Episodes

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...

What does your creative process REALLY look like? Do you hope for inspiration to strike, then try your best to get your idea from concept to reality? In this recording from our God and Gigs 360 Gold membership training, we share a 5 step process that can ensure that your ideas and projects always get completed, so you can have a fulfilled and productive creative flow every week. To learn more about God and Gigs 360 and to join our membership for highly motivated, deeply inspired, faith-focuse...

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...

How do you get from point A of being a musician to point B of being a successful entrepreneur? Our guest on Episode 154 of The God and Gigs Show, Lem Bass, has learned the ropes of both the music scene and the start-up business world, and now has proven he has the passion and motivation to show others how to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Lem Bass is the founder and owner of 24/7 CEO, a business and platform dedicated to helping small business owners start their entrepreneurial journeys ...

If you've ever struggled to 'monetize' an idea, this episode is for you. In February 2022, we've challenged our God and Gigs community to a 21 Day Create New Income Challenge, in which each participant has the goal of launching a new creative idea, product or service in 3 weeks and making their first sale. This excerpt from a behind-the-scenes training in the Challenge reveals a 5 step framework to help you get your creative idea out of your head and into the marketplace. It's a simple yet hi...

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...

Are you a busy creator who can't seem to get your time management under control? You're not alone. Whether you're a full-time creative professional, part-time artist, or something in between, you've felt the crunch of too much to do and not enough time to do it. In this episode, we're sharing some extremely practical tips and tools that help keep the wheels moving at God and Gigs, as well as our other projects! Here's some resources you should look into to get confident about spending your ti...

Is it possible that the key to your success depends on skills that have nothing to do with your creative training? Keith "Keef Keyz" Coston, a Philadelphia - based musician, producer and engineer has discovered that it takes more than artistic or technical skill to stand out. It takes a servant attitude, great communication skills and flexibility to become uncommonly successful in a crowded marketplace. In this episode he shares the key elements of his approach so that you can exhibit excelle...

Do you often feel like your business takes more from you (time, money and energy) than it gives you? If so, you should definitely pay attention to this episode - because a single strategy from a not-so-well-known book can radically change your financial position as a creative. In this episode, we share how the Profit First strategy from the best-selling book helped revitalize and transform our business mindset, so that we made more money and became much more confident financially. Profit Firs...

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

Should creatives make a big deal of New Year's Resolutions, or is it a waste of time? In this first episode of 2022, we'll discover that making a big deal of beginnings was actually God's idea. He put both your desire to begin things, and the ability to see the reward of repetition through passion and discipline. By putting these mindsets into practice, you'll put yourself in position for great success in 2022! Learn more about motivation and how God and Gigs can help you as a faith-focused c...

It's that time of year again.....time for those pesky New Year's Resolutions that we hope to actually follow through with. However, we can't make new resolutions without acknowledging old patterns and mistakes that we need to learn from. In this episode, host Allen C. Paul reflects on the year that was, and pinpoints three critical areas that he (and maybe you) can improve on in the upcoming year. With some attention to these matters, the new year can be our best year ever! Did you learn some ...

Have you left some of your gifts unwrapped? Not the gifts under the tree - but the gifts inside you - the creative gifts and abilities that you have to share with the world but have allowed to stay hidden. In this episode we'll point out 12 God-given creative gifts you should be operating in that you might not be embracing, and tell you why you should stop allowing anything you keep those gifts from being fully activated in your life! Full show notes and more information available at godandgig...

When it comes to the end of a year, most of us are buried under an avalanche of messages on how to set goals - and creatives are no different. However, it's not as important to set goals, as it is to set an intention on what's going to CHANGE as a result of reaching a goal. In this Creative Checkup episode, we explore a three step method to setting goals that actually change YOU, and not just your circumstances. This framework is discussed more in depth in our top-tier creative coaching member...

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, ...

Have you ever described yourself as "just a _____"? You can eliminate that limited thinking from your vocabulary as by applying the sixth principle in the Back to Basics series (based on the Seven Service Steps), which we call Challenge Yourself To Grow! In this episode, you'll learn 7 practical ways to break out of any limited mindset you have fallen into creatively. Each of these strategies will help you grow beyond the creative box you might be keeping yourself in - so you can embrace your ...

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...

When you hear the word ‘invest’, do you think of Wall Street brokers and real estate ads? Or do you think of building up your creative career by sowing into your own skill and mindset? In this Back to Basics episode from our 7 Service Steps Blueprint, we share why you must adopt a mindset dedicated to investing into the creative gift God invested into you. Whether it’s time, money, or energy - you must consistently and relentlessly work to plant the seeds that will bring a harvest of creative ...

Free Resource for Artists Considering Going Pro If you are thinking about becoming a full-time artist, you've got to ask the right questions. So we've created a workbook to help you figure out what you need to know before making the leap. Go to GodandGigs.com/questions to get your free download of this powerful and practical resource, and take the next step toward your creative dreams!

Free Resource for Artists Considering Going Pro If you are thinking about becoming a full-time artist, you've got to ask the right questions. So we've created a workbook to help you figure out what you need to know before making the leap. Go to GodandGigs.com/questions to get your free download of this powerful and practical resource, and take the next step toward your creative dreams!

What does legacy mean to you? And how do you expand your vision from a personal one, to the kind that will impact future generations through your business or creative brand? Two entrepreneurs, Devon Watts Jr. and Jimme Gonzalez, Jr., decided that they needed to act on their passion to help others to build a legacy that is ‘uncompromising’...that follows a specific purpose and never deviates from their God-given personal path. As co-hosts of The Uncompromising Entrepreneur Podcast, they continu...

You’ve said these four words...and so has everyone around you, often when we’re faced with yet another appointment or responsibility. The phrase? “I don’t have time”. Creatives like us are just as guilty - perhaps even more so, because the demands for our time seem pile up as we balance so many priorities. So how can we finally achieve mastery of our time management, and find that elusive “ work-life balance?” According to best selling author and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor, the answe...