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S4 E1 | The Heart of Hospitality: Service

Woahhh it's been a minute! Welcome back to a new season! We are so excited to continue the conversation with you around the table, as we seek to grow in this pursuit of biblical hospitality. Today we recap where we've been, where we are, & where we're going both in life and this podcast. It's only fitting we start season 4 off by revisiting the heart and foundation of hospitality–service. What is it, why is it so hard to practice, and how do we daily choose to count others more significant than ourselves? Only by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT! _______ Follow along for more content and encouragement over on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartofhospitality.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. [https://www.instagram.com/theartofhospitality.co/] Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple and share this episode with your friends!

S3 Finale, E8 | Creativity & Calling with Dirk Dallas

Whether you consider yourself artistic or not, have you ever thought of your creativity and vocation as a form of service, even as hospitality? Today we get the pleasure of talking with Dirk Dallas about our calling as Christians and image-bearers, to co-create with God, to make culture, and serve those around us to His glory. Dirk is a nationally recognized designer, photographer, professor, author, and recently named Dean of the College of Architecture Visual Art and Design at Cal Baptist University. Even amidst His 20+ years of industry experience and success, Dirk is one of the most humble servant leaders you will ever meet, and his influence on the lives of hundreds of students is invaluable. Both Bella and Kenzie have been recipients of his hospitality both in and outside the classroom. We hope this conversation encourages you to use creativity, whether its in your career, your home, your church, your community, or all of the above, to serve others and glorify God. ______ Connect with Dirk on IG: @dirka [https://www.instagram.com/dirka/] Check out his book, Eyes over the World [https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-over-World-Spectacular-Photography/dp/0789335530/ref=as_li_ss_shr?dchild=1&keywords=Eyes+over+the+World:+The+Most+Spectacular+Drone+Photography&qid=1589757113&sr=8-1&linkCode=shr&tag=frwhidr-20&language=en_US&creativeASIN=0789335530&camp=213733&creative=393185&linkId=67413189136c67bab41f4b885ffbb1bf] Recommended Resources on creativity and calling: Art & Faith by Makoto Fujimura [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Faith-Theology-Makoto-Fujimura/dp/0300254148/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5QU8YK23HQ41&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QfjaLuerugY8tC15zbwcx3nNx23INJigcQaNjrui607H_GsGN1B2sRRT-C2sG9ne7eT99p3pjDW2sF_5nLyykB7k75wPXm3J9qjp7yBDwWO7ZTkeohys_wMPyRS4geFD7PEaJ1XcpE8c9QvC1ijGdlvTylzlnxHdIJI8OIMJGDu27uf3kCtsZf53LDCc5QyO3pTuzy9rFv1CQs7oaZ1mc_uqgg6KJYbiD2ZusUyJAy4.egv4CI9fG5v9BQpE99TerHAuS4GmqYzleKA7qAJtFtA&dib_tag=se&keywords=art+and+faith+makoto+fujimura&qid=1720193208&sprefix=art+and+faith%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1] Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller [https://www.amazon.com/Every-Good-Endeavor-Connecting-Your/dp/1594632820/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HW0YB6F1QHSJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ayLrKwj7L_YnXEa7I9mywh589oisbcfSLCLw5P3uhii7b1TEL0-kVgD-zRLYeaciSvOHFxat7GU5g2sWQOcCLmaKdvO6LqpSOO3vVo-9VLlJQ7XWcHS14fngdNQpqIUi3x5gR4qmccfQ3gQD0af8nggIkWRWjMFZJu_iL198ZfTtX0Vk3fgZb4bDx_yKrOiMkMIdOls0P0X1B2C48PhvWqi2lBbOR2QmjlWMCjTsoB8.JkrmeiEqQP23ZggyrB1uFunfz3stJVi23pTGiBRqkvQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=every+good+endeavor+tim+keller&qid=1720193275&sprefix=every+good+end%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1] You are What You Love [https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Love-Spiritual/dp/158743380X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VIGAMUZXR9MW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0u1weKZ1kjC26T4Led_coDJC1Ix1_CFdvajJa5TfsRpwpKYOHPjXIGeMsso0ehl0V3kE2lhvdXgo-T10DkcWF6QtOBWjVtVpD1YG2r5Wlg8mqlejpjOw1bRi9XZ61wugCaRfZlQEnIcQ6KJDLl2Z8QLuxL-X32MB9mV8Q-1gG5c.aO0lNY2aHzOWk3kUFYur8FqNr8dCJGid9uzEbAM_qas&dib_tag=se&keywords=you+are+what+you+love+by+james+k.a.+smith&qid=1720193309&sprefix=you+are+what+you+%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1] by James K.A. Smith [https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Love-Spiritual/dp/158743380X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VIGAMUZXR9MW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0u1weKZ1kjC26T4Led_coDJC1Ix1_CFdvajJa5TfsRpwpKYOHPjXIGeMsso0ehl0V3kE2lhvdXgo-T10DkcWF6QtOBWjVtVpD1YG2r5Wlg8mqlejpjOw1bRi9XZ61wugCaRfZlQEnIcQ6KJDLl2Z8QLuxL-X32MB9mV8Q-1gG5c.aO0lNY2aHzOWk3kUFYur8FqNr8dCJGid9uzEbAM_qas&dib_tag=se&keywords=you+are+what+you+love+by+james+k.a.+smith&qid=1720193309&sprefix=you+are+what+you+%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1] The Humble Creative by Matthew Neirmann [https://www.amazon.com/Humble-Creative-Pursuit-Flourishing-Creativity/dp/1725291800/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TIF1Y4JUPPRL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XezXyR3UTZecoUSyTNW5bAb9S99riwcwoinGL7tPi-ZGwSO4oVELYtdTbU-uUoqlLP68wR4SkPsmC5lIHhMubgn06GYUm-BKd79UVofZ1yjNPclhjHlnxdlQuW_9_Bh234wKxPTsjl0pOWiDPpL03uAwUzuGura5ZSbDGT8jBLCOUgPEnB2SDDWiTeiGfC5PhxG5vSV5AkfekQzsaWZJxC-Rba_9vvRHLVaeJDbdkOg.yNdmblXfAMGuzV4s8S2fmral0zvbKR0dLnVfUsJKIEY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+humble+creative+matthew&qid=1720193341&sprefix=the+humble+creative+matthew%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1] Recapturing wonder by Mike Cosper [https://www.amazon.com/Recapturing-Wonder-Transcendent-Faith-Disenchanted/dp/0830845062/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12NZIL4APFW3Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kLNVYbDE51Ww3gdzhtT7pCQRjtm4u-jsRg0gEnITB4Uaa3d08LpZMTTOPBqm_OuEtD_iFc-KooVpt1yWRLN_BFCJN9idnOmFUlH52Xsz666mCN8YMr-gdhjAnheEV0KRdfsMxZQsKWusrSZFpz2lZ5fnqClOpxyNNzeztxEyA7u1DlDn4RjnANZQbfMJsoUh.2zHSDZ4S8cumTo5qlwiNmCOOziuTq169AtlpVUE-QQw&dib_tag=se&keywords=recapturing+wonder&qid=1720193374&sprefix=recapturing+wonder%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1] Images & Idols [https://www.amazon.com/Images-Idols-Creativity-Christian-Reclaiming/dp/0802418481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W0SQUBRR9SG5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P2djP56fxGg0lv0awMwik_q8rU3g6J3_Idc1G7dW6XF-5r-gHsHZt_irErZrDWip5fOmxer86qk7xHwG5V2Bc_pnGIaRa3Cl84UcJtAaCpp6IaSp-McCY647RXE0vdZfB3HxxOH2r_RpI_5ifr21ebiOzZNN7CBCqMudRIDJQDZ3_aGKyv0zH4FzxeG89HWu212lYGMYwDq-yqLb6n2-YrOU3h41yEJO6RueiajJXJw.wVkM4MYl3zveCHZ2EcZUeitnu_WRYDkfm9delZuxMBM&dib_tag=se&keywords=images+and+idols&qid=1720193403&sprefix=images+and+idols%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1] by Thomas J Terry and Ryan Lister [https://www.amazon.com/Images-Idols-Creativity-Christian-Reclaiming/dp/0802418481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W0SQUBRR9SG5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P2djP56fxGg0lv0awMwik_q8rU3g6J3_Idc1G7dW6XF-5r-gHsHZt_irErZrDWip5fOmxer86qk7xHwG5V2Bc_pnGIaRa3Cl84UcJtAaCpp6IaSp-McCY647RXE0vdZfB3HxxOH2r_RpI_5ifr21ebiOzZNN7CBCqMudRIDJQDZ3_aGKyv0zH4FzxeG89HWu212lYGMYwDq-yqLb6n2-YrOU3h41yEJO6RueiajJXJw.wVkM4MYl3zveCHZ2EcZUeitnu_WRYDkfm9delZuxMBM&dib_tag=se&keywords=images+and+idols&qid=1720193403&sprefix=images+and+idols%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1] Just Do Something [https://www.amazon.com/Just-Do-Something-Liberating-Approach/dp/B0935X7N92/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L8KAM7L700GM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CJp0RaeHHmdh4ydyLeonj4QBHocwab2ifJbhEak9rumnsF_7S8-_fA3napag5vvduU56nbrn1o9sLfcYfQoFrVy4dI0cOUsko_lhB8ad4VnZeDfyue-9fqp6SUPIXivyxsEl8TsbKaI3INwrOShtJNghI5MmIv8iSbzKSW1dg8XOVPIgJJIL3sYReOrLkJ8LGpUA1aulY64rk_AZTApRM8KvT85-InoFE0etNaDXEKA.SqhFITOh6yCAlL-4a-LYC5cXOvc4HiMrFNswaCNEoVM&dib_tag=se&keywords=just+do+something&qid=1720193420&sprefix=just+do+something%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1] by Kevin DeYoung [https://www.amazon.com/Just-Do-Something-Liberating-Approach/dp/B0935X7N92/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L8KAM7L700GM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CJp0RaeHHmdh4ydyLeonj4QBHocwab2ifJbhEak9rumnsF_7S8-_fA3napag5vvduU56nbrn1o9sLfcYfQoFrVy4dI0cOUsko_lhB8ad4VnZeDfyue-9fqp6SUPIXivyxsEl8TsbKaI3INwrOShtJNghI5MmIv8iSbzKSW1dg8XOVPIgJJIL3sYReOrLkJ8LGpUA1aulY64rk_AZTApRM8KvT85-InoFE0etNaDXEKA.SqhFITOh6yCAlL-4a-LYC5cXOvc4HiMrFNswaCNEoVM&dib_tag=se&keywords=just+do+something&qid=1720193420&sprefix=just+do+something%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1]

S3 E7 | Part 2: How Can Men Practice Hospitality?

How does hospitality connect to the Great Commission?What is a theology of the body? How can a husband be hospitable to his family? How can our words, and even snail mail, be a form of hospitality?  These are just a few of the questions our friends are answering on part 2 of our mini series, "How Can Men Practice Hospitality?"... and let's just say each response brought a WORD. (get your notes ready!) Representing various seasons of life, Kameron Co, Matt Brodeur, Jared Hayden, and Grandpa (Warner) Peters each share unique perspectives on how hospitality enables us to live out the gospel in every area of our lives. Whether you're a guy or gal listening, we know this episode will encourage and challenge you to pursue a lifestyle of service. If you missed part 1 of this series, tune in here [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gqWybCvK7LQwKOVtMDNio?si=63b25cbd1c88444e]! __________ Follow along for more content and encouragement over on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartofhospitality.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theartofhospitality.co/], and our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theartofhospitality.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.theartofhospitality.co/] Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple and share this episode with your friends ( especially the MEN in your lives!)

S3 E6 | Part 1: How Can Men Practice Hospitality?

Due to popular demand (and Bella's request), we are bringing back one of our favorite episodes from season 2, Can Men Practice Hospitality? [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dv95kY48J57S0C7ckOHBw?si=2cbaf978e9704273], with a bit of TWIST! As we debunk the myth that hospitality is primarily a gift of women, we're asking 6 men of various seasons and ages specific questions to their area of passion, unpacking the ways hospitality and the gospel are intricately connected and how it plays out in their lives. Their answers were so profound we had to split this into TWO PARTS! Today you'll hear from Lucas Cook and Alvin Davis, but tune in and come back next week to hear from 4 other friends!! Whether you're a guy or gal listening, we know this conversation will encourage and inspire you to pursue a lifestyle of service. _______ Follow along for more content and encouragement over on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartofhospitality.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theartofhospitality.co/], and our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theartofhospitality.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.theartofhospitality.co/] Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple and share this episode with your friends ( especially the MEN in your lives!)

S3 E5 | Q&A with Bella and Kenz

Today's we're diving into your questions on topics ranging from making new friends, group Bible study ideas, how to cook meat (or how not to!), to where we think we'll be in 10 years. Grab a cup a coffee for this casual convo, that's nothing short of fun & insightful! _______ Follow along for more content and encouragement over on Instagram, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theartofhospitality.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/theartofhospitality.co/], and our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theartofhospitality.co⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.theartofhospitality.co/] Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple and share this episode with your friends! _____ Resources mentioned: Practicing the Way [https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/0593193822/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19ZG2R46Z14TS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FoEFvNHwBwLZl6sIYEKmcFo5w_eDA1-HIF0AEYdYYaVKbCuoOs9K5fHmnhAXBSmH2PyQamZMrkSdehVOri686RfejJsWZMjtKszUcfASekBvXVqC50iJPtasSey2oFWp7B8YahnSuNx-roOmzEIqzcXb8IDEHd2xzyZCPtep_JdqbKBQddYqF_r6cvpKvdchjbMO4w6FQ6DTDAyxBYhCoxx3lLHjQ1KJf6ertJhzgl-zfbOJuI0uW7BxEbaGkKOYWr1sR5ffoxnSE0m_1Oa0ROWwwGct6J7BknzR33w1ckE.g7yjuF4ulfbf54321gD0CWeMRPWEbGnqKTpX0iO4vR0&dib_tag=se&keywords=practicing+the+way+john+mark+comer&qid=1718322254&sprefix=practi%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1]by John Mark Comer Bible Study Resources: Blue Letter Bible , [https://www.blueletterbible.org/]Enduring Word [https://enduringword.com/], She Reads Truth [https://shereadstruth.com/], New Morning Mercies [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433541386?k=new%20morning%20mercies%20by%20paul%20david%20tripp&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_l_k0_1_9&crid=2D9OOHO4UIQK2&sprefix=new%20morni]