E1: "My Counsellor Said To Me..." Pete Greig | Journal of a New Generation

In this 6-part series, explore how we as followers of Jesus can respond and walk through the disorientating moments in our lives, in the complexity of today’s culture, by looking to the ancient paths of Jesus.
Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang is your host for this podcast, joined by Dr Jason Clark in the studio as they discuss the somewhat of a buzzword in world - ‘creativity’.
Later in the episode, we’re joined by Pete Greig who shares the life changing moment when his wife Sammy was diagnosed with a chronic illness and how suffering is inevitable in life, but joy is something that could easily bypass us if we do not engage with the beauty of God, present in the midst of the mess of this world.
In this episode, we discuss:
• What is creativity from a Christian perspective?
• How creativity can help us encounter God.
• Pete’s wife Sammy’s chronic illness and multiple times she came close to dying.
• How do we live well within the mess of this world?
• Chaos theory - how chaos ultimately becomes beautiful patterns.
• Participating in the renewal of creation.
• Hijacking your senses and be present to the moment.
• A Christian’s duty to pursue joy.
• ‘But some people just aren’t creative...’
More about the contributors:
Dr Jason Clark
Jason is Principal and Head of Waverley Abbey College. He holds two PhDs and was previously Pastor at Sutton Vineyard Church, having been involved in church planting and leadership for many years. He is married with three adult children and worships at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford.
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Pete Greig
Pete Greig is the bewildered founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, a Director of Waverley Abbey and, along with his wife Sammy, is Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd Church in England. Pete co-hosts the Lectio 365 daily devotional, serves as an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, and is a member of The Order of the Mustard Seed. His best-selling books include Red Moon Rising, God on Mute and How to Pray - you can purchase them here.
Instagram: @petegreig
Website: www.petegreig.info
Kyung Chul (Charlie) Kang
Charlie is a member of the Waverley Abbey Community, living onsite as a prayer missionary, holding rhythms of prayer and serving to build a House of Prayer for all nations.
Waverley Abbey
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[@robyngranberry9044]

Thank you for this and for exponentially broadening the definition of what creativity is! I kept thinking of the word "Participating" with God in who He created me to be. When Christ, Who is my life...! Walking in freedom...of what brings deep joy... I am being creative. Thank you for freeing people to know that in being image bearers we ARE creative.

[@PeaceInChrist23]

Thank you for this. I would say one thing. I recently went to an Orthodox Jewish Shabbat dinner and I spoke about my creative writing studies. I wasn't made to feel awkward at all. They were very encouraging. I am sorry to hear that your experience has been different.

[@PeaceInChrist23]

Sorry to hear about your painful situation and it's great you've stayed so close to Jesus. You expressed it beautifully too.

[@user-le5jg6he8q]

Encouraging for those of us who for too long have seen ourselves as not creative. Thank you

[@terraloft]

Smiling at the "unfinished" feel of the vase and contents...as if it could fit in any hovel anywhere and be lovely as it is

[@terraloft]

At 41 minutes, i dare say should i not praise the Lord God, there us a rick just waiting to be so touched by Creator, that it declares His Name, Jesus Christ!

[@gillianterry5699]

Hi Jason; creativity is important and an expression of Gods character and love. I felt led to set up a potter studio…never used a wheel…now I’m making and creating. Gods using it to touch others , saved and unsaved. The creative bypasses our conscious, we express the “unspeakable” in art, it’s great for mental well being. 🎉 Gill Terry 😊

[@helenrees6676]

Beautiful, illuminating & so helpful. Somehow I always feel that the “best” Christians are doctors or missionaries, and being a musician is less effective for God. Pete gave a completely new perspective on creativity - how we draw it from God and can rejoice in it with Him!

[@terraloft]

Just hearing the introductory words, my heart is stirred. Oh how i love Jesus, because He first loved me... Thank you!

[@fatimawesson]

Great episode. I loved hearing about Pete and Sammy’s story. So powerful and encouraging!

[@DrJohannesHartl]

Very beautiful!

[@charityquinmusic]

Thank you for encouraging this artist!

[@angelaboyce8747]

I stumbled upon this and really enjoyed the conversation and topics. So inciteful and encouraging!

[@gracea8863]

Hi, thanks for sharing your conversations on creativity through Christ. This has given me a lot of journal prompts to reflect on.

[@Ann-oi4kk]

An amazing discussion 4 which I thank Nina 4 forwarding

[@Robertstevenhunt]

Brilliant video for creatives around the world. Such an inspirational talk with thought provoking discussions. Such an encouragement for those who have never felt the creativeness in their heart. A very helpful and touching video, down to earth and real. Thank you for releasing this powerful teaching podcast tool. God bless! Best wishes from composer and creative Robert Steven Hunt.

[@corinnearmstrong4451]

Thank you ❤

[@lauragriffiths5612]

❤❤ thanks love the podcast today fab

[@user-dj1mp2zi6f]

Oh my days this is soo good! I have in the past, been so blessed to have the Holy Spirit create art (drawing and painting) by using me as a conduit and it has blown my mind. Our God is a creator. Thank you Charlie and Pete. Bless you both

[@tammyt3434]

"God doesn't run." I have a hard time picturing Jesus refusing to run, especially around children or his own brothers and sisters.

[@simonandrews4355]

This has been a really enjoyable podcast with lots of richness Charlie, thank you. There were a few points where I wondered if you wanted to deploy a big shoehorn to get Creativity into the shoe when it didnt want to be in there but you kept choosing taking it easy again which worked well and the conversation grew much bigger than the mere theme which was lovely. Maybe God's gift of wild Creativity isnt one to stay in anyone's box for long? Let alone lie still whilst it's described and defined? 😅

[@sheelaghland5268]

Thankyou for this podcast I found it very helpful in a tough time xx

[@PeaceInChrist23]

I also belong to several Facebook pages that support Israeli Jewish art so it's out there man.

[@terraloft]

World spoken into being, the Living Word, Jesus Christ, Who creates all life and wastes nothing..perhaps "an encounter with God" is not the best expression.. Consider, God, Present- not an encounter, rather immersion, baptism, if you will. "Indwelling Spirit of God, my inhalation and exhalation, my rhythm and immeasurable heart", as brother lawrence declared, praise to You in my kitchen as at the altar.

[@lauragriffiths5612]

Hi Pete grace and me created pop music t.a to songs I do it to our hymns ❤❤

[@alexwood1003]

What do the tatoos on Jason Clarks arms say