Welcome to The Painted

Why Things Must End

In this episode Todd will talk about "endings", how to frame them in our favor; recognizing how God uses our endings to relaunch us. Todd discusses how our assignments have timed orbits that are not permanent and whatever God launches, He lands. And knowing this can alleviate depression or thoughts that stops you from creating new paths. Be the first to know - join our mailing list for the latest updates, show notes, and bonus materials. Send email letting us know you want on the "List": OnlyThePainted@gmail.com [OnlyThePainted@gmail.com]

Armando Heredia on How Art Heals Grief & Depression, How We Can Bring Our Art and Faith Together, and How the Church Can Use the Visual Arts for Evangelism

How do we bring our art and faith together? How can the Church use visual artists just as much as the worship singers and musicians?  What do you when you’re stuck, unable to move forward with your grief?  Armando Heredia joins host Todd Durrance to answer these questions and more as they to talk about creating room in the church for the visual artist’s to be included in the worship, not just as an aside. We discuss how he has been exploring using visual arts in his church and ministry. Armando shares about his projects: arts against oppression, found objects art and using art to do good. We discuss how powerful art can be to heal us. Armando talks about his new book “I Feel You” and how it has helped him and many others find healing through grief and depression. You may be surprised to learn that grief is necessary but art can have an impact as it heals the soul and brings the deep understanding that grief is love. Be the first to know - join our mailing list for the latest updates, show notes, and the bonus materials.Send email letting us know you want on the "List": OnlyThePainted@gmail.com

Breaking Through Depression & Discouragement To Finish What You Started

How do you stay motivated to create and innovate in these uncertain times? With mounting stress in our personal lives and world tensions, it can be hard to stay focused and see that our work is important and matters in these times. In this episode we will discuss how to break through depression & discouragement in order to continue our calling to create and innovate.  Be the first to know - join our mailing list for the latest updates, show notes and other bonus material. Send email telling us you want on the list: OnlyThePainted@gmail.com

5 Weekly Habits That Make Your Creative Work Standout

You find yourself stuck or board with your work. You lack motivation and originality. The feelings of fear and failure start to creep up. You may have even thought about quitting.  In this episode Todd will give you 5 pivotal habits that will change your work and reignite your passion to do what you love to do. If you practice these 5 habits weekly: 1. Exposure 2. Creative Hour 3. Experiment Often 4. Seek Experience / Opportunity 5. Pray For Your Talent you are on your way to cultivating a highly original and creative work stream that will give you life, reignite your motivation and make you stand out.

Welcome to The Painted

Welcome to THE PAINTED, where host, Todd Durrance will talk about artistic philosophies, personal experiences, and explore the challenge of depression and setbacks in our lives. Some episodes we will converse with other creatives and learn from them what got them to where they are.  I’m your coach - I’m your guide when you get stuck - I'm here to get you to the next level so you can fulfill the calling God has given you - you won't quit - you will persevere - you will thrive - because you were called to do this - you know you must! The Painted aims to impart to you the kind of vulnerability that deepens your soul and enriches your creative work in meaningful ways. Expect new episodes every other week.