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TuneIn In this inspiring "Best Of" interview first aired in 2020, this joy-filled and world-class musician shares how her deep faith has directed her on every stage - from playing for the Grammys to meeting the President in the White House!
Just how far can trusting God take you as a creative and musician?
In this episode, you'll learn how faith, hard work and perseverance can lead to incredible experiences that only God could orchestrate - through the example of our guest, bassist, band leader and vocalist Téja Veal in this encore interview.
A world-renowned artist in her own right, Téja Veal has worked with top jazz, pop and R&B artists for years and has graced many of the biggest stages in the world. Starting as a teen playing bass in her school band, she has since worked with artists like Musiq Soulchild and Janelle Monae, shared the stage with Prince, and played in the White House for President Obama.
In this inspiring "Best Of" interview first aired in 2020, she shares how her deep faith has directed her on every stage - from playing for the Grammys, to the White House, to serving as a worship director.
In this episode, Teja reveals:
- Why she refused to be relegated to a certain instrument simply because of her gender
- How being faithful in small opportunities became a catalyst for big ones
- The amazing story of her face-to-face meeting with Prince
- Why attitude and character are more important than talent
Learn More About Téja Veal
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More About the God and Gigs Show
Welcome to The God and Gigs Show, the podcast for Christian creators who want to build a creator lifestyle that honors God and gives you the joy and satisfaction you've always wanted.
This isn't a show about hustle culture or chasing the next algorithm trick. We go beyond surface-level tips to talk about what it actually looks like to create from a place of faith — practical strategies for podcasting, content creation, and growing a creative business that lasts. You'll hear conversations about staying consistent without burning out. We also dig into finding your creative voice along the way, even when ministry, family, and work are all pulling at the same hours.
Whether you're just exploring your creative gifts, or you've been creating professionally for years, this show gives Christian creators practical tools and spiritual encouragement to fully embrace God's creative calling - at any level of skill or vocational ability. The goal is to help you create consistently and embrace God's will for your creative life without sacrificing your calling.
Your host and founder is Allen C. Paul — podcaster, musician, author, and speaker based in South Florida. We started this show to help creators thrive in faith, business, and creativity through simple, practical solutions.
We'll cover questions like:
- How do I work in secular arts and entertainment without losing my faith focus?
- What does it actually look like to build a creative business as a Christian?
- How can I stay consistent with content creation without burning out?
- What's the difference between hustle culture and sustainable creative work?
- How do I find my voice as a faith-driven or creator?
- How can I balance ministry, family, and creative work?
- What are practical first steps to working as a Christian creator?
If you've been searching for honest conversations about faith and creativity, keeping your family and relationships as your first priority, or how to build a business that honors your calling, you're in the right place. Join us every week as we help you become the creator you were created to be.
Connect with us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/godandgigs and learn more about the God and Gigs 360 community at https://godandgigs.com/membership.
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