073: True Wonder Over False Light: A Creative Resistance with Tim Willard
Today I’m talking with writer, artist, scholar, and theologian Tim Willard, whose work explores beauty, wonder, true presence, and how it shapes our lives. We dive into his essay The Art of Deep Creation, discussing how false light deceives us, how beauty grounds us, and what it takes to live and create intentionally. We discuss how Tim studies and creates, and how to parent, write, and live in a world that constantly pulls us to the periphery. From helping his daughters live intentionally to stepping away from the internet for a few months, Tim offers wisdom and weight for those craving more than just a shimmer. This is a conversation about building what lasts, depth, density, and a light that burns rather than flickers.
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Show Notes
0:00 Intro
0:30 Welcome Back, Time Willard
0:55 Life, Family, and Creative Work
6:04 Rhizome vs. Rooted
11:55 Technology, Depletion, and Disconnection
29:46 Frequency and Distraction
47:52 The Hollowing Effect
59:30 Density and Depletion
1:22:23 Daily Resistance
1:31:07 Building Hope
1:37:51 The Moments that Matter
1:44:30 How to Connect with Tim
1:46:29 Outro
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