307 - Waves of Creativity: A Conversation with Allen Arnold
12/07/21 • 46 min
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“...Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar — the LORD Almighty is His name.” Jeremiah 31:35
If ever there were a perfect metaphor for the mystery of creativity—for trying to understand the beauty, life, and order of the universe—it may just be ocean waves.
Waves can be beautiful. Waves can be rough. Waves can move you gently or knock you off your feet.
My friend Allen Arnold's latest book, Waves of Creativity, is dedicated to creatives who are trying our best to figure out how to step into the deep and do this thing we love with God.
As a third-time guest, Allen is a bonafide sage of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast. He invites us to let these waves of creativity wash over us.
The invitation is not just to imagine but to experience creativity with no ego attached. The pressure is off. The joy is back. There's a feeling of freedom where you and the Creator of the universe are in agreement, “Let's do this together.”
Allen’s big but bite-sized ideas will motivate and encourage you as you pursue your God-given creativity each day.
Don’t miss my conversation with Allen this week and connect with Allen at his website https://withallen.com/ or on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheStoryofWith
If this idea of creating art with God intrigues you and you want to know more, I’ve created a brand-new guide called “The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art” that I think you’ll love! Click below and I’ll send it right over!
The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art
https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5-biggest-misconceptions-about-prophetic-ar
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Connect with Matt online:
www.matttommeymentoring.com
www.instagram.com/thethrivingchristianartist
www.facebook.com/thethrivingchristianartist
You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/mjtommey. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
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Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.
👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.
“...Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar — the LORD Almighty is His name.” Jeremiah 31:35
If ever there were a perfect metaphor for the mystery of creativity—for trying to understand the beauty, life, and order of the universe—it may just be ocean waves.
Waves can be beautiful. Waves can be rough. Waves can move you gently or knock you off your feet.
My friend Allen Arnold's latest book, Waves of Creativity, is dedicated to creatives who are trying our best to figure out how to step into the deep and do this thing we love with God.
As a third-time guest, Allen is a bonafide sage of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast. He invites us to let these waves of creativity wash over us.
The invitation is not just to imagine but to experience creativity with no ego attached. The pressure is off. The joy is back. There's a feeling of freedom where you and the Creator of the universe are in agreement, “Let's do this together.”
Allen’s big but bite-sized ideas will motivate and encourage you as you pursue your God-given creativity each day.
Don’t miss my conversation with Allen this week and connect with Allen at his website https://withallen.com/ or on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheStoryofWith
If this idea of creating art with God intrigues you and you want to know more, I’ve created a brand-new guide called “The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art” that I think you’ll love! Click below and I’ll send it right over!
The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art
https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5-biggest-misconceptions-about-prophetic-ar
===========
Connect with Matt online:
www.matttommeymentoring.com
www.instagram.com/thethrivingchristianartist
www.facebook.com/thethrivingchristianartist
You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/mjtommey. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
Fuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly Encouragement
Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.
Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.
👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Artists Make When Pricing Their Art
https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5-biggest-mistakes-when-pricing-art
Connect with me online:
https://www.matttommeymentoring.com
https://www.instagram.com/thethrivingchristianartist
https://www.facebook.com/thethrivingchristianartist
https://www.youtube.com/mjtommey to watch the podcast on YouTube!
Fuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly Encouragement
Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.
Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.
👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.
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https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/misconceptions-to-thriving
Connect with me online:
https://www.matttommeymentoring.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thethrivingchristianartisthttps://www.facebook.com/thethrivingchristianartisthttps://www.youtube.com/mjtommey to watch the podcast on YouTube!
Fuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly Encouragement
Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.
Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.
👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.
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