Jubilee 2024 - Charles Chaz Smith
Justin McRoberts sits down with Chaz Smith for a candid conversation about his transition from social media comedy to producing a Bible-based animated series. They discuss the challenges of staying authentic on social platforms, handling comparison, and how rest is an essential practice in a nonstop digital world. Chaz opens up about his move to Los Angeles, discerning God’s direction and shifting from seeking numbers-driven validation to creating content with purpose. This episode offers wisdom on balancing ambition with faith, redefining productivity, and using creativity as a form of worship.
Episode 179 of the At Sea with Justin McRoberts podcast, hosted by Justin McRoberts, titled "Jubilee 2024 - Charles Chaz Smith" was published on October 29, 2024 and runs 26 minutes.
October 29, 2024 ·26m · At Sea with Justin McRoberts
Summary
Justin McRoberts sits down with Chaz Smith for a candid conversation about his transition from social media comedy to producing a Bible-based animated series. They discuss the challenges of staying authentic on social platforms, handling comparison, and how rest is an essential practice in a nonstop digital world. Chaz opens up about his move to Los Angeles, discerning God’s direction and shifting from seeking numbers-driven validation to creating content with purpose. This episode offers wisdom on balancing ambition with faith, redefining productivity, and using creativity as a form of worship.
Episode Description
Show Notes:
- 0:02 – Introduction to the Jubilee conversation series
- 1:21 – Chaz Smith’s journey from the East Coast to Los Angeles
- 3:43 – Discovering a love for storytelling and film
- 5:56 – Transitioning from social media comedy to a Bible-based animated web series
- 7:12 – Navigating comparison on social media platforms
- 9:30 – The challenge of content creation vs. finding rest and balance
- 13:58 – Wrestling with calling and creative freedom as a Christian
- 15:11 – Misconceptions about talents, gifts, and biblical interpretation
- 21:07 – The importance of rest and establishing healthy rhythms
- 23:30 – Avoiding burnout and learning to say yes to wholeness
- 25:55 – Letting go of unfinished work and embracing grace
- 26:26 – Closing thoughts on redefining success and finding joy in the process
Links For Justin:
Order In The Low - NEW Book with Scott Erickson
Coaching with Justin
Order In Rest - New Book of Poems
NEW Single - Let Go
NEW Music - Sliver of Hope
NEW Music - The Dood and The Bird
The Book - It Is What You Make it
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