21. Faith, Fairytales and Art with Ascension Press Author Izabela Ciesinska: Helping kids find their God-inspired purpose

Send us Fan MailIzabela Ciesinska, celebrated author and illustrator, takes us on an inspiring journey from her childhood in Communist Poland to her flourishing creative career in Canada, all framed by her profound return to the Catholic faith. We unpack the heartfelt inspiration behind her debut children's book, "The Little Donkey and God's Big Plan," where a single Biblical passage sparked deep reflections on God-inspired purpose and self-discovery. Isabella also delves into her love for European fairy tales, revealing how their moral clarity and enchanting illustrations have shaped her unique artistic style.Through a Christian artist's lens, Izabela gives her impressions on the controversy surrounding the Olympics' Opening Ceremonies, critically looking at the alignment with beauty, truth, and goodness. Izabela underscores the importance of anchoring art and ambition in service to God and society.In a beautiful testimony to the transformative power of faith and art, Izabela shares her personal journey back to Christianity. A road trip through Arizona's majestic landscapes reignited her belief in a creator, leading to a spiritual rebirth and a deepened commitment to Catholicism. Her renewed faith not only inspired her children's book but also fueled her passion for introducing beauty and art to children, advocating for creating meaningful experiences at home. We close with reflections on the community's vital role in nurturing spiritual growth.Connect with Izabela:-X/Twitter: https://www.x.com/@IZZYpics-Website: https://www.izzipics.com/-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@izzipixConnect with Sheila:- Instagram- X / Twitter-Email: [email protected] Websitehttps://veilandarmour.comhttps://veilandarmour.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.sheilanonato.comPlease let us know how you liked this episode, and our podcast overall. Do you have a favourite episode? Did something that Izabela or a previous guest said that has resonated with you? Please share with us at [email protected] We will read reader comments on a future podcast!Please pray for our show, that means a lot to us! If you find value in it and believe it warrants a five-star review, please kindly take 30 seconds now and rate our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to our show. Thank you very much and God bless!Support the showTo reach Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmourhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.sheilanonato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@veilandarmourWhat resonated with you the most about this episode? Feel free to email us and let us know!Email: [email protected] our podcast helped you in some way, or could help someone else, kindly share our podcast with a friend!