In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth engage in a lively conversation with Andrea Roske-Metcalfe, an ELCA pastor with a knack for narrative. A serendipitous encounter with The Moth forever altered Andrea's trajectory through a tapestry of tales. Andrea shares her exploits in molding stories within congregational settings, emphasizing the transformative power storytelling holds in fostering deeper connections within communities. The trio touches on everything from the trials of toddlerhood to the inspired inception of 'Praygrounds', proving that stories are indeed everywhere, shaping our lives in the most unexpected ways. This conversation bounds from practical to spiritual, underscoring the unmistakable impact of storytelling in marketing, ministry, and beyond, all while contemplating the creation of a groundbreaking book on the art that might just change the way we understand each other.

Andrea Roske-Metcalfe serves as pastor at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church. She's the founder of the Pray-Ground movement and a Moth GrandSLAM champion, teaching workshops on the craft of storytelling for churches and other organizations in the Twin Cities and beyond. She lives with her family in south Minneapolis.