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Here at Created For we engage in God's redemptive story by learning from diverse voices, exploring our unique callings and pursuing communal flourishing.

  1. Growing Hope and the Fruit of the Spirit with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos.

    12/05/2023

    Growing Hope and the Fruit of the Spirit with Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos.

    In light of violence and division, authors of Loving Disagreement: Fighting For Community Through the Fruit of the Spirit, Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos,  share how the fruit of the spirit brings joy, hope and goodness in the midst of tension. This episode is an encouragement and admonition to us today, to allow God to transform and grow us in the fruit of His Spirit: : love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, goodness, gentleness and self control. For more resources, scripture and a reflection based on this episode, check out our show notes. Featuring music by Bicq. Hosted by Cru.

    46 min
  2. Should I Get A Spiritual Director? A Conversation with Dr. Janet Hinds.

    11/28/2023

    Should I Get A Spiritual Director? A Conversation with Dr. Janet Hinds.

    In this episode Chealsia chats with her spiritual director, Dr. Janet Hinds, to help you demystify spiritual direction so you can consider how it could help you grow in both your relationship with God and your calling. They chat about the origins of spiritual direction, how it's different from counseling and how it's been an impactful resource throughout  Dr. Hinds' life.  Dr. Janet Hinds is certified in both spiritual formation and spiritual direction. Prior to becoming a spiritual director she worked in education for more than 20 years as an elementary teacher, school administrator and professor. Her doctoral work was studying the effects of post traumatic stress disorder on children in poverty. She is a New York native who currently lives in Columbus, Ohio and has served as the director of spiritual formation at Sanctuary Columbus Church for 5 years. For more resources, including an episode reflection with scripture and a spiritual practice to accompany this episode, check out our show notes. This episode was produced in collaboration with Urban Arts Digital. Featuring music by Bicq and hosted by Cru.

    21 min
  3. Following Jesus Into An Indigenous Way of Living with Randy Woodley

    11/14/2023

    Following Jesus Into An Indigenous Way of Living with Randy Woodley

    Jesus is making all things new, and that includes restoring harmony between humanity, God and the community of creation. In this episode, Indigenous author, activist and scholar Randy Woodley, helps you participate in God’s story of restoration by replacing a divisive worldview with a more Indigenous one that leads to practices of restoration, reconnection and harmony. Randy Woodley is the author of numerous books including Being Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting to Sacred Earth, Indigneous Theology and The Western Worldview: A Decolonized Approach to Christian Doctrine, Shalom and The Commmunity of Creation and others. For more resources connected to this episode, check out our show notes.  Featuring music by Bicq . Hosted by Cru.

    29 min
  4. Finding Love and Belonging In Our God-Given Design with Tasha Jun.

    10/31/2023

    Finding Love and Belonging In Our God-Given Design with Tasha Jun.

    On her journey to find belonging as a bi-racial Korean-American, Tasha Jun’s longings led her to Jesus and a deeper embrace of God’s love. In this episode, she shares some of that journey, including wisdom and practices to help you deeply belong too. She also expounds on some of Chealsia’s favorite parts of Tasha’s poetic memoir,Tell Me The Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity and The Sacred Work of Belonging. For more resources and ways to journey deeper, check out our show notes.  Hosted by Cru. Featuring music by Bicq.

    23 min
  5. Chasing Meaning in Work? Practice Living As God's Beloved with Justin McRoberts

    10/24/2023

    Chasing Meaning in Work? Practice Living As God's Beloved with Justin McRoberts

    It’s a lie that your value is tied to your usefulness or productivity. For Justin McRoberts, tying your value to your usefulness steals your ability to live whole and loved. Chealsia chats with author and coach, Justin McRoberts, about the wisdom in his book, Sacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and Rest, to help you experience joy in your work, connect to the love of Christ and share that love with others, no matter your 9-5. For more resources and an episode reflection to dig deeper, check out our show notes. Hosted by Cru. Featuring music by Bicq.

    31 min
  6. "Just Try Baby." Prayer Practices To Navigate Big Feels with Dominique Dawson.

    10/17/2023

    "Just Try Baby." Prayer Practices To Navigate Big Feels with Dominique Dawson.

    How can engaging anger and disappointment bring you closer to God and help you love others? In this intimate conversation with spiritual care collaborator, Dominique Dawson, Chealsia learns about the prayer practices Dominique developed to help herself and others take account of losses, get to the bottom of desires and experience God’s restoration.  Here are the prayer practices by Dominique Dawson: Navigating Disappointment Practice Navigating Anger Practice She also created this practice for navigating difficult emotions in light of global violence.  For more resources from this episode, check out our show notes. Hosted by Cru. Featuring music by Bicq.

    29 min
  7. Living Fully Alive Through Story and Breath Prayer with Sandhya Oaks.

    10/10/2023

    Living Fully Alive Through Story and Breath Prayer with Sandhya Oaks.

    For Sandhya Oaks, avoiding grief stunts your ability to experience deep joy. As a spiritual director and story coach she helps people see God’s heart  in every part of their story, through presence and kindness. In this episode, she gives us examples of breath prayer as a grounding practice to anchor you in God’s love along the way.     For more resources and an outline of the practices described in this episode check out our show notes.  Hosted by Cru.  Featuring music by Bicq.

    31 min
  8. How to Live Continually Connected to God with Lisa Colón DeLay

    10/03/2023

    How to Live Continually Connected to God with Lisa Colón DeLay

    Feeling distant from God is something we know way too well. The Bible talks about God being with us, that he will never leave or forsake us and that he is present everywhere at all times. Chealsia chats with Puerto Rican author and podcaster, Lisa Colón DeLay, about how we can continually experience the peace and joy found in God’s presence, and the help she provides in her book The Wild Land Within: Cultivating Wholeness Through Spiritual Practice. For more resources and ways to engage with the content of this episode, check out our show notes.  Hosted by Cru.  Featuring music by Bicq.  Tracks: A Time To Speak; Say What You Wanted.

    26 min
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Here at Created For we engage in God's redemptive story by learning from diverse voices, exploring our unique callings and pursuing communal flourishing.

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  • Creator
    Cru
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Created For
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