Breathe: Faith and Creativity Podcast
Welcome to the Breathe: Faith and Creativity Podcast where we explore the intersection of faith and creativity. We interview artists from all walks of life to discover how faith plays a role in their art and in expression, hoping to encourage you to live a life of creativity and faith.
The Breath Podcast streams in 25 countries; including the United States, the Philippines, Canada, Australia, Germany, and Africa.
We’re always looking to connect and to invite guests to share their creative journey. If you’re interested in appearing on the Pod, feel free to...
Episodes
91 episodes
02.38 - Sound Healing w/ Carmen Gray
This week...We chat with Carmen Gray...teacher, master reiki practitioner, published author, and thinker.We're bringing Austin, TX to Cali!!!Guest Socials:
02.37 - Heavy Metal w/ Blake Nelson
This week...We chat with lead singer/guitarist and founder of the heavy metal band Blakenstein.Kevin and Blake talk about witchcraft, transformation, and God's continued work in the heavy metal scene through Blakenstein.<...
BONUS EPISODE - Spoken Word
This week...Derrick performs a short Spoken Word set, after not having performed in more than a year and a half because of the pandemic lockdown.What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of...
02.36 - Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma (PART TWO) w/ Cecille Basila
This week...We continue our conversation with Cecille Basila, LMFT and Industrial-Organizational PsychologistCecille and Chris talk about depression, anxiety, and trauma and ways to cope, deal, and heal from these areas of ou...
02.35 - Writing, Public Speaking, and Entrepreneurship w/ Karen Brown Tyson
This week...We chat with Entrepreneur, Author, and Communication Coach Karen Brown TysonWe discuss writing, public speaking, and her new book.Guest Socials:Website<...
02.34 - Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma (Part ONE) w/ Cecille Basila
This week...We chat with Cecille Basila, LMFT and Industrial-Organizational PsychologistCecille and Chris talk about depression, anxiety, and trauma and ways to cope, deal, and heal from these areas of our lives. The conversa...
02.33 - Videography, Podcasting, and Change w/ Steven Murphy
This week...We get moving with fitness coach and instructor Melanie Neat Smuck. Melanie is a coach at Crank It Up: Cycle Row Strength Kickboxing and is an instructor at The Billy Blanks Virtual World Training Center. We chat ...
02.32 - Movement, Belief, and Evolving w/ Melanie Neat Smuck
This week...We get moving with fitness coach and instructor Melanie Neat Smuck. Melanie is a coach at Crank It Up: Cycle Row Strength Kickboxing and is an instructor at The Billy Blanks Virtual World Training Center. We chat ...
02.31 - Podcasting and Perseverance w/ Helen Garcia
This week...We converse with Helen Garcia, founder of "Who You Needed" Podcast. We get into an intimate conversation about her journey toward overcoming mental health issues, the joy and ...
02.30 - Finding Affirmation Through Dance w/ Dr. Arnel Calvario
This week...We chat with Dr. Arnel Calvario, founder of Kaba Modern, president of Culture Shock International, and doctor of Oc...
BONUS EPISODE - USB Mics and Anxiety Breathing Exercises
This week...Kevin talks about his preferred USB Mic and shares easy breathing techniques to help alleviate anxiety.What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access ...
02.29 - Empowerment and Emotional Health w/ Michelle Buck
This week...We converse with Michelle Buck, lead pastor of The Branch in Long Beach, CA.We talk about empowerment, emotional health, and leading the church through a pandemic.Guest Socials:
BONUES EPISODE - Racial Reconciliation
This week...Derrick talks about the recent horrific events of Atlanta. We use this moment to begin (or further) the conversation of race relations in America and provide reflective healing thoughts for moving forward.What ...
02.28 - Storytelling, Community, and Poetry w/ Mike the Poet Mike Sonsken
This week...We chat with author, professor, spoken word artist Mike the Poet.We discuss his passion for the city of L.A. while diving into the art of storytelling. Mike also shares the importance of community and how communit...
02.27 - Passion, Heart, and Greeting Cards w/ Carrie Joy Pascual
This week...We chat with creative maker Carrie Joy Pascual.We discuss passion, art, and her handmade vintage photo greeting cards company, Heart Strokes.Guest Socials:
02.26 - Coffee Shop, Jesus, and the City w/ Matt Kladnik
This week...We sit down with Matt Kladnik, lead pastor of Vintage Faith Culver City.We chat about the big pivot churches are having to make post-pandemic. We also talk about the new coffee shop venture that co-host Derrick is...
02.25 - Destroying the Myth of the White Man's Religion w/ Ramon Mayo
This week...We converse with Ramon Mayo about his new book, "Reclaiming Diversity: Destroying the Myth of the White Man's Religion" and we unpack the origins of the Christian faith the predates the American church.We also dis...
BONUS EPISODE - Overcoming Writer’s Block
This week...We introduce a series of bonus episodes. Our co-hosts will share quick tips centered around various traits in their respective fields.In this first bonus episode, Derrick shares 3 tips on how to get over the dread...
02.24 - Rock and Roll with Rita Wilde and CW West
This week...We chat with the famous Rita Wilde and CW West of KLOS (95.5 FM) fame.We talk about music, faith, and living out your passion.Guest Socials:
02.23 - Health, Passion, and CBD w/ Megan Lyman
This week...We catch up and chat with Megan Lyman, the founder and CEO of California-based CBD company, Cannibabe. The company is dedicated to creating high quality products made with ingredients your body craves.We talk abou...
02.22 - Comedy, Racial Injustice, and Police Brutality w/ Todd Doram
This week...We chat with comedian and producer, Todd Doram.We discuss living out your faith in the world of comedy, racial injustice, and police brutality. Guest Socials:
02.21 - Comic Books, Story Telling, and Urban Farming w/ Mario DeMatteo
This week...We connect with San Diego based Christian Comic Book Creator and Urban Farmer Mario DeMatteo.We chat about perseverance, comics, and urban farming. Mario also dives deep into a discussion about a swimming accident...
02.20 - Writing, Motherhood, and Recovering from Covid w/ Alexandria Espinoza
This week...We chat with Los Angeles based spoken word artist Alexandria Espinoza.We talk writing, navigating motherhood, faith, and recovering from COVID-19.Guest Socials:
02.19 - Purpose, Painting, and the Power of Connections w/ Emma Gazley
This week...We sit down with artist, writer, musician, and teacher Emma Gazley.We discuss staying inspired in the COVID era, the roots of her creative journey, and the power of human connections. It's emotionally powerful.