What if the hobbies you love aren't distractions from your purpose—but part of it?
In this conversation, Ginny sits down with Brianna Lambert, author of Created to Play, to explore why God designed us not only to work, but also to create, collect, restore, cook, play games, make music, build, and delight in the world around us. Together they unpack how our hobbies can deepen our faith, strengthen our relationships, cultivate patience and humility, and remind us that we were never meant to live by productivity alone.
Whether you're a maker, a gardener, a collector, a baker, a reader, a restorer, or someone who's forgotten what you used to love doing, this episode is an invitation to rediscover the joy of play—and to see your passions as gifts that point back to the Creator.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why hobbies are more than "just for fun"
The forgotten meaning of the word avocation
How play helps us grow spiritually
Why efficiency isn't the highest goal
The surprising ways hobbies strengthen relationships
How to embrace the unique ways God designed you to create, explore, and delight
This conversation might just give you permission to pick up that hobby you've been putting off—and discover that it's been part of God's plan all along.
Get your copy of Created To Play here
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