Soma SoulWorks shares powerful and thought-provoking conversations. Each episode ventures into elements of the mind, body, and soul to seek God's restorative healing available for everyone willing to embark on that journey. For more information and our free small group studies, visit us at www.somasoulworks.org
Hello! The Soma Soulworks Podcast is going on summer break - many big things are happening behind the scenes here, from our annual conference to our upcoming game title. As such, we need some time to herd the cats and organize our thoughts. In this episode, we share a bit about why the break and what's on our minds as we head into the summer, and we look forward to catching you all on the next one in the Fall.
We try to do in-office interviews on our podcast roughly every month at Soma. We think it's important to look at our past and notice how God has provided and led us through the years, which is no different than with Joshua Durkees Soma story. Join us in hearing a little about his past and what he's been able to learn along the way. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, whi...
For the past several weeks, our office has been going through how our past wounds affect us during our in-office small group we call Jesus Time. Join us in today's conversation about some of the things we've walked through and how we've been processing these lessons. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
This week on the Soma Soulworks podcast, we're talking about hobbies. From wood burning to LARPing, tai chi to bottle cap collecting. The possibilities for hobbies are endless. Listen in this week to hear what we've been up to; we'd love to hear about what you're doing in your free time, let us know in the comments! Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available ...
Join us this week for a conversation about travel. Where have we been, and what have we learned? Travel can help us grow in understanding others and ourselves; so buckle up, tune in, and let us know in the comments some of the cool places you've been! Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
Join us in today's conversation about games specifically for marketing. We share our experiences in making games and experiences for companies for the express use of marketing their brand. What was it like for us? We share some tips and tricks to help you, and your studio, get ahead when you take on your first marketing game! Some of our work: Stranger Things Threat Hunter extrahop.com Some resources to help you get started: What is advergaming: 5 examples in marketing campaigns Advergaming: How...
Today we have the pleasure of hearing from our very own Neil Sauvageau. Hear his testimony and experience with us at Soma, and be sure to check out the cool projects he's working on while you're at it! Echo Dawn Neil on LinkedIn Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
We have a few workplace romances in our office. Some started before they came to Soma and some started while they were here. Hear some of our firsthand experiences and hear some ways to make the, sometimes inevitable, romance better for the office culture and you! Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
Today is the beginning of the season of Lent. What is Lent? Should you participate in it? Does anyone participate in it anymore? The answer to 1.5 of those questions is "yes!" find out what one (and a half) it is on todays episode of the Soma SoulWorks Podcast Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about what it's like to play video games for the first time. What hurdles do people face if they want to get into gaming? What technologies and techniques are out there to help ease people into the hobby? What does this mean for developers when we create games? Gaming for a Non-Gamer Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which i...
Join us this week for a special interview with Chris Bruno. Chris is the author of his newest book Sage: A Man’s Guide Into His Second Passage, fatherhood, and mental health. Here to talk about it today, we also want to do a giveaway for Sage, so sign up here between the 8th of February and the 17th for a chance to win your copy! Sage - by Chris Bruno ReStory ReStory Intensives Facebook: Restoration Project ReStory Counseling Instagram: @restorationprojectco @storyrestored Find more information ...
Do you work from home? Are you an employer for people who do? Are you thinking about switching to a work-from-home model? Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about our experiences with a hybrid office model, give some pointers to offices looking to transition, and provide helpful advice on how to work from home healthily. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, whic...
This week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we discuss our dreams and how we can interpret them. What is a prophetic dream? Is it biblical? How do I even start interpreting my dreams? Listen to our conversation about our experiences and a few solid tips to get started. Streams Ministries Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
Thanks for joining us this week on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast. This week we are having an important discussion on addiction and its overlap with video games. How do video games become addictive? How can you overcome that addiction if you find yourself in it? What resources are available for you or people you know who want to learn more? Make sure to sign up for our newsletter and get automatically entered to win a copy of The Life We’re Looking For by Andy Crouch. You can sign up here ! Brock He...
Once a month, we highlight someone in an interview. This week, we have the privilege of interviewing our very own Ethan Whitted! Ethan shares his story of how he came to Soma and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. Find out more and connect with him on LinkedIn, linked below. Ethan on LinkedIn Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week ...
Prophetic art, art that carries a message from the heart of God to strengthen, encourage, or comfort. Today on the SomaSoulworks Podcast, join us in a conversation about this form of prophecy with our very own Erin Marantette. You can find some great examples of prophetic art in the link below, and we would love to see some from you if you gave it a shot! Examples of Erin's prophetic art: One of her first works of prophetic arts March 2020, before the whole scope of the pandemic set in Transform...
The Soma Soulworks Podcast is looking forward to a new year in today's episode. Join us in our conversation about thankfulness and resolutions. Let us know in the comments below some of your resolutions as we head into 2023! Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
Today, on the Soma Soulworks Podcast, we discuss game design. Looking at our own projects and classics, such as Goldeneye 007, we talk about the challenges game designers have faced in the past and present when making innovative and engaging games. Anti-Game Design and the Making of Goldeneye 007 The Lost Legends of Redwall Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is av...
Each month we will have people from Soma give their stories. This week we have Mark Webster. neveralone.games Mark Webster on LinkedIn Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
This week on the Soma Soulworks Podcast, we discuss our office spaces! The physical (and digital) area we work in can significantly change our productivity, office health, and happiness! Join us as we share some personal stories of our office transformations along with tips and tricks we've learned along the way. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available eve...
Merry Christmas from all of us at Soma Games! We hope you enjoy a chill episode while discussing our traditions and plans for the holiday season. We'd love to hear from you, so share with us in the comments your favorite traditions your family celebrates around the holidays. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
Sammi says it best in the intro: "Today we want to talk about Thanksgiving and Black Friday and how it's kind of weird that they share the same week." Join us today while we discuss the implications, both personal and corporate, of two very different days. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
Each month we will have people from Soma give their stories. This week we have Amy Green. Buckle up for a great conversation between her and Chris, and make sure to check out the links below to keep up to date with Amy in the future! Running Legends Area Man Lives on Oculus and Steam Follow Amy Green on: Facebook Twitter TikTok Instagram Follow Numinous Games on: Twitter TikTok Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small gro...
Is a robot after your job? Join us in today's conversation about AI Art to find out. We'll discuss the practical and philosophical implications of AI-generated art and share our thoughts on a topic that hits close to home. How the designers of GoldenEye 007 made use of “Anti-Game Design” Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free....
Reboots, remasters, and refreshes. Today's entertainment climate is beginning to feel a bit stale in terms of originality. Listen in on today's conversation for our thoughts about the subject. How can we provoke creative, original thinking in our field? How can we support original IPs? Is this even a bad thing? Game Design Mimetics (Or, What Happened To Game Design?) Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies ...
Today we are starting a new series of interviews. Each month we will have people from Soma give their stories. They say hindsight is 20/20, and looking back at our own stories together can help us understand the journey God has been weaving together for us. Join Sammi and me this week for the first one of these conversations. Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is ...
Gamification is for more than just games! This week on the podcast, we discuss the growing popularity of game design for more than games. Whether you use apps like Wrinkly daily or have been neglecting your Spanish lessons on Duolingo, join us this week as we discuss this uprising of gamification design! Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week f...
Today we have our very own Ethan Whitted, who handles our quality assurance here at Soma, to discuss reviews with us. Reviews are a double-edged sword; we all love receiving those great, in-depth, 5-star reviews and dread the single-word, 1-star reviews. Join us in today's conversation to hear about how we handle reviews and if you have the time: drop us one for this episode of the Soma Soulworks Podcast! Want to read more about the Soma Games Testing Team? Click here to read more and join today...
Today we discuss personality assessments and their uses in both the home and the office. We as staff use a few to help us understand one another better, how we work best with each other, and how we give and receive appreciation. Join us in the conversation today to learn a little about us (and hopefully yourself)! Find more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available ev...
Join us this week for a special interview with Brock Henderson. Find some of the projects he's working on below. Faith Forms Games Faith, Family, & The Dark Side of Game Dev
