Yellow Pads, Sharpies, and Dragons

Kyle Worley joins the Make It. Share It. crew for a conversation about the creative process.

Kyle is the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Church in Richardson, Texas, the author of the recent books "Home with God: Union with Christ" and “Formed For Fellowship,” and a co-host on the Knowing Faith podcast.

Hear how a college philosophy professor transformed his thinking, why he starts every project with a yellow legal pad and Sharpie, and the surprising challenges of writing children's books.

From his disciplined Friday afternoon writing routine (complete with jujitsu and protein shakes) to discovering characters in his John the Baptist fiction project, Kyle offers practical insights into balancing multiple creative projects. He also gets refreshingly real about the challenges of "sharing" versus "making" – and why he'd rather write than promote any day.

Whether you're wrestling with creative discipline, wondering about the role of formal training, or navigating the overwhelming world of book promotion, this conversation offers both encouragement and practical wisdom for the creative journey.

Creative Resource Referenced On The Show: Writing Down The Bones

*Edit - Must include a link to pre-order Kyle’s children’s book: “The Dragon Slayer and His Super Special Suit,” after all that dragon talk at the end!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Friendship

05:32 Turning Points in Life and Creativity

08:00 The Creative Process: Writing and Sharing

16:58 The Journey of Writing: From Inspiration to Execution

25:41 Creative Community and Collaboration

27:50 The Balance of Making and Discussing Creativity

30:47 Navigating Feedback and Honest Conversations

30:50 Exploring Fiction Writing

42:00 The Challenges of Sharing Creative Work