I talk about my answer to this question and how it helped me understand God’s love for me.By Laz Cruz

I share a few thoughts about what I believe being holy looks like.By Laz Cruz

Does our current church model make it harder or easier for us to cultivate church family relationships? In this episode, Danty and I discuss our thoughts on the answer.By Laz Cruz

Christianity goes far beyond saying a prayer of salvation. There is more to be experienced. Jesus wants a personal relationship with you.By Laz Cruz

Imagine having the power to tap into your brain's chemistry to unleash your creativity. That's what we're promising in this enlightening exploration, where we uncover the pivotal role dopamine plays in our creative processes, fueling our ambition and enhancing cognitive flexibility. We delve into the fascinating world of neurology and art, investig…

Join us in this insightful podcast episode as we explore the destructive nature of jealousy and how it impacts our creative output from a biblical perspective. We'll uncover the effects of jealousy on our creativity, including stifled inspiration, self-doubt, and unproductive comparison. However, as Christian artists, we have the power to overcome …

Have you found yourself so busy an distracted with things in life that you find yourself spending little to no time with the Lord? Good news, God isn't mad at you! He isn't up there in heaven shaking his head in disappointment. God understands that we can get wrapped up with life and loose sight of spending time with Him. In this episode, I talk ab…

My guest Exo and I discuss cultural differences regarding Christianity in west Africa compared to the US.By Laz Cruz

In this episode, we explore the power of the imagination as a way for God to communicate with us as individuals and to work through us as artists. Drawing from a teaching by C.S. Lewis and dream where Borin was shown a younger version of himself playing with action figures with a totally free imagination, we examine the reasons why fear, pain, and …

In this episode of Creative Ache, we explore the topic of building community as an artist from a biblical and Christian worldview. Our host shares personal experiences of working with others in community versus working alone, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity and vulnerability when sharing one's art. We discuss what an artistic communi…

Today we are discussing a subject that was requested by an artisan who asked the question, "how do I get over writer's block!?" Borin discusses his personal experience with this common challenge, and the remedy that revolutionized his creative output and made writer's block a near non-issue for him. Borin Doulos is a singer-songwriter, composer, an…

I talk about a vision I had back in 2013 or 2014.By Laz Cruz

This special episode marks the release of A Journey in Rest's new acoustic instrumental album, Graceful Guitar. Borin talks about the creative process and ideation behind the 4th song on the album, "Emerald Rainbow." This song puts our minds on the Throne Room of God, and Borin describes how he created sounds with his guitar that brings that imagin…

Listeners of this podcast episode will hear about Borin's upcoming instrumental acoustic album called Graceful Guitar, which will be released on March 31st on all music streaming platforms. Borin shares that this album is a collection of 7 songs that are meant to be a meditative guide to thinking about and gaining a vision for heaven and the next a…

Listeners of this podcast episode will hear about Borin's upcoming instrumental acoustic album called Graceful Guitar, which will be released on March 31st on all music streaming platforms. Borin shares that this album is a collection of 7 songs that are meant to be a meditative guide to thinking about and gaining a vision for heaven and the next a…

Borin shares the story of an artistic experience he had on his birthday that helped him understand how the art that we create continues to replicate. This will encourage and inspire creative individuals to continue creating despite any setbacks or lack of immediate results. How do we often underestimate the power of our less-inspired artwork? In wh…

Listeners of this podcast episode will hear about Borin's upcoming instrumental acoustic album called Graceful Guitar, which will be released on March 31st on all music streaming platforms. Borin shares that this album is a collection of 7 songs that are meant to be a meditative guide to thinking about and gaining a vision for heaven and the next a…

In this episode, we explore the Biblical parable of the talents and its relevance to our creative abilities. We dive into the idea that God has given us all unique creative abilities and it is our responsibility to use them faithfully. You'll hear real-world examples of how creativity can be expressed in unconventional ways, such as in business and…

This is a special episode recorded impromptu where Borin testifies about how God saved his life from a deathly attack, but gave him a dream about it in advance. The dream not only contained a personal message for Borin about what was to come, but it also carries a key message for believing creatives. Borin Doulos is a singer-songwriter, composer, a…

In this podcast episode, Borin shares a dream he had that completely transformed the way he views creativity as a gift and assignment from God. He shares the dream with listeners and explains how it changed his perspective and how he functions as a creative individual. Borin believes that this dream will help other creatives gain perspective on the…

Angeles shares her testimony.By Laz Cruz

In this episode of the Creative Ache podcast, we explore the scientific concept of frequency and how it relates to artistic expression. Whether it's the sound of music, the color of light, the way something smells or tastes, or any other artistic expression, frequency is the building block of all things created. By understanding God's design of fre…

This episode is a clip from the Bible Walk Podcast, where Borin and his wife Ashley are interviewed by their friend Lazaro Cruz. Hear from both Ashley and Borin on the struggles and triumphs of the creative journeys, how God made us all with a creative nature, and what He expects of us as creative individuals. Is all creativity from God? What’s the…

Empower your creative expression with the power of time. This is the final episode in our series based on the message to creatives in Esther 4:14. We will explore the idea that we have been placed in this world for a specifically chosen time, and it's up to us to make the most of it by recognizing opportunities for artistic creation and aligning ou…

This is the third episode in our series based on the message to creatives in Esther 4:14. We are talking about how God views our creative assignment, how He will hold us accountable, and the negative consequences of being unfaithful with that assignment. Does God view your creativity as something more than an "add-on" to your life? How big are the …

Why did God give us creativity and talent? Was it only to give us something to be passionate about or does it serve a greater purpose? In this episode, we discuss the answers to these questions and more. Be sure to go check out Borin’s podcast called “Creative Ache”.By Laz Cruz

This is the second episode in our series based on the message to creatives in Esther 4:14. Today's episode is about the uniqueness of your "voice" -- your form of creative expression. God designed your particular artistic talents in order to carry an important message that only you can share. Your creative voice is unlike any other. It is unique an…

Today we begin a series based on the message to creatives in Esther 4:14. In this first episode, Borin discusses the idea of the generational assignment for the creative individual. Your creative gifting isn't simply an additional part of your life; rather, it was specially chosen for the generation in which you exist. You have a unique message to …

Hello and welcome to the very first episode the Creative Ache podcast! In this opening episode Borin will discuss the purpose of this podcast and what creative people can gain from it, with the main body of the episode focused on one question: "who are you?" As a creative individual, you are uniquely crafted by God with abilities and purpose. To ga…

In this episode Ruben and I discuss the current condition of the church.By Laz Cruz

Is the Bible just a Book full of rules, letters and stories or is it more than that? Why is it so important in the Christian faith? In this episode Brian Gardner and I discuss the purpose of the Bible.By Laz Cruz

Does God still talk through His people or did that stop back in Bible times? If He does, who can prophesy? How can you be sure you are hearing God correctly? In this episode, Joshua Dowdy and I talk through the answers to these questions.By Laz

Jake and I discuss our experience attending a Bible college. Jake also a shares what it’s like being a new father.By Laz

When most people think about the word worship, they think about music. But the biblical definition goes beyond that. In this episode, Pastor Jeremy shares some scriptures and talks about living a life of worship.By Laz

Milo talks about missions.By Laz

Ben shares practical tips on how to read the Bible from cover to cover.By Laz

Juan Moreno shares the importance of family ministry.By Laz