Episodes

Most people think confidence has to come before you step into your gift. It doesn't. If you're waiting to feel ready before you use what God gave you, that's exactly why you're still standing on the sidelines. Chantae Cann proves that belief wrong. She's a renowned indie jazz and soul artist who has worked with luminaries like PJ Morton, Snarky Puppy, and India Arie, and she is also a creative and vocal coach for other artists. In this timeless interview, Allen and Chantae get into the ...

If you're carrying a loss you haven't figured out what to do with, or a calling you feel is passing you by, this interview with a caring and intuitive author and artist will bless and encourage you.

You're feeling a persistent nudge to start a podcast — but is it God, or just your own desire? In this episode, we break down the 4 clear signs God is calling you to start a podcast, and how to step into that calling without fear, doubt, or waiting until everything is perfect.

Got a thousand ideas but stuck trying to choose one to actually bring to life? This passionate creative coach reveals how God led her to give up a secure job in the military to follow God's call, and how she now helps creatives to get unstuck and back on track.

What would you do if the thing that scares you the most actually happened? For many creators, having their gift or career taken away would feel like a death sentence. Could you trust God if your future as a creator was uncertain? In this transparent episode, host Allen C. Paul shares how he handled a potentially career-threatening injury, and the lessons he learned about faith and trusting God with your creative dreams when the storms of life come your way. You'll discover the Biblical truth...

What if the key to your next creative chapter isn't a strategy, or a career hack - but instead opening yourself up to a new relationship? We sit down with the husband-and-wife duo behind the Create A Way Today Podcast, for a conversation about what happens when creators give each other permission to explore their gifts in their God-given design!

Ever feel like a dry season in your creative life means something's wrong between you and God? In this episode, Allen breaks down why writer's block doesn't actually equal spiritual disconnection — and walks through four practical moves for what to do when the ideas stop showing up. If you're a Christian creator who's ever judged yourself for an empty page, this one's for you. Text the Show! Support the show Download our FREE 7 Day Prayer Devotional for Creators https://godandgig...

Have you ever found yourself in conflict as an artist with the church you want to serve - either because you didn't fit the mold, or the church didn't know how to develop your skill? Is there a solution? Rick Sorenson thinks so. As a lifelong artist, and now author and speaker, Rick has relentlessly explored the connections between faith, creativity, and worship. In this conversation we explore all three to help you realize the key to finding your place in a congregational setting as a creator...

In this episode, we unpack a surprising Scripture verse that reveals the heart behind God's title as a Creator, so you can truly operate in the full confidence and authority available to you.

Trained dancer turned entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo explains why legal strategy isn't something you do after success—it's something you build before the opportunity arrives.

Thinking about FINALLY getting serious about building a creator business? this episode will show you how to take creative work beyond the safety of your comfort zone.

This passionate comic and author gives you a inside-look at the real life of comedians, and shows you why you must stay true to your authentic personality and values even when it's not popular.

Getting paid isn't about hoping people actually follow through with the payment. It's about building a system. In this episode, you'll learn three specific, actionable ways to set that system up.

Can you weave your faith into your creator work without compromising authenticity or turning your audience off? Whether you're a Christian author, musician, podcaster, or creative entrepreneur, you've probably struggled to figure out how to stay true to your faith while building mainstream success. In other words - being authentic without being heavy-handed or "preachy" with your message. Author, voiceover artist and musician Aaron Ryan has experienced this first hand as he has written doz...

Are you 'winging it' when it comes to the business side of your creative life? In this episode, Allen C. Paul walks through five essential questions every creator must answer to move from "doing creative work" to "running a real business."

Have you been unknowingly saying 'no' to the creator opportunities you are praying for - because they don't show up the way you expected? Vannesia Darby's uncommon path to working with entertainment's biggest creators proves that God positions you when you're faithful and available.

Do you experience a rude awakening every April when Tax Day approaches? In this episode, we're highlighting three critical money mistakes that could be devastating to your business - not just during tax season, but all year round.

What do you do when you know you’re called to create… but your breakthrough hasn’t come yet? In this episode, Chastity—recording artist and background vocalist for legendary artists like Musiq Soulchild —shares her journey as a background vocalist and creative navigating the tension between calling and timing.

In this transparent excerpt from our Friday Creator Checkup livestreams, you'll discover how to navigate tough times in your life while remaining connected to your creative work and calling.

In one of our most popular interviews, singer-songwriter Teea Goans shares the journey she took from being a successful country cover song artist to confidently sharing her own music - all because she followed God's prompting to take a leap of faith in her musical career. As a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Teea Goans has experienced all the highs and lows of the artist lifestyle. Having performed at The Grand Old Opry and graced national radio and TV with timeless country western melo...

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.

Ever felt like your creative life depends on doing ALL the things - by yourself? In this episode, we take an honest look at the isolation many creators experience and why trying to carry every responsibility on your own eventually leads to burnout. You’ll learn how to start finding that support—even if it feels like no one around you understands what you’re building If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck trying to do everything yourself, this conversation will help...

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.

In this episode we explore the danger of offering negative critiques and oversharing in creator circles, in response to a recent IG reel by top BGV contractor Jazmin Crumley.