Making Art
Makes a Difference.

Inspiring a movement of prophetic critics and imaginative visionaries
to re-enchant the world through powerful, life changing stories.

Too Many Artists of Faith Feel Conflicted and Isolated in Their Calling.

  • It’s hard to feel confident when you lack support.

  • It’s hard to act when you question the impact of your work.

  • It’s hard to justify spending resources when your art doesn’t fit a marketplace.

  • It’s hard to believe in the value of your work when its impact isn’t easily measured.

“Jesus used 12 people to transform the world. Today, there are thousands of artists ready to take up that call, but they just don’t know how because the Church has not yet grasped the important role of art making and artists.”
— John, Artist & Community Leader

Your Work Has Purpose

Art making isn’t just a career or hobby. It’s a calling.

soul|makers is here to help you thrive. Using insight gained from 20+ years of coaching, research, and experience, we’ll share guidance and wisdom from our Be. Make. Do. Framework of 7 Principles. Through the podcast, emails, and groups we’ll show you how to thrive as an artist of faith at work in the world.

Be. Make. Do. Framework of 7 Principles

  • Identity

    Become who you were created to be by developing solid frameworks for identity.

    1. Commitment to Core Spiritual Values & Rhythms

    2. Conscientious and Disciplined Self-Knowledge

    3. Empowering Relationships

  • Fulfillment & Success

    Make what you were created to make by creating a values-based art practice.

    4. Clear Sense of Vision & Vocation

    5. Proficiency in Creative Discipline & Artistic Integrity

  • Action

    Do what you were created to do by establishing the tools, network, and resources needed to serve as prophetic critics and imaginative visionaries.

    6. An Aptitude for Critical Thinking and Constructive Cultural Engagement

    7. The Ability for Innovative and Courageous Action

What People Are Saying

“So many resources have self at the center. But I’m not the main character. It’s important to me to have the intersection of art and faith where Christ is the center of the journey. That’s what soul|makers provides.”

— L., Photographer

“I learned that I was driven by achieving and receiving validation and affirmation from others. Now, I’m driven by the joy of doing the work.”

— R., Musician

“The soul|makers material is profound and spoke to all my struggles as an artist. I feel like a new narration shone into the old script.”

— M., Dancer

Connect and grow with fellow artists of faith.

LISTEN TO THE BE. MAKE. DO. PODCAST

Find inspiring ideas, solutions, and motivation to realize your creative goals through conversational teaching and interviews with artists, theologians, and innovative thinkers.

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GROUPS, RETREATS, & RESOURCES TO CONNECT

You are not alone. Connect online or in-person to gain wisdom and support from interdisciplinary groups of peers and mentors.

Wise-Hearted Ones Podcast Study & Discussion Guide

Why Does It Matter That You Make Art?

The podcast for artists of faith.

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, Lisa 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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