What if slowing down actually helps us find more time for what matters? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas explores the feast of slowing down. We discover that living at "the speed of love" welcomes us into a rest that drips with wisdom, reminding us that we do not lose time when we prioritize presence.

The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN, designed to inspire, inform, and encourage creative thinking from a Biblical perspective. Kim Thomas, Curate of TVC and co-founder with her husband Pastor Jim in 2001, oversees and hosts the podcast, seasonal events, and special projects. Holding a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, she serves on the Servant Leadership Council and Ministry Leadership Team at TVC, caring intentionally for the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of the TVC community.

Has your body outrun your soul in the rush of daily life? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas examines the discipline of ceasing from hurry. By slowing down, we allow our bodies and souls to reunite, finding a pace where we can listen again to the steady, faithful rhythm of God’s grace.

The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN, designed to inspire, inform, and encourage creative thinking from a Biblical perspective. Kim Thomas, Curate of TVC and co-founder with her husband Pastor Jim in 2001, oversees and hosts the podcast, seasonal events, and special projects. Holding a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, she serves on the Servant Leadership Council and Ministry Leadership Team at TVC, caring intentionally for the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of the TVC community.

How do we return to a level path when life feels lopsided? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas continues our Lenten journey by exploring the practice of feasting on balance. We see how Sabbath rest acts as an equalizer, helping us release the futile things that embarrass our hearts so we can turn more easily toward God.

The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN, designed to inspire, inform, and encourage creative thinking from a Biblical perspective. Kim Thomas, Curate of TVC and co-founder with her husband Pastor Jim in 2001, oversees and hosts the podcast, seasonal events, and special projects. Holding a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, she serves on the Servant Leadership Council and Ministry Leadership Team at TVC, caring intentionally for the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of the TVC community.

What if Lent is an invitation to let go of what drains us? In this episode of Creative Thinking, Kim Thomas begins our series on Sabbath rhythms, exploring the practice of ceasing from stress. We learn that making room for rest begins with the courageous step of refusing to let pressure define our lives.

The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN, designed to inspire, inform, and encourage creative thinking from a Biblical perspective. Kim Thomas, Curate of TVC and co-founder with her husband Pastor Jim in 2001, oversees and hosts the podcast, seasonal events, and special projects. Holding a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, she serves on the Servant Leadership Council and Ministry Leadership Team at TVC, caring intentionally for the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of the TVC community.

This week on Creative Thinking, we reach the culmination of our Advent journey together.

In Matthew 1 and Luke 2, we behold the person and purpose of Christ: the Savior who comes to redeem, to save His people from their sins, and to bring joy and hope to all. Advent reminds us that God’s love is near, tangible, and life-changing.

As we close this year’s Advent podcast series, join us one last time to stop, look, and behold the mystery of God made flesh—and worship before the wonder of love come near.

The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN, designed to inspire, inform, and encourage creative thinking from a Biblical perspective. Kim Thomas, Curate of TVC and co-founder with her husband Pastor Jim in 2001, oversees and hosts the podcast, seasonal events, and special projects. Holding a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, she serves on the Servant Leadership Council and Ministry Leadership Team at TVC, caring intentionally for the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of the TVC community.

This week on Creative Thinking, we reach the culmination of our Advent journey together. We will reflect on the glory revealed in the manger, the wonder of the Savior who came to dwell with us, and the promise that began in Bethlehem and will one day be fully realized in heaven. In Isaiah 7 and Matthew 1, we see the promise fulfilled—God with us, Immanuel. Not distant, not indifferent, not waiting until we’re ready–but present, living among us.

The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN, designed to inspire, inform, and encourage creative thinking from a Biblical perspective. Kim Thomas, Curate of TVC and co-founder with her husband Pastor Jim in 2001, oversees and hosts the podcast, seasonal events, and special projects. Holding a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, she serves on the Servant Leadership Council and Ministry Leadership Team at TVC, caring intentionally for the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of the TVC community.

This week on Creative Thinking, we’re continuing our Advent journey, shifting our focus from the people of Advent to the news they receive.

In Luke 2, we meet the long waiters—Simeon and Anna—whose patient faith shows us that God’s promises are always worth waiting for. Advent calls us to watch expectantly, worship faithfully, and rejoice in the news that God is at work in our midst.

The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN, designed to inspire, inform, and encourage creative thinking from a Biblical perspective. Kim Thomas, Curate of TVC and co-founder with her husband Pastor Jim in 2001, oversees and hosts the podcast, seasonal events, and special projects. Holding a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, she serves on the Servant Leadership Council and Ministry Leadership Team at TVC, caring intentionally for the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of the TVC community.

This week on Creative Thinking, we’re continuing our Advent journey, shifting our focus from the people of Advent to the news they receive.

In Luke 1 and Matthew 2, we encounter strange, old, and good news. An angel delivers a message that surprises and challenges us, reminding us that God works in ways beyond our imagination. The familiar story of Christ’s birth also calls us to examine lives built on incomplete faith, inviting us to trust God fully. And the good news? God has come to save the world, bringing joy for all people through the Savior, Christ the Lord.

Through Scripture and art, we’ll explore how the news of Advent—strange, old, and good—and the faithful people who witness it reveal the heart of a God who comes to redeem, restore, and bring joy.

The Creative Thinking Podcast with Kim Thomas is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, TN, designed to inspire, inform, and encourage creative thinking from a Biblical perspective. Kim Thomas, Curate of TVC and co-founder with her husband Pastor Jim in 2001, oversees and hosts the podcast, seasonal events, and special projects. Holding a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary, she serves on the Servant Leadership Council and Ministry Leadership Team at TVC, caring intentionally for the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural life of the TVC community.