EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 23 MIN
Brianna Lambert – Created to Play
from God‘s Story Podcast · host Brent Siddall
What if you saw your hobbies as a form of worship? Brent talks with Brianna Lambert about her new IVP book ’Created to Play: How Taking Hobbies Seriously Grows Us Spiritually’. Brianna is a writer and author from a rural community outside Indianapolis. Her articles and essays have appeared in a number of publications including ‘Christianity Today’ and ‘The Gospel Coalition’. Brianna serves on staff at Gospel-Centred Discipleship and writes for the women’s ministry at her local church. (0:50) Why are our hobbies important? (3:00) Enjoying our hobbies; (4:30) Doorways to worship; (6:00) Brianna’s hobbies; (7:10) Makers; (10:15) Curators; (16:10) Restorers; (17:00) Histories; (19:55) Beholders. Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com/Created-Play-Hobbies-Seriously-Spiritually/dp/15140115 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.
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Brent talks with Brianna Lambert about her new IVP book ’Created to Play: How Taking Hobbies Seriously Grows Us Spiritually’.
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