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Create In Me

Create In Me

By Create in Me

A conversation about worship, creativity and the art at the heart of how we experience God and how we share that experience with others.
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Interview with Rev. Tracy Robinson

Create In MeMay 15, 2020

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What worship isn’t…how do we know?

What worship isn’t…how do we know?

We talk a lot about what worship is but what isn’t worship? What ways can we, in community, discern our ways of worship? What might we discover along the way?
Apr 03, 202237:43
Lent and the life within the practice.

Lent and the life within the practice.

Brian and Rebecca talk about Lenten practice, the possibilities of the season and about what they have learned from Lent in the past.
Mar 01, 202249:54
Wide Open Worship Planning: Round Table Discussion

Wide Open Worship Planning: Round Table Discussion

We talk about Matthew 21:18-22 and Exodus 4:24-26 and what we’d do in worship with no limits. We welcome Revs Staci Marrese-Wheeler and Andrew Heil.
Feb 16, 202201:11:58
Conversations and building our capacity to widen our circles

Conversations and building our capacity to widen our circles

Brian and Rebecca are back with season 4 and hoping to explore how the conversation can expand. Where might you be called to join in? What do you want to learn about or share with us? We’d love to hear from you!
Feb 03, 202255:36
Interview with Kerry Krauss

Interview with Kerry Krauss

Brian and Rebecca talk with Rev. Kerry Krauss about his writing, daily essays published on his Facebook feed and how spiritual gifts can blossom in the midst of changing times. As we close up our season, how has change, changed us and will we hold onto what we have learned?

May 15, 202144:27
Wrapping up a year of change...or not?

Wrapping up a year of change...or not?

Rebecca and Brian reflect on the year of focusing on change, change agents and what we have learned during this season of Covid.  What has changed the most for you this year?  What lessons do you want to carry with you into the future?

May 01, 202144:49
Interview with Rev. Christy Clore about transitional ministry and change

Interview with Rev. Christy Clore about transitional ministry and change

Christy is a trainer transitional minister who shares her insights into the changes the Church is experiencing and how some lessons from the practices of transitional or intentional interim ministry could be helpful as we discern the way forward. 

Apr 17, 202151:56
What are we cultivating when we pursue creativity?

What are we cultivating when we pursue creativity?

Rebecca and Brian return to a favorite topic...creativity. Digging deeper to get to the root of what we mean when we talk about creativity and an expansive understanding of the creative process and intention. 

Apr 01, 202137:04
Interview with Vani and Shanti Pradhan

Interview with Vani and Shanti Pradhan

Rebecca and Brian talk with friends and colleagues in Nepal as we share perspectives on the impact of the changes that have come due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  We talk prayer life, song writing and much more!

Mar 15, 202146:31
Wonder and Hope in Liminal space

Wonder and Hope in Liminal space

Using a quote from Susan Beaumont's Book, "How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going: Leading in a Liminal Season," Brian and Rebecca consider how practices of wonder and curiosity might serve the church in this time between pre-Covid and post-Covid worlds.  



Mar 01, 202139:58
Interview with Rev. Cynthia Rader-Geyer
Feb 15, 202143:11
Our bodies in motion--Our bodies in worship?

Our bodies in motion--Our bodies in worship?

Brian and Rebecca talk embodiment and wonder about how worship can help us live into the Incarnation of Jesus Christ in the world.  What might it do for our openness and faithfulness to the Gospel to attend to our bodies more directly in our practice of worship communally and individually?

Feb 01, 202142:31
Interview with Andrew and Jenna Craver about walking the Camino de Santiago

Interview with Andrew and Jenna Craver about walking the Camino de Santiago

We dig deeper into the idea of travellers with a conversation about the experience of walking a historic pilgrimage.  Thanks to Andrew and Jenna for sharing their journey and reflections with us. 

Jan 15, 202143:32
Technology as a tool?

Technology as a tool?

Brian and Rebecca consider how technologies of all kinds are utilized in our practices of worship and what is the core question that helps us in our planning and decisions about what technology we will use or not?

Jan 01, 202145:49
Re-release of "Benefits of Worship"

Re-release of "Benefits of Worship"

We are going back to the beginning with this re-released episode about the benefits of worship.  Why is worshiping God so important and the impact that is has on the way we live.  In the midst of this pandemic, many of us are going back to the basics and wrestling with questions about what do we keep doing and what can be left behind in favor of the new things that are coming forth. 

Dec 01, 202039:58
Is the Church a traveler or a tourist?

Is the Church a traveler or a tourist?

Brian and Rebecca talk about how we see and experience the journey of faith.  How does our perspective change our experience?  What would it be like if we practiced a discipline of a traveler mindset instead of that of a tourist?

Nov 01, 202041:27
Interview with Rev. Mandy Mastros

Interview with Rev. Mandy Mastros

Mandy Mastros joins Brian and Rebecca to talk about how her congregation is doing years after a major transition in there ministry and location.  We talk about the ways we can use this time during the pandemic to figure out "why" we do what we do as the Church and to listen for God's leading in how we might be transformed for the future.  

Oct 15, 202050:55
De-centering as a worship practice

De-centering as a worship practice

We read scripture, reflect on experiences, make connections and witness to the world about who Jesus is.  But how often do we center ourselves or anything other than God in worship? What are the consequences?  Why might a practice and attention to de-centering be helpful as we are confronted by changes in the world?  We spend some time thinking about the need to for attention to the story we tell about God from various perspectives.  

Oct 01, 202042:03
"The Church's task is always, how do we do this now?"

"The Church's task is always, how do we do this now?"

Join us in a conversation with the former Archivist of the  Moravian Church in North America- Southern Province, Rev. Dr. C. Daniel Crews, as we talk about changes in the church beginning with the 2nd temple.  To look towards the current changes and the future we take a step into the past. 

Sep 15, 202043:25
Jumping into change and the Church

Jumping into change and the Church

Season 3 will focus on the ways the Church experiences societal shifts and how those changes affect worship creation and experience.  Rebecca and Brian consider the impact of change and wonder about how the way we approach changes can help or hinder our response to them.  

Sep 01, 202037:14
Season 3 Trailer

Season 3 Trailer

We'll spend season three talking about societal changes that have impacted the ways we worship.  We look forward to learning from the past as we move into the future.  The current challenges of Covid-19 and the racial reckoning in the US are calling us to respond in different ways of worship.  We look forward to conversations that we hope will help you navigate today with lessons from yesterday.  

Aug 10, 202001:34
Interview with Rev. Tracy Robinson

Interview with Rev. Tracy Robinson

Tracy and his wife Rhonda, Co-pastor Esperanza for Bethlehem in Bethlehem, PA.  We talk new worship space, community ministry and how to be amazed at what God is doing!  

May 15, 202050:19
Learning from Exile and other thoughts about ministry in the midst of Covid-19
May 01, 202045:48
Interview with Nathan Corona
Apr 15, 202051:16
How to make good worship online: an interview with Jon Pumper and Elise Joyce

How to make good worship online: an interview with Jon Pumper and Elise Joyce

We’re happy to welcome Jon Pumper and Elise Joyce to the podcast.  Jon has been creating and sharing piano  covers/tutorials and comedy sketches on YouTube sine 2016. His channel has 129K subscribers and over 50 million views. Jon is also  Musical Director at the Brave New Workshop comedy improv theater in  Minneapolis. Elise Joyce is a film technician with production and camera  credits on a number of projects for film and television including the  Food Network show “Girl Meets Farm” and the award-winning  2017 feature thriller “Tolerance.”

We talk about how to create online worship and some do's and don'ts.  And Brian and Rebecca ask questions about creating in the midst of Covid-19 and other ideas.  

Apr 01, 202050:43
Interview with Nina Drenth and Peter Tigchelaar from the Greater Ontario House of Prayer

Interview with Nina Drenth and Peter Tigchelaar from the Greater Ontario House of Prayer

In this interview Brian and Rebecca learn about GOHOP, a local expression of the world-wide 24/7 prayer movement.  Nina Schuurman Drenth is the Communications Director at GOHOP.  Peter Tigchelaar was introduced as a Benedictine Oblate and Folk Psalmist

We encourage you to check out their stuff 

Here’s Nina’s Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/pebblesfortheway

Her Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/ninaspebbles/

And, a link to the Greater Ontario House of Prayer

https://www.gohop.ca/


Mar 15, 202052:08
Preach it!

Preach it!

Rebecca and Brian reflect on preaching.  Why we do it. How it fits into worship. And what we might like to do differently. Check out the invitation to let us know what you think about preaching at the end of the podcast and send us a message!  

Mar 02, 202040:44
Interview with Ken Read

Interview with Ken Read

Rebecca and Brian talk with Ken Read about his practices of music, martial Qi Gong and yoga.  Exploring how the practices of attending to spiritual life and awareness connect us to our bodies and our faith life.  This interfaith conversation explores points of connections and invites us to think about where God is working in our lives and how it is made visible through our worship and prayer practices.  

Feb 15, 202048:31
How would you like to see Create in Me grow?

How would you like to see Create in Me grow?

Brian and Rebecca get a little meta and talk about the podcast on the podcast.  We have a lot of ideas around where Create in Me might be going and are wondering what you...our listener would like to see happen and better yet do you want to be a part of making some new things happen?  We look forward to hearing from all of you with ideas and inspiration that will help us all to keep on creating! Email us at moraviancreateinme@gmail.com!

Feb 01, 202037:29
Permission to create an interview with Rev. Dr. Theresa Cho
Jan 15, 202053:51
Re-released Improv and Worship

Re-released Improv and Worship

A throw back to our first season when Brian shared his love of improv and we wonder together about what improv can teach us as a way to practice our faith and worship together.  

Jan 01, 202040:24
Inhabiting our bodies: what can dance teach us about worship?
Dec 15, 201946:09
What are we saved for?

What are we saved for?

Brian and Rebecca talk about how we share our faith, specifically what we believe about salvation.  How does what we believe get communicated in and through our practices of worship and why it matters.  For reference check out James Choung's four circles diagram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCVcSiUUMhY.  

Dec 02, 201940:11
Interview with Evan Koons

Interview with Evan Koons

Brian learned about Evan Koons and his work through a curriculum called, "For the Life of the World." You can check it out at letterstotheexiles.com/ or watch this trailer Brian and guest co-host Rev. Dan Miller talk with Evan about his recent conversion to Orthodox Christianity and his perspective on the adventure of following Jesus. We also recommend checking out his video on Church Appropriate Dance Moves and a parody called, "Camp Manna".
Nov 15, 201946:29
The instrumentation of ritual as a tool for spiritual life and worship

The instrumentation of ritual as a tool for spiritual life and worship

Looking back on some previously unpublished content we came across some thoughts on ritual that we wanted to explore more fully.  Enjoy some of the bonus content and then hear our reflections on ritual now.  

Nov 01, 201947:26
Interview with Rev. Fran Pratt on writing litanies and her new book!
Oct 15, 201947:13
Getting comfortable with discomfort, can worship help?

Getting comfortable with discomfort, can worship help?

Brian and Rebecca talk about how the practice of discomfort in worship can prepare us for the invitation of following Jesus into the world.  What do we do to prepare for the disruption that comes when choosing the Way of Jesus?  How can the Moravian Motto, "In Essentials, Unity; In Non-Essentials, Liberty; In All Things Love," give us a framework for faithful disruption?

Oct 01, 201934:10
Interview with Dr. Jill Peters
Sep 15, 201950:58
What's the Bible got to do with it?

What's the Bible got to do with it?

Brian and Rebecca talk about one of the basic building blocks of Christian worship, the Bible.  The story of God and of God's relationship with human beings and creation is where many worship leaders start to create worship experience.  Why is that?  Hear us think aloud about the importance of the stories we tell and how they impact the stories of our own lives.  

Sep 02, 201941:01
Re-released interview with Rev. Dr. Nola Knouse

Re-released interview with Rev. Dr. Nola Knouse

History of music in the Moravian Church, hymn writing and more!
Aug 15, 201948:12
Re-released episode about Brian’s backstory

Re-released episode about Brian’s backstory

Find out more about who Brian is and why he is so interested in worship and the process of creating
Aug 01, 201946:12
Re-released interview with David Melby-Gibbons

Re-released interview with David Melby-Gibbons

We talk about the difference between hymn writing and song writing, process and hear some beautiful tunes too!
Jul 15, 201946:39
Re-release of co-host Rebecca’s Background episode

Re-release of co-host Rebecca’s Background episode

Re-released episode on Co-host Rebecca and her interest in worship...where it started and more
Jul 01, 201935:13
Re-release of Interview with Rev. Dr. Amy Gohdes-Luhman

Re-release of Interview with Rev. Dr. Amy Gohdes-Luhman

We talk preaching, prophecy and community
Jun 18, 201944:10
We’re on a summer hiatus but are bringing back some previous episodes! Enjoy!

We’re on a summer hiatus but are bringing back some previous episodes! Enjoy!

This is a re-release if our very first episode. We talk about where Create in Me got it’s start and more!
Jun 02, 201936:32
Interview with Rev. Canon Peg Chemberlain

Interview with Rev. Canon Peg Chemberlain

Peg has worked for justice in many ways, specifically through her ecumenical work in Minnesota.  Have a listen to our conversation about how worship and justice are most vibrant when they form a basis for our life together.  

May 15, 201955:09
Whatcha wearin'?

Whatcha wearin'?

What do our clothes say about us?  In worship settings?  In Daily Life?  And what do we chose to say through our expression?  Brian and Rebecca riff on these ideas and follow the conversation about clothes through a variety of places.  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

May 01, 201936:56
What does it mean that we are Easter People?

What does it mean that we are Easter People?

Brian and Rebecca talk about Easter in the Moravian Tradition in the context of the ChristChurch Massacre in New Zealand.  How do we show up for Easter?  What are we ready for and how are we changed by it? 

Apr 01, 201944:47
Interview with Rev. Dr. Nola Reed Knouse

Interview with Rev. Dr. Nola Reed Knouse

A historical perspective on creativity in the music of the Moravian Church over the centuries. How do we En-Courage (give courage) to each other to create and share what the Spirit of Christ is doing now?
Mar 15, 201947:45
Episode 5-A behind the scenes look into Rebecca's story

Episode 5-A behind the scenes look into Rebecca's story

Hear a little about Rebecca's story and the people that have helped her to understand worship and to love it!  The art and creation side of Rebecca's passion for congregational worship.  

Mar 01, 201934:42