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In this week's episode Bekah and I have a conversation answering the question: "What is the Secret Place?" We discuss how it is essential for our walk as believers and look at the ways Jesus' life regularly modeled the practice of seeking the secret place with His Father.

In this week's episode Mia and I have an encouraging conversation about the unique ways we experience creativity! We discuss how creativity is everywhere around us and briefly touch on the importance of Sabbath and rest as a creative!

This week's guests: Josh & Carly Nevins | Professional Digital Nomads: Drone Pilot & Videographer In this week's episode Josh, Carly and I discuss the ups and downs of being a digital nomad! Josh Nevins started the company Sky Squid and is a full time drone pilot , while Carly is the Owner & CEO of C Lyon Productions. We explore the importance of being courageous to walk in faith whatever God is calling us to – even when starting a business. We look at examples of entrepreneurship from our own lives. We discuss how we can work with a service mindset while reflecting the life and ministry of Jesus. Listen to today’s episode to learn how you can expand your thinking and turn your dreams into reality today! Join us today for the rest of the conversation! Connect with Josh & Carly on their creative journeys! Facebook: @clyonproductions + @skysquiddrones IG: @c.lyonproductions Website: clyonproductions.com + skysquiddrones.com Scripture referenced in this episode: NIV translation unless otherwise noted Colossians 3:23-24 Romans 5:1-5 Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us each Friday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! Join our online community! If you listen to Design Chats this is the place to gather for extended conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel! Join our online exclusive Facebook Group today at Facebook.com/groups/designchatspodcast. To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

This week's guest: Alyssa Bowman | Professional Graphic Designer & Illustrator In this week's episode Alyssa and I discuss illustration and the ways we can use visual storytelling to share the Gospel! Alyssa Bowman is a Designer at Critical Mass. We explore the importance of utilizing our creative gifts to share the Gospel and continue the great commission. We look at examples of how the Gospel is displayed through illustration and creativity throughout history. Listen to today’s episode to be encouraged and learn how illustration and the Gospel are interconnected! Join us today for the rest of the conversation! Connect with Alyssa on her creative journey! IG: @alyssa_c_bowman Website: alyssabowman.com Additional Recommended Resources: SCAD She Reads Truth The Porch College Ministry The Bible Project Scripture referenced in this episode: NIV translation unless otherwise noted 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 4:11 Matthew 28:16-20 Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us every Monday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! Join our online community! If you listen to Design Chats this is the place to gather for extended conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel! Join our online exclusive Facebook Group today at Facebook.com/groups/designchatspodcast. To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

Get excited. Design Chats is coming back! Get ready for new episodes beginning 9/6. Listen to this episode to hear what is upcoming for the fall with Design Chats. New here? Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us every Monday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us each Friday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! Join our online community! If you listen to Design Chats this is the place to gather for extended conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel! Join our online exclusive Facebook Group today at Facebook.com/groups/designchatspodcast. To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

This week's guest: Joe Tran | Owner & CEO of Joe Tran Media Group In this week's episode Joe and I discuss the importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset! Joe Tran is the Owner & CEO of Joe Tran Media Group. We explore the importance of having a growth mindset and how we can constantly learn and improve in our creativity and relationship with Jesus. We look at examples of entrepreneurship from our own lives and how we can embrace problems as opportunities . We discuss how we can work with a service mindset while reflecting the life and ministry of Jesus. Listen to today’s episode to learn how you can expand your thinking and turn your dreams into reality! Join us today for the rest of the conversation! Connect with Joe on his creative journey! LinkedIn: @joetranmediagroup Facebook: @joetran316 IG: @joetran316 Website: joetran316.com Additional Recommended Resources: Business Made Simple: 60 Days to Master Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Execution, Management, Personal Productivity and More By Donald Miller Entrepreneurs Will Save The World by Michael Hyatt Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us each Friday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! Join our online community! If you listen to Design Chats this is the place to gather for extended conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel! Join our online exclusive Facebook Group today at Facebook.com/groups/designchatspodcast. To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

This week's guest: Aaron Perri | Executive Director of South Bend Venues Parks & Arts In this week's episode Aaron and I discuss creativity in leadership! Aaron Perri is the Executive Director of South Bend Venues Parks & Arts. We explore Aaron’s creative journey in leadership throughout his professional career and how South Bend Venues Parks & Arts (VPA) is bringing the hope of Jesus through unique experiences here in South Bend! We look at examples of leadership from our own lives and the lessons Jesus instructs us to as His disciples. We discuss how we can work with excellence and a servant heart by bringing what you have to your work. Listen to today’s episode to learn how you can start becoming a better leader today! Join us today for the rest of the conversation! Connect with Aaron on his creative journey! LinkedIn: Aaron Perri Facebook: @AaronPerri IG: @sbvpa Additional Resources Recommended by Aaron: Pixels & Place Book by Kate O’Neil The Emotional Infrastructure of Places Book by Peter Kageyama Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us each Friday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! Join our online community! If you listen to Design Chats this is the place to gather for extended conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel! Join our online exclusive Facebook Group today at Facebook.com/groups/designchatspodcast. To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

This week's episode: Dedicated in Celebration of Linda Luttrull Harmon's  Life | Artist & Owner of Design Studio 407 In this week's episode I remember and honor Linda Luttrull Harmon and the lessons I have learned and seen from her life. Linda was an artist and the faithful owner of Design Studio 407. Design Studio 407 is a magical boutique of art, design services, home accessories, vintage finds, gifts and candles. Linda was a wife, mother, sister, believer, artist and it was evident she was a friend to all she met. Most importantly she was a supporter and cheerleader to me personally in my artistic journey. She brought hope everywhere she went and I would have loved to interview Linda on Design Chats, but I am honored to have known her and celebrate her life through the dedication of this episode. I discuss how we can be inspired, empowered and challenged to continue to share the hope of Jesus we have. Join me today for the rest of the conversation! Read about Linda's life and her creative journey! Chronicle Tribune Article: Marion loses 'vibrant light' Support & Shop at Design Studio 407: @lindaharmondesignstudio407 Scripture referenced in this episode: NIV translation unless otherwise noted Proverbs 27:17 Galatians 6:2 1 Peter 2:9-10 Romans 8:37-39 John 1:1-5 Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us each Friday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

This week's guest: Will Spear | Director of Worship & Communications at Lighthouse Vineyard Church In this week's episode Will and I discuss how we can utilize the process of discovering and growing your creativity! Will Spear is one of my good friends, the Director of Worship & Communications at Lighthouse Vineyard Church. We explore how we discovered our creativity in Jesus and how you can too! We look at examples from our own lives and the lessons we have learned from following Jesus in the process. We discuss how we can encourage others to discover creativity and how we are learning to practice sabbath as a creative individual. Join us today for the rest of the conversation! Connect with Will on his creative journey! IG: @will.spear @lighthousevineyard Scripture referenced in this episode: NIV translation unless otherwise noted  Isaiah 30:21 Jeremiah 20:11-13 Deuteronomy 29:1-2 Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us each Friday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

This week's guest: Lydia Sergio | Certified Enneagram Coach & Wellness Leader In this week's episode Lydia and I discuss the enneagram and how it is a helpful tool for exploring your creativity! Lydia Sergio is one of my good friends, a Certified Enneagram Coach and Wellness Leader. We explore practical ways we can discover our creativity and the ways Jesus calls us to live as followers of Him. We look at examples throughout scripture and see how we are uniquely created and creativity has been instilled inside of us from the very beginning! Join us today for the rest of the conversation! Connect with Lydia on her creative journey! IG: @lydiasergio1 Scripture referenced in this episode: NIV translation unless otherwise noted Philippians 4:4-9 Romans 15:5-6 Psalm 119:73-80 Additional Supporting Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 John 15 John 10 Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us each Friday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support

Are you a creative looking to utilize your creative gifts and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Join us each Friday for encouraging conversations focused on creativity and the Gospel. Hosted by Addison Ott. For more creative inspiration, behind the scenes and weekly encouragement be sure to follow along on Instagram and Facebook @DesignChatsPodcast. Please consider subscribing! Subscribing is the quickest way to be notified when new episodes are published. Were you encouraged by today's conversation? Share this episode on social media and tag us @DesignChatsPodcast. You can also head over to Apple Podcasts to share a review. Tell me what your biggest takeaway was or simply come say, "Hi"! This week's guest: Clara Hooton | Songwriter & Worship Leader In this week's episode Clara and I discuss the creative process specifically in songwriting and music. Clara Hooton is one of my good friends, a songwriter and worship leader at our local church, The Vineyard. We explore practical ways we can incorporate thanksgiving and praise as a daily practice of following Jesus. We look at examples throughout scripture and see how praise is our natural response when encountering Jesus. Join us today for the rest of the conversation! Connect with Clara on her creative journey! Spotify: @ClaraAnn FB: @clarahooton IG: @clarahooton @clara_ann_music Scripture referenced in this episode: NIV translation unless otherwise noted Exodus 15:1-21 Psalm 100 2 Samuel 24:23-25 Additional Supporting Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Luke 1:46-55 To stay updated on future episodes of Design Chats be sure to visit our website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/design-chats/support