Called As Creatives
Called As Creatives is a faith-driven podcast for women who feel called into the creative industries and want to learn how to follow that calling with obedience, courage, and clarity. Hosted by actress, director, and ministry leader Shari Rigby, each episode dives into conversations with women who are actively walking out their creative purpose while staying rooted in Christ.
Episodes
47 episodes
God's Strength In Your Weakness - Shari Rigby & Natalie Runion
In this episode of "Called as Creatives," host Shari Rigby welcomes Natalie Runion, a USA Today bestselling author and speaker. Natalie shares her journey of faith and leadership, drawing from her experiences as a pastor's daughter and her role...
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Called To Create What's Never Been Done - Shari Rigby & Tiffany Pastor
In this episode of Called As Creatives, Shari sits down with Tiffany Pastor as she shares her journey from a childhood drawn to storytelling, to pioneering faith-filled narratives that bring biblical stories to life for the next generation. She...
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54:47
Why Underrepresented Stories Matter - Shari Rigby & Kristen Grace Gonzalez
In this episode of Called As Creatives, Actress Kristen Grace Gonzalez reveals how storytelling transcends entertainment to become a powerful ministry tool. From overcoming personal struggles with faith and identity to portraying complex charac...
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48:53
Preparing For God's Breakthrough - Shari Rigby & Marianne Haaland
In this Called As Creatives episode, discover how faith, perseverance, and authentic community can transform your acting career and life. Marianne Haaland shares her inspiring journey from a missionary kid facing rejection, to navigating Hollyw...
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54:30
Don't Be Anxious About the Unknown - Shari Rigby & JD DeWitt
In this episode, Shari is joined by Producer JD DeWitt, who shares her unexpected journey into the film industry. Her powerful story is a testament to God's guidance and what it looks like to follow His calling—even when it leads somewhere comp...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:01
Capturing Purpose Later In Life - Shari Rigby & Jennifer Stroman
In this heartfelt episode, host Shari Rigby sits down with her dear friend Jennifer Stroman to explore the journey of passion, creativity, and influence. Jennifer, a talented photographer and newly tennis player, shares her inspiring story of m...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:49
Being Obedient In Your Talents - Shari Rigby & Christine Avanti-Fischer
In this conversation, Christine Avanti-Fischer discusses her journey of faith, resilience, and transformation -- emphasizing the importance of using one's gifts and talents. Christine recounts her difficult upbringing, the impact of her family ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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52:59
Navigating God Honoring Work in a Secular World - Shari Rigby & Isabelle Almoyan
In this episode, Shari sits down with actress Isabelle Almoyan, who shares her inspiring journey in the entertainment industry -- highlighting her faith-driven approach to creating impactful content. Discover her insights on overcoming challeng...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:38
Being A Next Generation World Changer in Entertainment - Shari Rigby & Julia Reilly
Join host Shari Rigby as she sits down with the talented Julia Reilly to discuss her journey in the entertainment industry. In this episode, Julia opens up about her experiences on "County Rescue," the challenges of balancing faith and fame, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:36
From Brokenness to Co-Owning Pure Flix - Shari Rigby & Andrea Logan
In this episode of the Called As Creatives podcast, host Shari Rigby engages in a heartfelt conversation with Andrea, a trailblazer in the entertainment industry. They discuss Andrea's journey from a challenging upbringing to finding faith and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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49:07
Surrendering Your Everything To God with Costume Designer Anna Redmon
Anna shares how God has taught her, over and over again, that it's when we get out of our own way and lean into the depths of who He is that we are able to fully know, and become, all that He has designed us to be.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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35:02
Who Is God Calling You To Be with Katie Miller of Sight and Sound Studios
Who is God calling you to be in this season of life? No matter the season you are in, this conversation with, wife, mother, and Director of Marketing & Communications for the entertainment company, Sight and Sound, will encourage yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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35:51
Finding Success Through Obedience To Christ with Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne's® Pretzels
From the humble beginnings of being raised on an amish farm to starting Auntie Anne's®, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, Anne Beiler is no stranger to what the world would define as "success". Her professional suc...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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37:01
The God Dare with Broadway Star and Author Kate Battistelli
From teen pregnancy to starring as Anna in the Broadway National Tour of "The King and I" opposite Yul Brynner, to being a homeschooling mama, Kate Battistelli is living proof that God can and will use anyone if they're willing to be us...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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33:31
Becoming Each Other's Cheerleaders with Author and Life Coach Lona Fraser
Author and Lifecoach, Lona Fraser, shares about her journey from full-time music into the literary world and how she encourages creatives to find their tribe and lean into who God created them to be.Follow Shari on Social...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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37:22
Pursuing Contentment In Christ with the Ladies of Point Of Grace
The ladies of the three time GRAMMY® nominations group, Point Of Grace, share about their careers and how they have found true contentment in all the different stages of life.Follow Shari on Social Media:-
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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35:55
Communicating With The Next Generation with Dr Heather Thompson Day
Join in the encouraging conversation as Shari and Dr. Heather Thompson Day discuss how we can better communicate, inspire, and mentor the younger generation.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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37:13
The Season's Of Life with Victoria Sorensen
Former New York model Victoria Sorensen spent nearly four years in Cape Town as a missionary, moving between Pollsmoor Prison and a ladies’ bible study in the suburb of Constantia. Join in on our conversation with her as she shares her ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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41:07
Journeying Through Doubt and Disillusionment with Adrianne Camp
Singer, songwriter, and author Adrienne Camp shares about her life as a musician and her journey through moving past doubt and disillusionment with faith and the church and moving toward the true hope that is only found in our Lord, Jes...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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35:40
Becoming A Film Producer with Jerilyn Esquibel
Jerilyn's producing resume includes films such as I Still Believe, Jesus Revolution, The Unbreakable Boy, and most recently, the PureFlix Original Divine Influencer. Jerilyn shares about how God used her experience in working in full-ti...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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38:05
Realizing Your Identity & God-Given Value with the Boylan Sisters
The Boylan Sisters, Andrea and Alexandra, share the inspiration behind their latest film "Identity Crisis" and their journey in making empowering and faith-based movies with a focus on female characters.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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36:59
Don't Go It Alone with Actress Debra Stipe
Actress and entrepreneur, Debra Stipe, opens up and gets vulnerable about mistakes she made when she first got into the film industry, God's grace, and the importance of having good people surrounding you while navigating life's twists ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:41
Never Giving Up with Actress Princess Elmore
God has had Princess on quite the journey as He took her from the world of banking into full-time acting. She shares about her passion to never give up and how God truly can use our darkest moments and turn them into something beautiful...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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36:00
Season 3 Premiere: Shari Rigby and 'The Women In My World' Producer Micah Lynn Hanson on Power of Stories
Join Shari Rigby, and her producer, Micah Lynn Hanson, as they talk about the projects that the ladies of "The Women In My World" have been a part of in the past year and discuss what can be expected from season three of the podcast.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:24
The Spiritual War in Hollywood: Marianne Haaland on Being a Missionary in Tinseltown
From being a missonary kid in Madagasgar, to being a missonary in hollywood, Marianne shares about the spiritual war going on inside of Hollywood and how her definition of sucsess has changed over the years as she has grown in her walk ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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42:33