09. You Are God’s Poem | Faith, Purpose & the Story God Is Writing

09. You Are God’s Poem | Faith, Purpose & the Story God Is Writing

What if your life isn’t random chaos… but a poem being written by God? In this episode, we explore the beautiful connection between poetry and purpose through the lens of faith and scripture. From lines and stanzas to rhythm and repetition, every part of a poem can teach us something about how God creates, shapes, and leads us through life. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unfinished, overlooked, or uncertain about your purpose, this episode is a reminder that God is still writing your story — intentionally, lovingly, and with meaning. This episode includes faith-based encouragement, biblical truth, and practical perspective for creatives, entrepreneurs, moms, and anyone walking through a difficult season. Scriptures: Ephesians 2:10 Jeremiah 29:11 Psalm 139:14 Isaiah 64:8

08. You Are Not “Just” Anything | Stop Minimizing What God Created

“I’m just a crafter.” “I’m just a mom.” “I’m just a small creator.” Sound familiar? In this episode, we talk about the little word that quietly causes so many people to minimize themselves, their gifts, and the purpose God placed inside of them: “just.” This faith-filled conversation dives into identity, confidence, calling, insecurity, and how we often unintentionally shrink what God created because we compare ourselves to others or believe our gifts are too small to matter. The truth is: God does not create “just” people. Whether you’re building a business, raising a family, creating art, starting a YouTube channel, or simply trying to walk in your purpose, this episode is here to remind you that your gifts matter because the One who gave them matters. Scriptures: Ephesians 2:10 Romans 12:6 Matthew 5:14-16 1 Peter 4:10

07. Slow Down… God Is Working in the In-Between

Ever feel like you’re rushing through life, just trying to get to the next thing? In this episode of Created to Create, we’re slowing it all the way down and talking about the part most of us want to skip—the in-between. The waiting. The process. The moments that don’t feel productive… but are actually where God is doing some of His best work. Because the truth is, God isn’t in a hurry. And when we rush through life, we can miss the growth, the lessons, and the quiet ways He’s moving right in front of us. In this episode, we’ll talk about: ✨ Why we feel the pressure to rush everything ✨ What Scripture says about slowing down and being still ✨ How God works in the “in-between” seasons ✨ The connection between slowing down, creativity, and burnout ✨ A simple, practical way to pause and invite God into your day If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re constantly chasing the next thing… this is your reminder to breathe, slow down, and trust that God is working—even here. ✨ Want more encouragement like this? I’ve got two email memberships designed to support you right where you are: 🎨 Makin’ Pretty – for creatives who want to enjoy creating again without pressure 📈 Blessings YouTube Therapy – for creators who want to grow online with clarity and confidence 👉 Join the waitlist here (no commitment): click here for waitlist! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmbTh7cZsyCfdz5ZtMP9pSHcOvB1OkC0AhvS-jJp_hON122g/viewform]

06. You’re Not Burned Out… You’re Disconnected

This last couple weeks have been rough. Not just busy… not just “a lot going on”… but that kind of heavy where everything feels harder than it should. In this episode, I’m sharing something I realized in the middle of my own overwhelm— and it completely shifted how I see those “off” seasons. Because sometimes it’s not that life suddenly got harder… Sometimes we’ve just drifted from the One who holds it all together. We’re talking about: ✨ Why everything starts to feel forced (even creativity) ✨ The connection between overwhelm and disconnection from God ✨ How this shows up in crafting, content creation, and everyday life ✨ And a simple way to reconnect—without pressure or perfection If your creativity has felt heavy… if your mind won’t slow down… if you’ve been showing up but it feels like you’re forcing it… This one is for you 💛 💌 Something New I’m Working On… I’m getting ready to launch two brand new paid email memberships designed to keep things SIMPLE, encouraging, and doable (no overwhelm here 🙌): ✨ Makin’ Pretty – for creatives who want easy, fun prompts to get back to creating (with a faith-filled twist) ✨ Blessings YouTube Therapy – for creators who want weekly guidance, ideas, and encouragement to grow on YouTube without the stress These are designed to meet you right where you are—no logins, no complicated systems… just open your email and go. 👉 If you want to be the first to hear when they launch (and possibly grab founder pricing 👀), you can join the no-pressure, no-commitment waitlist here: https://forms.gle/o3NcvyUru78XPjjy8 [https://forms.gle/o3NcvyUru78XPjjy8]   If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who might need it too 💛

05. Stop Comparing & Start Creating: Discover Your Unique Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4–10 Explained)

Feeling stuck in comparison or like you’re not measuring up? In this episode of Created to Create, we break down 1 Corinthians 12:4–10 and talk about why God didn’t make you to copy someone else—but to create in your own unique way. If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, self-doubt, or feeling like your creativity doesn’t matter, this episode will remind you that your gifts are intentional, powerful, and meant to bless others. ✨ You’ll learn: * Why comparison is holding you back * How spiritual gifts show up in everyday creativity * Why your voice and style matter more than you think * How to stop copying and start creating with confidence 💜 Want more encouragement + action steps? Join my email memberships: * Makin’ Pretty (creative prompts + faith encouragement) * YouTube Therapy (simple weekly growth steps for creators)