Christopher West

The CC Podcast Returns for a special edition of the Catholic Creatives podcast.What do JP II, Greek baths, and Catholic Creatives have to do with each other? Well. Quite a lot, turns out. It’s been a minute, but because of the feast of JPII, we decided to dust off this interview that Matt Meeks and Anthony D’Ambrosio did with Christopher West. Christopher discovered a retreat that JP II gave to artists, and had it translated to English and published for the first time ever, complete with commentary from himself and some other notable theologians. The conversation got into some really interesting and very vulnerable waters. What JPII outlines is a path for us creatives and artists to use our creative gifts in ways that can us from our culture’s distorted and shamed relationship with the human body. As usual when talking to Christopher, the Holy Spirit revealed some profound truths to us.The book is called God is Beauty, and you can find it at bit.ly/godisbeauty Before we jump in, just a note from our sponsors:Every adult is wrestling with the best way to raise faithful kids in a world that is increasingly less faithful, while making sure our kids stay cool and connected. Catholic.Store recently released the Lion and Lamb book club kids, delivering 3-5 highly curated, beautiful books for children based on their age to their doorstep every quarter. The box contains a range of new catholic releases, hidden classics and undiscovered gems, as well as discussion questions to help parents have rich and formative conversations with their kids at bedtime. You can check Lion &amp; Lamb book club out at www.lionandlamb.club.

The CC Podcast Returns for a special edition of the Catholic Creatives podcast. What do JP II, Greek baths, and Catholic Creatives have to do with each other? Well. Quite a lot, turns out. It’s been a minute, but because of the feast of JPII, we decided to dust off this interview that Matt Meeks and Anthony D’Ambrosio did with Christopher West. Christopher discovered a retreat that JP II gave to artists, and had it translated to English and published for the first time ever, complete with commentary from himself and some other notable theologians. The conversation got into some really interesting and very vulnerable waters. What JPII outlines is a path for us creatives and artists to use our creative gifts in ways that can us from our culture’s distorted and shamed relationship with the human body. As usual when talking to Christopher, the Holy Spirit revealed some profound truths to us. The book is called God is Beauty, and you can find it at <a href="https://bit.ly/godisbeauty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/godisbeauty</a> Before we jump in, just a note from our sponsors: Every adult is wrestling with the best way to raise faithful kids in a world that is increasingly less faithful, while making sure our kids stay cool and connected. <a href="https://www.catholic.store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catholic.Store</a> recently released the Lion and Lamb book club kids, delivering 3-5 highly curated, beautiful books for children based on their age to their doorstep every quarter. The box contains a range of new catholic releases, hidden classics and undiscovered gems, as well as discussion questions to help parents have rich and formative conversations with their kids at bedtime. You can check Lion &amp; Lamb book club out at <a href="https://www.lionandlamb.club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lionandlamb.club</a>.

JPII & the Diocletian Baths - Christopher West 

Welcome back creatives!As you may know, there have been some big changes happening in the community recently. Anthony D'Ambrosio is stepping down from leadership to be a member of the Catholic Creatives community and Matt Meeks from Catholic Ventures has come in to help shepherd this community into the next phase of our mission to bring beauty back to the Church. Transitions can be hard, bumpy and confusing but they always bring new life.For Catholic Creatives… We are already dreaming of a new and rebooted summit,We are dreaming of a new and improved podcast,We are dreaming of a new way for people to belong in the communityWe are dreaming of more crowdsourced projectsWe are dreaming of a way to get our creations out there to the rest of the world.And, we finally have long needed support to make a lot of these dreams a reality. We see God moving to make all these dreams happen and more through this new partnership.And we are excited to bring you a new episode of the Catholic Creatives podcast today. In this episode we hear from both Anthony D'Ambrosio and Matt Meeks of Catholic Ventures as they discuss their history together, challenges building the CC community, and the future with Matt in this new role. This was a great interview with a few tears shed, and we see God’s heart leading these men and the Church as a whole.A program note, the audio is a little rough at times, as this was a zoom call recording. We’ll make sure to get all the bugs ironed out for our next episode.What are you most excited about on this next phase of the journey?Let us know @catholiccreatives and for anyone who has specific questions, concerns or wants to connect on the next phase of the community, Matt asked us to include his email for you all to reach out to him directly: matt@catholic.venturesTo learn more about Catholic Ventures, checkout the media release here. 

Welcome back creatives!As you may know, there have been some big changes happening in the community recently. Anthony D'Ambrosio is stepping down from leadership to be a member of the Catholic Creatives community and Matt Meeks from Catholic Ventures has come in to help shepherd this community into the next phase of our mission to bring beauty back to the Church. Transitions can be hard, bumpy and confusing but they always bring new life.For Catholic Creatives… We are already dreaming of a new and rebooted summit, We are dreaming of a new and improved podcast, We are dreaming of a new way for people to belong in the community We are dreaming of more crowdsourced projects We are dreaming of a way to get our creations out there to the rest of the world.And, we finally have long needed support to make a lot of these dreams a reality. We see God moving to make all these dreams happen and more through this new partnership.And we are excited to bring you a new episode of the Catholic Creatives podcast today. In this episode we hear from both Anthony D'Ambrosio and Matt Meeks of Catholic Ventures as they discuss their history together, challenges building the CC community, and the future with Matt in this new role. This was a great interview with a few tears shed, and we see God’s heart leading these men and the Church as a whole.A program note, the audio is a little rough at times, as this was a zoom call recording. We’ll make sure to get all the bugs ironed out for our next episode.What are you most excited about on this next phase of the journey?Let us know <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catholiccreatives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@catholiccreatives</a> and for anyone who has specific questions, concerns or wants to connect on the next phase of the community, Matt asked us to include his email for you all to reach out to him directly: <a href="mailto:matt@catholic.ventures">matt@catholic.ventures</a><a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f8886054103f4120d493b54/t/60b6579e6625d03a52aef877/1622562718406/CV+Press+Release+Final.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To learn more about Catholic Ventures, checkout the media release here. </a>

From the Heart: A New Season for Catholic Creatives

Matt Maher

Since his 2008 major label debut, Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community. A nine time-GRAMMY® nominee and three time-GMA Dove Award winner. Matt Maher shares how his experience with tragedy and trauma has made him a better artist. In this conversation, he and Anthony D’Ambrosio talked on Facebook Live about how they are approaching quarantine, and about their hopes for how Catholic creatives will use this time to truly grapple with their own heartbreak.We hope this conversation encourages you to share your creations with us and the world. Be part of the Through Fire campaign by posting your work with #ThroughFire and #CatholicCreatives.Thanks to our sponsor The Little Catholic Box, who is offering a $20 discount on your first order of a new quarterly subscription when you use the code CCBEAUTY at checkout. And grab one of their new, limited-time “Be Not Afraid” mini-box.

Since his 2008 major label debut, Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community. A nine time-GRAMMY® nominee and three time-GMA Dove Award winner. Matt Maher shares how his experience with tragedy and trauma has made him a better artist. In this conversation, he and Anthony D’Ambrosio talked on Facebook Live about how they are approaching quarantine, and about their hopes for how Catholic creatives will use this time to truly grapple with their own heartbreak.We hope this conversation encourages you to share your creations with us and the world. Be part of the <a href="https://catholiccreatives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Through Fire campaign</a> by posting your work with #ThroughFire and #CatholicCreatives.Thanks to our sponsor <a href="https://thelittlecatholicbox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Little Catholic Box</a>, who is offering a $20 discount on your first order of a new quarterly subscription when you use the code CCBEAUTY at checkout. And grab one of their new, limited-time “Be Not Afraid” mini-box.

Creating Out of Darkness: Matt Maher 

Amanda Shepard

Amanda and Charles Shepard share stories of their experiences curating, running, and building up the Fort Wayne Museum of Art — and why they believe art and beauty are no less important in these days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Charles has been the President and CEO of the museum since 2003, after multiple directorships throughout the country; Amanda, Vice President and COO, studied studio painting at Notre Dame before joining the FWMoA staff in 2007. They share how necessary it is to continue patronizing artists, appreciating beauty, and creating our own work.We hope this conversation encourages you to share your creations with us and the world. Be part of the Through Fire campaign by posting your work with #ThroughFire and #CatholicCreatives.Thanks to our sponsor The Little Catholic Box, who is offering a $20 discount on your first order of a new quarterly subscription when you use the code CCBEAUTY at checkout. And grab one of their new, limited-time “Be Not Afraid” mini-box.

Amanda and Charles Shepard share stories of their experiences curating, running, and building up the <a href="https://www.fwmoa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fort Wayne Museum of Art</a> — and why they believe art and beauty are no less important in these days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Charles has been the President and CEO of the museum since 2003, after multiple directorships throughout the country; Amanda, Vice President and COO, studied studio painting at Notre Dame before joining the FWMoA staff in 2007. They share how necessary it is to continue patronizing artists, appreciating beauty, and creating our own work.We hope this conversation encourages you to share your creations with us and the world. Be part of the <a href="https://catholiccreatives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Through Fire campaign</a> by posting your work with #ThroughFire and #CatholicCreatives.Thanks to our sponsor <a href="https://thelittlecatholicbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Little Catholic Box</a>, who is offering a $20 discount on your first order of a new quarterly subscription when you use the code CCBEAUTY at checkout. And grab one of their new, limited-time “Be Not Afraid” mini-box.

Beauty is Essential: Charles and Amanda Shepard

At the CC Summit in 2018, Jeff Schiefelbein and Matt Pinto led a panel on entrepreneurship and making your crazy dreams work. Matthew Pinto is a speaker, author, and the founder of Ascension Press; and Jeff Schiefelbein is the Chief Culture Officer of 5, an energy consulting firm. Together, they shared their best practices for running businesses, sticking to your convictions, and tempering activity with receptivity.To hear more talks like this, get an invite to the 2020 CC Summit! It’s going down in Dallas from April 30 - May 3.Thanks to our sponsor The Little Catholic Box!Support Catholic Creatives by donating or leaving a review.Resources mentioned in this episode: The Vocation of the Business LeaderAdditional music provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

At the<a href="https://ccsummit.xyz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> CC Summit</a> in 2018, Jeff Schiefelbein and Matt Pinto led a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=147s&amp;v=iOEDnpMQmLw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">panel</a> on entrepreneurship and making your crazy dreams work. <a href="http://matthewpinto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Pinto</a> is a speaker, author, and the founder of Ascension Press; and <a href="https://www.energyby5.com/jeff-schiefelbein.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Schiefelbein</a> is the Chief Culture Officer of 5, an energy consulting firm. Together, they shared their best practices for running businesses, sticking to your convictions, and tempering activity with receptivity.To hear more talks like this, <a href="http://www.ccsummit.xyz/getaninvite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">get an invite to the 2020 CC Summit!</a> It’s going down in Dallas from April 30 - May 3.Thanks to our sponsor <a href="https://thelittlecatholicbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Little Catholic Box</a>!Support Catholic Creatives by <a href="https://catholiccreatives.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donating</a> or leaving a review.Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://www.iustitiaetpax.va/content/dam/giustiziaepace/presidenteinterventi/2012/2012_LYON_VBL_ENG.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Vocation of the Business Leader</a>Additional music provided by <a href="https://sessions.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a>.

Hey Weirdo, That'll Never Work: CC Summit 2018

Bradley Santos

Bradley Santos is the lead designer for the University of Washington central marketing team and the creative director of One Secret Mission, a creative studio leading a conversation to Christ with beauty. Bradley’s work in photography, graphic design, and art direction — and his Filipino background — help him tell untold stories and see beauty in new places. He joins us in the Narthex to geek out about Kanye and tell his story.Thanks to our sponsor The Little Catholic Box! Visit their website now and click the pink banner along the top to have a chance at a free year’s worth of boxes.Resources mentioned in this episode: Cory Heimann CC Podcast Episode, The Freshest Kids breakdancing documentary, God Is (Acoustic Cover) by Noah PepmeyerAdditional music provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

<a href="https://bradleysantos.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bradley Santos</a> is the lead designer for the University of Washington central marketing team and the creative director of <a href="https://www.onesecretmission.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Secret Mission</a>, a creative studio leading a conversation to Christ with beauty. Bradley’s work in photography, graphic design, and art direction — and his Filipino background — help him tell untold stories and see beauty in new places. He joins us in the Narthex to geek out about Kanye and tell his story.Thanks to our sponsor <a href="https://thelittlecatholicbox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Little Catholic Box</a>! Visit their website now and click the pink banner along the top to have a chance at a free year’s worth of boxes.Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://catholiccreatives.com/podcast/2019/5/23/99-how-to-sprout-idea-seeds-cory-heimann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cory Heimann CC Podcast Episode</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Freshest-Kids-History-B-Boy/dp/B00006IUIP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Freshest Kids </a>breakdancing documentary, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/noah-pepmeyer/god-is-kanye-west-acoustic-cover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God Is (Acoustic Cover)</a> by Noah PepmeyerAdditional music provided by <a href="https://sessions.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a>.

The Narthex with Bradley Santos

Thomas Yep

Thomas Yep is a partner and the CEO at the Archetype Group, a Catholic business incubator, accelerator, and holding group that helps launch businesses to grow the economy of salvation. Together with his wife Christina (Archetype’s Chief Creative Officer), he is a father to four children.. Thomas works with entrepreneurs to coach them through the process of running a profitable business while bringing eternal value and human dignity to the culture, making a way for creative business owners to bring goodness, beauty, and truth to the world.Check out this episode’s sponsor, The Little Catholic Box, and order your first box before they ship in early February 2020!Resources mentioned in this episode: As Kingfishers Catch Fire, Gerard Manley Hopkins; Start With Why, Simon Sinek; Why Your Critics Aren’t the Ones Who Count, Brene Brown; Abiding Together PodcastAdditional Music from Blue Dot Sessions

Thomas Yep is a partner and the CEO at the <a href="https://archetype.group" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archetype Group</a>, a Catholic business incubator, accelerator, and holding group that helps launch businesses to grow the economy of salvation. Together with his wife Christina (Archetype’s Chief Creative Officer), he is a father to four children.. Thomas works with entrepreneurs to coach them through the process of running a profitable business while bringing eternal value and human dignity to the culture, making a way for creative business owners to bring goodness, beauty, and truth to the world.Check out this episode’s sponsor, <a href="https://thelittlecatholicbox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Little Catholic Box</a>, and order your first box before they ship in early February 2020!Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44389/as-kingfishers-catch-fire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">As Kingfishers Catch Fire</a>, Gerard Manley Hopkins; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start With Why</a>, Simon Sinek; <a href="https://brenebrown.com/videos/99u-why-your-critics-arent-the-ones-who-count/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Your Critics Aren’t the Ones Who Count</a>, Brene Brown; <a href="https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abiding Together Podcast</a>Additional Music from <a href="https://sessions.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a>

Wealth Is More Than Financial: Thomas Yep

Clare McCallan

In the Narthex this month is spoken word artist and thrifting queen Clare McCallan! Clare has traveled all over performing poetry, serving, and bringing the mic to underrepresented voices. She joined us in the Narthex to share stories of her Brooklyn adventures before she jetted off to Washington to be the Grunewald Guild artist-in-residence. If you’d like to bring Clare to perform poetry at your church, school, or home, get in touch with her through Instagram or email.Thanks to this month’s Narthex sponsors: The Little Catholic Box and Sock Religious!Blue Dot Sessions provided select music for this episode.

In the Narthex this month is spoken word artist and thrifting queen <a href="https://www.claremccallan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clare McCallan</a>! Clare has traveled all over performing poetry, serving, and bringing the mic to underrepresented voices. She joined us in the Narthex to share stories of her Brooklyn adventures before she jetted off to Washington to be the Grunewald Guild artist-in-residence. If you’d like to bring Clare to perform poetry at your church, school, or home, get in touch with her through <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clare_mccallan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="mailto:claremmccallan@gmail.com">email</a>.Thanks to this month’s Narthex sponsors: <a href="https://thelittlecatholicbox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Little Catholic Box</a> and <a href="https://sockreligious.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sock Religious</a>!<a href="https://sessions.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions </a>provided select music for this episode.

The Narthex with Clare McCallan

Andreas Widmer

Luke Burgis

Andreas Widmer and Luke Burgis work at the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America. Andreas founded and directs the Ciocca Center; he is the author of The Pope and the CEO. Luke is the current Entrepreneur in Residence at the Ciocca Center and co-authored the book Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person.Together, they teach the popular “Vocation of Business” course. Luke is now adapting that class for a high school course called the “Catholic Entrepreneurship and Design Experience,” or CEDE.Additional music from this episode provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

Andreas Widmer and <a href="https://www.lukeburgis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke Burgis</a> work at the <a href="https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/entrepreneurship-center/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship</a> at the Catholic University of America. Andreas founded and directs the Ciocca Center; he is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1931018766/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pope and the CEO</a>. Luke is the current Entrepreneur in Residence at the Ciocca Center and co-authored the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1947792679/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person</a>.Together, they teach the popular “Vocation of Business” course. Luke is now adapting that class for a high school course called the “<a href="https://cedeprogram.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catholic Entrepreneurship and Design Experience</a>,” or CEDE.Additional music from this episode provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

The Vocation of Business: Andreas Widmer and Luke Burgis

Nick Roach

Nicholas Gerald Roach hails from Washington, where he began his career in entrepreneurial business and ecommerce marketing. He has worked with Filson and Lucchese Boots; recently, he began his own ecommerce and marketing consulting service — and is continuing to pursue photography and music. In the Narthex, Nick shares his hope to use meaningful, holistic work to help others. You can get in touch with Nick at nick@runningwindriver.com.Keep making this podcast possible by supporting Catholic Creatives.Additional music for this episode provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

Nicholas Gerald Roach hails from Washington, where he began his career in entrepreneurial business and ecommerce marketing. He has worked with Filson and Lucchese Boots; recently, he began his own ecommerce and marketing consulting service — and is continuing to pursue photography and music. In the Narthex, Nick shares his hope to use meaningful, holistic work to help others. You can get in touch with Nick at <a href="mailto:nick@runningwindriver.com">nick@runningwindriver.com</a>.Keep making this podcast possible by<a href="https://catholiccreatives.com/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> supporting Catholic Creatives</a>.Additional music for this episode provided by <a href="https://sessions.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a>.

The Narthex with Nick Roach

“In the beginning, God created.” As people made in God’s image, we were made to create. We host inspiring conversations with anyone who lives at the intersection of faith and creativity — from fine artists and musicians to entrepreneurs and engineers. CC Founders Marcellino D’Ambrosio and Anthony D’Ambrosio host long-form interviews with industry-leading guests; Executive Director Cody Barras and Producer Courtney Kiolbassa interview up-and-coming creatives in short-form episodes called “The Narthex.” Every episode brings stories, advice, and insight into our God-given creativity.

Always inspiring, the Catholic Creatives team does a good job of finding interesting guests with varied backgrounds that impart just the right wisdom at just the right time.

Inspired programming

Love what these guys are doing. The Church needs more of this! Great speaker selection!

A favorite

The Catholic Creatives Podcast

This conversation was between myself and one of the most eminent scholars in the early church fathers, a man who also happens to be my father: Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio “The Greyer” as we call him.  He was the valedictorian of Catholic University of America,  he holds a PHD in Theology, is currently is professor at Catholic Distance University and is a renowned speaker. He runs Crossroads Initiative, which started out doing youth and young adult ministry as a rock band in the 80’s, and that is transmuted into an organization dedicated to helping the world rediscover the adventure of the Christian faith. We asked him to come onto the podcast because, one of the major conversations happening in the group and in the Church at large is centered around the question: How should we deal with secular, pagan culture? Implicit in this question is another. There is this tension between tradition and creativity: how do we value the treasures of the church that we know and love, while at the same time valuing and adapting to modern secular culture for the sake of innovation? This tension is especially present when we grapple with conversations about liturgy. For those of us that are grappling with questions of how how do we integrate cultural art with our Catholic heritage, I wanted to bring Dr. Italy onto the cast so that we could talk about how the early church approached these questions. The conversation was deeply enlightening. Crossroads Initiative Christians, The Soul of the World - Letter to Diagnetus

This conversation was between myself and one of the most eminent scholars in the early church fathers, a man who also happens to be my father: Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio “The Greyer” as we call him.  He was the valedictorian of Catholic University of America,  he holds a PHD in Theology, is currently is professor at Catholic Distance University and is a renowned speaker. He runs Crossroads Initiative, which started out doing youth and young adult ministry as a rock band in the 80’s, and that is transmuted into an organization dedicated to helping the world rediscover the adventure of the Christian faith. We asked him to come onto the podcast because, one of the major conversations happening in the group and in the Church at large is centered around the question: How should we deal with secular, pagan culture? Implicit in this question is another. There is this tension between tradition and creativity: how do we value the treasures of the church that we know and love, while at the same time valuing and adapting to modern secular culture for the sake of innovation? This tension is especially present when we grapple with conversations about liturgy. For those of us that are grappling with questions of how how do we integrate cultural art with our Catholic heritage, I wanted to bring Dr. Italy onto the cast so that we could talk about how the early church approached these questions. The conversation was deeply enlightening. <a href="http://www.crossroadsinitiative.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crossroads Initiative</a> <a href="https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/media/articles/christians-soul-world-diognetus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christians, The Soul of the World - Letter to Diagnetu</a>s

The Early Church & Pagan Culture: Dr. Italy

Michelle Benzinger

This week we speak with Michelle Benzinger, mother of six, speaker, entrepreneur, and Creative Director of Meaningful Market. In this podcast, Marcellino and Michelle talk about how we are called as creatives to champion each other’s dreams. Marcellino and Michelle each share stories from their own lives of times when the body of Christ poured into them and encouraged them to dream. They discuss the importance of being rooted in your identity instead of your gifts, the risk of choosing to play as an adult when our culture places so much emphasis on performance and achievement, and how we were originally created to live in a garden. They tell us that if we want to create great art, we need to find ways to pour into each other. Thank you to our Patreon sponsors for making this podcast possible.

This week we speak with Michelle Benzinger, mother of six, speaker, entrepreneur, and Creative Director of <a href="https://meaningfulmarketshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meaningful Market</a>. In this podcast, Marcellino and Michelle talk about how we are called as creatives to champion each other’s dreams. Marcellino and Michelle each share stories from their own lives of times when the body of Christ poured into them and encouraged them to dream. They discuss the importance of being rooted in your identity instead of your gifts, the risk of choosing to play as an adult when our culture places so much emphasis on performance and achievement, and how we were originally created to live in a garden. They tell us that if we want to create great art, we need to find ways to pour into each other. Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon sponsors</a> for making this podcast possible.

Made for Eden: Michelle Benzinger

Ali Hoffman

Welcome to The Narthex! It’s our new short-form podcast where we can be a little louder, a little less reverent, and just as inspired. We’ll be dropping new episodes from The Narthex every month.In The Narthex this week is Ali Hoffman, the curly-haired mastermind behind Oodles of Doodles. Ali is the Youth Director at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Carrollton, Texas; a Catholic speaker; a hand lettering instructor; and an all-around inspiration who believes that everyone is loved, wanted, and necessary.Resources mentioned in this episode: Consoling the Heart of Jesus by Fr. Michael Gaitley, Tattoos on the Heart by Fr. Greg BoyleMusic for this episode provided by Blue Dot Sessions

Welcome to The Narthex! It’s our new short-form podcast where we can be a little louder, a little less reverent, and just as inspired. We’ll be dropping new episodes from The Narthex every month.In The Narthex this week is <a href="https://www.alihoffman.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ali Hoffman</a>, the curly-haired mastermind behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theoodlesofdoodles/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oodles of Doodles</a>. Ali is the Youth Director at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Carrollton, Texas; a Catholic speaker; a hand lettering instructor; and an all-around inspiration who believes that everyone is loved, wanted, and necessary.Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Consoling-Heart-Jesus-Do-Yourself/dp/1596142227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Consoling the Heart of Jesus</a> by Fr. Michael Gaitley, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tattoos-Heart-Power-Boundless-Compassion/dp/1439153159" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tattoos on the Heart</a> by Fr. Greg BoyleMusic for this episode provided by <a href="http://sessions.blue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Dot Sessions</a>

The Narthex with Ali Hoffman

Leah Murphy

Leah Murphy currently serves as a video editor at Life Teen International. She has six years of experience in leadership positions including campus ministry, TV station management. She has also successfully avoided ever seeing a Star Wars movie, which is as we all know… a huge shame. In this interview with Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Leah talks about her creative genesis as an artist, and her transition from youth group teen to professional artist. Also, as a woman who has studied Theology of the Body and who has worked for years in the creative industry that is largely populated by men, Leah has a perspective on gender that is particularly thought provoking. They get into her background and the origins of her creativity, but when they begin to talk about power and gender later in the podcast the conversation goes to a different level. See her work here: http://lifeteen.com/cym/resources/videos/ 

Leah Murphy currently serves as a video editor at Life Teen International. She has six years of experience in leadership positions including campus ministry, TV station management. She has also successfully avoided ever seeing a Star Wars movie, which is as we all know… a huge shame. In this interview with Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Leah talks about her creative genesis as an artist, and her transition from youth group teen to professional artist. Also, as a woman who has studied Theology of the Body and who has worked for years in the creative industry that is largely populated by men, Leah has a perspective on gender that is particularly thought provoking. They get into her background and the origins of her creativity, but when they begin to talk about power and gender later in the podcast the conversation goes to a different level. See her work here: <a href="http://lifeteen.com/cym/resources/videos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lifeteen.com/cym/resources/videos/</a>

Pirates of the Caribbean & Gender In the Creative Industry: Leah Murphy

This week we speak with TJ Berden, filmmaker and producer of Paul, Apostle of Christ and Full of Grace. In this podcast, Anthony and TJ talk about TJ’s journey living in LA and working on bigger budget productions. TJ talks about how he moved to LA brandishing the Catholic sword with a desire to change culture, but learned upon arriving that change first needed to come from within. He shares about the impact Tree of Life had on him as an artist and speaks about how relationships with certain groups of people sparked within him a passion for life and a love of beauty. TJ speaks about his time working on Paul, Apostle of Christ and how diving into the humanity and emotional drama of Paul’s life were some of the most self transformative parts of the movie-making process for him. Anthony and TJ also talk about the importance of community as creatives, and how great work and great beauty can come from intimate and personal friendships.Thank you to our Patreon sponsors for making this podcast possible.

This week we speak with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjberden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TJ Berden</a>, filmmaker and producer of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7388562/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul, Apostle of Christ</a> and <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4184744/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full of Grace</a>. In this podcast, Anthony and TJ talk about TJ’s journey living in LA and working on bigger budget productions. TJ talks about how he moved to LA brandishing the Catholic sword with a desire to change culture, but learned upon arriving that change first needed to come from within. He shares about the impact Tree of Life had on him as an artist and speaks about how relationships with certain groups of people sparked within him a passion for life and a love of beauty. TJ speaks about his time working on Paul, Apostle of Christ and how diving into the humanity and emotional drama of Paul’s life were some of the most self transformative parts of the movie-making process for him. Anthony and TJ also talk about the importance of community as creatives, and how great work and great beauty can come from intimate and personal friendships.Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon sponsors</a> for making this podcast possible.

Don’t Change Culture, Change Yourself: TJ Berden

Coffee lovers everywhere should know the name Pope Clement VIII. Discover the way this pope brought our favorite brew into the Western world, changing mornings and increasing productivity forever.Do you have the next big idea? Visit OSVChallenge.com to learn about the OSV Innovation Challenge and join the ranks of the Catholic innovators who have gone before us.

Coffee lovers everywhere should know the name Pope Clement VIII. Discover the way this pope brought our favorite brew into the Western world, changing mornings and increasing productivity forever.Do you have the next big idea? Visit <a href="https://www.osvchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OSVChallenge.com</a> to learn about the OSV Innovation Challenge and join the ranks of the Catholic innovators who have gone before us.

BONUS! You're Welcome World: Coffee

Photo by Cat SeiwertWorld Youth Day. The Grammys. Every parish retreat you’ve ever attended. Matt Maher’s music has found its way into Catholic and Christian circles — and beyond. On this episode, the singer / songwriter and worship leader discusses his journey with Anthony. He dives especially into the moments that deepened his interior life, including a cheesy retreat skit and the daily devotions that slowly but surely formed his character. Matt offers plenty of life lessons from his time as an unnoticed (and underpaid) parish musician, and he shares how he’s learned to weave truth with transcendence in his music.Thank you to all our Patreon sponsors who make this podcast possible.Check out what’s happening at the Catholic Creatives New Renaissance Festival!Resources mentioned in this episode: The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn, Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven, The Wild Man’s Journey by Richard Rohr

Photo by <a href="http://www.catherineseiwertphotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cat Seiwert</a>World Youth Day. The Grammys. Every parish retreat you’ve ever attended. <a href="https://www.mattmahermusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Maher</a>’s music has found its way into Catholic and Christian circles — and beyond. On this episode, the singer / songwriter and worship leader discusses his journey with Anthony. He dives especially into the moments that deepened his interior life, including a cheesy retreat skit and the daily devotions that slowly but surely formed his character. Matt offers plenty of life lessons from his time as an unnoticed (and underpaid) parish musician, and he shares how he’s learned to weave truth with transcendence in his music.Thank you to all our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> sponsors who make this podcast possible.Check out what’s happening at the Catholic Creatives <a href="http://catholiccreatives.com/blog/2019/3/14/new-renaissance-digital-festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Renaissance Festival</a>!Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://www.scotthahn.com/resources-1/2016/1/14/the-lambs-supper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lamb’s Supper</a> by Scott Hahn, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Bed-Little-Things/dp/1455570249" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Your Bed </a>by Admiral William H. McRaven, <a href="https://store.cac.org/products/from-wild-man-to-wise-man-reflections-on-male-spirituality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wild Man’s Journey</a> by Richard Rohr

My Mangled Tinfoil Grapefruit Heart: Matt Maher

Steve Lawson

Marcellino interviews Steven Lawson, the Director of Communications for Dynamic Catholic, a fast growing nonprofit that develops innovative learning-systems to inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism. While working towards his childhood dream to become an animation director in New York City, Steve had a profound conversion experience that lead him into his current work.This conversation is at once startlingly frank and incredibly hope filled, as they speak about creating a better world, about management, and about how healthy conflict creates healthy culture in organizations.  What would happen if the Church was hopeful and creative and inspired?Steve's advice:Awareness of self will make you a more effective leader and manager.Take ownership over your problems. It is very freeing to achieve self-mastery over one's subconscious reactions and communication.Everything we do has to align with hope.Creativity is a hopeful experience."Catholicism is inherently creative and life-giving."Resources: radical candor marcus arilius meditationsabandonment to divine providenceENTJ- Biographys of people with your myers brigsleadership and self deceptionOrganizational life cyclesSeth Godin A VCBoth Sides of the TableMan's Search for MeaningMonk Manual Planner

Marcellino interviews Steven Lawson, the Director of Communications for Dynamic Catholic, a fast growing nonprofit that develops innovative learning-systems to inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism. While working towards his childhood dream to become an animation director in New York City, Steve had a profound conversion experience that lead him into his current work.This conversation is at once startlingly frank and incredibly hope filled, as they speak about creating a better world, about management, and about how healthy conflict creates healthy culture in organizations.  What would happen if the Church was hopeful and creative and inspired?Steve's advice:<ul><li>Awareness of self will make you a more effective leader and manager.</li><li>Take ownership over your problems. It is very freeing to achieve self-mastery over one's subconscious reactions and communication.</li><li>Everything we do has to align with hope.</li><li>Creativity is a hopeful experience.</li><li>"Catholicism is inherently creative and life-giving."</li></ul>Resources: <ul><li><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">radical candor </a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Thrift-Editions-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/048629823X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marcus arilius meditations</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Abandonment-Divine-Providence-Jean-Pierre-Caussade/dp/1420926586" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">abandonment to divine providence</a></li><li>ENTJ- Biographys of people with your myers brigs</li><li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Business/Leadership-Self-Deception-Audiobook/B0086794IS?pcrid=71144899740&amp;cvo_pid=18241920540&amp;mkwid=s99r57vm0_dc&amp;pmt=&amp;cvosrc=ppc+cse.google+shopping.195434700&amp;cvo_crid=71144899740&amp;source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&amp;pkw=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leadership and self deception</a></li><li>Organizational life cycles</li><li>Seth Godin</li><li> <a href="http://avc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A VC</a></li><li><a href="https://bothsidesofthetable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Both Sides of the Table</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Man's Search for Meaning</a></li><li><a href="https://first.monkmanual.com/3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monk Manual Planner</a></li></ul>

How Healthy Conflict Creates Healthy Organizations: Steve Lawson

Rebecca Loomis

This week, we speak with Rebecca Loomis, a former missionary for St. Paul’s Outreach and current writer, designer, and all around Renaissance woman. In this podcast, Rebecca shares about the beautiful journey God has led her on in her calling as a creative and a missionary. Anthony and Rebecca discuss the challenges that Rebecca internally faced as she transitioned from having the formal label of “missionary” to living out a more subtle missionary life as a creative, bringing life and hope to people through her photography, art, and stories. Rebecca explains the importance of the hero’s journey in her life. She shares about a time when she went through her own darkest hour, met God at her lowest point, and then with Him climbed back up to a place of interior freedom and peace where she now creates more fully with her Creator.Thank you to our Patreon sponsors for making this podcast possible.

This week, we speak with <a href="https://www.rebeccaloomis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca Loomis</a>, a former missionary for St. Paul’s Outreach and current writer, designer, and all around Renaissance woman. In this podcast, Rebecca shares about the beautiful journey God has led her on in her calling as a creative and a missionary. Anthony and Rebecca discuss the challenges that Rebecca internally faced as she transitioned from having the formal label of “missionary” to living out a more subtle missionary life as a creative, bringing life and hope to people through her photography, art, and stories. Rebecca explains the importance of the hero’s journey in her life. She shares about a time when she went through her own darkest hour, met God at her lowest point, and then with Him climbed back up to a place of interior freedom and peace where she now creates more fully with her Creator.Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon sponsors</a> for making this podcast possible.

The Blueprint of a Creative’s Journey: Rebecca Loomis

Erica Tighe

Jenna Guizar

This week we speak with Jenna Guizar and Erica Tighe, the Creative Director and Creative Manager of Blessed is She - a Catholic women’s ministry that uses art and scripture in its mission to create a Christ focused community of mothers, sisters, and daughters. In this podcast, Anthony, Jenna, and Erica discuss the beauty of collaboration, teamwork, and sisterhood. Jenna and Erica tell the story of the birth of Blessed is She and how they started working together. They share stories of times they’ve encouraged one another and speak about how respect, friendship, and a healthy balance of autonomy and collaboration have contributed to making their teamwork successful and effortless.  Thank you to our Patreon sponsors for making this podcast possible. Jenna Guizar believes every woman should be who she was meant to be. Founder + Creative Director of Blessed is She Women's ministry + community Learn More About Jenna Erica believes beauty will save the world. Founder of Be A Heart+ Creative Manager of Blessed Is She Learn More About Erica

This week we speak with <a href="http://www.jennaguizar.com/about-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenna Guizar</a> and <a href="https://beaheart.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erica Tighe</a>, the Creative Director and Creative Manager of <a href="https://blessedisshe.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blessed is She</a> - a Catholic women’s ministry that uses art and scripture in its mission to create a Christ focused community of mothers, sisters, and daughters. In this podcast, Anthony, Jenna, and Erica discuss the beauty of collaboration, teamwork, and sisterhood. Jenna and Erica tell the story of the birth of Blessed is She and how they started working together. They share stories of times they’ve encouraged one another and speak about how respect, friendship, and a healthy balance of autonomy and collaboration have contributed to making their teamwork successful and effortless. Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon sponsors</a> for making this podcast possible. Jenna Guizar believes every woman should be who she was meant to be. Founder + Creative Director of Blessed is She Women's ministry + community <a href="http://www.jennaguizar.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn More About Jenna</a> Erica believes beauty will save the world. Founder of Be A Heart + Creative Manager of Blessed Is She <a href="https://beaheart.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn More About Erica</a>

Creative Collaboration: Jenna Guizar and Erica Tighe

Wesley Bancroft

Wesley Bancroft believes that everyone deserves to know what they believe. On a mission to help companies discover their beliefs and operate more authentically, he shares the philosophy behind his work: knowing our “why” halts purposeless action and gives us radical direction. He and Marcellino dive into the experiences that shaped Wesley’s ideas, including his time at a Socratic high school, his conversion to Catholicism, and his work as a designer. He also lays out practical ways for listeners to start finding their central beliefs.As always, thank you to our Patreon sponsors who made this podcast possible.

<a href="https://wesleybancroft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wesley Bancroft</a> believes that everyone deserves to know what they believe. On a mission to help companies discover their beliefs and operate more authentically, he shares the philosophy behind his work: knowing our “why” halts purposeless action and gives us radical direction. He and Marcellino dive into the experiences that shaped Wesley’s ideas, including his time at a Socratic high school, his conversion to Catholicism, and his work as a designer. He also lays out practical ways for listeners to start finding their central beliefs.As always, thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> sponsors who made this podcast possible.

The Why of Our Lives: Wesley Bancroft

Anna Carter

Anna Carter, co-founder of the Eden Invitation, talks with Marcellino about the sense of adventure and community that defined her childhood—through books, family life, and her home parish—and has accompanied her throughout her journey. This “pilgrim faith” set Anna on a course of continual discovery; she tells the story of coming to understand her gender and sexuality, and how vulnerability about her same-sex attraction created even deeper relationships. She offers wisdom on everything from creating Trinitarian communities to living like you’re in Narnia.Thank you to our Patreon sponsors for making this podcast possible.

Anna Carter, co-founder of the <a href="https://www.edeninvitation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eden Invitation</a>, talks with Marcellino about the sense of adventure and community that defined her childhood—through books, family life, and her home parish—and has accompanied her throughout her journey. This “pilgrim faith” set Anna on a course of continual discovery; she tells the story of coming to understand her gender and sexuality, and how vulnerability about her same-sex attraction created even deeper relationships. She offers wisdom on everything from creating Trinitarian communities to living like you’re in Narnia.Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon sponsors</a> for making this podcast possible.

Live in the Light: Anna Carter

Ryan Boh

Ryan Boh is a product manager and analyst for a premier global marketing agency, as well as one of the pioneers of Brand$tanding, an improv-comedy-slash-startup-pitch card game (and yes, it’s as crazy as it sounds). In this episode, Ryan and Marcellino dive into Ryan’s journey of faith as he traveled from conviction to disillusionment to healing. He discusses the experience that wounded his trust in the Church, and the lessons he’s learned from it, most especially the importance of community.Thank you to our Patreon sponsors who make this podcast possible.Resources mentioned in this episode: The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Ryan Boh is a product manager and analyst for a premier global marketing agency, as well as one of the pioneers of <a href="https://brandstanding.show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brand$tanding</a>, an improv-comedy-slash-startup-pitch card game (and yes, it’s as crazy as it sounds). In this episode, Ryan and Marcellino dive into Ryan’s journey of faith as he traveled from conviction to disillusionment to healing. He discusses the experience that wounded his trust in the Church, and the lessons he’s learned from it, most especially the importance of community.Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> sponsors who make this podcast possible.Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://digitaldante.columbia.edu/dante/divine-comedy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Divine Comedy</a> by Dante Alighieri

Surviving Scandal and Finding Healing: Ryan Boh

Santonio Hill

Santonio Hill coordinates urban outreach for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and on this episode, he shares his big dreams for creating spaces where everyone belongs. Santonio tells Marcellino his wild journey — including the gang fight that shook him from apathy, his stint in seminary (or, in his words, “Catholic rehab”), and the fearlessness he gained as a FOCUS missionary. He also shares his reignited passion for music and rap, and he and Marcellino discuss the opportunities he has to carve a new path to Church unity.Thank you to our Patreon sponsors who make this podcast possible.

Santonio Hill coordinates urban outreach for the <a href="https://anthemphilly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archdiocese of Philadelphia</a>, and on this episode, he shares his big dreams for creating spaces where everyone belongs. Santonio tells Marcellino his wild journey — including the gang fight that shook him from apathy, his stint in seminary (or, in his words, “Catholic rehab”), and the fearlessness he gained as a FOCUS missionary. He also shares his reignited passion for music and rap, and he and Marcellino discuss the opportunities he has to carve a new path to Church unity.Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> sponsors who make this podcast possible.

Resurrection Happens Everywhere: Santonio Hill

Patrick Langrell

Joe Marshall

This week, we decided that instead of an interview we wanted to post two of the breakout sessions from last year’s summit. In this podcast, we hear from Patrick Langrell about the Catholic Creative’s response to the state of the modern world and from Joe Marshall about how artists are called to rise to challenges in the workplace with creativity. Patrick speaks about the world’s political, cultural, and religious states and how we are called to bring radical truth and beauty to the present moment to redeem our culture. Then Joe explains how in business, we are constantly faced with challenges, obstacles and problems we need to solve. He examines what creativity looks like in the business unit, and he gives examples of how constraints accidentally produced some of the most beautiful works of art and business.Thank you to our Patreon sponsors for making this podcast possible. Patrick Langrell believes we are called to bring radical truth and beauty to the present moment to redeem our culture. Joe Marshall likes working on problems and helping people solve them.

This week, we decided that instead of an interview we wanted to post two of the breakout sessions from last year’s summit. In this podcast, we hear from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-langrell-51539225/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Langrell</a> about the Catholic Creative’s response to the state of the modern world and from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrmarshall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Marshall</a> about how artists are called to rise to challenges in the workplace with creativity. Patrick speaks about the world’s political, cultural, and religious states and how we are called to bring radical truth and beauty to the present moment to redeem our culture. Then Joe explains how in business, we are constantly faced with challenges, obstacles and problems we need to solve. He examines what creativity looks like in the business unit, and he gives examples of how constraints accidentally produced some of the most beautiful works of art and business.Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon sponsors</a> for making this podcast possible. Patrick Langrell believes we are called to bring radical truth and beauty to the present moment to redeem our culture. Joe Marshall likes working on problems and helping people solve them.

Beauty in Our World, Creativity in Our Workplace: Patrick Langrell and Joe Marshall

Cory Heimann

As the 2018 Summit gets even closer, we wanted to share with you another talk from last year’s summit. This breakout session was given by Cory Heimann, founder and Creative Director of Likable Art, father of 3, and all around awesome creative. In this talk, Cory discusses how we as Catholic creatives are set apart and are called to present Christ as irresistible to the world. He talks about the responsibility we have as the artists through whom many major projects the Church is working on are funneled through.  He explains how we as Catholics are set apart from other creatives, and describes what unique opportunities our Catholic heritage presents to us as storytellers and artists. Cory also challenges us to think about how we live out our personal values in our work and how we encourage those we work for to move their own missions forward as well.Thank you to our Patreon sponsors for making this podcast possible.

As the 2018 Summit gets even closer, we wanted to share with you another talk from last year’s summit. This breakout session was given by Cory Heimann, founder and Creative Director of <a href="http://www.likableart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Likable Art</a>, father of 3, and all around awesome creative. In this talk, Cory discusses how we as Catholic creatives are set apart and are called to present Christ as irresistible to the world. He talks about the responsibility we have as the artists through whom many major projects the Church is working on are funneled through.  He explains how we as Catholics are set apart from other creatives, and describes what unique opportunities our Catholic heritage presents to us as storytellers and artists. Cory also challenges us to think about how we live out our personal values in our work and how we encourage those we work for to move their own missions forward as well.Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon sponsors</a> for making this podcast possible.

Ridding the World of Button Pushers: Cory Heimann

David Calavitta

This week, David Calavitta shares his thoughts on creativity and communication. As Life Teen’s Director of Design and Marketing, he has learned how to take every opportunity to communicate a message and make it extraordinary. David tells the story of his encounter with excellent design that taught him the value of intentionality in messaging. He and Marcellino also discuss what makes parish communication effective, which is the main subject of Life Teen’s upcoming Horizon conference. And, bonus, podcast listeners can get $30 off their registration for Horizon by using the code CCPodcast at checkout!Thanks as always to our Patreon sponsors who make this podcast possible.

This week, <a href="http://holdfasthope.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Calavitta</a> shares his thoughts on creativity and communication. As <a href="https://lifeteen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life Teen</a>’s Director of Design and Marketing, he has learned how to take every opportunity to communicate a message and make it extraordinary. David tells the story of his encounter with excellent design that taught him the value of intentionality in messaging. He and Marcellino also discuss what makes parish communication effective, which is the main subject of Life Teen’s upcoming <a href="https://lifeteen.com/events/horizon-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horizon conference</a>. And, bonus, podcast listeners can get $30 off their registration for Horizon by using the code CCPodcast at checkout!Thanks as always to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> sponsors who make this podcast possible.

Love, the Master Communicator: David Calavitta

Matt Meeks

This week we’re doing something a little different. With the 2018 Catholic Creatives Summit only one month away, we decided to bring back the keynote talk from last year’s summit. We really want everyone to hear this talk because the New Renaissance is what we’re about. The Catholic Creatives’ Why is: "Setting creatives free so that they can unleash a new renaissance." This is why Catholic Creatives exists. And this is why this talk is so important for everyone to listen to. What is a renaissance? What are examples of past renaissances? What does a new renaissance look like? What is it going to take for that to happen? Matt Meek’s talk at the summit last year was a prophetic answer to these questions. Also, feel free to check out Courtney Kiolbassa's blog post where she shares her thoughts from meditating on what the New Renaissance really means.Thank you to our Patreon sponsors for making this podcast possible.

This week we’re doing something a little different. With the 2018 Catholic Creatives Summit only one month away, we decided to bring back the keynote talk from last year’s summit. We really want everyone to hear this talk because the New Renaissance is what we’re about. The Catholic Creatives’ Why is: "Setting creatives free so that they can unleash a new renaissance." This is why Catholic Creatives exists. And this is why this talk is so important for everyone to listen to. What is a renaissance? What are examples of past renaissances? What does a new renaissance look like? What is it going to take for that to happen? Matt Meek’s talk at the summit last year was a prophetic answer to these questions. Also, feel free to check out Courtney Kiolbassa's blog post where she shares her thoughts from meditating on what the New Renaissance really means.Thank you to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/catholiccreatives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon sponsors</a> for making this podcast possible.

The New Renaissance: Matt Meeks

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