Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast
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Called to Create is a podcast where your desire to create will be supported and celebrated through interviews with inspiring Latter-day Saint creators who are passionate about their craft and share helpful, real-life experiences that will guide you on your creative journey. Look for new episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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Recent Episodes
S6E14 Steve VanWagenen - Sharing the Gospel with Legos
Steve VanWagenen shares his perspective on finding and sharing gospel truths through unexpected sources.For those that want to contact Steve directly, or purchase any of his books --…
S6E13 Vanessa Thurgood: Finding Light in the Messy Middle
Welcome back to Called to Create! In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, we sit down with fantasy author, creativity mentor, and 2025 Praiseworthy Award winner Vanessa Thurgood to talk about…
Lisa Smith - Sharing Brings Joy
Spark Award recipient, Lisa Smith, talks about her recipe book, "Desserts that Delight," and the joy that comes from sharing what we have with others.
S6E11 Greg Matsen - Lean Into Your Beliefs
Interview with Greg Matsen about his YouTube channel and podcast, Greg Matsen is the founder of Cwic Media and the host of Cwic Show found on YouTube and podcast platforms, as well as the Editor for…
S6E10 Jason Jones - Acting on Promptings
Jason Lamont Jones, LDSPMA Praiseworthy Award Recipient, talks about the process of publishing his book, "One Day a Year." Biggest surprise for him was who the book ended up making the biggest impact…
S6E9 Meghan Hoesch - Shaping Stories that Shape Lives
Meghan Hoesch is a professional editor with five years of experience working freelance for various publishing companies and other clients. Though she's done all aspects of the editing process, she…
S6E8 BJ Allen: The Compensating Power of Christ & Finding Purpose in Life’s Unfair Moments
Welcome back to Called to Create! In this deeply inspiring episode, hosts Scott and Darla Brandley sit down with BYU business professor, author, and Praiseworthy Award winner BJ Allen to explore a…
S6E7 Kenneth Chamberlain - Look for Other Doors
Today we’re joined by author Kenneth Chamberlain. Raised across the American West and a former missionary to Brazil, Kenneth built an international business career working with startups, Fortune 500…
S6E6 Heather B. Moore: From Rejections to Bestsellers
From Rejection to Bestseller: Heather B. Moore's 20-Year Writing JourneyIn this inspiring episode of Called to Create, Scott and Darla Brandley sit down with award-winning author Heather B. Moore to…
S6E5 Melody Williams - Inspired to Write
Spark Award winner Melody J WilliamsSeason 6 - Episode 5 of LDSPMA's "Called to Create" podcast “ When you find that thing that is at that creative outlet that lets you just recharge and fill your…
S6E4 Anneka Walker - From Loss to Purpose
Author Anneka Walker talks about finding purpose in her writing that helped her through trials in her life in our latest episode of "Called to Create" Season 6. Please subscribe so you don't miss an…
S6E3 Roy Fullmer - Transforming Pain in to Purpose
Interview with Spark Award winner Roy Fullmer. "I am an artist that loves writing my recent songs. They are all songs that reflect in my personal life and trying to inspire to become more of a power…
S6E2 Gunnar Andersen - Verses and Visions
Called to Create Season 6 - Episode 2Interview with Spark Award winner Gunnar Andersen on his creative journey in composing music to tell the story of the Restoration.
S6E1 Cassidy Beck - Our Stories Matter
Praiseworthy Award winning podcaster, Cassidy Beck, joins Scott & Alisha for our Season 6 premiere.
S5E12 Scott Brandley & Alisha Coakley: Building Connections and Faith with Latter-Day Lights
In this heartwarming episode of Called to Create, Guest Host M.D. House, president of LDSPMA, welcomes Alisha Coakley and Scott Brandley from the Latter-Day Lights podcast. They discuss their…
S5E11 Eva Timothy: Seeking Light in the Shadows
Join guest host, renowned author Brandon Mull, as he interviews Eva Timothy, an accomplished author and photographer. Eva, originally from Bulgaria, shares how her upbringing under communism…
S5E10 Mallory Everton: A Journey Through Laughter, Light, and Life
Guest host Jenna Carson, a chaplain and captain in the U.S. Air Force, interviews filmmaker and comedian Mallory Everton. Best known for her work on BYUtv's Studio C and JK Studios' Freelancers,…
S5E9 M.D. House: A Journey from Finance to Fiction
Assistant Producer Cassidy Beck interviews MD House, the current president of Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts (LDSPMA). They discuss Michael's transition from a successful career…
S5E8 Madsen Brothers: Faith, Creativity, and Family in the Arts
Join guest host CJ Madson, adjunct faculty at BYU School of Music, as he interviews his younger brother, Jeremy Madson, a talented author and graduate in biblical Hebrew. Discover Jeremy's journey…
S5E6 Glenn Rawson: Guiding Souls through Storytelling and History
In this episode of Called to Create, guest host Heidi Tucker, a speaker and author of five award-winning books, interviews the renowned storyteller, traveler, and teacher Glenn Rawson. Known for…
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Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast has published 116 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Arts, Education.
Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 36m.
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