500 MILES LATER - Walking the Camino de Santiago w/ Steve and Julie Pietila

We Are Created to Create - with Wilson Smith III and Kerhyl Gantt

Today we’re going to talk about creativity — but not the polished version. We want the unfiltered one. The one that includes the risk that didn’t pay off, the collaboration that cost something, the moment you almost talked yourself out of the thing that mattered most. Because here’s what I believe, and what I suspect our guests know from the inside out: We are created to create. Not just artists. Not just designers. Not just the people with the title or the portfolio. All of us carry something that wants to be made — a life, a business, a relationship, a community, a plate of food, a song hummed in the car. The creative impulse isn’t the property of the gifted few. It’s part of what it means to be human. (This is part one of a two part series.) Wilson W. Smith III spent 41 years at Nike. Forty-one years. Inside one of the most iconic creative institutions on the planet, he designed across everything — retail, footwear, architecture, graphics, experience, apparel, brand. He put his hands on product worn and carried by Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, Derek Jeter. Names that don’t need last names. Kerhyl Gantt’s story moves in a different direction — not longer, but deeper. Nike. Amazon. Howard University. The Wharton School. A resume that opens every door. Today she is the founder and creator of Bible Club Jewelry — a brand born from faith, built by hand, worn as a kind of quiet declaration. She is, by her own description, wife, mother, dreamer, builder, believer.

THE AFFECTIONS OF CHRIST JESUS - PART 2

On this Afterglow episode we are so excited to have Dr. Nijay Gupta on the podcast. Dr. Nijay Gupta is a dear friend, an author of many books, a professor of theology, father, husband, and most importantly a diehard soccer fan. On this podcast we dive into one of Nijay’s  recent books - “The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul’s Theology.” This episode is full of banter and thoughtful discussion centered around this most essential Divine & human interaction - LOVE.

THE AFFECTIONS OF CHRIST JESUS - PART 1

On this Afterglow episode we are so excited to have Dr. Nijay Gupta on the podcast. Dr. Nijay Gupta is a dear friend, an author of many books, a professor of theology, father, husband, and most importantly a diehard soccer fan. On this podcast we dive into one of Nijay’s  recent books - “The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul’s Theology.” This episode is full of banter and thoughtful discussion centered around this most essential Divine & human interaction - LOVE.

YEAR TWO ON THE ROAD

Brandon, Katy, with their three children decided a different normal was calling them. They rented out their home, packed up the 5th wheel, bought a truck and headed out on the road to explore the terrain of this country while exploring the terrain of their inner life, family life, and the lives they would meet on the road. This podcast is a part 2 of their journey and since they were in town we wanted to get caught up. So listen in as we laugh, and learn, about their ongoing journey on the road.

500 MILES LATER - Walking the Camino de Santiago w/ Steve and Julie Pietila

The Aftermath: Our experience on the Camino de Santiago w/ Steve and Julie Pietila Psalm 84:5 says, “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” Steve and Julie set their hearts and intention to walk the sacred and historic pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago. What they discuss on this Afterglow episode regarding themselves and God is both honest and inspiring. The dust from the pilgrimage will remain on Julie and Steve for some time, and we hope that when you hear their story it will have the same lasting effect. To learn more or contact Steve and Julie directly. steven.r.pietila@gmail.com [steven.r.pietila@gmail.com] Julie.ann.pietila@gmail.com [Julie.ann.pietila@gmail.com]