Creative Business And Entrepreneurship Episodes
Nov. 10, 2025
How to Stay Focused (and avoid distractions) as a Christian Creator
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 Chec…
Nov. 3, 2025
The Uncomfortable Truth About Doing Business as a Christian Creator w/ Jake Doberenz, Podcast Producer
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.
Oct. 27, 2025
3 Myths About Their Calling that Christian Creators Keep Falling For
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…
Oct. 19, 2025
The Hidden Danger of Selling Half a Million Books with David Gregory, Best-Selling Author
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 …
Oct. 13, 2025
What Christian Creators Are Really Afraid Of
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 e...
Oct. 6, 2025
How Podcast Guesting Helps You Fulfill Your Purpose w/ Alex Sanfilippo, Founder of Podmatch
Your message deserves to be heard - but finding the right podcasts to share with can be daunting. Discover how to become a sought-after podcast guest with these powerful tips from one of podcasting's most influential voices.
Sept. 29, 2025
Identity or Idol? The Important Choice Every Christian Creator Must Make with Gail Saintil, God Arts
Is your creative identity firmly rooted in your relationship with God? Or are you in danger of putting all of your trust in your talent instead of Him? In this conversation with Gail Saintil, founder of God Arts, we explore the struggle every Christian creator faces: how to honor God with our gifts…
Sept. 22, 2025
Defeat Distraction! How To Make ADHD a Powerful Creative Asset w/ Cindy Baker, Coach
In this episode, ADHD coach Cindy Baker will show you how the way your brain works can be an asset instead of a liability - even if you've been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult.
Sept. 15, 2025
Was Tabitha Brown Right? Creators, Steady Jobs and When You Should Pivot
The internet is abuzz about influencer Tabitha Brown's assertion that some creators need to get a 'real job' and stop chasing ineffective business ideas. Was she right? Should creators willingly give up their dreams and settle for traditional careers? We discussed this on one of our recent Creator …
Sept. 8, 2025
Confusion to Clarity: How God Reveals Your Unique Gifting with Heather Day, Author
Have you struggled to find just where your gifts fit in the world? Feeling like God gave you a bad deal and you just can't find your message? Our guest today, Heather Day, knows that feeling but she found, with time, that God...
Sept. 1, 2025
Why I Attended 3 Conferences in 6 Days (and What I Learned)
What does travelling to 3 conferences in one week teach us about achieving our biggest creative dreams? In this inspiring conversation recap from our Friday Creator Checkup disucssion, we'll dive into the one powerful mindset...
Aug. 18, 2025
Less Followers, More Friends! How to Finally Find Your Creative Tribe with Addie Ott, Author
Christian podcaster, author, and designer Addie Ott shares why chasing social media followers won’t satisfy your creative soul—and how true creative friendships can lead to lasting joy and purpose.
Aug. 11, 2025
3 Reasons Why Christian Creators Struggle with Pricing
If you’ve ever mumbled through your rates, given away your work for free, or agonized over an invoice, this episode will show you why you should be able to charge with confidence.
Aug. 4, 2025
Keys to Podcasting for Purpose AND Profit w/ Rory Paquette, Podcast Coach
This passionate full-time podcaster reveals it really takes to make podcasting a sustainable, purpose-driven lifestyle, why authenticity matters more than flashy downloads, and how responding to life’s toughest setbacks can fuel an even greater sense of calling.
July 28, 2025
Gospel vs. CCM? What Faithful Church Musicians Really Think (Top 10 Episode)
Few topics spark more passion (and opinion) than the discussion over Gospel versus Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) in our churches. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to pick a side, or wrestled with how to fa...
July 21, 2025
Exposing the Secrets of The Fashion Industry (as a Christian) | Micah Lee, Founder of Emperiol
Find out what really happens behind the scenes in the fashion industry as a Christian trying to share and protect your values and beliefs. Micah Lee, a Christian fashion designer and entrepreneur, shares his reflections from building a brand in a difficult and demanding industry.
July 13, 2025
Confidence Crisis? Why So Many Christian Creators Struggle with Insecurity
In this episode, we dive into the real reason most Christian creators struggle with confidence—and it’s not what you think! Host Allen C. Paul shares biblical insight on why praying for confidence might actually keep you stuc...
June 30, 2025
The #1 Reason Christian Creators Stay Stuck (And Don’t Even Know It)
In this episode, we point out why having a strong, aligned creator community is the number one thing holding most Christian Creators back.
June 15, 2025
6 Essentials Every Serious Creator Business Needs (+ a mini-bonus)
Are you ready to take your creative passion from hobby to a thriving business? In this episode of God and Gigs, we broke down the six (and a half) essential components every creator business needs to succeed.
June 8, 2025
How to Prepare for the Changing Creator Economy with Roberto Blake
In this powerful interview, leading Youtuber, creator educator and author Roberto Blake breaks down how you can prepare for changes happening right now in the creator economy and get positioned for sustainable success - even if you don't have a big following.
June 2, 2025
Failure to Post? 7 Reasons That Artists Struggle to Create Video Content
It's unavoidable. You know you need to post on social media to promote your creative projects —but the process is just.... exhausting. For podcasters, musicians, writers, dancers, and creatives like you who wear every hat, pr...
May 26, 2025
Four Key Steps to Recharge and Refocus as a Creator This Summer
In this episode, we’re sharing 4 key steps that will help you approach the summer months with clarity, purpose, and peace.
May 19, 2025
Should Artists Lock In to LinkedIn? (The Benefits That Creators Don't Recognize)
In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why LinkedIn is quickly becoming one of the most powerful platforms available to creators — musicians, podcasters, writers, and artists alike.
May 12, 2025
How to Finally Optimize Your Creative Schedule and Get More Done
Tap to send us a text! Feeling like your creative work NEVER cooperates with your calendar? You're not alone — but there's a way to shift from chaos to clarity. In this episode, we explore a simple yet powerful approach to bu...