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 Communionware: A Conversation with Lisa Kaufer. In this whimsical kickoff of "Created Creative from November of 2023," hosts Dawn and Ruth embark on an Advent adventure, debating when the season truly begins. Meet their first guest, Lisa Kaufer—part minister, part potter, and an all-around Renaissance woman. Lisa spills the clay on her current projects, juggling finger labyrinths and curriculum creation. Unveiling how she’s crafted her multi-hyphenate identity, she confesses the joys and challenges of having so many irons in the fire, or rather, projects in the kiln. The trio digs into the art of crafting unconventional curriculum, including parables with a splash of basketball. Lisa shares her creative rituals and even reveals her idea of portable ceramic communion wear. Stay tuned as they create a tagline for Lisa’s business … and then struggle to create a tagline for this podcast. 00:01 Introduction and Welcome 00:19 Beginning of Advent and Church Traditions 01:03 Introduction to the Podcast and First Interview 01:32 Interview with Lisa Kaufer: A Renaissance Woman 02:08 Lisa's Multifaceted Creative Journey 02:57 Lisa's Work and Creative Process 05:34 Lisa's Diverse Interests and Creative Balance 07:31 Lisa's Creative Approach to Faith Formation 09:03 Lisa's Inspirations and Creative Influences 11:31 Challenges and Future Directions for Lisa's Creative Work 16:28 Brainstorming Session: Defining Lisa's Creative Brand 23:39 Conclusion and Farewell

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