Send us a textIn this inspiring conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend Karen DeLoach—a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher, filmmaker, and creativity specialist who has spent decades championing the role of the arts in culture and the Kingdom. From her early days in sculpture and ceramics to her passion for painting and equipping others to express Holy Spirit inspiration, Karen’s story is a rich tapestry of creative calling and resilience.We explore the importance of engaging the right brain in our creative and spiritual lives, the challenges artists face in a culture that often undervalues beauty, and the freedom that comes when you step back into dreams others once dismissed.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why activating your right brain is key to creativity and Kingdom impactHow Karen overcame early discouragement to embrace painting againThe role of beauty in the arts and why it matters for God’s purposesPractical ways to cultivate Holy Spirit-inspired creativityEncouragement for artists of all ages to believe “the best is yet to come”🌟 Favorite Quotes from This Episode:“The best is yet to come, and we have a whole generation of people that really need to know who they are and how they are in the Father’s image.” — Karen DeLoach “Karen is one of those people that God put the extra in—if it’s creative, she’s involved in it.” — Matt Tommey🌐 Connect with Karen DeLoach: http://www.karendeloachart.com/✅ Stay Connected & Grow as a Thriving Christian Artist:📬 Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/tca-weekly📚 Find My Best-Selling Books: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/resources🎓 Explore Artist Mentoring Programs: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/mentoringFind out more about The Created to Thrive Foundations Course Fuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose. Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist. 👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

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