Join us on this episode of Make It. Share It. as we delve into Jamie Winship's extraordinary journey. From his humble beginnings as a police officer in the Washington, DC, area, Jamie was handpicked by the CIA for his innovative, out-of-the-box methods in conflict resolution, which he then applied in some of the world's most volatile regions.
Jamie shares more about his unique identity discovery and development process, how it differs entirely from radical individualism, how to find your voice as a creative, and much more.
🔑 Three Key Takeaways
True identity is a gift received in community.
Our true identity becomes more precise over time through ongoing listening to God’s voice in community with others.
Unaddressed fear shuts down true identity and creativity.
Something Unexpected
Find out how two movies, Serpico and Buffalo 66, influenced Jamie's journey and taught him valuable lessons about resilience and the human condition.
Listen to the full episode for:
Jamie's remarkable stories of using the power of true identity to bring peaceful resolutions and creative problem-solving to the world’s most militant, hostile regions.
Insights on discovering and embracing your true identity and finding your unique voice.
A rich perspective on the beauty of brokenness and the power of redemption when creating.
If you’re like us, you’ll want to know more about “how” to find your true identity. As mentioned on the podcast a great place to start is with this set of audio guides where Jamie and his wife Donna lead you through their simple, but profound process to come into the presence of Jesus and hear what he has to say about the identity he knit together in your mother’s womb.
Resources
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:33 Impact of Movies on Life
06:36 Turning Points and Relationships
10:46 The Role of Shame in Creativity
13:38 Fear and Creativity
16:41 Received Identity vs Radical Individualism
22:43 The Essence of True Identity
25:42 Creativity in Crisis Situations
30:51 The Power of Community in Identity
34:40 Writing and the Creative Process
38:46 Challenges in Writing a Screenplay
54:38 Nurturing True Identity
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