Faith Episodes

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.

We sit down with Joleen Steel — minister, former music studio owner, and co-leader of Camping Stick Kids — to talk about what it really means to build something that grows God's Kingdom while also stretching your faith and your creative gifts.

What happens when your creativity, your faith, and your healing journey collide? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of God and Gigs, Allen C. Paul sits down with Dr. Laurette Willis—cognitive behavioral therapist, creator of PraiseMoves, and living testimony of God’s redemptive power—to tal…

In this episode, we'll share some honest thoughts on a recent debate sparked by rapper Andy Mineo regarding the implications of the 'Christian artist' label and whether it helps - or limits - your authenticity and creative expression.

In one of our most popular episodes, musical director Greg Johnson shares his journey as a musician and how he learned the importance of spiritual growth, grace, and authenticity in ministry.

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.

In this hard-hitting episode, we get real about the possible affects of A.I. on the Christian creative's career, while giving much needed spiritual perspective on this technological tidal wave. Should Christian creators be concerned, or should we acknowledge that this form of creation - if we can c…

Can you maintain your joy in the midst of suffering? Lara Silverman, a lawyer, singer / actress and author who has dealt with some of the most devastating losses imaginable, shares her incredible and inspiring story of hope in the midst of profound loss.

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…

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...

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…

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...

This inspiring actress, educator and producer shares how God directed her path toward her original dream - and then surprised her with a brand new one that promises to help children to shape their own destinies.

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...

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.

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...

You've heard it over and over - "take the leap of faith"..."pursue your passion"... ...and all of the voices seem to say that being a creator is all or nothing. We explore why the "full-time creator" might not be for everyone in this episode.

To help you discover and embrace your God-given purpose, we're joined by Josefa Benjamin, founder of the Born on Purpose Project, who shares her journey from a 30-year career in law enforcement to creating a movement dedicated to helping others find their purpose.

Tap to send us a text! Is it possible to discover God's "why" in the creation story? It may seem impossible to be able to figure out God's mindset and purposes when He is all-knowing and we are not...but it's an essential que...

Tap to send us a text! Do you have a God-given message or creative project - but can't find people to help you share it? In this episode, we're diving into the world of faith-driven collaborations with our special guest, Mis...

Tap to send us a text! Could you possibly achieve ALL your financial goals and yet be out-of-step with God's plan? Many creatives struggle with money - either feeling like they don't have enough, or feeling guilty for wanting...

This passionate creative returns to the podcast to share powerful lessons on how you can endure setbacks, family trauma and emotional hurts while maintaining your creative dream and spiritual identity in God.

Tap to send us a text! Just HOW should Christian creatives share their personal lives on social media? Is there a pre-set boundary we should never cross? Or is being authentic more important than worrying about upsetting peop...