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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 consider in order to have healthy responses to the emotions that accompany our creative lives.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- Why emotions are a natural, but unpredictable part of our creative process
- Key components of emotional health in the life of a Christian creative
- Why you can’t medicate yourself through creative work
- How to avoid taking on the emotions of your audience and viewers
- How emotions can be a friend and not a foe
Links related to this episode
- Sign up for our next FREE Creative Masterclass to achieve massive success in 2021! godandgigs.com/2021training
- Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
- Read our in-depth blog series on Creative Emotional Labor
- Join our God and Gigs Facebook Group!
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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.
Connect with us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/godandgigs and learn more about the God and Gigs 360 community at https://godandgigs.com/membership.
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