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Learning to SeeArtful PrayerToday I get to introduce you to Bre Reed, Art Therapy professor at Bethel University and owner of Creative Connections Counseling, a faith based counseling center. She leads workshops at churches teaching people how to pray with art, hosts a weekly online prayer group, and has written two devotionals. You can connect with her on Instagram @BreReedATRBC, Facebook Creative Connections Counseling LLC, and her website CreativeConnectionsCounseling.net.Listen in to learn how a praying with art can transform our hearts, minds, bodies and souls! Get all the bonus content for today's episode on Patreon...
2025-09-2225 minLearning to SeeHealing in ArtsToday I get to introduce you to Pamela Alderman, founder of Healing in Arts, an organization that brings hope and healing around the world through collaborative community art projects. Listen along to hear about her journey and the powerful creative projects she is facilitating (like the installations at ArtPrize this September).Get all the bonus content for today's episode on Patreon and join us for art making time during Transformational Studio Time.Learn more about Jen and the healing power of art at Learning to See StudioWould you like...
2025-08-2530 minLearning to SeeArtful StoryworkToday I get to introduce you to Shelley Henk of "Whole Soul Studio" who combines her knowledge of medicine, nutrition, faith ,and art together to help people creatively heal their whole being and rewrite their story. Today she shares a bit of her own story of how trauma and stress impacted her physical health and ultimately helped her create "Artful Storywork" as the foundtational process to her "Beautiful School of You" curriculum.Get all the bonus content and join us for Transformational Studio Time on PatreonConnect more with Shelley on Instagram and...
2025-07-2131 minLearning to SeeGlue BooksToday Marjolaine introduces us to glue books, one of the best ways she's found to engage her creativity for healing and breakthrough! We talk about the logistics of this process, that's really never meant to be finished but can help us face and overcome fears with small steps. We'll dive into it deeper and have more examples during our Transformative Studio Time this month. Hope you'll join us and try creating your own glue book to inspire you on your journey.Marjolaine works with the anti sex trafficking organization Fight4Freedom and has her own healing...
2025-06-1629 minLearning to SeeArt Ministry beyond the church wallsThis month we get to hear from the inspiring Jessie Nilo, founder of God Loves Art! Today we get to hear about her journey from a lonely artist sitting in a pew to developer of an art ministry that transformed a church to a ministry that expands prison walls to touch hearts. Plus we get a sneak peek into her journal and the Blind Contour drawing exercise that brought peace to her soul on a very difficult day. We're going to dig more into Blind Contour and Semi-Blind Contour Drawing during our Transformative Studio Time this month. Hope you'll...
2025-05-1932 minLearning to SeeMusic TherapyIn this episode it is my privilege to introduce you to Lori Lotz, a retired music therapist and native american flute player from Tennessee. She’ll share some of the science behind how music impacts our mind, shifts our emotions, and helps us connect with others and lift up prayers to GodTo see the videos mentioned and access helpful links and other ideas for putting the healing power of music into practice in your life, head on over to Patreon and check out the "Music Therapy" post for April 21, 2025....
2025-04-2033 minLearning to SeeHealing & ComfortIn this episode it is my privilege to introduce you to Linda Sylvester. She wears a variety of hats that include healing prayer warrior, musician, dreamer, art minister, poet, cancer survivor, widow, supportive listener, and physical therapist. I hope you enjoy this sampling of her talents and heart today.Learn more about her creative, prayer filled retreat at Evanston Vineyard Church SATURDAY MARCH 22.To see the art projects and listen to the full recording of "Drench Me Jesus" head on over to Patreon and check out the "Healing and Comfort" post for March 17, 2025.
2025-03-1831 minLearning to SeeWe Can Rebuild!This is part 2 of our interview Dr Amy Backos. Today we talk about how rebuilding after trauma is in our history as individuals, families, countries and the world. Creation hasn't stopped since the beginning and sometimes, as all artists know, destruction is part of the process. There is always good news to be found during the painful parts: God is present, helpers are coming, and there are treasures to be found--we can do this--you can do this.Trauma and fear responses are discussed along with the importance of practicing gratitude so that we...
2025-02-2430 minLearning to SeeThe Importance of PresenceThis interview is packed with information from how art helps us know ourselves, build bridges of trust across cultures, and helps us be present. This is critical in surviving, overcoming and thriving hard times in our lives. Dr Amy Backos reminds us that:Making art helps us learn to see in new ways, heal from trauma, and can help prevent things from getting worse!We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you pause to focus on the present moment and find peace.Take...
2025-01-2731 minLearning to SeeGod comes into our darknessAdvent celebrates God's arrival. Not just a flashy happy celebration but a truly miraculous gift of mercy. He still comes into our deep darkness to bring light!This episode gives you a little taste of what studio time is like with art making that transforms how we see and opens us up to new perspectives and quiet time to listen to God.We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you are sensing God in your life and in the darkness.Take this podcast...
2024-12-2428 minLearning to SeePray with ColorToday we're chatting with my Brittany Roach about how color adds new life, freedom and joy to our prayer time.There are lots of ideas in here and information about how Brittany and her husband have worked with Houses of Prayer and involved their 3 sons in prayer time too. Art Sozo, Harp & Bowl, and using all of ourselves and our creativity in our prayers are discussed as we strive to move towards the goal of 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to "pray without ceasing." We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and...
2024-11-2527 minLearning to SeeAnticipatory GriefToday we're chatting with my friend Danica Thurber (aka Danica the Artist) about how art can help us process our grief.We often talk about grief after the loss, but what about the grief process that occurs before the loss? That is anticipatory grief and the main focus of our discussion and art project today.GRIEF COURSE:At the end you'll get to see some of Danica's own artwork and hear about her new Therapeutic Art Grief course, available now on her Etsy store.CHILDREN'S BOOK:Each...
2024-10-2826 minLearning to SeeIdentity in ChristToday we're exploring how discovering our true identity brings us hope, how it takes grit to be grateful & how these things change our lives.Take this podcast to the next level:Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art together.Videos shared with permission:Hosanna Wong's "I Have a New Name" • I Have A New Name | Hosanna Wong (Off... ...
2024-09-3025 minLearning to SeeReversed Thunder, part 3Come learn to see how God uses your imagination to reveal more about Himself to you personally. Revelations isn't about giving us new information, it's about inviting us to a new experience of the scriptures, writes Eugene in Reversed Thunder. Today we're reviewing Eugene Peterson's book Reversed Thunder to help us understand what Revelations has to say to us about judgment, salvation, and Heaven.Take this podcast to the next level:Get your own copy of Reversed Thunder and read Eugene's words for yourself.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together"...
2024-09-0926 minLearning to SeeReversed Thunder, part 2Come learn to see how God uses your imagination to reveal more about Himself to you personally. Revelations isn't about giving us new information, it's about inviting us to a new experience of the scriptures, writes Eugene in Reversed Thunder. Today we're reviewing Eugene Peterson's book Reversed Thunder to help us understand what Revelations has to say to us about worship, evil, prayer, witness, and politics.Take this podcast to the next level:Get your own copy of Reversed Thunder and read Eugene's words for yourself.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging...
2024-08-2630 minLearning to SeeReversed Thunder, part 1Come learn to see how God uses your imagination to reveal more about Himself to you personally. Revelations isn't about giving us new information, it's about inviting us to a new experience of the scriptures, writes Eugene in Reversed Thunder. Today we're reviewing Eugene Peterson's book Reversed Thunder to help us understand what Revelations has to say to us about scripture, Christ, and the church.Take this podcast to the next level:Get your own copy of Reversed Thunder and read Eugene's words for yourself.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper...
2024-07-2229 minLearning to SeeSo Many Ways to PrayThere's so much to share from this podcast.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Come SEE this podcast on Youtube.Watch Jenna Burne pray visually in her journal.Rewatch or listen to our conversation with Ameris Grapa where we talk about prayer boxes.And join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore the topic of forgiveness further.Free Workshop.Sign up for the FREE workshop to explore your identity in Christ and create your own personal affirmation card. It's live today (1-28-24 at 7...
2024-01-3028 minLearning to SeeOpen the Door to Your DreamsToday I’m excited to introduce you to Marjolaine Walker, an artist, author and breakthrough coach who helps women find their voice, break up with shame and connect with God!She wants everyone to know that you don't have to be an artist nor be afraid of the process because art, and God, bring healing in gentle ways. There's so much to share from this podcast.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Come SEE this podcast on Youtube.And join our "Transformational Studio Ti...
2023-12-2530 minLearning to SeeBible JournalingToday I’m excited to introduce you to Sue Nelson, founder of Woman of Noble Character, cofounder of Bean so Blessed Coffee, teacher, dog and cat rescuer, cancer warrior, adopted child, mother of 4 adult children, disciple of Jesus!In today's conversation she shares about finding her siblings as an adult, how she was loved, and how she uses art to meditate and write scripture on her heart as she seeks to be a woman of noble character in today's world and encourage others to do the same.There's so much to share from th...
2023-11-2730 minLearning to SeeSoul GardensToday I’m excited to introduce you to Emma Schonenberg, artist, designer, plant lover, dog momma, and Art Therapist.In today's conversation we talk about her journey to becoming an Art Therapist, the benefits she received from getting lost in creating her Soul Gardens and the benefits others have received as well. It's super exciting to hear about how creating something beautiful, or simply beginning to pay attention to beauty in our sketchbooks can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, make pain disappear for an hour, increase our flexibility and problem solving, give us courage and nurture our ki...
2023-10-2329 minLearning to SeeShifting Perspectives and Renewing Your MindToday I’m excited to introduce you to KasSandra Owens, artist, entrepreneur, and student.In today's conversation we talk about her story of transformation, learning to express herself with art and trust God more...even through homelessness.There are several art activities mentioned in this recording and detailed in the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon. But we also wanted to share some journaling prompts from KasSandra that will help you shift your focus and renew your mind:Examine our current focus, talk about wa...
2023-09-2529 minLearning to SeeNature SketchingToday I’m excited to introduce you to Heather Stearns, artist, teacher, mom, wife, child of God, nature lover, and student. One of her greatest joys is sharing experiences of the great outdoors with others and watching awe take root!"What would happen were we to become aware of the ways God lingers and waits for us around every corner, crack, and crevasse in our landscape?" -Heather StearnsIn today's conversation we talk about overcoming obstacles to art making with simple supplies, portable art kits, and a flexible mindset....
2023-08-2930 minLearning to SeeColors of LifeWhat a joy it is to introduce you to Jinna Lee. She is a Mindful Art Coach who specializes in serving single moms by helping them use art to reduce stress and learn to love themselves again.Today she gives us an inside look at how her inspirations, struggles, and regrets led to intentional mark making and connecting with others. Listen along to see how she uses "Intricate Dots & Lines" to:--Help her son overcome ADHD--Connect deeply with her dad in his final months--Bring peace to hard situations
2023-07-3130 min
Learning to SeeCrowns of GrowthToday I get to introduce you to the amazing Jenna Burne!She is a mixed media artist whose prayer life has been transformed and life impacted deeply through art journaling. Today she walks us through creating a collage focused on growth in all areas of our lives. Kingdom truths are discussed and encouragement given throughout and she prays for us all at the end.This is one I think you'll want to SEE so check out this shortened video and to get the full video and all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection...
2023-06-2628 minLearning to SeeArt & PrayerToday I get to introduce you to my friend Ameris Grapa--an artist, art teacher, and prayer warrior!Catch all the bonus content with extra ideas for how to put some of these ideas into practice in your life join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.Ways to connect more with Ameris:Email - aegrapa@gmail.comFacebookFine Art AmericaWhen this episode releases I'll be in Thailand & Laos making art and bringing hope and healing to children rescued from human trafficking. Would you like to learn more...
2023-05-2926 minLearning to SeeA Time for Every Season (part 2 of 2)Today I get to share the redemption part of Sparrow's story with you--the happily ever after part!Catch all the bonus content from discussions like today by joining our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.After a very difficult and dark season of her life, the time of weeping she shared about last time, she has found healing and joy again!She has experienced trauma and been an advocate of women and children. She has experienced depression and transformation. She has a message today for those struggling in the...
2023-04-2427 minLearning to SeeA Time for Every Season (part 1 of 2)Today I get to introduce you to Sparrow Daenitz (aka Crafty Bird Woman). After a very difficult and dark season of her life she has found healing and joy again -- and her story isn't over yet!In part 1, she shares about this "Time to Weep" and how it enabled her to minister to others through art."I didn't know I was doing art ministry. I just recognized the deep deep sadness in their eyes and wanted to give them something to look forward to -- something fun!"
2023-03-2727 minLearning to SeeCreative ConnectionsIt is so fun to connect with other like-minded therapists like Bre from Creative Connections Counseling in MN. In this conversation you'll gain tips for working with and building connections with teens (parents, you'll want to tune into this). Tips on picking out an altered book, how to make art to express yourself and build coping skills, ideas about containment and post traumatic growth are covered as well. I can't wait to hear about what part of this discussion you enjoyed most!Catch all the bonus content by joining our membership at Learning to...
2023-03-0823 minLearning to SeeWhat Worked for You?Today I get to introduce you to Jordan Conner of Wholly Beautiful Life!She shares a bit of her journey to Art Therapy and then guides us through a 3-step process of gently exploring change. Don't let the idea of 3 steps intimidate you, they flow together effortlessly.Jordan also shares her #1 tip about how to approach art to gain the most insight and her favorite movie too :)I'm really excited to have join with us and learn to see more clearly.Make sure to leave comments and...
2023-01-3024 minLearning to SeeLearning to See IntroductionWelcome!I'm excited to have you and wanted to take a moment to introduce Art Therapy and Bible Art Journaling, the 2 big components of my work and what I share on this podcast.Please make sure to comment with questions and ideas -- I want to customize what I share to meet your needs.If you like what you're hearing please share.If you want to learn more, see my art, work with me, or be a future guest check out these links:Membership:...
2023-01-2411 min
Connecting Winnipeg with Hal AndersonJust Eat It!Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story with Jen Rustmeyer (0:45); Helping the homeless with Mike Belhumeur of Urban Knights & Ladies Peace Patrol (7:13) & a look at Cyber Monday with Jonathan Alward, Director of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (14:30)
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