Pete Greig - What’s CREATIVITY got to do with a broken world?

Journal of a New Generation

In this 6-part series, explore how we as followers of Jesus can respond and walk through the disorientating moments in our lives, in the complexity of today’s culture, by looking to the ancient paths of Jesus.

Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang is your host for this podcast, joined by Dr Jason Clark in the studio as they discuss the somewhat of a buzzword in world - ‘creativity’.

Later in the episode, we’re joined by Pete Greig who shares the life changing moment when his wife Sammy was diagnosed with a chronic illness and how suffering is inevitable in life, but joy is something that could easily bypass us if we do not engage with the beauty of God, present in the midst of the mess of this world.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What is creativity from a Christian perspective?
  • How creativity can help us encounter God.
  • Pete’s wife Sammy’s chronic illness and multiple times she came close to dying.
  • How do we live well within the mess of this world?
  • Chaos theory – how chaos ultimately becomes beautiful patterns.
  • Participating in the renewal of creation.
  • Hijacking your senses and be present to the moment.
  • A Christian’s duty to pursue joy.
  • ‘But some people just aren’t creative...’

More about the contributors:

Dr Jason Clark

Jason is Principal and Head of Waverley Abbey College. He holds two PhDs and was previously Pastor at Sutton Vineyard Church, having been involved in church planting and leadership for many years. He is married with three adult children and worships at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford.

Pete Greig

Pete Greig is the bewildered founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, a Director of Waverley Abbey and, along with his wife Sammy, is Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd Church in England. Pete co-hosts the Lectio 365 daily devotional, serves as an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and is a member of The Order of the Mustard Seed. His best-selling books include Red Moon Rising, God on Mute and How to Pray – you can purchase them here.

Instagram: @petegreig

Website: www.petegreig.info

Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang

Charlie is a member of the Waverley Abbey Community, living onsite as a prayer missionary, holding rhythms of prayer and serving to build a House of Prayer for all nations.

Waverley Abbey

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