S2E7: Creating, Part 2 (feat. The Arcadian Wild)

In this second half of our conversation with Isaac and Lincoln from The Arcadian Wild, we infuse the biblical theology of creativity with practical insights into the creative process. A huge thanks to Isaac and Lincoln for such a wonderful conversation and joining us for these last two episodes!! We truly appreciate them and everything they’re doing.

Show Notes (The Theology of Creating, Part 2) S2:E7

Table of Contents & Timestamps:

(0:00-1:56) Introduction

(1:56-9:08) The Imago Dei as Creators

(9:08-13:45) Co-Creating with God

(13:45-22:14) God: Creation and Incarnation

(22:14-27:58) “Toddlers in a Cathedral”

(28:15-42:29) Marred Creation

(42:51-51:31) Redeemed Creation

(52:05-58:42) Creating in Community

(58:42-1:01:29) Outro

Key Takeaways:

• To use “I’m only human” as an excuse is a horrible inversion of the way things are supposed to be
  
• Eden was never meant to be the end, but the beginning
  
• We are like toddlers slobbering over blocks in the light of a stained glass window, rearranging the beauty of God’s original creation
  
• Writer’s block is not a state that comes in ebbs and flows, but is our default state that stems from the hardening of the ground in Genesis 3; nevertheless, through silence and solitude, we can still make beautiful things out of the tough dirt
  
• Every small act of creation is a means of participating in the redemption of the world and waging war against darkness
  
• We all have the opportunity to be signposts for others on the highway to redemption
  

Resources:

• “A Theology of Making” by Makoto Fujimura

https://www.christianunion.org/the-magazine/2235-a-theology-of-making

• Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey

https://www.everymomentholy.com/

• Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald

https://www.amazon.com/Ordering-Private-World-Gordon-MacDonald/dp/0785288643

• Images and Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life by Thomas J Terry and J Ryan Lister

https://www.amazon.com/Images-Idols-Creativity-Christian-Reclaiming/dp/0802418481

Music

All of the interlude music this week was provided to us courtesy of The Arcadian Wild - be sure to follow them on your favorite streaming service and check them out below!

“Silence, A Stranger” (instrumental) - The Arcadian Wild

“Civil War” (instrumental) - The Arcadian Wild

“A Benediction” (instrumental) - The Arcadian Wild

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