Embark on a journey with Ruth, creator of the wildly popular ConseCrate subscription box for ministers, and Dawn, veteran life coach to leaders to churches and non-profits through her business Big Picture Big Purpose, as they navigate the labyrinth of creativity on "Created Creative." Together, these creative entrepreneurs delve into the universal aspects of the creative life. From the restlessness within that compels us to build something new, whether it's a Lego castle or a life-altering venture, they celebrate the beauty and sanctity of these creative stirrings. Join them in exploring the transformative power of paying attention to that inner...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 46:19
Dawn and Ruth welcome Rev. Dr. Yolanda Denson-Byers, senior pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Edina and author of See Me, Believe Me, a book written to name the…
Sep 14, 2026 · 35:33
Dawn and Ruth welcome Pastor Sarah Jones, program director of the ELCA's Church Property Resource Hub, launched March 2025. Sarah's doing some of the most important and…
Sep 7, 2026 · 14:02
Dawn and Ruth are ACTUALLY AT THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR and this episode is pure joy. They kick things off debating corn on the cob textures (very important), sampling falafel and…
Aug 31, 2026 · 37:59
Dawn and Ruth kick things off with State Fair anticipation (Minnesota, obviously), late summer updates from New York City, outdoor concerts, forest school prep, a son's…
Aug 10, 2026 · 24:10
We Took a Slow Summer and We're Not Sorry About It Dawn and Ruth are back, a little sun-kissed and finally figuring out their recording software (only took all summer, but who's…
May 24, 2026 · 25:20
(The audio ended abruptly on this episode but we are posting what we have - please check out Brian's music - he is amazing!!)Dawn and Ruth open the Created Creative podcast by…
May 11, 2026 · 13:56
Dawn and Ruth are shifting Created Creative to every other week episodes. Why? Running a top 5% podcast (yes, our humble little podcast is in the top 5% in the world) comes with…
Apr 27, 2026 · 34:30
What do you do when you have no ashes the night before Ash Wednesday? You burn something, of course. And then twenty years later, you write a novel about it. That's exactly what…
Apr 15, 2026 · 38:36
Dawn and Ruth welcome Dawn Rundman, a publishing professional at Augsburg Fortress since 2002 who also happens to have a PhD in developmental psychology. Her book Little Steps,…
Apr 6, 2026 · 26:22
Dawn and Ruth are celebrating Easter and swapping stories about Holy Week weather, canceled egg hunts, and Dawn's experience dyeing eggs at a New York community garden that…
Mar 30, 2026 · 16:07
Dawn and Ruth dive into spring cleaning, hospitality, and the surprisingly spiritual act of preparing for Holy Week. But this isn't just about vacuuming. They're exploring a…
Mar 23, 2026 · 43:55
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Mar 16, 2026 · 34:47
Dawn and Ruth check in mid-Lent about rotating Wednesday pastorates, quirky church history discoveries, and children's theater outings before sitting down with Kim Knowle Zeller,…
Mar 10, 2026 · 36:27
Matt Smith is a fellow yogi from rural Minnesota who makes the rest of us feel like we've been living in bubble wrap our whole lives. He grew up seasonal farm style: spring morel…
Mar 2, 2026 · 33:38
Some songs are too dangerous for the songbook—and that's exactly why we need them. Richard Bruxvoort Colligan joins Dawn and Ruth from Rochester, MN fresh from selling his Iowa…
Feb 23, 2026 · 34:05
Dawn and Ruth start this one with Ash Wednesday updates and a wild circus reinvention Dawn attended (no animals, robotic performers, no ringmaster, just pure light-show magic).…
Feb 17, 2026 · 26:49
Dawn and Ruth are unpacking a lot this episode, and honestly? It's some of their most honest conversation yet. Things get real when they talk about Dawn's recent eye scare:…
Feb 9, 2026 · 30:02
The Little Heart Project is going to wreck you in the best way. Kathleen Jensen, the founder, crochets small hearts, attaches notes of encouragement, and leaves them in public…
Feb 2, 2026 · 32:20
Ruth's raw, unfiltered voice memos from her solo journey through New Zealand make up most of this episode, and honestly? It's one of the most truthful, vulnerable things we've…
Jan 26, 2026 · 28:07
When we welcomed back Meta Herrick Carlson in December to discuss her children's book called We Remember Your Baptism, we never knew how much more timely her words would become…
Jan 19, 2026 · 20:54
Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo is basically the Created Creative podcast in book form. There's so much overlap it's wild. Dawn and Ruth get real about how family…
Jan 12, 2026 · 36:01
Naomi Arnold is a journalist, author, and the kind of person who decided to walk the entire length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa Trail. Because why not, right? Naomi's sharing…
Jan 5, 2026 · 36:10
Dawn and Ruth are diving into something women in ministry desperately need but rarely talk about: systems. Not the sexy stuff—just the practical, life-saving routines that keep…
Dec 29, 2025 · 34:00
Dawn and Ruth are introducing Discern by Doing for Business, a program designed specifically for women who want to build sustainable businesses rooted in who they actually are.…
Dec 22, 2025 · 19:54
Terry Niemann is Santa. Not just plays him. Is him. And his conversation with Dawn and Ruth is gonna punch you right in the feels. Terry is a transportation dispatcher from…
Dec 15, 2025 · 39:23
Sometimes you have to follow where your calling actually leads, not where people expect it to go. Dawn and Ruth sit down with Dale Harris. He’s a former pastor, current…
Dec 8, 2025 · 30:30
What does it take to tell the truth about where you come from, even when that truth is wrapped in silence? Dawn and Ruth sat down with North Dakota native Melanie Hoffert to…
Dec 1, 2025 · 39:10
Dawn and Ruth sit down with Rev. Elizabeth Riley, and this conversation is about to get real. We're talking about her book Rage Prayers—which is exactly what it sounds like and…
Nov 24, 2025 · 31:45
Okay, so Matt Marohl is a scholar, pastor, and the kind of guy who can talk about the book of Hebrews and make it actually interesting. This episode is for anyone who's ever…
Nov 17, 2025 · 28:29
Dawn and Ruth are back with another book group, and this time they're diving into Jen Hatmaker's new book Awake, which is basically a masterclass in personal growth, resilience,…
Nov 10, 2025 · 34:01
You don't need a massive budget to change lives. Sometimes all it takes is a little bit of money in the right hands and a whole lot of heart. Dawn and Ruth host Blessing, who is…
Nov 3, 2025 · 21:23
This week’s wisdom: Focus on what you can control, and let the rest go. Seriously. Let it go. Dawn and Ruth are breaking down the whole "circle of concern versus circle of…
Oct 27, 2025 · 36:34
Theater and Church Aren't That Different, Actually with Todd Davison Todd Davison is the artistic director of Maples Repertory Theater in Macon, Missouri, and this guy gets it.…
Oct 20, 2025 · 25:14
Celebrating 100 Episodes (Yes, We Made It!) Holy buckets, friends—we hit 100 episodes, and Dawn and Ruth are celebrating the only way that makes sense: on a gorgeous farm,…
Oct 6, 2025 · 23:25
Opportunities are literally everywhere, and Dawn and Ruth are here to prove it. Dawn's deep in the thick of performing in 'Church Basement Ladies' in Missouri (which, if you…
Sep 30, 2025 · 33:00
This episode is about showing up to build the life you want. Dawn and Ruth sit down with Michelle Wahila, an ordained Presbyterian pastor who said "nope" to traditional ministry…
Sep 22, 2025 · 26:04
In this catch-up episode, Dawn's been knee-deep in the Missouri theater scene, choreographing and directing a comedy production that's apparently been running longer than some…
Sep 15, 2025 · 27:16
Today’s guest, Dawn Marie Duncan, is doing ALL the things. We're talking music industry veteran turned children's book author, visual artist, AND creativity coach. Because…
Sep 8, 2025 · 18:47
Dawn and Ruth are diving into the age-old struggle every creative person knows by heart: how do you keep your artistic soul alive when real life keeps happening every day.…
Sep 1, 2025 · 11:44
Note: This episode is also available on our YouTube channel ( https://youtu.be/SC2Pr2i2JhI ) - you might enjoy seeing some of the scenes we filmed. Dawn and Ruth dive headfirst…
Aug 25, 2025 · 40:27
Spirituality and creativity aren't just connected—they're practically best friends who finish each other's sentences. On this episode, Dawn and Ruth sit down with the absolutely…
Aug 18, 2025 · 21:47
You're Not Lazy, You're Just Scared (And That Changes Everything) This week we’re calling out that sneaky little lie we tell ourselves: that we're just being "lazy" when we can't…
Aug 12, 2025 · 34:00
Yes friends, We're Going There: Jesus, Mushrooms, and Mental Health with the Ligare Folks We’re diving headfirst into the deep end today, friends! After Dawn and Ruth catch up on…
Aug 4, 2025 · 24:06
Ruth and Dawn are discussing something that nobody talks about in seminary: pastors are natural salespeople who cast vision, build programs, and run stewardship campaigns. But…
Jul 28, 2025 · 33:26
We're diving headfirst into why vulnerability makes us squirm, why effort actually matters, and how abundance shows up when you're not trying so dang hard. Dawn and Ruth are back…
Jul 21, 2025 · 0:55
Dawn and Ruth tried media deprivation week from 'The Artist's Way' - no social media, no binge-watching, and no podcasts. Turns out cutting the digital noise actually works for…
Jul 14, 2025 · 40:17
Everyone thinks their story has already been told. But it hasn't been told by you yet, and that makes all the difference. On this episode of Created Creative, Dawn and Ruth are…
Jul 7, 2025 · 21:11
Look, we need to talk about something that's going to sting a little: you can't pour from an empty cup, but somehow we keep trying anyway. In this episode of Created Creative,…
Jun 30, 2025 · 45:47
This conversation is going to hit you right in the feels. Dawn and Ruth talk with Stephanie Lape about how the Enneagram completely changed her relationships—including helping…
Jun 23, 2025 · 30:03
Do you suffer from time sickness? In this episode of Created Creative, co-hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss their summer journey through the book 'The Artist's Way'. In particular,…
Jun 16, 2025 · 44:26
This episode of 'Created Creative' features a conversation with Paul Drees, a ELCA Lutheran pastor and social media influencer, who shares his journey of blending traditional…
Jun 9, 2025 · 38:21
In this episode of 'Created Creative,' hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss the importance of everyday creativity and methods to stay grounded in a world driven by monetization. They are…
Jun 2, 2025 · 24:17
After 80 consecutive weeks of brand new episodes we are doing a throwback this week to one of our very first interviews! Enjoy this re-release of Pottery, Parables, and Portable…
May 26, 2025 · 24:30
In this episode, we dive into an insightful quote from renowned author and artist Julia Cameron, known for her book 'The Artist's Way.' During her interview, Cameron shared a…
May 19, 2025 · 31:43
In this episode of 'Creative', hosts Dawn and Ruth explore a spectrum of engaging topics surrounding everyday creativity and community impact. They delve into personal routines…
May 13, 2025 · 3:19
Join Our Patreon and Enhance Your Creative Journey In this episode of Created Creative, Dawn encourages listeners to join their Patreon by Thursday. She details the benefits of…
May 12, 2025 · 41:48
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss the rise of gendered Christian nationalism and the challenges white men and boys face with guest Rev. Angela…
May 5, 2025 · 32:45
In this episode of 'Creative Creative,' hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal road trip adventures to the intricacies of side hustles and the…
Apr 28, 2025 · 36:29
Dawn and Ruth engage in a detailed conversation with Chris Stevens-Yu, a professional photographer and speech-language pathologist. Chris discusses his journey in photography,…
Apr 21, 2025 · 38:44
In this episode, Dawn and Ruth welcome Rev. Lizzie, an Episcopal priest from Austin, Texas, who shares her experiences in ministry, her new book 'God Didn't Make Us to Hate Us,'…
Apr 14, 2025 · 31:28
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth dive into personal narratives on healing and creativity. Special guest Paul Lutter, an ELCA Pastor, shares his…
Apr 7, 2025 · 34:13
In this episode of Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth delve into a conversation with Becca Ehrlich, an author and advocate for Christian minimalism. The discussion covers a range of…
Mar 31, 2025 · 27:23
Dawn and Ruth discuss the courage it takes to share personal and creative work publicly. Artists and creators, including Joe Davis, David Gate, Christine Davies, Andrea…
Mar 24, 2025 · 39:17
This episode dives into Project 412 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing community engagement through public art and events. Hosts Ruth…
Mar 17, 2025 · 20:58
In this episode, Dawn and Ruth delve into 'The Let Them Theory' by Mel Robbins, discussing its core principles and applications. They explore how relinquishing control can lead…
Mar 10, 2025 · 36:26
In this episode of 'Created Creative,' hosts Dawn and Ruth engage in a delightful conversation with guest Tara Lamont Eastman, a pastor and practitioner of holy shenanigans. They…
Mar 3, 2025 · 31:36
In this episode of 'Created Creative,' hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss the impact of the February podcast challenge that invited participants to engage in daily creative acts. Joined…
Feb 24, 2025 · 42:03
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth interview author Marla Taviano. Marla shares her journey from conservative evangelical Christianity to a more…
Feb 17, 2025 · 34:54
In this episode of Created Creative, Dawn and Ruth engage in a lively conversation with Kika Wright, a professional musician, arts administrator, and new public school music…
Feb 10, 2025 · 28:23
In this episode, Dawn and Ruth are joined by Krista Wiger, a multifaceted medical doctor and musician who shares insights about her journey in music, particularly her well-loved…
Feb 3, 2025 · 39:31
In this episode of 'Created Creative Podcast,' hosts Dawn and Ruth interview Christine Davies, a Presbyterian minister and CPE supervisor at a Level One trauma center. Christine…
Jan 27, 2025 · 42:24
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth welcome back Richard Bruxfort Colligan to discuss creativity, spirituality, and Psalms. The conversation touches on…
Jan 20, 2025 · 31:58
Dawn and Ruth welcome Ruth's son, Jesse Hetland Peterson, a passionate theater aficionado and high school senior. Jesse shares his journey in theater, discussing everything from…
Jan 13, 2025 · 29:48
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss the origins and impact of camp songs, particularly focusing on the work of Cathy Pino. They explore Cathy’s…
Jan 6, 2025 · 42:06
Creating Forward: Elevate Your Life Goals - Dawn and Ruth welcome special guest Kris Bjorke for an inspiring conversation about moving forward, setting goals, and embracing new…
Dec 30, 2024 · 26:07
In this episode of 'Created Creative', Dawn and Ruth discuss the importance of attitude and positive thinking when working towards goals. They delve into the 'one little word'…
Dec 23, 2024 · 34:27
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth chat with Heidi Renney, a soap maker and yoga enthusiast from Detroit Lakes. Heidi shares her journey from quitting her…
Dec 16, 2024 · 39:44
Dawn and Ruth host a conversation with Nathan Maxwell Doherty, a UX designer with a background in youth ministry and graphic design. The dialogue explores the importance of clear…
Dec 9, 2024 · 33:44
Our latest episode is one of pivoting from the role of pastor to author to orchardist while being a recovering addict. Dawn and Ruth engage in a heartfelt conversation with Dan…
Dec 2, 2024 · 27:24
In this episode of 'Created Creative,' hosts Dawn and Ruth reflect on their podcast's first anniversary and discuss the critical differences between being tired and burned out.…
Nov 25, 2024 · 44:09
Devotional Crafting with Tina Crog from Stitchology Crafts In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth introduce guest Tina Krog, a Lutheran pastor from Massillon,…
Nov 18, 2024 · 39:07
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth engage in a dynamic conversation with David Motzenbecher (aka Motz), a professional landscape architect who pivoted his…
Nov 11, 2024 · 32:41
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth chat with Pastor Diane Sponheim about the calming power of creativity and her various creative ventures including…
Nov 4, 2024 · 37:31
Join us for an insightful conversation about pursuing dreams despite circumstances, including single motherhood by choice. Campus Pastor Cassandra Lamb’s story of becoming a…
Oct 28, 2024 · 24:20
In this engaging episode we tackle the widespread issue of burnout and the critical journey of rediscovering one's true calling. Dawn and Ruth discuss the importance of…
Oct 21, 2024 · 35:38
Jillene Fritch-Gallatin, senior pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, shares her profound journey through grief and the development of her business, 'Grounded Love for Grief and…
Oct 14, 2024 · 36:03
Meet Meredith Crigler, the Episcopal priest rocking both the pulpit and batik designs! Discover how she swapped out Vacation Bible School for Family Arts Camp and why Meredith's…
Oct 7, 2024 · 34:59
Ballerina turned baker turned entrepreneur, Kendall Vanderslice introduces herself as a 'food and theology scholar' who draws upon her background in the restaurant industry to…
Sep 30, 2024 · 26:15
This week Dawn and Ruth have a lively and empowering collaboration with Tara Lamont Eastman of the 'Holy Shenanigans' podcast. They're here to champion women's creativity that's…
Sep 23, 2024 · 41:58
In this engaging conversation, Sally Franson discusses her experience on the Swedish reality show 'Alt for Sverige,' the inspiration for her novel 'Big in Sweden.' She delves…
Sep 16, 2024 · 36:38
In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth interview Pastor Chris Dynas, who shares his journey of becoming a beekeeper. Initially fearful of stinging insects,…
Sep 9, 2024 · 39:26
In this special episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth dive into a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about Dawn's new book, 'Parables of a Resilient Nomad'. Set to…
Sep 2, 2024 · 19:41
Join Dawn and Ruth as they weave through Labor Day traditions and the communal charm of the Minnesota State Fair to uncover unexpected nuggets of mental wellness. From butter…
Aug 26, 2024 · 22:15
How much of creativity is inspiration and how much is discipline? It's a question that we didn't always ask in our interviews and yet over time we began to see how important…
Aug 19, 2024 · 27:01
Creators in Unlikely Places: Crafting Art from Outer Space to Laundry Rooms to Nap time Hosts Dawn and Ruth dive into the behind-the-scenes stories of creative endeavors—from…
Aug 12, 2024 · 22:33
We continue our series this month in which we review common themes in our first 36 episodes. This episode challenges the portrayal of the church in mass media and highlights a…
Aug 5, 2024 · 15:30
We’ve got a new format for August, using clips from past guests to explore various themes, and this week we’re looking at creating in isolation versus collaboration. With special…
Jul 29, 2024 · 39:11
In this vibrant episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth introduce Stephanie and Stephanie, the dynamic duo behind Coast to Coast Sustainables. Tune in to hear the…
Jul 22, 2024 · 29:59
In this captivating episode of 'Created Creative', hosts Dawn and Ruth delve into the remarkable business journey of Melissa Fain, an ordained minister turned wilderness dweller…
Jul 15, 2024 · 43:43
In this engaging and insightful conversation, David Gate, a poet and writer, shares his journey from London to his homestead in North Carolina. He discusses the integration of…
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