Welcome to Episode 9 of the Saved You a Seat Podcast! We’re a group of women who love Jesus, value creativity, and want to talk honestly about what it looks like to follow God in the middle of everyday life.

In today’s episode, host Michele Wilbert is joined by Racquel Lopez and ChanMi Jung for a thoughtful conversation about pivoting in our creative callings. Whether it’s launching something new, letting go of something we’ve invested deeply in, or sensing a subtle shift in direction, these moments can feel unsettling.

We share personal stories of starting again, stopping something meaningful, and navigating the tension between planning and trusting God to establish our steps. If you’ve ever wondered whether you heard God correctly—or wrestled with what others might think when you change course—this episode will encourage you to anchor your decisions in discernment rather than fear.

Meet the Voices Around the Table:

• Michele Wilbert – host and creative mentor
• Racquel Lopez – founder of Fun Free & Flourishing
• ChanMi Jung – writer and spiritual mentor

💬 What We Talked About:

• What “pivoting” looks like in a creative calling
• Real stories of stopping, starting over, or shifting direction
• How to discern whether a change is fear-driven or Spirit-led
• Why stopping doesn’t equal failure in God’s economy
• Cultivating discernment in community and in solitude
• Learning to commit plans to the Lord and trust Him to establish our steps

Practical Encouragement:

“Stopping, starting again, or changing direction doesn’t mean you failed. Sometimes the pivot is the very place obedience begins.”

Scripture Shared:

• Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
• Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) – “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
• Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”

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• Michele Wilbert

• • Racquel Lopez
  • ChanMi Jung

Next Episode:

Join us next month for another grace-filled conversation as we continue exploring what it looks like to create faithfully in every season.

Special Thanks:

This episode was produced by and made possible through the support of Wildfire Creative—helping creators find clarity and confidence to spread their message like wildfire.

Feeling burned out or stuck in patterns that just aren’t working anymore? In today’s episode, we explore what it looks like to build sustainable, grace-shaped rhythms—the kind that support both your soul and your creativity.

This conversation is about releasing pressure, quieting guilt, and learning to walk in rhythms that feel life-giving rather than exhausting. You’ll hear honest stories, practical rhythms, gentle invitations, and a reminder that you don’t have to force a version of life that isn’t true to your season.

• What “rhythms of grace” look like in real life
• Early signs you’re living out of rhythm
• Tiny rhythms that make a big difference
• How to sustain your creative life without forcing inspiration
• How grace reshapes our habits, expectations, and inner conversations

A powerful and simple tool to help you identify the patterns, stories, and mental scripts shaping your rhythms.

“Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” — Matthew 11:28–30 (MSG)

A reminder that Jesus invites us into rhythms that restore rather than drain us.

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• Joni Rosebrock

• Cristina Slabic

• Michele Wilbert

• Heather Riggleman

• Rose Jordan

Join us on the third Thursday in February for Episode 9: The Art of Pivoting: Knowing When to Stop, Start, or Shift

This episode was produced by and made possible through the support of Wildfire Creative!

What sparks your creativity: awkward dancing, long showers, or cleaning out junk drawers?

In this Creative Confession bonus episode, we pull back the curtain on the quirky rituals and habits that help us get unstuck and into flow.

From steamy bathroom brainstorms to social media flops and late-night paint sessions, it’s all fair game. Sometimes, the magic shows up in the mess or the mundane. And that “productive procrastination”? Yep, it counts too.

We’re celebrating the oddball moments that unlock our creativity—so share yours with us! Tag @SavedYouASeatCreative on Instagram with your favorite ritual or creative quirk.

Let’s normalize the weird and wonderful together.

In today’s conversation, we’re leaning into the idea of creative seasons—the ones we thrive in, the ones we fight, and the ones we don’t always understand. If you’ve felt off-rhythm, stuck, or like your creativity just doesn’t match the pace of everyone else’s, you’re not broken—you’re just in a different season.

Join us as we unpack what these seasons look like, how God is present in every one of them, and what it means to stop forcing constant fruitfulness and instead trust the process.

Today’s Host, Cristina Slabic – author, speaker, and coach at CristinaSlabic.com

ChanMi Jung – writer and spiritual mentor

Rose Jordan – author, podcast host, and founder of Beneath The Fig Tree

Racquel Lopez – founder of Fun Free & Flourishing

• How to recognize and respond to the season you're in creatively
• What happens when we try to force fruitfulness or "keep up"
• Scriptures that anchor us during dry, quiet, or waiting seasons
• How to encourage yourself (and others) when creativity slows down
• Speaking truth to the weary: creativity doesn't have to be constant to be meaningful

Not bearing fruit isn’t failure. It’s part of the process. Your creative life has seasons—and God is at work in all of them.

• Psalm 1:2–3 "He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers."

Connect with Us:

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  • Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
  • Connect with today’s panel:

• • • Cristina Slabic

• • • ChanMi Jung

• • • Rose Jordan

• • • Racquel Lopez

Join us in January for Episode 8: Rhythms of Grace: Building Sustainable Habits for Life and Creativity.

In this mini bonus episode, we’re keeping it real with a few creative flops that turned into sweet lessons. From failed watercolor dreams to the wild ride that is social media, we're embracing the beauty of trying, laughing, and letting God redeem the messy middle.

This is your permission slip to show up imperfectly—because sometimes, the process is the whole point.

This episode was produced by and made possible through the support of Wildfire Creative—helping creators find the clarity and confidence they need to spread their message like Wildfire!

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Saved You a Seat Podcast! We’re a group of creative women who love Jesus, value authenticity, and want to talk honestly about what it looks like to follow God in the middle of everyday life.

If you’ve ever hesitated to start something because you were afraid it wouldn’t be “good enough,” this episode is for you. Host Rose Jordan is joined by Racquel Lopez, Carre Phillips, and Cristina Slabic to talk about what perfectionism looks like in their creative lives, the ways fear can keep us stuck, and how grace sets us free to try, fail, and keep creating anyway.

• Rose Jordan – host, author, podcast host, and founder of Beneath The Fig Tree
• Racquel Lopez – founder of Fun Free & Flourishing
• Carre Phillips – writer and creative encourager
• Cristina Slabic – author, speaker, and coach at CristinaSlabic.com

• How perfectionism shows up in our creative lives
• The ways fear of failure can keep us from starting
• Stories of moments that didn’t go as planned—but still mattered
• What it looks like to create from grace instead of performance
• Redefining success in light of God’s character and calling
• Practical tools and truths that help us move forward when perfectionism tries to take over

“You don’t have to get it right the first time. You don’t have to prove yourself through polished work. You don’t have to earn your place at the table. God already gave you the seat. So create from grace—not perfection.”

• Proverbs 24:16 – “Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again…”

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• • • Rose Jordan
    • Racquel Lopez
    • Carre Phillips
    • Cristina Slabic

Join us next month as we explore how to build rhythms and practices that sustain your creativity, even in busy or uncertain seasons.

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Saved You a Seat Podcast! We’re a group of creative women who love Jesus, value authenticity, and want to talk honestly about what it looks like to follow God in the middle of real life.

In this heartfelt conversation, host Joni Rosebrock is joined by Rose Jordan, Tammy Munson, ChanMi Jung, and Michele Wilbert to talk about the deep desire to be understood—and how freeing it can be when we learn to live for the approval that truly matters.

We explore the ache of being overlooked, how people’s opinions can influence our identity and output, and what helps us keep showing up creatively, even when encouragement is absent. If you’ve ever wrestled with the silence or the sting of being misunderstood, this one’s for you.

• • Today’s Host, Joni Rosebrock – author and podcast host of WRAP Yourself in the Word
  • Tammy Munson – CEO and founder of Wildfire Creative and Podcast Coach
  • ChanMi Jung – writer and spiritual mentor
  • Michele Wilbert – creative mentor and storytelling guide
  • Rose Jordan – author and podcast host & YouTube host

• What being “misunderstood” looks like in creative life
• Why the need to be seen and affirmed runs so deep
• The line between connection and people-pleasing
• Scriptures and practices that help us shift our approval to God
• Showing up with your gifts even when no one applauds
• Creative Confession: the “next week” task we’ve all been putting off

(00:03) - Seeking Approval as Christian Creatives

(14:20) - Encouraging Christian Creatives Through Connection

(26:54) - Trusting God's Timing as Creatives

(31:55) - Overcoming Procrastination in Creative Ministry

“God never called us to be understood by everyone. He called us to be faithful to Him.”

Galatians 1:10 –

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? … If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts

Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative

Connect with today’s guests:

• Joni Rosebrock

• Tammy Munson

• ChanMi Jung

• Michelle Wilbert

• Rose Jordan

Join us next month for Episode 6: The Freedom to Fail: Creating from Grace, Not Perfection.

Perfectionism can paralyze the creative process—but God invites us to create from a place of grace, not pressure. We’ll talk about learning to try, grow, and even fail, without losing heart.

This episode was produced by Tammy Maltese Munson and made possible through the support of Wildfire Creative—helping you find the clarity and confidence you need to spread your message like Wildfire!

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Saved You a Seat Podcast! We’re a group of creative women who love Jesus, value authenticity, and are passionate about creating from a place of truth, grace, and obedience. Every month, a few of us pull up a chair to talk about what it really looks like to follow God in the middle of everyday life.

On today's episode, host Rose Jordan is joined by Heather Riggleman, Racquel Lopez, and Joni Rosebrock for a vulnerable conversation about the fear of insignificance. Together, we explore how that fear shows up in our self-talk, what it costs us creatively, and how to continue creating even when the results aren’t visible.

We also share practical encouragement and reminders from Scripture for the woman wondering if her small offering really matters.

• Today’s Host, Rose Jordan – author and podcast host & YouTube host
• Heather Riggleman – writer and encourager
• Racquel Lopez – founder of Fun Free & Flourishing
• Joni Rosebrock – author and podcast host of WRAP Yourself in the Word

• How to recognize the fear of insignificance in your creative life
• The lies we tell ourselves—“This is too small,” “No one cares,” “It doesn’t matter”
• Why hidden work still counts in the Kingdom
• Encouragement from Scripture that helps shift our perspective
• Real stories of how God used something small in a meaningful way
• How to name this fear honestly and reframe it with truth
• Creative Confessions: recent “small” things that turned out to be unexpectedly meaningful

(01:03) Celebrating Marriage and Creative Pursuits

(06:25) God Honors Obedience and Faith

(11:38) Surrendering to God's Faithfulness

(21:35) Path to Business Success Through Obedience

(27:31) Finding Joy in Social Media Influencing

“Even when you can’t see the impact, He is weaving it into something bigger than you know. So stand firm. Keep showing up with your small offering—because in God’s hands, nothing is insignificant.”

1 Corinthians 15:58 – "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

• • Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts
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  • Connect with today’s guests:
    • Heather Riggleman
    • Racquel Lopez
    • Joni Rosebrock
    • Rose Jordan

Join us next month as we explore the rhythms, mindsets, and practices that enable us to sustain creative work with intention and faith.

This episode was produced by Tammy Maltese Munson and made possible through the support of Wildfire Creative—helping you find the clarity and confidence you need to spread your message like Wildfire!