Faith Episodes

In this episode, Julz speaks with vulnerability and transparency about her own daily battles as she overcomes past fears and traumatic experiences, and shares how to personally apply healing principles so you can enjoy a fulfilling, healthy and powerfully purposeful life.

How old are you? Say it out loud...remember that number... and now imagine giving that percentage of your income away. You might think that is crazy, yet that's exactly what Bob Lotich did when he felt a divine challenge from God...and now he and his wife are sharing the power of giving and financial wisdom with thousands of families around the world. In this episode, Bob shares the powerful testimony of getting control of his finances, tapping into the power of generosity and giving, and how ...

Gospel vs. CCM...who's right? Who's wrong? And does it matter? Today we're tackling this seemingly endless debate on whether CCM (aka Contemporary Christian Music) or Gospel (classic African-American church music styles) should be favored by musicians, and how creatives of all kinds should deal with arguments over "which style is better." Joining us to bring a real musician's opinion to this debate is Levell Hawkins, a producer, songwriter, arranger, singer, director and session musician worki...

How do you handle the fear of taking risks as a creative - especially since that's a CONSTANT battle? After all, everything you do as a creative is generally a step of faith. So it makes sense that you need help breaking free of the fear of taking risks so you can operate confidently as a creative. In this episode we'll reveal 3 key mindsets that will help you overcome the fears you're facing as you decide to step out of that job, safety net, or position and into a new creative calling or proj...

Have you ever struggled with the questions of where to perform, how to perform, and why you perform as an artist or musician? In this episode, recording artist, vocal professor and author Julie Kinscheck reveals how her journey to faith in God led her to find her place in the music industry, and gave her the tools to help praise singers and other artists to excel when they step onto stages and platforms across the world. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Julie Kinscheck is a voice teacher, worsh...

What do you do when the very thing you worked for also scares you to death? When creatives dream big, it can be an exhilarating feeling to pursue that dream. But when you start to see the reality of success, it can also paralyze you with fear of the unknown. In this Creative Checkup episode we discuss how to avoid allowing fear of success from getting in the way of your progress as a faith-focused creative. Want more encouragement like this? Make sure to follow and subscribe to this podcast, a...

When God calls you from the life you thought you would live - into an adventure of creative unknowns - you either run away, or run faster toward Him. Our guest did the latter. Award-winning actor, producer and writer Kellianne Rae Jordan has seen how quickly life can change, and she's mastered the art of learning how to follow God's leading even when her creative career seemed to be heading in a different direction. A wife and mother of 4, Kellianne Rae Jordan is a storyteller, performance art...

Discover how this inspirational pop artist how NEDY took extraordinary risks and trusted God with her future, and how she has taken a painful past and turned it into a platform to put an end to bullying behavior.

Wars and rumors of wars...gas prices going sky high...you'd think times of uncertainty are the worst times to talk about making income, building influence or leaving an impact as a creative. But you'd be mistaken. In this Creative Checkup episode, you'll discover why you should actually embrace and push forward during times of cultural and economic crisis. As a creative, you have a unique opportunity to shine brighter and create more lasting change in your own life and the lives of others when...

What happens when your God-given creative dream becomes your greatest emotional and spiritual challenge? Do you give up, or find a way to rise above it? Our guest on today's episode not only overcame a tremendous spiritual and emotional hit that could have ended her story - she now leads others on her pathway of inspiration, entrepreneurship and motivation. And she's not yet 30 years old. Le'Andra McPhatter is a musician, creative entrepreneur, podcaster and coach from the North Carolina area...

You've probably heard a pastor, parent or well-meaning Christian friend tell you over and over -"read your Bible every day." But what changes "have-to" into "want-to" when it comes to God's Word? Our guest, Jenn Kokal, did more than start a daily bible reading habit - she started a podcast that takes her listeners through the entire Bible. In this episode, she shares how a long and unpredictable path led her from a insecure place in her faith to a rock-steady commitment to daily Bible study an...

This dynamic choreographer and author reveals how to follow God's leading even when it seems nothing was working - and how to discover your creative calling in the process

When you hear the word "evangelism", you might immediately think of missionaries or preachers - but for Christian creatives in the mainstream marketplace, evangelism isn't just about what happens at an altar call. Creatives who love God but who work outside the four walls of the church have to constantly navigate living a life that draws people to God, by serving people who may be far from God with excellence and respect. By practicing all seven of the Seven Service Steps to Creative Success, ...

To be a great artist, you must first be a grateful artist! That’s the key thought we’re sharing in today’s episode of The God and Gigs Show. While we all face challenges as artists, it’s important to remember that we are still in a ‘golden age’ when it comes to the blessings and opportunities we have as creative entrepreneurs and artists. In this episode, we are discussing six reasons we should remain grateful to be creatives living in this day and time. Those six reasons are: More Opportuni...

Is growth always good for the creative? It depends on the reason you want to grow. In this episode, we take a look at the mindset behind growing our reach and trying to make the biggest impact possible with our art and our creative gifts. By taking a close look behind the 'why' of our desire to grow, we can make sure that our motives are pure and that we honor our faith and calling even while expanding our vision. For full show notes, check out godandgigs.com/podcast. If you're struggling to ...

When you're building your creative or musical career, every connection matters - because the people you surround yourself with can either help you grow, or hold you back. As the God and Gigs community heads into its 6th year, we're taking the time to highlight the stories and experiences of our talented and inspiring members, who have embraced the vision and God-centered principles we've practiced and preached. One such individual is Tobias Tankard, Jr., a drummer, producer and songwriter based...

For the creative, church membership can be either an incredible blessing, or a tremendous frustration. While many creatives struggle to find a place that promotes both spiritual and creative growth, we can make the process easier if we identify the key characteristics that make a church a good fit for the creative lifestyle. In this episode we break down the 3 key elements that should be present in your church home if you want to grow both spiritually and creatively.

There's nothing new under the sun...and that goes especially for musicians' often rocky relationships with their pastors and spiritual leaders. Thanks to a recently released video that went viral, debate is raging among musicians and leaders in many gospel churches about the professionalism and spiritual maturity of church musicians. We have a different response than those who point fingers at either late musicians or overly critical pastors. We draw insights from our previous episode guest Gr...

Many of us set up big goals at the beginning of a year or a season. But usually, sometime in the middle, we lose our focus and our motivation dries up. The thing is, before you can make choices on how to move forward, you have to remind yourself why you want what you want. But if you found yourself getting off-track from your goals, it’s not because your goals weren’t admirable or worthy. It’s because you lost touch with the emotional decision those goals represent. In this episode we reveal...

It’s one thing to be a creative who has a connection to God. It’s another to know why. If there’s any musician who is serious about knowing what you believe as a Christian, it’s Greg Johnson. With years of experience in music ministry, he has a passion for helping musicians and creatives to embrace an authentic relationship with God. Greg’s understanding of theology and ministry was a key element in landing his current role as the director of Music Ministry at Northview Christian Church un...

This inspirational artist relates with vulnerability how unforgiving the music industry can be on an artist’s self-image, and how she was able to find the freedom to be her true self and to embrace God’s unique calling on her life and career.

Are we creatives always “in our feels”? Emotional connection and expression is at the heart of most creative work. We think and feel, then we create as a response. But what do we do with the emotions that don’t get worked out in our performances and artworks? In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the emotions that can paralyze and trap us into a tailspin of imbalanced and rollercoaster feelings. As a remedy for this unhealthy cycle, we’re sharing three major mindsets that we all must ...

We honor the legacy of this amazing man and creative as he opens up about how he faced his greatest struggles and fears as a working musician and songwriter.

As artists dealing with the rollercoaster ride of the creative life, it's understandable that we sometimes lose sight of the blessing of doing what we love. The difficulties of making money, finding work, reaching audiences, and maintaining our life balance can become a running soundtrack in our minds. We continually face creative, social, financial and spiritual challenges, and if we're not careful, those challenges can wear us down. That's why it's important to intentionally refocus on grati...