Your Day Brighter®

Andrew Peterson on Cultivating Creativity and Connection

Episode Summary

I am so thrilled to share this conversation with one of my favorite writers, Andrew Peterson. Andrew is a musician, song writer (including “Is He Worthy?” covered by Chris Tomlin), founder of The Rabbit Room (a non-profit supporting creators), an award-winning author, and so, so much more. In our conversation, you’ll hear how music, art, and the mystery of creativity connects us to God and each other. And if you’re looking for more entertainment that’s good for your family, you’ll want to hear about the new animated series bringing Andrews award-winning Wingfeather Saga book series to life. Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life. Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years. She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary, and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things: Everyone needs hope and encouragement. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world. We can learn from absolutely anyone. Life is better when we do it with God Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are. Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.

Episode Notes

I am so thrilled to share this conversation with one of my favorite writers, Andrew Peterson.  

Andrew is a musician, songwriter (including “Is He Worthy?” covered by Chris Tomlin), founder of The Rabbit Room (a non-profit supporting creators), an award-winning author, and so, so much more.  

In our conversation, you’ll hear how music, art, and the mystery of creativity connects us to God and each other. And if you’re looking for more entertainment that’s good for your family, you’ll want to hear about the new animated series bringing Andrews award-winning Wingfeather Saga book series to life. 

6:03- What the old can teach 
10:19- Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem 
13:14- How art and songwriting has been an extension of Andrew’s relationship with God 
20:37- What gardening does for Andrew 
25:48- Andrew’s new book coming out 
33:26- The impact and what Andrew hopes people get from the story 
38:16- One thing God really showed Andrew during the pandemic