February 10th, at 3 pm EST for an exciting, interactive discussion with Dan and Lisa. They’ll be wrapping up The Vocation Traps series of the podcast, answering your questions, and hearing from you! Register Here! Up Next: Join us as we explore the flip side of the coin and bust free from feelings of inadequacy.

    Ability Is Not Vocation

  7. 25/11/2025

    Escaping The Vocation Traps with Steve Brock

    Episode Summary: "You don’t have to monetize every gift. Creativity is something you steward, not something you have to prove.” -Steve Brock In this special episode, host Lisa Smith talks with Steve Brock, the author of "Brand Something Beautiful: A Branding Workbook for Artists, Writers, and Other Creatives." Together, they discuss the intersection of faith and artistry, exploring what it really means to create as an act of grace. They also dive into the challenges of calling, the process of getting unstuck, and how to build a brand authentically. This Episode's Resources: Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Steve Brock's brand new book, Brand Something Beautiful Steve Brock's website: https://www.exploreyourworlds.com/ Connect & Share: Connect with Steve Brock:stevebrock.substack.comwww.instagram.com/StephenWBrockwww.facebook.com/MeaningfulTravwww.pinterest.com/ExploreYourWorlds Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!Up Next: Join us as we discuss setbacks and mistakes of the vocation traps.

    Escaping The Vocation Traps with Steve Brock

  8. 11/11/2025

    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 Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo Read Samuel Wells' book, Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and theExperience of Vocation by Chris Keeton Read the article, Understanding Vocation: Discerning and Responding to God's Call by Don ThompsonConnect & Share: Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series Share this episode with a friend or creative you know Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel!Up Next: Join us for a conversation with author of Brand Something Beautiful, Steve Brock.

    The Chosen Trap: When Doing Something Big for God Misses the Point
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The Be. Make. Do. podcast is a contemplative exploration of artistic vocation in a time of cultural confusion and rapid change. It invites artists to think less about visibility and more about formation; less about success and more about faithfulness; less about result and more about responsibility. These episodes are not tips or tactics. They are reflections on what it means to create responsibly, to live attentively, and to bear witness through our work to a deeper story—one shaped by hope, wholeness, and the renewal of all things. Together we explore what it takes to become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do. What is soul|makers?  https://soulmakers.org

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    a soul|makers podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
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    Be. Make. Do.

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