ATW - Talk with Kellyn Bastos-Trapp

10/16/24 • 60 min

Summary

In this conversation, Melissa Lapin interviews her friend Kellen about her ministry and the impact of creativity in her community. Kellen shares how her journey with God started when she was 12 or 13 years old and how she found healing and growth through art and music. She talks about the rebranding of her ministry to include her husband and their mission to bring art and music to their community. Kellen also discusses her experiences with Bible art journaling and the prophetic nature of art. She shares a powerful story of using art and music for physical healing during a supernatural school event. Kellyn shares a powerful testimony of how her art was used by God to bring physical healing to a woman with constant pain in her leg. Melissa emphasizes the connection between emotional healing and physical healing, highlighting the impact of our mental state on our bodies. They discuss the importance of creativity in healing and how it is a reflection of our identity as creations of God. They encourage listeners to engage in creative activities as a way to connect with God and experience healing.

Takeaways

Creativity can bring joy and healing to individuals and communities.
Art and music can be used as tools for worship, healing, and spiritual growth.
Bible art journaling can provide a creative and intimate way to engage with scripture.
The prophetic nature of art allows for personal interpretation and connection with God.
Art and music have the potential to facilitate physical healing and restoration. Art can be a powerful tool for physical and emotional healing.
Our mental state and emotions have a significant impact on our physical well-being.
Creativity is a reflection of our identity as creations of God.
Engaging in creative activities can help us connect with God and experience healing.

Summary

Takeaways

Creativity can bring joy and healing to individuals and communities.
Art and music can be used as tools for worship, healing, and spiritual growth.
Bible art journaling can provide a creative and intimate way to engage with scripture.
The prophetic nature of art allows for personal interpretation and connection with God.
Art and music have the potential to facilitate physical healing and restoration. Art can be a powerful tool for physical and emotional healing.
Our mental state and emotions have a significant impact on our physical well-being.
Creativity is a reflection of our identity as creations of God.
Engaging in creative activities can help us connect with God and experience healing.

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ATW - Chat with Dawn Lee

Summary

In this episode of After the Well, Melissa Lapin interviews her friend Dawn Lee. They have an intimate conversation about faith and personal experiences with Jesus. Dawn shares her journey of growing up in the church, questioning traditional beliefs, and finding her own understanding of God's love and grace. They discuss the importance of critical thinking and questioning in faith, and the need to have open and honest conversations about beliefs. The conversation also touches on the story of the woman at the well and the transformative power of encountering Jesus. In this conversation, Melissa and Dawn discuss the importance of sharing the gift of salvation with others and challenging our faith and beliefs. They also touch on the topic of fasting and how it has been misunderstood and misused in religious practices. Dawn shares her passion for tapping into wisdom and the need for constant fellowship with God. They emphasize the oneness of the Trinity and the importance of having a personal relationship with God. Dawn also shares her upcoming plans to launch courses and events centered around purpose and wisdom.

Takeaways

Questioning and critical thinking are important in faith to develop a deeper understanding of beliefs.
The traditional teachings of the church can sometimes misrepresent God's love and grace.
Encountering Jesus can be a transformative experience that leads to a deeper relationship with Him.
Having open and honest conversations about faith and beliefs is essential for personal growth and understanding. We should not keep the gift of salvation to ourselves but share it with others.
Challenging our faith and beliefs is important for growth and understanding.
Fasting has been misunderstood and misused in religious practices.
Tapping into wisdom and having constant fellowship with God is essential.
The Trinity is a source of unity and wisdom.
Having a personal relationship with God allows for ease and effectiveness in life.
Everything we need is already inside of us, and we can tap into it through our relationship with God.
Constant conversation with God and asking questions is key to receiving wisdom.
Operating from a place of rest and oneness with God allows for expanded capacity and effectiveness.
We should not be afraid to ask God for guidance and have open and honest conversations with Him.

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ATW - Convo with Justin Cook

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Melissa Lapin and Justin Cook explore themes of faith, theology, and the impact of cults on personal beliefs. Justin shares his journey from a strict religious upbringing to questioning authority and finding grace. They discuss the struggles of growing up in a cult, the importance of community, and the role of questions in faith. The conversation also touches on engaging with new age perspectives and the journey back to God, emphasizing the need for understanding and compassion in spiritual discussions. In this conversation, Melissa Lapin and Justin Cook delve into the themes of spiritual inheritance, the nature of supernatural practices, and the importance of asking the right questions in faith. They explore the concept of the cloud of witnesses, personal experiences with saints and angels, and the theological implications of the new covenant. The discussion emphasizes the need for openness to spiritual encounters and the significance of understanding one's spiritual inheritance.

Takeaways

The importance of community in faith journeys.
Questioning authority can lead to deeper understanding.
Grace is often overlooked in strict religious teachings.
Leaving a cult can lead to a crisis of faith.
Engaging with new age perspectives can be enlightening.
Personal relationships with God can differ greatly.
The journey back to faith can be complex and challenging.
Understanding others' beliefs fosters compassion.
Cults often attract those seeking genuine connection.
Asking questions is essential for spiritual growth. Everything is just bad, according to traditional beliefs.
Many Christians miss out on their spiritual inheritance.
The devil doesn't invent anything; he twists what already exists.
Christians should embrace the supernatural aspects of their faith.
Walking on water and other miracles should be part of our inheritance.
Asking the right questions can lead to deeper understanding.
The cloud of witnesses offers a unique perspective on spirituality.
Experiences with saints can provide comfort and guidance.
The new covenant opens up new possibilities for believers.
It's important to honor and make space for spiritual encounters.