Creative Business And Entrepreneurship Episodes

What if the key to your next creative chapter isn't a strategy, or a career hack - but instead opening yourself up to a new relationship? We sit down with the husband-and-wife duo behind the Create A Way Today Podcast, for a conversation about what happens when creators give each other permission to explore their gifts in their God-given design!

Trained dancer turned entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo explains why legal strategy isn't something you do after success—it's something you build before the opportunity arrives.

This passionate comic and author gives you a inside-look at the real life of comedians, and shows you why you must stay true to your authentic personality and values even when it's not popular.

Getting paid isn't about hoping people actually follow through with the payment. It's about building a system. In this episode, you'll learn three specific, actionable ways to set that system up.

Can you weave your faith into your creator work without compromising authenticity or turning your audience off? Whether you're a Christian author, musician, podcaster, or creative entrepreneur, you've probably struggled to figure out how to stay true to your faith while building mainstream success. In other words - being authentic without being heavy-handed or "preachy" with your message. Author, voiceover artist and musician Aaron Ryan has experienced this first hand as he has written doz...

Are you 'winging it' when it comes to the business side of your creative life? In this episode, Allen C. Paul walks through five essential questions every creator must answer to move from "doing creative work" to "running a real business."

Have you been unknowingly saying 'no' to the creator opportunities you are praying for - because they don't show up the way you expected? Vannesia Darby's uncommon path to working with entertainment's biggest creators proves that God positions you when you're faithful and available.

Do you experience a rude awakening every April when Tax Day approaches? In this episode, we're highlighting three critical money mistakes that could be devastating to your business - not just during tax season, but all year round.

In one of our most popular interviews, singer-songwriter Teea Goans shares the journey she took from being a successful country cover song artist to confidently sharing her own music - all because she followed God's prompting to take a leap of faith in her musical career. As a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Teea Goans has experienced all the highs and lows of the artist lifestyle. Having performed at The Grand Old Opry and graced national radio and TV with timeless country western melo...

This passionate Christ-follower, business owner and recording artist reveals how he manages to simultaneously pursue a music career while also working full-time in the business world - and how He sees God's purpose in each role.

Ever felt like your creative life depends on doing ALL the things - by yourself? In this episode, we take an honest look at the isolation many creators experience and why trying to carry every responsibility on your own eventually leads to burnout. You’ll learn how to start finding that support—even if it feels like no one around you understands what you’re building If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck trying to do everything yourself, this conversation will help...

Can Christian creators actually LEARN something from the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show?  In this episode, we'll unpack the one key lesson that all faith-centered creators can take from the cultural impact of this performance.

Are you being faithful to your process, or are you just stuck in a loop? In this episode, we answer the difficult question of what to do when you feel like your growth and impact has hit a ceiling. Many Christian creators feel guilty about changing their strategy because they believe consistency means doing the exact same thing forever. But there is a huge difference between healthy consistency and dangerous stagnation. You'll learn in this episode how to honor your gift by making small...

Can the desire to be 'perfect' actually stop you from even being good? In this honest reflection, you'll get a inside look on the negative effect perfectionism has on your creative work and your ability to enjoy life.

In this episode, we unpack the 5 mindsets that govern everything you do as a Christian creative, and you'll learn how these mindsets can make or break your chance at success in whatever goal you are reaching for.

When you have a limited budget as a Christian creator, every tool has to be worth investing in. In this roundup, we share the tools and apps that made the most sense to buy and utilize in our production workflows, business operations, and personal development!

In this episode, we take an unflinching look at the missteps and mistakes that slowed us down this year in God and Gigs. Avoiding these 5 mistakes will help you become more effective, less stressed, and more fulfilled throughout the new year!

In this episode, you'll learn how to manage as a Christian creator if you feel like you're torn between two worlds as an artist - the work you're passionate about (creating) and the work you HAVE to do to pay the bills. You're not alone. A trending topic among performing artists has been highlighting the disconnect between their artist lifestyles and the more traditional work they have to do to pay the bills. In this livestream excerpt, you'll discover how your full-time job may be a h...

How do you respond when God's direction takes you into unfamiliar territory? That's what voiceover artist and Bible narrator Dan Parr had to decide when he heard God's call for a particularly daunting project - producing and narrating an entirely new audiobook version of the Bible.

Feeling like you have too much on your plate, yet nothing impactful is happening? This feeling of overwhelm is common among faith-conscious creators who want to make a lasting impact on the world and their industries, yet feel like they are spread too thin to make a difference. In this Creator Checkup excerpt, we'll explore how keeping your mind fixed on the right things - the spiritual focus that God makes available to you - will help you maintain your creative drive even when distrac...

In this honest and insightful conversation, Jake Doberenz—writer, podcast producer, and founder of Theophany Media—joins Allen C. Paul to unpack what it really means to promote your work with purpose and integrity.

Does this describe you? You're got a God-given talent or ability, but you find yourself frustrated and unsure if you're pursuing it correctly. It leads you to feeling stuck, confused and feeling unfulfilled, as if you missed the boat on God's blessing on your creative life. If that's you, you might be falling for one of three common myths that Christian creators often believe. Making these mistakes can deny or delay God's blessing on your creator lifestyle, so in this episode we'r...

Success as a Christian author isn't so simple. We sit down with New York Times best-selling author David Gregory as he reveals the hidden struggles authors and creators face after achieving massive success, when they move on to new projects while trying to satisfy the demands of corporate partners and fans.

Every creative has felt that moment—the blank page, the failed project, or the post that never caught on—when fear creeps in and whispers, “What if I’m really not meant to do this?” For Christian creators, that fear can run even deeper, making you question about your faith, calling, and worth. In this episode of The God and Gigs Show, Allen C. Paul shines a light on the hidden struggles with fear that hinder our creativity and offers a compassionate, honest roadmap for moving forward. We'l...