About Be. Make. Do.

The Be.Make.Do. podcast inspires artists of faith to pursue their calling as cultural makers with spiritual wholeness and creative freedom.

Explore the motivations, connections, and inspirations that drive your art-making process, and discover how your unique archetype shapes your artistic voice.

Uncover the essence of your artistic spirit with the soul|makers Artist Archetype quiz!

Featured Episodes

ARTIST ARCHETYPES: THE IMAGINATIVE VISIONARY WITH ERIK LØKKESMOE - S4. E2.

In this episode, Lisa talks with Erik Løkkesmoe, Vice President of Marketing at Outback Presents, in Nashville, about artistic motivations, isolation, common grace, and the Imaginative Visionary Archetype. Erik shares from his years of experience working in the arts and entertainment industry from LA to Nashville.

ARTIST ARCHETYPES: THE IMAGINATIVE VISIONARY - S4. E1.

Why do you create? If you're unsure about that, how can you define fulfillment and success for yourself as a creative, let alone chart a path to get there? Knowing your strengths, gifts and motivations can help you uncover the essence of what drives your creative process. Come discover your Artist Spiritual Archetype in Season 4. In this episode Lisa and Dan introduce the Archetypes and highlight the Imaginative Visionary. "Not the imaginary visionary." - Dan ABH

ARTISTS AS CONTEMPLATIVE LEADERS WITH JOEY TOMASSONI - S3. E6.

“I think [leadership] is about influence and the moving of people in a direction, and that’s exactly what art does.” Artist and pastor, Joey Tomassoni of Annapolis, MD joins Lisa in this final conversation in the Wise-Hearted Ones series to talk about artists as leaders in and outside the of churches, learning to see and the power of beauty.

FROM SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO RELIANCE ON GOD WITH MANDY SMITH - S3.E5.

In this episode, Mandy Smith talks with Lisa and Dan about balancing creativity and leadership, the importance of vulnerability and reliance on God, and the need for authenticity and transparency in spiritual leadership. Mandy has a new book Confessions of an Amateur Saint coming to bookstores in October 2024.

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About the Host

Be. Make. Do. is an educational podcast with a conversational format that conveys the foundation of the soul|makers path. To prepare the next generation of culture makers, Rev. Lisa Cole Smith shares her unique perspective gained from over 20 years of mentoring and ministering to artists. In addition, we'll explore some of the big (and sometimes controversial) topics that come with being an artist of faith.

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