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My name is Isaac Downing. I live in central Illinois with my beautiful wife Rachel, our 2 year old son Ethan and our chocolate lab Savanna.

This site is a collection of my ideas, theories and opinions on subjects ranging from the church and culture, to art, design and pretty much anything else that catches my attention. It isn’t monitored or endorsed by my church or anyone else – so take everything you read with a grain of salt.

inFrequently Asked Questions.

  • Favorite restaurant?
    Chevy’s Fresh Mex
  • Favorite drink at Starbuck’s?
    Grande Non-Fat Caramel Latte
  • Favorite Star Wars movie?
    Duh. Return of the Jedi. What else?
  • What books have you read recently?
    The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
    The Hole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns
    Forgotten God by Francis Chan
  • Any favorite books?
    Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus
    The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
  • Who is the most influential person in your life?
    outside of Jesus… my dad and my wife.
  • Who is your favorite worship leader?
    Paul Baloche.
  • Let’s hear your vices…
    Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla coffee.
  • Anything else we should know?
    I’m not as cool as I think I am.

Still reading? Well don’t be shy — introduce yourself!