In this episode of Creative Catholics, I'm joined by artist, author, and founder of January Jane Shop, Jana Pingle, for a heartfelt conversation about creating with hope.
Jana shares how prayer shapes her creative process, why beauty has become an anchor in seasons of waiting, and what it means to co-create with the Holy Spirit. Together, we explore the hidden work of faithfulness, the stories behind her beloved saint collections, and how creativity can become an act of surrender, even in the midst of grief and uncertainty.
We also discuss:
- How Jana's childhood nurtured a lifelong love of creativity
- The inspiration behind Humans of Heaven and the January Jane Shop
- Finding hope through her Land of the Living collection
- The role of beauty in suffering and waiting
- Protecting a prayerful heart while running a creative business
- Encouragement for artists who feel weary, discouraged, or stuck
Please note: This episode includes a conversation about infertility and miscarriage.
Whether you're an artist, a maker, or simply someone longing to find God in the ordinary moments of life, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that the Lord is at work—even in the hidden seasons.
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Intro/outro music by Marie Miller
This episode is sponsored by Riverside
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