16 episodes
500 Words - Encouragement for Christian Creatives with Katrina Hoover Lee Katrina Lee
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Katrina Hoover Lee provides encouragement and practical tips to Anabaptist creatives, knowing that conservative Mennonite and Amish communities sometimes view creative pursuits with skepticism. She seeks to encourage both creative Christians and their communities as they serve God, acknowledging the strengths of the Anabaptists rather than focusing on weaknesses. Katrina is the author of multiple Christian nonfiction and historical fiction books, along with a middle grade Christian adventure series. Visit katrinahooverlee.com for more.
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Sorrow, Success, Surrender: Field to Table Book Series
Today you will be encouraged and strengthened by listening to my talk with Colleen Musser about the process behind her book series for children.
Whether or not you are a writer, I think you'll enjoy our conversation about sorrow, the writing craft, and putting God first.
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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry, and Music Part 3 of 3: Moving Forward as an Anabaptist Creative
What would Gary tell a teenage version of himself? Is it true that it is impossible to earn a living as a creative? What would Gary do if he were never able to create music or art or poetry again? In this episode, listen in as Gary shares his hopes for the future.
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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry, and Music Part 2 of 3: Tough times as an Anabaptist Creative
Although Gary received a lot of support and encouragement, not everyone understood his dreams of becoming a composer. This episode delves deeper into the harder issues of feeling like a social misfit and processing other people's expectations.
Gary was honored to have Tapestry singers record his Christmas Lullaby in their 2020 album "All Creation's Cry." Here are the links:
Christmas Lullaby on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgYJGJKM7gU
The complete album (along with other Tapestry recordings) can be purchased here: http://sacredchoralmusic.net/tapestrychambersingers.html
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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry and Music, Part 1 of 3
Gary Yoder knew from a young age that he wanted to be a composer. But just what would that look like for a young Mennonite boy? Listen as Gary gives an overview of his interests and work.
Click here to purchase the songbook Follow Me from the Shenandoah Christian Music Camp, which includes pieces composed by Gary Yoder. This songbook contains 54 songs taken from the sayings and parables of Jesus.
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Prioritizing Your Craft
How can I know what direction I should go with my writing or art? Should I take on a big project? Should I charge people or work for free? Katrina Hoover Lee ponders these thoughts, drawing on her recent experience writing Kidnapped in Haiti.
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Writing Year 10 of 10: 3 Research Tools, One of Which is NOT the CIA! (Thomas E. Kirkman book) With Brad Kirkman and Marnell Lee
How another author, the telephone, and a road trip enabled my research for Thomas E. Kirkman: Artist, Spy, Amish Man. With a brief chat with my husband Marnell recounting our research trip to Abilene, Kansas, and an interview with Brad Kirkman.
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