Saved You A Seat Podcast

You Are Not Alone: How to Find A Creative Community

Creative work can feel incredibly isolating.
So much of what we create happens behind the scenes—alone at a desk, late at night, or quietly wondering if anyone truly sees or understands the work God has placed on our hearts.
But isolation was never God’s design.
In this episode of Saved You a Seat, Racquel and the panel talk honestly about what it looks like to find and build meaningful creative community. Whether you’re longing for connection, navigating past hurts, or unsure where you belong, this conversation offers encouragement, perspective, and practical next steps.
Because you were never meant to carry your calling alone.
In This Conversation, We Talk About:
Seasons of feeling alone in your creative calling
Why community can feel risky (and how to move forward anyway)
What a healthy, life-giving creative community actually looks like
Biblical truth about connection, belonging, and encouragement
Simple, practical ways to begin finding or building community
Scripture We Referenced
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (NIV)“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”
Hebrews 10:24–25 (NIV)“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,not giving up meeting together… but encouraging one another.”
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Racquel Lopez
Tammy Munson
Cristina Slabic
Michele Wilbert
Thank You to Our Sponsor
Today’s episode is produced and sponsored by Wildfire Creative.
 
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The Art of Pivoting: Knowing When to Stop, Start or Shift

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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Connect with today’s guests:
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.
 

Rhythms of Grace: Building Sustainable Habits for Life and Creativity

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.
✨ In This Episode, We Talk About…
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
Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode
▪️ Joni’s Thought Audit
A powerful and simple tool to help you identify the patterns, stories, and mental scripts shaping your rhythms.
Scripture from Today
“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.
Connect with Us:
Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts
Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
Connect with today’s guests:
Joni Rosebrock
Cristina Slabic 
Michele Wilbert
Heather Riggleman
Rose Jordan
 
Next Episode:
Join us on the third Thursday in February for Episode 9: The Art of Pivoting: Knowing When to Stop, Start, or Shift 
 
Special Thanks:
This episode was produced by and made possible through the support of Wildfire Creative!

Creative Confessions: The Quirky Routines Behind Our Most Inspired Moments

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.

Finding and Navigating Creative Seasons

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.
Meet the Voices Around the Table:
Today’s Host, Cristina Slabic – author, speaker, and coach at CristinaSlabic.com
ChanMi JungPyles — artist, writer & speaker creating abiding, Light-giving, heaven-inspired art. www.chanmisartjourney.com
Rose Jordan – author, podcast host, and founder of Beneath The Fig Tree
Racquel Lopez – founder of Fun Free & Flourishing
What We Talked About:
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
Practical Encouragement:
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.
Scripture Shared:
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:
Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts
Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
Connect with today’s panel:
Cristina Slabic 
ChanMi Jung
Rose Jordan 
Racquel Lopez 
Next Episode:
Join us in January for Episode 8: Rhythms of Grace: Building Sustainable Habits for Life and Creativity.
Special Thanks:
This episode was produced by Wildfire Creative—helping creators spread their podcasts like Wildfire!

Creative Confessions: The Beauty in Getting It Wrong

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! 
 

The Freedom to Fail: Creating from Grace, Not Perfection

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.
Meet the Voices Around the Table:
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
What We Talked About:
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
 Practical Encouragement:
“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.”
Scripture Shared:
Proverbs 24:16 –“Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again…”
Connect with Us:
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app! 
Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
Connect with today’s guests:
Rose Jordan
Racquel Lopez
Carre Phillips
Cristina Slabic 
Next Episode:
Join us next month as we explore how to build rhythms and practices that sustain your creativity, even in busy or uncertain seasons.

Whose Approval Matters Most? Breaking Free from the Need to be Understood

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.
Meet the Voices Around the Table:
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 We Talked About:
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
Listen in to learn more:
(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
Practical Encouragement:
“God never called us to be understood by everyone. He called us to be faithful to Him.”
Scripture Shared:
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.”
 
Connect with Us:
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 
 
Next Episode:
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.
Special Thanks:
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!
 

Fear of Insignificance: Does What I Create Really Matter?

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.
 
Meet the Voices Around the Table:
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
 
What We Talked About:
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
Listen in to learn more:
(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
Practical Encouragement:
“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.”
 
Scripture Shared:
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."
 
Connect with Us:
Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts
Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
Connect with today’s guests:
Heather Riggleman 
Racquel Lopez
Joni Rosebrock
Rose Jordan 
 
Next Episode: September 18th
Join us next month as we explore the rhythms, mindsets, and practices that enable us to sustain creative work with intention and faith.
 
Special Thanks:
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!

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Who Am I to Do This?

Welcome to Episode 3 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 and grace. Every month, we gather around the table to share honest stories, practical encouragement, and the reminder that you’re never alone in your calling.
In today’s episode, host Racquel Lopez is joined by Cristina Slabic, Michele Wilbert, and Heather Riggleman to talk about overcoming impostor syndrome. Together, we name the lies that hold us back—like “I’m not qualified” or “Who am I to do this?”—and explore what it looks like to step forward anyway, trusting the One who called us.
What We Talked About:
When we first felt like imposters in our calling, and what those voices sounded like
The difference between humility and impostor syndrome—and how to recognize it
Cultural and church messages that can fuel our self-doubt
What’s helped us move forward despite fear and uncertainty
A Creative Confession: one thing each of us did recently that imposter syndrome told us not to do
How God’s perspective on calling is so different from our own
 
💡 Practical Encouragement:
“What if the question isn’t Who am I to do this? But who am I NOT to do this when God has placed this calling on my heart?”
 
Meet the Voices Around the Table:
Racquel Lopez – Host + founder of Fun Free & Flourishing
Cristina Slabic – author, speaker, and coach at CristinaSlabic.com
Michele Wilbert – mentor and Bible Teacher
Heather Riggleman – writer, social media manager, and encourager
Connect with Us:✨ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts✨ Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative✨ Connect with our hosts:
Racquel Lopez 
Cristina Slabic 
Michele Wilbert
Heather Riggleman 
Listen in to learn more : 
(04:24)The Inner Critic 
(14:08) Trusting God Through Career Transitions 
(21:48) Trusting God and Doing His Will 
(26:28) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Creative Marketing 
(29:05) Imposter Syndrome and Obedient Surrender 
 
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Mark your calendar—our next episode drops Thursday, August 19th. We’ve saved you a seat, and you’re not going to want to miss this one.
 
🎧 Special Thanks:
This episode was produced by and made possible through the support of Wildfire Creative, helping Christian creators bring their message to life.