<p>What happens when your creative passion grows into a business — but God keeps asking you to hold it loosely?In this episode of the Persisting in Purpose Podcast, Greg sits down with Chris, founder of Scripture Type, to talk about creativity, entrepreneurship, faith, and surrender. Chris shares the story of how a simple desire to memorize Scripture through hand lettering unexpectedly evolved into a thriving business serving thousands of people online.Together, they discuss the tension between building a meaningful business and protecting your heart from pride, comparison, and identity-driven success. Chris opens up about navigating seasons of growth, financial uncertainty, fostering, family life, and the realities behind running a handcrafted business in a world increasingly driven by automation and AI.This conversation is especially valuable for founders, creatives, and entrepreneurs wrestling with calling, ambition, social media pressure, and trusting God through uncertain seasons.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links:</strong>www.ScriptureType.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast Produced by Larimore Production Company:</strong>www.LarimoreProductionCompany.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Filmed at Studio Refuge in Raleigh, North Carolina</strong>www.StudioRefuge.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Trusting God Through Uncertain Seasons<br>(01:04) Meeting Chris and the Origin of Scripture Type<br>(03:08) Starting Hand Lettering Co as Christmas Gifts<br>(05:14) Using the Fighter Verses App to Memorize Scripture<br>(07:17) Early Instagram Growth and Selling Prints<br>(10:35) Kickstarter and Building the Business<br>(14:35) The Beauty of Imperfection in Creative Work<br>(18:13) Creating Christian Art with Excellence<br>(23:26) Chris’s Career in Design and Food Brands<br>(27:18) Balancing Full-Time Work and Scripture Type<br>(29:30) Doing Scripture Type Full Time and Financial Uncertainty<br>(31:12) Learning Contentment Beyond Career Success<br>(36:32) Growing an Audience on Instagram<br>(40:32) Identity, Pride, and Social Media Validation<br>(45:19) Dealing with Plateaued Growth<br>(49:15) Surrendering the Future of the Business<br>(55:16) Scriptures That Have Anchored Chris’s Life<br>(58:05) Advice Chris Would Give His Younger Self<br>(01:01:13) Final Encouragement for Creatives and Founders</p>