In this episode, Deondra Swanigan, founder of Swan Done LLC, dives into his journey from a passionate artist to a purpose-driven designer. Deondra talks about his philosophy, "Deeper than Design," sharing how he blends art and strategy to create meaningful visuals for brands. He touches on how design can communicate values like family, authenticity, and energy and discusses why true design goes beyond appearance to evoke genuine emotions. Deondra also shares insights on branding essentials, client relationships, and the impact of community-driven design.

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This episode dives into the journey of Brooke Cagle, a graphic designer, photographer, and worship leader, as she discusses her journey from a small-town creative to launching her own networking initiative, Segue. Brooke shares her love for gathering people, the unique story behind Segue’s founding, and how it has grown to foster community connections. Her insights on balancing her many passions, overcoming fears of returning to her hometown, and her plans for Segue’s future are heartfelt and inspiring. https://www.instagram.com/seguefortsmith/ https://www.instagram.com/brookeanncagle/

In this episode, we sit down with Christina Williams of Christina Williams Consulting, a marketing and PR firm based in Fort Smith. Christina shares her journey from being adopted from India and growing up in Arkansas to her career in marketing. She talks about her background in journalism, her early work in PR, and the process of starting her own business. She also gives insights on the importance of community connections, handling clients, and her passion for teaching Canva workshops.

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In this episode titled "Have I Made It...?", Winter Kasworm reflects on the meaning of success and fulfillment. She opens up about her career journey, personal growth, and the moments that made her question if she’s truly “made it.” Winter shares insights on navigating identity, balancing ambition with contentment, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own definition of success and what it means to live a purposeful life.

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In this episode, the guest, Joe, discusses his faith journey, his new book Fully Seen, Fully Loved, and the importance of knowing God’s love and acceptance. He shares personal stories of how growing up without a Christian background shaped his perceptions, and how his faith changed his life. The conversation touches on themes of self-worth, mental health, trusting in God's goodness, and living authentically in faith. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3BR1LH8?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

This podcast episode explores the blurred line between following church culture and truly following Jesus. Through personal stories, including the pressures of growing up as a pastor's kid (PK), we dive into how cultural expectations within the church can sometimes overshadow genuine faith. We discuss how easy it is to confuse fitting into church traditions with living for Christ and the importance of deconstructing cultural influences to find authentic faith. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-reflection and staying aligned with Jesus through prayer and Bible reading, rather than just following the motions of religious culture.

This week, we had an amazing roundtable conversation with Brittany and John Griffith, worship pastors at Harvest Time in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Along with my wife, Lauren, we explore the question: "Is God's love enough?" Brittany and John share their personal experiences with love, faith, and relationships—from growing up in different households to navigating love in their marriage. Lauren and I also offer our own perspectives, making this an engaging and heartfelt discussion about finding, questioning, and ultimately trusting in God’s love. You won’t want to miss this conversation with the four of us.

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In this episode, the conversation delves deep into personal journeys of faith, focusing on the challenge of staying true to one's beliefs versus constructing a personalized faith. The hosts discuss the impact of cultural and church experiences on one's understanding of Christianity, grappling with the difference between following the teachings of Jesus and the influence of personal and external opinions. They also explore the concept of deconstruction, how friendships influence beliefs, and the difficulty of maintaining authenticity in a religious journey.