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kaafideep konversation🌟 Journey into the Soul: A Conversation with Karima | Indian Women Entrepreneur | kk Ep. 08Dive into an enriching dialogue with Karima, the visionary founder of Soul Works, celebrated with the prestigious Times of India Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2020. Join us on a transformative exploration of her life and artistry.
00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:22 - Finding Inspiration and Dealing with Jealousy00:04:30 - Karima’s Passion for Classical Music00:07:34 - The Reason Behind Karima's Break from Singing00:10:36 - Karima’s Memorable Experience in Istanbul00:13:28 - Art and Entrepreneurship: A Creative Journey00:16:43 - Karima's Struggles with Anxiety and Her Soulful Exploration00:20:37 - Exploring the Meaning of Dream Catchers00:23:29 - The Reiki Proc...
2023-12-291h 46
Sex and The City Hippie Podcast by Daniela KURA#104 KURA 2 day intensive experience with Soulworks by ZoeIn this episode I talk to @soulworks_by_zoe about the KURA EMERGE Mastermind 2 day live intensive!
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2023-10-0305 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastA Podcasts SabbathHello! The Soma Soulworks Podcast is going on summer break - many big things are happening behind the scenes here, from our annual conference to our upcoming game title. As such, we need some time to herd the cats and organize our thoughts. In this episode, we share a bit about why the break and what's on our minds as we head into the summer, and we look forward to catching you all on the next one in the Fall.
2023-06-1714 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastInterview Series: Joshua DurkeeWe try to do in-office interviews on our podcast roughly every month at Soma. We think it's important to look at our past and notice how God has provided and led us through the years, which is no different than with Joshua Durkees Soma story. Join us in hearing a little about his past and what he's been able to learn along the way. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-05-1712 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastOur WoundsFor the past several weeks, our office has been going through how our past wounds affect us during our in-office small group we call Jesus Time. Join us in today's conversation about some of the things we've walked through and how we've been processing these lessons. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-05-1021 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastHobbiesThis week on the Soma Soulworks podcast, we're talking about hobbies. From wood burning to LARPing, tai chi to bottle cap collecting. The possibilities for hobbies are endless. Listen in this week to hear what we've been up to; we'd love to hear about what you're doing in your free time, let us know in the comments!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-05-0322 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastTravelJoin us this week for a conversation about travel. Where have we been, and what have we learned? Travel can help us grow in understanding others and ourselves; so buckle up, tune in, and let us know in the comments some of the cool places you've been!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-04-2622 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastMarketing GamesJoin us in today's conversation about games specifically for marketing. We share our experiences in making games and experiences for companies for the express use of marketing their brand. What was it like for us? We share some tips and tricks to help you, and your studio, get ahead when you take on your first marketing game!Some of our work:Stranger ThingsThreat Hunterextrahop.comSome resources to help you get started:What is advergaming: 5 examples in marketing campaigns Advergaming: How video game advertising helps with consumer engagement
2023-03-1517 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastInterview Series: Neil SauvageauToday we have the pleasure of hearing from our very own Neil Sauvageau. Hear his testimony and experience with us at Soma, and be sure to check out the cool projects he's working on while you're at it!Echo DawnNeil on LinkedInFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-03-0819 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastWorkplace RomancesWe have a few workplace romances in our office. Some started before they came to Soma and some started while they were here. Hear some of our firsthand experiences and hear some ways to make the, sometimes inevitable, romance better for the office culture and you!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-03-0123 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastLentToday is the beginning of the season of Lent. What is Lent? Should you participate in it? Does anyone participate in it anymore? The answer to 1.5 of those questions is "yes!" find out what one (and a half) it is on todays episode of the Soma SoulWorks PodcastFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-02-2225 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastGaming For Non-GamersToday on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about what it's like to play video games for the first time. What hurdles do people face if they want to get into gaming? What technologies and techniques are out there to help ease people into the hobby? What does this mean for developers when we create games? Gaming for a Non-GamerFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-02-1521 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastInterview Series: Chris BrunoJoin us this week for a special interview with Chris Bruno. Chris is the author of his newest book Sage: A Man’s Guide Into His Second Passage, fatherhood, and mental health. Here to talk about it today, we also want to do a giveaway for Sage, so sign up here between the 8th of February and the 17th for a chance to win your copy!Sage - by Chris BrunoReStoryReStory IntensivesFacebook:Restoration ProjectReStory CounselingInstagram:@restorationprojectco@storyrestoredFind more information ab...
2023-02-0833 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastRemote WorkDo you work from home? Are you an employer for people who do? Are you thinking about switching to a work-from-home model? Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about our experiences with a hybrid office model, give some pointers to offices looking to transition, and provide helpful advice on how to work from home healthily. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-02-0123 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastDream InterpretationThis week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we discuss our dreams and how we can interpret them. What is a prophetic dream? Is it biblical? How do I even start interpreting my dreams? Listen to our conversation about our experiences and a few solid tips to get started. Streams MinistriesFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-01-2521 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastVideo Games & AddictionThanks for joining us this week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast. This week we are having an important discussion on addiction and its overlap with video games. How do video games become addictive? How can you overcome that addiction if you find yourself in it? What resources are available for you or people you know who want to learn more? Make sure to sign up for our newsletter and get automatically entered to win a copy of The Life We’re Looking For by Andy Crouch. You can sign up here!Brock Henderson on LinkedIn
2023-01-1822 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastInterview Series: Ethan WhittedOnce a month, we highlight someone in an interview. This week, we have the privilege of interviewing our very own Ethan Whitted! Ethan shares his story of how he came to Soma and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. Â Find out more and connect with him on LinkedIn, linked below.Ethan on LinkedInFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2023-01-1130 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastProphetic ArtProphetic art, art that carries a message from the heart of God to strengthen, encourage, or comfort. Today on the SomaSoulworks Podcast, join us in a conversation about this form of prophecy with our very own Erin Marantette. You can find some great examples of prophetic art in the link below, and we would love to see some from you if you gave it a shot!Examples of Erin's prophetic art:One of her first works of prophetic artsMarch 2020, before the whole scope of the pandemic set in Transformation and supportSoaking...
2023-01-0421 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastNew Years ThankfulnessThe Soma Soulworks Podcast is looking forward to a new year in today's episode. Join us in our conversation about thankfulness and resolutions. Let us know in the comments below some of your resolutions as we head into 2023! Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-12-2822 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastVideo Game Design - Then vs. NowToday, on the Soma Soulworks Podcast, we discuss game design.  Looking at our own projects and classics, such as Goldeneye 007, we talk about the challenges game designers have faced in the past and present when making innovative and engaging games. Anti-Game Design and the Making of Goldeneye 007The Lost Legends of RedwallFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-12-2124 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastInterview Series: Mark WebsterEach month we will have people from Soma give their stories. This week we have Mark Webster.neveralone.gamesMark Webster on LinkedInFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-12-1438 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastOffice VibesThis week on the Soma Soulworks Podcast, we discuss our office spaces! The physical (and digital) area we work in can significantly change our productivity, office health, and happiness! Join us as we share some personal stories of our office transformations along with tips and tricks we've learned along the way.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-12-0724 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastSoma Christmas Special!Merry Christmas from all of us at Soma Games! We hope you enjoy a chill episode while discussing our traditions and plans for the holiday season. We'd love to hear from you, so share with us in the comments your favorite traditions your family celebrates around the holidays.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-11-3019 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastThanksgiving & Black FridaySammi says it best in the intro: "Today we want to talk about Thanksgiving and Black Friday and how it's kind of weird that they share the same week." Join us today while we discuss the implications, both personal and corporate, of two very different days.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-11-2321 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastInterview Series: Amy GreenEach month we will have people from Soma give their stories. This week we have Amy Green. Buckle up for a great conversation between her and Chris, and make sure to check out the links below to keep up to date with Amy in the future! Running LegendsArea Man Lives on Oculus and SteamFollow Amy Green on:FacebookTwitterTikTokInstagramFollow Numinous Games on:TwitterTikTokFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation w...
2022-11-1647 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastAI ArtIs a robot after your job? Join us in today's conversation about AI Art to find out. We'll discuss the practical and philosophical implications of AI-generated art and share our thoughts on a topic that hits close to home.How the designers of GoldenEye 007 made use of “Anti-Game Design”Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-11-0920 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastCreating Original WorksReboots, remasters, and refreshes. Today's entertainment climate is beginning to feel a bit stale in terms of originality. Listen in on today's conversation for our thoughts about the subject. How can we provoke creative, original thinking in our field? How can we support original IPs? Is this even a bad thing? Game Design Mimetics (Or, What Happened To Game Design?)Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for f...
2022-11-0219 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastInterview Series: Sammi RiffToday we are starting a new series of interviews. Each month we will have people from Soma give their stories. They say hindsight is 20/20, and looking back at our own stories together can help us understand the journey God has been weaving together for us. Join Sammi and me this week for the first one of these conversations. Â Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-10-2620 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastGamification Design Outside of GamesGamification is for more than just games! This week on the podcast, we discuss the growing popularity of game design for more than games. Whether you use apps like Wrinkly daily or have been neglecting your Spanish lessons on Duolingo, join us this week as we discuss this uprising of gamification design!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-10-1921 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastHandling ReviewsToday we have our very own Ethan Whitted, who handles our quality assurance here at Soma, to discuss reviews with us. Reviews are a double-edged sword; we all love receiving those great, in-depth, 5-star reviews and dread the single-word, 1-star reviews. Join us in today's conversation to hear about how we handle reviews and if you have the time: drop us one for this episode of the Soma Soulworks Podcast!Want to read more about the Soma Games Testing Team? Click here to read more and join today! Find more information about us on our we...
2022-10-1226 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastPersonality Assessments: Home and the OfficeToday we discuss personality assessments and their uses in both the home and the office. We as staff use a few to help us understand one another better, how we work best with each other, and how we give and receive appreciation. Join us in the conversation today to learn a little about us (and hopefully yourself)!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 5 Love LanguagesSacred...
2022-10-0530 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastInterview with Brock HendersonJoin us this week for a special interview with Brock Henderson. Find some of the projects he's working on below.Faith Forms GamesFaith, Family, & The Dark Side of Game Dev
2022-09-2828 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastWhat Are We Playing?Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we are taking a step back and focusing on the things that bring us joy. What are we playing? Sit back and enjoy a chill episode where we discuss what we've been into recently and join us in the conversation in the comments by letting us know what you've been playing! We are always looking for new recommendations!Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-09-2118 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastThe Value of Sharing WorkThis week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we discuss the value of sharing work within our kibbutz. Hear our thoughts on what it means to share the load, how we could tangibly go about this, and the definition of a kibbutz. Is it cat food? Find out today only on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-09-1422 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastThe Mission Field of GamesIn today's conversation, we discuss the mission field of games. What role do games, specifically video games, play in God's mission for the world? Are we succeeding in that role? What could we be doing better? Join us today and join the conversation with the people around you with our small group studies.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-09-0727 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastAcorn Labs - Part 2Today we continue our two-part episode on Acorn Labs. In this episode, we talk about the future of Acorn Labs and compare this project to similar ones in other industries. If you haven't listened to part one of this two-part episode, please find it in your podcast directory to follow along with today's conversation.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-08-3123 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastAcorn Labs - Part 1Today we start a two-part episode on a project we've been working on for a long time now: Acorn Labs. In this first episode, we lay the groundwork for what Acorn Labs is, and hear some of the detailed work needed to make such a project successful. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-08-2417 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastBaptist StoriesJoin us today and hear about a new project we're working on at Soma and why we're so excited about it!Ren Alex Rose on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/ren-alex-rose-a1b2aa132Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-08-1727 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastBringing Hope" 'You raise dragonslayers in the age of dragons; you don’t wait for the dragons to go away.' - Someone on the internet" - Sammi.https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/927636049189023765/994322651948535888/AI_Faith_-_Video_Games_as_Soul_Medicine.pdfFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-08-1025 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastThe Role of Play and FunDo play and fun have a role to play in our lives? At Soma, we think so. What role does it play in your life? Do you use play and fun only as a tool to relax and unwind once you feel overwhelmed and stressed, or do you schedule a time to recharge throughout the week? Join us in today's conversation to hear more of our thoughts and how we approach the role of play and fun in our lives.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with...
2022-08-0315 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastJesus TimeEvery Wednesday morning in our office at Soma, we have Jesus Time. A moment for us all to stop and refocus our lives on Jesus. Our studies range from healing prayer to financial management, but one thing is always clear:  the center of our conversation is our faith in Jesus to have precedence over our life. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-07-2725 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastThe PauseFrom John Eldredge, Author of Wild at Heart and Captivating the Pause App is a simple way to connect with God in the middle of your busy day.  Today we discuss the effect this simple practice has had on our personal lives and in the context of using it in our office. Join us in conversation and find the Pause App online at: https://www.pauseapp.comFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every wee...
2022-07-2024 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastIt Starts At HomeContinuing our series on Modern Monasticism we take the first steps today in living a "well-ordered life." these first steps are the realization that this process starts at home, in our family, our work, and our church lives. So sit back, press play, and join us for today's conversation.Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free.Â
2022-07-1324 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastModern MonasticismToday, we start the third season of the Soma SoulWorks Podcast. Modern Monasticism is all about how we find a well-ordered inner life in a world that demands our attention and grips our time and energy. How do we live in the present moment while being expected to be everywhere, on-demand? In today's episode, we start a conversation on how we can "slow down, do less, love more."Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available e...
2022-06-2926 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastSo You Want To Be A Game Developer?So You Want To Be A Game Developer? This isn't the start of a new game show; In today's episode, we talk about some of the first steps you can and should take on your journey in a career in Game Development. How do you network, what education should you pursue, and what can some of your expectations be in getting started? Join us today and be a part of the conversation!As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What...
2022-06-2217 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastCurrencyWhat is a currency in its most basic form? What do we use in this industry to trade with one another? Join us this week at Soma SoulWorks as we discuss what currency looks like in the Sphere of Arts and Entertainment.As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with...
2022-06-1522 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastRisks and IdolsThe Arts and Entertainment industry is not without its risks and its idols. What are these risks and idols? What can we do to protect ourselves from them? Join us today as we tackle this conversation together.As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with this question and apply it...
2022-06-0826 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastRest"... on the seventh day, He rested from all his work." (Gen. 2:2b) If even God rested from His work to set an example of rest, why is it so difficult for us to stop and enjoy from time to time? This week at Soma Soulworks, we delve into rest: what is it, why it is essential, and even how we do it.As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people...
2022-04-1324 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastSufferingSuffering. Everyone goes through seasons of their life that make us question everything. Why is this happening to me? How did I get here? What do I do now? Join us this week as we tackle the challenging but shared experience of suffering in candid conversation.As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This...
2022-04-0624 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastBecoming A King - Interview w/ Morgan SnyderMorgan Snyder, the author of Becoming a King, has been a long-time friend and ally of Soma Games. in this episode we discuss how our recent theme of "What if I were King?" was directly influenced by his work and how it's the kind of question everybody ought to wrestle with as we each learn to lean into maturity and growth regardless of our vocation.
2022-03-3048 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastSoul CareIn this episode, we dive into soul care. What does it mean to care for a soul? Who is responsible for doing that sort of care? Learn more with us today in today's episode.As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with this question and apply it to video...
2022-03-2325 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastCorporate CultureIn this episode, we discuss mission statements and corporate culture. How do they relate to one another? Should they be more connected than they are currently? Join us as we discuss this and more in today's episode. As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with this question and apply i...
2022-03-1626 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastThe GameDev FundToday we talk about the Game Dev. Fund - a non-profit donation destination used as grants to start, finish, boost, and train our friends and fellows in the games industry.As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with this question and apply it to video games and entertainment.
2022-03-0919 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastImladrisIn this episode, we talk about Imladris: a community hosted by Soma Soulworks to gather and train the kings and queens of the video game industry; if you want to know precisely how and why we do this - this episode should answer your questions.As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This...
2022-03-0225 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastSphere Diplomacy: FamilyIn this episode, we discuss the Sphere of Family. What does this sphere encompass? What is its primary role? And how does the Sphere of Arts and Entertainment relate to it?As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with this question and apply it to video games and entertainment.
2022-02-2341 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastFounding PrincipalsIn this episode, we discuss the founding principles of the video game industry. What do we stand for and how do we enforce it? Hear more of our insights in this week's episode. As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with this question and apply it to video games a...
2022-02-1620 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastNFTsIn this episode, we discuss NFTs. What are they, how does it affect my work, should I even care about them? Join us as we dive into taking ownership of our work. As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've asked many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with this question and apply it to video games and e...
2022-02-0927 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastSphere Diplomacy: BusinessIn this episode, we discuss the Sphere of Business and how our Sphere of entertainment can and possibly should interact with it and vice versa.As 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then, I've been asking many people to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.This series will wrestle with this question and how it applies to video games and entertainment.
2022-02-0329 min
#Reallife PodcastTime to do the soul work to get to your higher self With Kim CarpenterAbbie & DaniĂ©lle sit down and discuss how to heal our minds by understanding our chakra system with Kim Carpenter. Kim is an Intuitive Mindset Coach and owner of Bimberlynn Soulworks. Kim went through her own self discovery journey which helped lead her into a journey of helping others understand their own self. Kim enjoys working with others and bringing awareness to the power that we have within.Â
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2022-02-0153 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastGrief, Loss, and the Longing for Heaven - Interview w/ Morgan SnyderThis episode was recorded in the middle of 2021 shortly after our co-founder, John Bergquist, was killed in a car accident. It was recorded when everyone was still quite raw and hurting. In it, we discuss the experience of grief, the helplessness we feel, and the hope or something eternal.We're releasing this episode now, a year later, as we continue to reflect on both the fragility of life and the stability of an eternal Hope.
2022-01-2649 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastSphere Diplomacy : The ChurchIn this episode, we follow up on episode 6 where we introduced the idea of 7 sphere diplomacy. In this episode, we specifically look at how gaming and the sphere of Celebration might interact with the sphere of faith.As 2020 was closing out God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then I've been asking this question to many people as a way to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.In this...
2022-01-1930 min
Soma SoulWorks Podcast7 Sphere DiplomacyIn this episode, we discuss an idea whereby there ought to be a kin of diplomacy between the seven spheres just as there is between kingdoms and nations.As 2020 was closing out God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then I've been asking this question to many people as a way to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.In this series of podcasts, we'll be wrestling with this question...
2022-01-1226 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastKingdom InfrastructureIn this episode, we look at the totally unsexy topic of infrastructure - those systems and functions that serve only to facilitate the other, more sexy things. As 2020 was closing out God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?" Since then I've been asking this question to many people as a way to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.In this series of podcasts, we'll be wrestling with this question and h...
2022-01-0525 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastServing Into Influence - Christmas 2021As 2020 was closing out God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?"Since then I've been asking this question to many people as a way to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.In this series of podcasts we'll be wrestling with this question and how it applies to video games and farther to entertainment.In this episode we discuss the fact that when it comets the biblical examples of influence...
2021-12-2326 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastBusiness as Mission - Interview with Colin CrawleyCheck out this fascinating interview with Colin Crawley. We first met Colin in mid 2021 and have learned so much from him. An evangelism ninja mixed with a Business as Mission (BAM) maestro talks with Soma Games about the booming, but fuzzy-edged world of how the business sphere meets the spheres of church and entertainment.See Colin's work here: https://businessandmission.org and here: https://mission365.orgÂ
2021-11-171h 06
Soma SoulWorks PodcastAllies & EnemiesAs 2020 was closing out, God asked me a weird question: "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?"Since then I've been asking this question to many people as a way to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.In this series of podcasts we'll be wrestling with this question and how it applies to video games and farther to entertainment.In this episode we discuss an element of kingdoms that is clearly distinct from typical business...
2021-11-0330 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastWhat makes a kingdom anyway?As 2020 was closing out God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?"Since then I've been asking this question to many people as a way to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.In this series of podcasts we'll be wrestling with this question and how it applies to video games and farther to entertainment.In this episode we discuss just what defines a kingdom in the first place. What makes...
2021-10-2021 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastWhat If I Were King?As 2020 was closing out God asked me a weird question, "What if you were the king of the games industry? What would you do? What would you even want?"Since then I've been asking this question to many people as a way to frame our thoughts way beyond a 5-year plan to a 100-year horizon.In this series of podcasts we'll be wrestling with this question and how it applies to video games and farther to entertainment.In this episode we're just getting started and laying a foundation for how to think at...
2021-10-1323 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastInterview with Scott Adams - Ep 27Listen in as we launch into a series of interviews with professional game developers all over the country who share their experiences and perspectives on Christianity in the gaming industry!Let's go back to the beginning with one of the first ever video game developers for home computers - Scott Adams! Adams is the cofounder of Adventure International, and in this interview he talks about his experience as a computer programmer in the 1970s. This episode is really interesting to listen to as Adams created some of the very first adventure games that our host, Chris, played...
2021-05-2154 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastInterview with Bill Russell - Ep 26Listen in as we launch into a series of interviews with professional game developers all over the country who share their experiences and perspectives on Christianity in the gaming industry! This week, we are excited to introduce Bill Russell, an amazingly talented voice actor with years of experience. His ability to morph into this wide array of characters is what has landed him an animated feature; regional commercials; animated short films; video games; ten audiobooks; and over 130 children’s audiobooks. In this interview, Bill shares his story about growing up in church and talks about how his upb...
2021-05-0750 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastLove Thy Nerd Interview - Ep 25For our second interview, we talked with the founders of Love Thy Nerd, a platform for nerds and Jesus lovers to connect, learn, and build a community! We hear from Chris Gwaltney, the Chief Executive Nerd of LTN and co-host of Humans of Gaming, as well as Drew Dixon who's the Chief Content Nerd for Love Thy Nerd and the co-host of Humans of Gaming. He is also the editor of Explore the Bible: Students and co-hosts the weekly CaPC Digest podcast for Christ and Pop Culture. Drew has written for Paste Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Christianity Today, WORLD Magazine, a...
2021-04-2355 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastInterview with Kyle Garner - Ep 24Listen in as we launch into a series of interviews with professional game developers all over the country who share their experiences and perspectives on Christianity in the gaming industry! Join us this week as we hear from Kyle Garner - a seasoned expert in not only gaming, but also programming and level design, with credits spanning AAA to mini-Indie. Kyle has seen virtually every aspect of video game development from the inside and brings a wealth of experience and insight to this wide-ranging interview. His current passion is called Cats in Mechs...and really what more needs to...
2021-04-0945 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastPace Over Pressure: Achievement Guide Pt. 8 - Ep 23This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by Chris Skaggs.What’s covered in this episode:
2021-03-2547 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastImago Dei Over Imago Hominis: Achievement Guide Pt. 7 - Ep 22This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by Chris Skaggs.What’s covered in this episode:
2021-03-1137 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastWhimsy Over Workaholism: Achievement Guide Pt. 6 - Ep 21This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by Chris Skaggs.What’s covered in this episode:
2021-02-2520 min
Soma SoulWorks PodcastBONUS Episode! - Redwall is coming to Netflix!When the news broke that the Redwall world had been licensed by Netflix for, at least so far, one movie and a TV series we were blown away! There will definitely be lots to say in the coming weeks and months but here's our immediate first reaction to this news and how it might impact us The Lost Legends for Redwall games.
2021-02-1827 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastGod's Reality Over Virtual Reality: Achievement Guide Pt. 5 - Ep 20This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by Chris Skaggs.What’s covered in this episode:
2021-02-1137 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastCelebration Over Exploitation: Achievement Guide Pt. 4 - Ep 19This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by Chris Skaggs.This Achievement Guide series suggests a set of...
2021-01-2834 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastPace Over Pressure: Achievement Guide Pt. 3 - Ep 18This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs.What’s covered in th...
2020-12-1029 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastConnection Over Isolation: Achievement Guide Pt. 2 - Ep 17This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs.What’s covered in th...
2020-11-2622 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastAn Achievement Guide for Redemptive Game Developers: Intro - Ep 16This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs.What’s covered in th...
2020-11-1223 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastSoma SoulWorks Vision and Purpose - Ep 15This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own. Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs.
2020-10-2925 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastGames as Evangelism - Ep 14This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs.What’s co...
2020-10-1538 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastSoma's Vision and Evolution - Ep 13This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs. W...
2020-10-0143 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastFire Your Boss: Interview with Aaron McHugh - Ep 12This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own. Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs. Wh...
2020-09-1034 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastBreaking Strongholds: Wrap Up with Mark Söderwall - Ep 11This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs.What’s covered in th...
2020-08-271h 05Soma SoulWorks PodcastBreaking Strongholds: Warfare - Ep 10This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own. Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs. What’s covered in th...
2020-08-1343 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastHoly Grieving, RevisitedDear Soma SoulWorks Followers,I am deeply saddened to share that John "JB" Bergquist, the dreamer and co-creator of this podcast, passed away on Sunday. On Sunday, July 26th, JB and his wife and daughter were traveling home from camping and were hit by another driver in the wrong lane. JB was killed nearly instantly. His wife, Kristine, and daughter, Natalie, were taken to the hospital with injuries. Both will be physically okay. Kristine is recovering from broken ribs and Natalie from a broken femur. August, JB's son, was at work and not in the...
2020-07-3043 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastBreaking Strongholds: Busyness & Sabbath - Ep 09Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs. What’s covered in this episode: This episode covers the stronghold of busyness. Chris defines a stronghold as a “habit of thought." This isn’t just having a full schedule -- it’s going from task to task with no margin...
2020-07-1639 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastBreaking Strongholds: Power - Ep 08This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own. Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs. What’s covered in th...
2020-07-0246 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastHoly Grieving - Ep 07This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs. --...
2020-06-2543 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastInterview with Filmmaker Amri Rigby - Ep 06This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives, and innovators in arts and entertainment" to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs.
2020-06-1858 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastBreaking Strongholds: Introduction - Ep 05This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! This podcast serves to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this podcast a rogue harmony of professional development and self-care, hosted by John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs. What’s covered in th...
2020-06-0424 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastTraining for Reigning: The Role of Leadership - Ep 02This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own. In the shop during Jesus Time, we've adapted the stages of life from John Eldredge's book, Fathered by God, to fit a male and female audience. Today, Chris and John "JB" discuss the "Royalty" stage in which a leader has the opportunity to use his or her power to lead and empower others or to selfishly use it for their glory.
2020-05-3137 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastWhat is Tempus Divum? - Ep 03This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! Podcast hosts John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs introduce Soma Games, Soma SoulWorks, and their heart for this podcast. This podcast serves as one of our venues to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this...
2020-05-3120 minSoma SoulWorks Podcast1-Minute Pause - Ep 04This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own.Meditation and self-care are buzzwords in this cultural moment, but that doesn't mean acting on them is cliche. Chris Skaggs and John Bergquist share why taking a moment (or several moments) to pause can breathe purpose into your life. This content is directly related to Tempus Divum Episode 5. What's covered in this episode:Â Praise for John Eldredge's r...
2020-05-3111 minSoma SoulWorks PodcastIntroduction Episode - Ep 01This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Soma Games earns a small percentage from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you, but all of our recommendations and opinions are our own. Welcome to the Soma SoulWorks Podcast! Podcast hosts John Bergquist and Chris Skaggs introduce Soma Games, Soma SoulWorks, and their heart for this podcast. This podcast serves as one of our venues to help people, particularly those who may label themselves as "creatives," to seek wholeness and calling so they are ready to embrace the mission God has for them. Consider this...
2020-05-2821 min
Energy is LoveELP #30- The SoulWorks Experience, Part 2This episode, Part 2, was recorded live on location at the 4th anniversary of the SoulWorks Fair. Each month the fair is held at Dancing Cranes Imports in Salt Lake City and brings together Professional Healer's and Energy Practitioners. We chat it up with some of the Practitioner's, as well as, some of the people coming to the fair. Everyone shares their insights and experiences in the realm of Spirituality and Energy....Enjoy! SoulWorks website-Â http://bettypnamaste.wix.com/soulworks SoulWorks Facebook Page-Â https://www.facebook.com/soulworksfair/home
2016-08-1054 min
Energy is LoveELP #29- The SoulWorks Fair Experience, Part 1This episode, Part 1, was recorded live on location at the 4th anniversary of the SoulWorks Fair. Each month the fair is held at Dancing Cranes Imports in Salt Lake City and brings together Professional Healer's and Energy Practitioners. We chat it up with some of the Practitioner's, as well as, some of the guests coming to the fair. Everyone shares their insights and experiences in the realm of Spirituality and Energy....Enjoy! SoulWorks online-Â http://bettypnamaste.wix.com/soulworks SoulWorks Facebook Page-Â https://www.facebook.com/soulworksfair/home
2016-08-081h 01
Energy is LoveEnergy is Love Podcast-Episode 1"Betty Pegues"Betty Pegues is the founder of the SoulWorks Fair. A monthly psychic fair held in Salt Lake City Utah at The Dancing Crane. She's an amazing woman who was brought up in Chicago and then later found herself living in Utah. Betty spent a large chunk of her adult life as a Chef but Spirit had other ideas for her. Find out how she found her way to becoming a full time psychic and humanitarian. http://bettypnamaste.wix.com/soulworks
2016-05-251h 30