In this episode of "Created Creative," our hosts, Ruth and Dawn, chat with Paul Lutter, the man of many hats (or should we say robes?). Paul is not just a pastor, he's also a seasoned teacher and a poetic essayist. He shares his memorable journey of writing and how it's intertwined with his spirituality. Lightbulb moment? He talks about comparing writing to playing a piano and how improvisational comedy has helped shape his writing and ministries. Not to leave us hanging, he also gives the nod to a super creative homework assignment from Ruth and Dawn: to whip up a 750-word story, a flash nonfiction piece that reveals his secret pastor identity. It's a creative bonanza you won't want to miss.

00:01 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:28 Discussing Seminary Experiences 00:58 Introducing Paul Lutter's Background 01:51 Exploring the Concept of Creative Nonfiction Flash 02:19 The Writing Process and Creativity 04:35 Interview with Paul Lutter Begins 04:49 Paul's Creative Process and Writing Style 14:46 The Intersection of Creativity and Spirituality 18:00 The Challenge of Integrating Pastoral Identity into Writing 21:48 Setting a Creative Writing Assignment for Paul

Find Paul's Flash Fiction piece he wrote for his "assignment" at createdcreativepodcast.com