Kent Sanders

Reflections on Writing & Creativity

Podcast #147: Success Stories: Craig Harmann on Blogging and Music Publishing

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play Series Introduction Today is the start of a new monthly series here on the podcast. Let me take a minute to share what it’s all about, then I’ll introduce our guest. My over-arching goal with this show is to help you grow your business with writing, whatever kind of business you’re in. […]

Podcast #110: Does Creativity Have to Be Faith-Related?

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play On today’s episode, I answer a question sent in by Erica Stevens: Does your creativity have to be in ministry or faith-related form? Does anyone feel guilty for using their creative gifts in non-church/ministry-related situations, and therefore stop being creative or abandon new projects? Thanks for Listening! If you’d like to share […]

Podcast #105: The Surprising Truth About Your Spiritual Health (with Chad Jarnagin)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play Do you remember the classic Tootsie Roll Pop commercial? A little boy walks up to a cow and asks, “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop?” The cow responds, “I don’t know, I always end up biting. Ask Mr Fox.” The boy […]

Podcast 084: Your Memories Make You Who You Are (with Casey Tygrett)

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play Think about this simple yet complex question: What is the source of your identity as a person? Is it your DNA? Your family name? Your personality, talents, titles, or achievements? My guest today gives us a surprising answer. He says that we are who we are because of our … memories. His […]

Podcast 079: Storytelling, Imagination & Invention (with Manuel Luz, Author & Creative Arts Pastor)

In her excellent book Walking on Water, the author Madeleine L’Engle wrote, “Jesus was not a theologian. He was God who told stories.” Storytelling was not only a major focus of Jesus’ ministry, it’s also a significant part of our calling as artists and creatives. Today’s guest helps us expand our vision as creative storytellers […]

Podcast 078: Worship: The Foundation of Your Creative Life (with Aric Marshall, Professor)

Creativity is a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional topic. Yet at the end of the day, we operate by one simple truth: God is ultimately the source of our creative powers. The whole point of our lives is to honor Him with our creative gifts. That’s why it’s foundational to have a robust and meaningful worship life. […]

Podcast 076: Helping Your Kids Be More Creative (with Joseph Roth, Children’s Pastor)

Most of the time on this show, we focus on helping you be a better creative entrepreneur. Today we are turning the tables and talking about how we can help our kids be more creative. We have the privilege and responsibility to help the next generation fulfill their God-given creative potential. Whether you are a […]

Podcast: Finding Hope in the Midst of Mental Illness (with Chris Morris)

Today’s episode is a little different because we are tackling a heavy topic: mental illness. It’s an issue that affects all of us in one way or another. If you haven’t personally struggled with some type of mental illness, chances are very high that you know someone who has. In today’s conversation, we have a […]

An Open Letter to Everyone Who Hates Their Church’s Music

This is a follow-up post to the series “Whatever Happened to Singing in the Church?” You can check out the previous posts below. Part 1: Foundations Part 2: Cultural Factors Part 3: Environmental Factors Part 4: Leadership Factors Part 5: Musical Factors In the previous posts, I shared several factors that can hinder people from […]

Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 5: Musical Factors

Note: This is the fifth and final post in a 5-part series examining the important but rarely-discussed question of why people don’t sing as much in church anymore. You can check out the previous posts below. Part 1: Foundations Part 2: Cultural Factors Part 3: Environmental Factors Part 4: Leadership Factors In the first four […]