#9 Honest Creativity with Dr. Craig Detweiler

Written By Heather Hodges

If you’ve ever doubted your creativity or wondered how to unlock more of it, this episode is for you.

Today’s guest is a wildly creative leader! Dr. Craig Detweiler is a scholar, storyteller, screenwriter, professor, and champion of meaningful creativity. Over the years, Craig has taught and mentored thousands of students at Pepperdine, Biola, Fuller, and now serves as Dean of the College of Arts & Media at Grand Canyon University. His cultural insights have been featured in The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, NPR, and now, the I'm IN! podcast.

Craig is a true creative force and has written award-winning films which explore powerful stories of justice and humanity, including Remand (narrated by Angela Bassett). He is named Mentor of the Year by Variety, and he is passionate about the intersection of faith, media, and culture.

Craig holds an MFA, MDiv, and PhD in Theology and is the author of multiple books, including his latest: Honest Creativity: The Foundations of Boundless, Good, and Inspired Innovation.

Listen in as Craig and Heather discuss Honest Creativity, and why it matters. How leaders can cultivate authentic creativity in their teams. How creativity intersects with leadership and problem-solving. And what excites Craig about the future of creativity and innovation?

Craig recommends that you visit your local Indie bookstore to purchase your copy Honest Creativity: The Foundations of Boundless, Good, and Inspired Innovation.

Heather Hodges
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