Storytellers are the guardians of memories, Ray tells us.

In this episode, Ray shares some of the memories of his early years and how the stories of our lives give shape to the people we become.

These formative memories of family history encourage us that our memories, even the darker, painful ones can become a wellspring of hope and redemption for generations to come.

Visit The Listening Porch online for more inspiring episodes. You can help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes or sign up for one of my online courses at www.rayhughes.org Also, check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

Check out Stephen's Makers & Mystics podcast here.

Note: This conversation was recorded in 2022.

*This Podcast Series is produced by Brightbell Creative.

The Places we love have a profound ability to awaken wonder in our hearts and fill us with a sense of purpose and destiny.

In this episode, Ray shares about his love of Wales, Scotland and Ireland a how a prophetic encounter set him on a lifelong course of discovering how deeply these lands were woven into his heart.

Visit The Listening Porch online for more inspiring episodes. You can help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes or sign up for one of my online courses at www.rayhughes.org Also, check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

Note: This conversation was recorded in 2022.

*This Podcast Series is produced by Brightbell Creative.

In this episode, Ray Hughes shares from his lifelong study of King David and shows how this misfit shepherd boy’s unwavering pursuit of God's presence shaped his legacy as a poet, worship leader, and king.

Ray emphasizes the timeless relevance of David's story, highlighting how his longing for God expressed through music continues to inspire generations and shape the language of worship today.

If you'd like to dive deeper into Ray's teachings on worship, creativity and the life of King David, you can sign up for his online courses here.

Visit The Listening Porch online for more inspiring episodes. You can help support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/rayhughes or sign up for one of my online courses at www.rayhughes.org Also, check out my beautiful, handmade ink pens at redriverturning.com.

You can learn more about Stephen Roach's creative work and his upcoming creative arts event at The Breath and The Clay

You can listen to Stephen's art and faith podcast here.

Note: This conversation was recorded in 2022.

*This Podcast Series is produced by Brightbell Creative.