The Thriving Christian Artist

When I was a kid, the phrase  “One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure” fascinated me.  I imagined someone rifling through a trashcan and holding up a gold nugget in triumph.  It’s entirely possible that I voluntarily took out the trash just for the chance to discover a treasure of my own.My guest on the podcast today uses her creative gifting to literally turn trash into treasure - a process she calls “Beautifully Broken.”  Michelle Ruschman, the Prodigal Artist, is a fused glass artist who takes broken glass and things that other people might discard and restores them into beautiful pieces of art. Michelle's work is connecting others with the notion of brokenness being a superpower and not our kryptonite.  It’s not unlike what the Lord does with every single one of us - He takes our broken pieces and fuses them together into something beautiful and meaningful.  I’m excited to introduce you to Michelle today so you can hear her story of restoration and the power of God!I first met Michelle when she pa