Discovering the Strength of Telling Your Story w/ Nate Setto, Recording Artist

Can God use the darkest moments of an artist’s life to guide him toward the path to true creative freedom and success?

R&B artist Nate Setto, a rising young independent performer hailing from Detroit, has learned that letting God direct his career choices is the best route to finding his place in the vast entertainment industry.

As a Michigan native, he grew up with a passion for music. He began writing songs when he was 7 years old and pursued a music career at the age of 20. His hard work and willingness to surrender to spiritual direction led to a rapidly growing fan base with over 50K followers on Instagram, over 1.3M views on YouTube and over 36K followers on Facebook.

His latest single, Novocaine, brings issues of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse to the forefront. As an artist who openly embraces the mental and emotional battles he’s faced, he’s not afraid to share with those who are also struggling with because he wants to remind people that they are not alone.

Key Takeaways from our talk with Nate Setto

• How he discovered his passion for music at an early age and dedicated himself to linking up with the right people.
• How his belief in God became a catalyst for his biggest breakthrough in the industry
• Why he doesn’t hide his struggles with depression and substance abuse from his fans
• How his desire to live authentically helps fuel his passion to succeed in the music industry

Stay in Touch with Nate Setto

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_setto
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natesettoofficial/

Links Mention in this Episode:

• Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
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• Buy God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician without Sacrificing your Faith (Book and Study Guide)
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• Order a copy of Your Art, God’s Heart - A 21 Day Devotional For Creatives

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Theme Music

Performed by Teja Veal, from "The Hopeless Romantic EP”

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.

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