Cultivating God's Gift: The Art of Prioritizing Creativity in Your Life w/ Ashlee Gadd

Do you ever feel a twinge of guilt when you prioritize your creative side, thinking it might take away from your responsibilities as a mom or professional? Today, we dive deep into the joy of pursuing creativity, even in the busiest seasons of life. Join us as we chat with Ashlee Gadd, the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, and author of "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood." I'm your host, Mentor Mama, and I'm thrilled to explore the transformative power of creativity with Ashlee.Have you ever felt intimidated by the term "creativity," associating it only with professional artists or crafty moms? Ashlee breaks down this barrier, emphasizing that creativity is a broad concept. It's not just about crafting or art; it's about making something, creating meals, memories, rhythms—activities integral to every mother's daily life. Listen as we discuss:🎨Ashlee's Journey and Inspiration🎨Overcoming Guilt and the Scarcity Mindset🎨Making Time for Creativity🎨Building a Creative VillageSo, are you ready to embrace the joy of creativity in the midst of motherhood? Ashlee Gadd's insights and experiences are sure to inspire and guide you on this journey. Tune in to the full episode to delve deeper into the world of nurturing your God-given gifts of creativity. And remember, you're not alone—we're in this together. Book: Create AnywayWebsite: ashleegadd.comFavorite Bible: ESV Journaling BibleHighlightersThe Bible RecapDwell DifferentlySupport the Show.Check out our website for more ways to fully connect to God's Word. There you'll find: Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses Coffee and Bible Time Shop Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on InstagramVisit our Amazon ShopLearn more about the host Ellen KrauseEmail us at podcast@coffeeandbibletime.comThanks for listening to Coffee and Bible Time, where our goal is to help people delight in God's Word and thrive in Christian living!

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The Coffee and Bible Time podcast offers a source of encouragement and spiritual growth for your Christian faith journey. Our episodes delve into subjects that can evoke laughter, provoke profound thoughts, reveal lesser-known aspects of the Bible, spark your curiosity about contemporary Christian music and entertainment, and provide an enjoyable experience of listening to engaging discussions. Our guests include book authors, pastors, Bible scholars, filmmakers, musicians, and missionaries like Max Lucado (author/Anxious for Nothing), Dr. Gary Chapman (author/The Five Love Languages), Lee Strobel (author/The Case for Christ), Tiffany Dawn (YouTube/speaker), Chrissy Metz (actress/This is Us), Sam Sorbo (actress/Underground Education), Trudy Cathy White (Chick-fil-A), Dr. Heather Holleman (author/The Six Conversations), Zach Windahl (author/The Bible Study), Dr. Juli Slattery (clinical psychologist/author), Alex & Stephen Kendrick (directors/producers - Courageous, Fireproof, War Room), Karl Clauson (pastor/Moody Radio host), Asheritah Ciuciu (One Thing Alone Ministries), Bethany Beal (Girl Defined), Ryan Whitaker Smith (author/filmmaker), Ben Fuller (CCM Artist), Dr. Charlie Dyer (Bible professor), Tara Sun (Truth Talks podcast), Dannah Gresh (author/And the Bride Wore White), Sharon Jaynes (author/The Power of a Woman's Words). Ashley, Taylor, and Ellen are the founders of the Coffee and Bible Time ministry, which started on YouTube. Their passion is to inspire people to delight in God's word and thrive in Christian living. We would be overjoyed if you would join our loving and caring community!