Be. Make. Do.
Be. Make. Do.

Be. Make. Do.

a soul|makers podcast

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The Be. Make. Do. podcast inspires artists of faith by diving into the big - and sometimes controversial - questions that come with pursuing the artist’s calling. Artists are culture makers. But many Christians in the arts feel isolated and conflicted about their call. That’s why we’re starting this conversation - to help you find clarity and confidence. So, be encouraged. And become who you were created to be, make what you were created to make, and do what you were created to do.Join host Lisa Smith as she poses questions, shares stories, and great conversation with artists, theologians, creatives and friends about the call of the artist in the world.Subscribe and follow now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the movement at https://soulmakers.org

Recent Episodes

Escaping The Vocation Traps with Steve Brock
NOV 25, 2025
Escaping The Vocation Traps with Steve Brock
Episode Summary: "You don't have to monetize every gift. Creativity is something you steward, not something you have to prove." -Steve Brock In this special episode, host Lisa Smith talks with Steve Brock, the author of "Brand Something Beautiful: A Branding Workbook for Artists, Writers, and Other Creatives." Together, they discuss the intersection of faith and artistry, exploring what it really means to create as an act of grace. They also dive into the challenges of calling, the process of getting unstuck, and how to build a brand authentically. This Episode's Resources: * Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org [https://soulmakers.org/] * Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Steve Brock's brand new book, Brand Something Beautiful [https://brandsomethingbeautiful.com/#tve-jump-18345797800] * Steve Brock's website: https://www.exploreyourworlds.com/  Connect & Share: * Connect with Steve Brock: stevebrock.substack.com [http://stevebrock.substack.com/] www.instagram.com/StephenWBrock [http://www.instagram.com/StephenWBrock] www.facebook.com/MeaningfulTrav [http://www.facebook.com/MeaningfulTrav] www.pinterest.com/ExploreYourWorlds [http://www.pinterest.com/ExploreYourWorlds] * Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series * Share this episode with a friend or creative you know * Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast * Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel! [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZ-6xkw4LTudVvJ/] Up Next: Join us as we discuss setbacks and mistakes of the vocation traps.
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58 MIN
The Chosen Trap: When Doing Something Big for God Misses the Point
NOV 11, 2025
The Chosen Trap: When Doing Something Big for God Misses the Point
"You don't need to know the whole map. You just need to take the next faithful step." Episode Description: Ever feel like your calling has to be epic to matter to God? The Chosen Trap seduces us with grand visions and spiritual pressure—but often leads to burnout or disillusionment. We'll talk about how to discern between God's quiet invitations and our own need to be "important" in the Kingdom. In this episode of Be. Make. Do., hosts Lisa Smith and Dan ABH explore the trap of trying to control your calling, and how to find freedom in faithful, creative partnership with God. Through biblical reflection, personal insight, and powerful film examples, you'll learn how to discern between divine invitation and performance anxiety. Helpful Resources: * Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org [https://soulmakers.org/] * Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Read Samuel Wells' book, Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics [https://www.amazon.com/Improvisation-Christian-Ethics-Samuel-Wells/dp/1587430711] * Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and the Experience of Vocation [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] by Chris Keeton * Read the article, Understanding Vocation: Discerning and Responding to God's Call [http://dt.pepperdine.edu/projects/lilly/Understanding%20Vocation_%20Discerning%20and%20Responding%20to%20Gods%20Call.pdf] by Don Thompson Connect & Share: * Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for more in the Vocation Traps series * Share this episode with a friend or creative you know * Join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast * Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel! [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZ-6xkw4LTudVvJ/] Up Next: Join us for a conversation with author of Brand Something Beautiful, Steve Brock.
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28 MIN
The Hero Trap: Don't Get Stuck Trying to Save the World
OCT 28, 2025
The Hero Trap: Don't Get Stuck Trying to Save the World
Episode Description: "Worrying about the impact or the trying to control it is a waste of time, because you don't have control over it." When your creative drive turns into a mission to help everyone else, you might be caught in the Hero Trap. This episode explores what happens when vocation becomes inflated with pressure and savior energy—and how to reclaim a grounded, joyful sense of calling that doesn't depend on saving the world. In this episode of Be. Make. Do., host Lisa Smith unpacks The Hero Trap—a mindset that weighs down artists with unrealistic expectations and spiritual burnout. You'll learn how to shift from trying to do something epic for God to living out your vocation with steady, faithful creativity. Up Next: Join us as we unpack our final Vocation Trap - the Chosen Trap! Helpful Resources: * Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: https://soul-makers.kit.com/traptracker [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org [https://soulmakers.org/] * Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Read Samuel Wells' book, Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics [https://www.amazon.com/Improvisation-Christian-Ethics-Samuel-Wells/dp/1587430711] * Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and the [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] Experience of Vocation [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] by Chris Keeton * Read the article, Understanding Vocation: Discerning and Responding to God's Call [http://dt.pepperdine.edu/projects/lilly/Understanding%20Vocation_%20Discerning%20and%20Responding%20to%20Gods%20Call.pdf] by Don Thompson Connect & Share: * Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. for new episodes every week * Share this episode with fellow artists and creatives * Join the conversation online using #VocationTrapsPodcast * Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel! [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZ-6xkw4LTudVvJ/]
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The Happiness Trap: Mistaking Happiness for Purpose
OCT 14, 2025
The Happiness Trap: Mistaking Happiness for Purpose
Episode Overview: "Our primary problem...is not that we lack self-worth. It's that we lack awe." In this episode, Lisa and Dan unpack the Happiness Trap: the belief that your purpose is tied to feeling good or curating the perfect life. But true vocation often forms us in the slow, hidden work of faithfulness, not fleeting emotional highs. Tune in to escape the trap, rediscover joy, and move forward with a deeper sense of vocation. Up Next: The Hero Trap – Learn how to pursue your calling without trying to "save the world" or carry more than God has asked you to. Helpful Resources: * Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: https://soul-makers.kit.com/traptracker [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org [https://soulmakers.org/] * Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Read Samuel Wells' book, Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics [https://www.amazon.com/Improvisation-Christian-Ethics-Samuel-Wells/dp/1587430711] * Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and the [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] Experience of Vocation [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] by Chris Keeton * Read the article, Understanding Vocation: Discerning and Responding to God's Call [http://dt.pepperdine.edu/projects/lilly/Understanding%20Vocation_%20Discerning%20and%20Responding%20to%20Gods%20Call.pdf] by Don Thompson * Read the Blog Post by Jen Wilken, Trading Self-Worth for Awe and Wonder [https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/women-trade-self-worth-for-awe-and-wonder] Connect & Share: * Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. to keep following the Vocation Traps series * Share this episode with a fellow artist or spiritual seeker * Join the conversation on social using #VocationTrapsPodcast * Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel! [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZ-6xkw4LTudVvJ/]
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30 MIN
The Security Trap: Why External Validation Isn't Your Calling
SEP 30, 2025
The Security Trap: Why External Validation Isn't Your Calling
Episode Overview: "Those of us who find ourselves overly concerned with getting it right or being good, might find ourselves trapped in a net of other people's expectations and just getting tangled into a good old mess." Do you ever feel like your worth depends on applause, success, or being "useful" to others? You might be stuck in the Security Trap—a subtle but powerful mindset that confuses validation with vocation. If you've ever felt guilty pursuing your creative work—or unsure if it "matters"—this episode will help you untangle your calling from the need to please. Up Next: The Happiness Trap – Discover why chasing good vibes and "living your best life" can sabotage your vocation—and how to find joy beyond the high points. Resources for Artists: * Download your FREE Vocation Trap Tracker: https://soul-makers.kit.com/traptracker [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Discover Your Artist Archetype → Take the Free Quiz at soulmakers.org [https://soulmakers.org/] * Download the Full Artist Archetypes Guide for deeper insight: www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo [https://www.soulmakers.org/bemakedo] * Read Samuel Wells' book, Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics [https://www.amazon.com/Improvisation-Christian-Ethics-Samuel-Wells/dp/1587430711] * Read the article, Vocation's Unbroken Chain: Biblical Call Stories and the [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] Experience of Vocation [https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=discernment] by Chris Keeton * Read the article, Understanding Vocation: Discerning and Responding to God's Call [http://dt.pepperdine.edu/projects/lilly/Understanding%20Vocation_%20Discerning%20and%20Responding%20to%20Gods%20Call.pdf] by Don Thompson Connect & Share: * Subscribe to Be. Make. Do. to follow the full Vocation Traps series * Share this episode with friends, mentors, or artists in your life * Tag us and join the conversation on socials using #VocationTrapsPodcast * Join our brand new Instagram Broadcast Channel! [https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbZ-6xkw4LTudVvJ/]
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32 MIN