The Slow Work

The Slow Work

The Slow Work is a podcast connecting the creative process and spirituality. Join songwriter and host Sandra McCracken along with a talented array of guests as they explore the pursuit of beauty, grace, and justice in their lives and work.

Latest Episodes

Intricate Melodies, Infinite Grace with John Patitucci
Episode 12|45min
Intricate Melodies, Infinite Grace with John Patitucci
Bassist John Patitucci retraces his life through faith and Fenders.
Music Outside the Music Industry with JJ and Dave Heller
Episode 11|47min
Music Outside the Music Industry with JJ and Dave Heller
Singer-songwriter JJ Heller and her producer husband Dave enjoy the road less traveled.
The Love That Holds All Things Together
Episode 10|41min
The Love That Holds All Things Together
Justin McRoberts on work, rest, and the call of belovedness.
The Way You Become a Writer with Bret Lott
Episode 9|40min
The Way You Become a Writer with Bret Lott
The hidden glamour of discipline and hard work.
Winning the Dave Barnes Lottery
Episode 8|39min
Winning the Dave Barnes Lottery
Creative work requires longevity and humility.
The Year of Jubilee with Cindy Morgan
Episode 7|34min
The Year of Jubilee with Cindy Morgan
Through joy and sorrow, the tapestry of our lives is woven to create something beautiful.
Life Beyond Scarcity with Jen Seger
Episode 6|38min
Life Beyond Scarcity with Jen Seger
Through the slow work of generous care, hospitality workers taste and see that God is good.
Sinners and Saints and Sacks of Meat with Mike Cosper
Episode 5|37min
Sinners and Saints and Sacks of Meat with Mike Cosper
Our complex stories invite us into confessional living with one another and with God.
Running on Empty with David Ramirez
Episode 4|42min
Running on Empty with David Ramirez
Limitations on the creative process often produce abundant beauty.
Untying Knots with Colleen Ramser
Episode 3|37min
Untying Knots with Colleen Ramser
The church that hurts can become the church that heals.