Episode 8
Woodworking, Wonder, and Worshipping God Through Our Gifts with Everett Conaway
In this episode, Travis engages in a fascinating conversation with Everett Conaway on the art of woodworking and the themes of beauty, creativity, and wonder. Everett also shares thoughts on how his faith converges with his craft and how he sees/feels God's presence in the workshop. The two also discuss worshipping God through our gifts and imaging him in small acts of creating things. Everett shares about how his woodworking hobby grew into a small business where he now creates everything from small custom gifts to custom furniture of all kinds (check it out below).
There's a powerful, unplanned seeming "God wink" moment that happens during their conversation. Travis and Everett also reminisce on a cool story about a special musical instrument Everett designed that allows Travis' disabled brother Jeremy to make music. All this and much more! Join our conversation.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Everett's woodworking business:
Follow on Instagram: @6th_interval_designs
Video of Jeremy playing the "Feetar"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qXqUHBTpsE
Book:
The Christian Imagination: The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing
Additional resources from Travis and Jess:
Guided Pace website: resources for coaching, soul care, and spiritual retreat offerings
Travis' books:
Shiny Eyes: Seeing Better Through the Lenses of Joy, Tears, Beauty, and Hope
