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Letters to a Young Creative

by Inkwell · English · Arts & Books

What does it mean to bear the spark of the Creator in a fractured world? Inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s classic work, Letters to a Young Poet, this podcast offers a quiet porch hang for emerging artists to sit with the burning questions and creative unrest that can shape the artistic life. In ea

New episodes
Every two weeks
Typical length
41 min
Latest
1 Oct 2026
Language
English

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026 · 41 min

How Can I Be a Successful Artist and Keep My Soul? Jon Guerra and Alejo Cala Lara

As artists and makers in this current context, there’s an unfortunate tension we find ourselves holding: How do we approach the “necessary evil” of social media, without being superficial or obsessed with our follower count and likes? What does it look like to create just for the joy of creating, without needing to exhibit every single work? In this episode of Letters to a Young Creative, singer-songwriter Alejo Cala Lara sits with established artist and musician Jon Guerra to chat through this complex cultural moment we find ourselves in. Letters to a Young Creative is a production of…

Earlier episodes 2 most recent

  1. S1 · E1 · 17 Sep 2026 · 47 min

    Do I Have to Pick Just One Creative Path? Josh Nadeau and Madison Zuniga

    When you’re young, exploring and enjoying multiple creative interests comes quite naturally. But, as you enter adulthood, the pressure to settle on a single, practical career starts closing in. In this first episode of Inkwell’s Letters to a Young Creative podcast, writer + illustrator, Josh Nadeau of Sword and Pencil, joins writer + sculptor Madison Zuniga for an honest conversation about feeling the need to pick just one definitive lane as an artist. The two also discuss the value of failure, remaining curious, and honoring your calling long before an audience arrives. See the full episode…

  2. S1 · E1 · 2 Sep 2026 · 2 min

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    Welcome to Letters to a Young Creative, a limited series, seasonal podcast geared specifically to the emerging artist with a burning question in mind when it comes to their chosen craft. In each episode, a young creative is thoughtfully paired with a mentor that aids in guiding them at a singular point in time in their artistic journey. Each episode offers a glimpse into their very first conversation as mentor and mentee. We hope you enjoy sitting in on these rich conversations. Letters to a Young Creative is a production of Christianity Today in collaboration with Inkwell Host: Sho Baraka…

About Letters to a Young Creative

What does it mean to bear the spark of the Creator in a fractured world? Inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s classic work, Letters to a Young Poet, this podcast offers a quiet porch hang for emerging artists to sit with the burning questions and creative unrest that can shape the artistic life. In ea

Letters to a Young Creative is a English arts & books podcast from Inkwell. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher
Inkwell
Language
English
Category
Arts & Books
New episodes
Every two weeks
Typical length
41 min
Latest episode
1 Oct 2026
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Rights
2026 Christianity Today

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