In this episode of Cultivate the Ordinary, hosts Travis and Jess get back together after a bit of a break from this podcast. They discuss their recent creative projects, including two new podcasts they've launched. This episode centers on the power of writing, the creative process, and what it looks like to publish a book on your own.

Books and podcast links below:

Jessie is writing her first book and Travis talks about the two books he wrote. They share personal stories about their writing journeys and offer encouragement to aspiring writers. Travis shares some practical tips on what it takes to write a book and get it published. His belief is that everyone has a book in them.

The conversation highlights the intersection of creativity, personal growth, and the transformative power of words.

Travis and Jessie's other podcasts:

That's So Rad! Podcast

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-so-rad/id1810887342

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thatissorad

Transforming Us

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-us/id1823554264

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@transformingus

Travis' books:

Shiny Eyes: Seeing Better Through the Lenses of Joy, Tears, Beauty, and Hope

Redemption's Echo: Living in the Reflection of God's Grace

Writing or book publishing questions? Contact us on socials or below at:

https://guidedpace.com/

In this episode of Cultivate the Ordinary Podcast, host Travis explores the themes of rootedness, geography, and personal history as he reflects on his time growing up on a farm in North Dakota. He shares on the importance of place in shaping identity and the innate human longing for connection to our origins.

Through personal anecdotes and reading book excerpts, Travis discusses how experiences in various landscapes influence our character and sense of belonging. He also emphasizes the need for stability in a fast-paced world and the profound impact that specific places can have on our souls.

Because of the freedom of technology and remote jobs, many of us can live in places but not be rooted in those places. That's a big problem and the difference between "being stationed" vs "being rooted" changes how we live life.

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Language of Cottonwoods: Essays on the Future of North Dakota

Dakota: A Spiritual Geography

In this episode of Cultivate the Ordinary, Jessie and Travis explore some exciting things going on in their lives and how they're finding inspiration in these things. They talk some about the current journey of Travis's brother Jeremy, who has faced significant challenges due to a traumatic brain injury (in 2009). They also share some cool stories of all the things he is doing to bring joy and hope to the world despite limited abilities.

The conversation also highlights the joy of music through Travis learning to play the ukulele, the development of a documentary about Jeremy's life, and the importance of community and friendship in their lives. They discuss Jeremy's artistic endeavors, the gift of friendship, and the inspiration they and so many others draw from his story.

Cool stuff to checkout from this episode!

Follow Jeremy on Facebook:

Jeremy's Instagram:

Jeremy painting

Wes performing a spoken word for Jeremy

Jeremy's website: joyindespair

Checkout the band Wasperjaws

Wes' website: https://www.meaningfulscience.com/