{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo-creator-go.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fhard-times-make-bold-creatives-It0czI45","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"HARD TIMES MAKE BOLD CREATIVES","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/f97bd190-a7a0-4f7a-bae4-7a075a28fedc/b0bb17e7-2034-4d6b-b111-f835db59b55e/gcg-simplecast-logo.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/b0bf6af0-ef96-455d-9908-57ac699fadb8\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"HARD TIMES MAKE BOLD CREATIVES\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Throughout history, some of the greatest creative movements were birthed during times of hardship. In moments of oppression, war, economic turmoil, and societal unrest, creativity has been a voice for the unheard, a light in darkness, and a call to action. From the spirituals sung by enslaved Africans to the protest songs of the Civil Rights Movement, creativity has always been a tool for resilience, hope, and transformation.\n\nAs Christian creatives today, we are called to continue this legacy—using our God-given gifts to shape culture, inspire change, and glorify God. Below are five additional biblical scriptures that highlight how creativity thrives in adversity and how we can contribute to this powerful narrative in today’s world."}