Marlita Hill

Marlita Hill is a choreographer, author, and educator. She is the creator of the Kingdom Artist Initiative (KAI), which teaches artists how their faith and art thrive together in church ministry and career life. She has authored three books on the relationship between faith and art, including her latest, Defying Discord, which explores how the "secular" art career serves, builds and represents the Kingdom (January 2018). Her books have been used as textbooks for college ministry courses, bible studies, and dance ministries.

In addition to her writing, Hill produces a weekly podcast, The Kingdom Art Life, hosts the Artist Prayer Collective in partnership with The Salvation Army Hollywood, and serves as the Associate Director for Edge Project, a missions organization focused on art, culture, and faith.

Hill has served God as a choreographer and dance educator in the church and marketplace for over twenty years. Her work includes providing master classes and residencies for colleges, leading workshops, and mentoring artists internationally.

Jan. 20, 2025

How to Recognize God's Call on Your Creative Life w/ Marlita Hill, Author (Best Of Episode)

Tap to send us a text! In this encore episode, author Marlita Hill shows us how to distinguish God's direction while making major career decisions. Choreographer, author and educator Marlita Hill has travelled that road, and…
Guest: Marlita Hill
Jan. 15, 2024

2 Powerful Practices to Level Up Your Creative Life This Year

Have you heard these myths about increasing productivity in creative pursuits as a person of faith? Myth 1: Creativity is a natural talent and cannot be improved. Myth 2: Faith and art are separate and cannot be integrated. …
Guest: Marlita Hill
Jan. 13, 2022

How to Identify God's Voice in Your Creative Choices w/ Marlita Hill, Choreographer and Author

This dynamic choreographer and author reveals how to follow God's leading even when it seems nothing was working - and how to discover your creative calling in the process
Guest: Marlita Hill