Saved You A Seat Podcast

After a Year of Podcasting Together… Here’s What Really Matters

Welcome to Episode 12 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.
This episode marks one full year of the podcast, and we’re taking time to celebrate and reflect. Host Tammy Munson is joined by Heather Thompson, Michele Wilbert, and Rose Jordan as we look back on the journey of building something together, what surprised us, what stretched us, and how God met us along the way.
We revisit the heart behind why this collaboration started (if you haven’t listened yet, go back to Episode 1: You’re Not Alone: Real Talk on Calling and Collaboration) and share what we’ve learned about staying at the table—even when it’s uncomfortable, stretching, or requires us to grow.
This conversation is honest, reflective, and full of gratitude for the work God has done not just through the podcast, but within each of us.
What We Talked About:
What one year of creative collaboration has taught us
The beauty (and challenge) of working with people who think differently
Letting go of control, ego, and the need to be “right.”
How collaboration has reshaped our understanding of community and obedience
Why growth often comes through listening, not agreement
The courage it takes to stay at the table when things feel uncomfortable
Listen In To Learn More: 
[0:00:04] – The Table Was Never Meant to Be Comfortable
[0:03:12] – Stop Doing All the Things
[0:06:30] – If You Take All the Roles, It’s Not Collaboration
[0:10:24] – You Weren’t Called to Do This Alone
[0:11:50] – From Project Team to Real Community
 
Practical Encouragement:
“Maybe the table was never meant to be comfortable… maybe it was always meant to be transforming.” 
Scripture Shared:
Ephesians 4:1–3 –“Lead a life worthy of your calling… Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.”
Connect with Us:
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube
Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
Connect with today’s guests:
Tammy Munson – host, founder of Wildfire Creative
Heather Thompson – writer and encourager
Michele Wilbert – creative mentor
Rose Jordan –  author, podcast host, and founder of Beneath The Fig Tree
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.

How to Hear God's Voice (Finding Clarity in Hard Seasons) Part 2

Hard seasons have a way of making God feel quiet.
In Part 2 of this conversation, Joni, Rose, and Tammy get honest about what it really looks like to follow God when life feels overwhelming, unexpected, or just plain hard. From navigating divorce to caregiving, burnout, and major life transitions, this episode dives into the moments when clarity feels out of reach and how God is still moving, even when we can’t hear Him clearly.
Because sometimes He isn’t louder… He’s just already been at work.
In This Conversation, We Talk About:
What to do when God feels silent in overwhelming seasons
Why forcing clarity often makes it harder to hear Him
How God prepares you before the hard season hits
The role of community when you can’t think clearly on your own
Trusting God’s faithfulness when you don’t have answers yet
What obedience looks like when you’re unsure but still moving forward
Returning to the last place you had clarity with God
Practical ways to quiet the noise and start listening again
 
Scripture We Referenced
Psalm 119:11 (CSB)“I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.”
Psalm 119:15–16 (CSB)“I will meditate on your precepts and think about your ways.I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.”
 
Connect With Us
Follow along and stay connected:
Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative 
Joni Rosebrock
Rose Jordan
Tammy Munson
Thank You to Our Sponsor
Today’s episode is produced and sponsored by Wildfire Creative.
They help creators find clarity and confidence to share their message with purpose.Learn more: wildfirecreativecompany.com
 
Don’t Miss What’s Next
New episodes of Saved You a Seat drop on the third Thursday of each month.
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who’s walking through a hard season. You never know who needs this reminder.

How to Hear God’s Voice (and Know It’s Not Just You) – Part 1

Sometimes the most important conversations can’t be wrapped up in a single episode.
 
In this episode of Saved You a Seat, Joni, Rose and Tammy  begin an honest and thoughtful conversation about what it really means to hear from God. Not the polished version but the real, everyday experience of trying to discern His voice in the middle of life and business.
 
If you’ve ever wondered, Was that God… or just me? You’re not alone.
 
This is Part 1 of the conversation, and we’re just getting started. Be sure to come back for Part 2 next week, where we go even deeper.
 
In This Conversation, We Talk About:
What “hearing God” actually looks like in real life
Why discernment can feel confusing or uncertain
The tension between faith, fear, and decision-making
Honest questions Christian creatives are asking
 
Connect With Us
 
Follow along and stay connected:
Joni Rosebrock 
Tammy Munson 
Rose Jordan
 
Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
Thank You to Our Sponsor
 
Today’s episode is produced and sponsored by Wildfire Creative.
 
They help creators find clarity and confidence to share their message with purpose.
Learn more: wildfirecreativecompany.com
Don’t Miss What’s Next
 
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode.
 
We’ll see you NEXT WEEK for Part 2.

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.”
Connect With Us
Follow along and stay connected:Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
Racquel Lopez
Tammy Munson
Cristina Slabic
Michele Wilbert
Thank You to Our Sponsor
Today’s episode is produced and sponsored by Wildfire Creative.
 
Join us at Called Creatives 
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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.”
Connect with Us:
Subscribe on [Apple Podcasts], [Spotify], or [YouTube]
Follow us on Instagram: @SavedYouASeatCreative
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.