Episodes

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 you have big creative dreams but limited (or non-existent) finances? Many creatives give up on their dreams before they even get the chance to live, because they think a big stack of cash is required to make it as an artist. But that's a sad and unnecessary fate. The fact is that it doesn't take a lot of money to be wildly successful - but it does take savvy, sacrifice and resourcefulness. In this creative checkup excerpt from our God and Gigs 360 trainings, we share key m...

Every creative travels a winding path...but we don't always understand where we're headed, or how our story actually will turn out. Josh Kelley can attest to that...as his path took him from the pulpit to the local pubs as a professional bartender, and finally to a world of words as he fulfilled his desire to write a book and help others to do the same. Josh Kelly is an author, ghostwriter and editor who has been working for over 15 years in the literary industry. His first book, Radically Nor...

Have you ever told yourself "It's gotta be perfect"? There's nothing wrong with having high standards, but many creatives set unrealistic expectations, knowing they'll never reach them. This gives many of us what we feel is a valid reason to put off things that we're working on. But when perfectionism is a mask for procrastination and insecurity, our creative potential is going to waste. And someone is not given a chance to be blessed by your 'imperfect' art. In this creative checkup excerpt ...

In this episode, this passionate financial coach and Dave Ramsey personality reveals how she and her husband Sam paid off an astronomical amount of debt (close to half a million dollars)  while continuing to pursue their creative careers.

It's something every creative deals with - but no creative enjoys. The harsh reality of creative life is that we must face criticism of our work, and that's hard enough. But perhaps even harder is the act of providing honest critiques of other artists in our circle - because we fear our words won't be received very well. So what do you do when you have to tell a fellow creative something they don't want to hear about their work? This question was raised in our God and Gigs 360 Gold membership...

Making God-honoring life decisions may be simple, but it's never easy. Especially if you're a family-focused creative who has so many roles to fill...it can feel like the deck is stacked against you. If you focus on family, career suffers, and vice versa. But there's a better way - and Pastor Scott LaPierre has dedicated his life to helping Christians to find it. Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor of Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an ...

Working as an creative can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. There are times when business is booming, clients are calling, gigs are booked, and we can barely keep up with demand for our talents. Then, there's the opposite – when nothing we do seems to be moving the needle toward success. Not only is this a financial concern for many of us who rely on steady work, it can wear you down mentally, creatively and spiritually. It's hard to stay motivated when you don't see results. So, what...

Discover how this world-class drummer and CEO of a revolutionary musician tool built a solid musical and spiritual foundation, and how key principles can guide you on the path to true success as a creative.

Every creative has a never-ending list of tasks piling up in their mind or in their notebooks. While there may be many things crowding up your to-do list every day... ....especially when you want to stay productive creatively... ....there's only 3 things you MUST do. How is that possible? In this creative checkup episode, host Allen C. Paul explains how 3 essential actions can ensure that you end each day fulfilled and feeling productive. If this encourages you, make sure to leave a review...

True or False: Talent is all you need to succeed in today's creative industries. If you ask our guest, Meachum L. Clarke, he would most certainly disagree - and he has the experience and passion to back up his perspective that talent means nothing without embracing your purpose and some key principles. As a producer, worship pastor, gospel artist, vocal arranger and creative coach, Meachum has risen to the highest levels in the music industry and has become one of the most respected voices in ...

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...

In every superhero story, the main character has to face tremendous obstacles and overcome them in order to finally become the hero they were meant to be. The same can be said for every creative artist, but especially for our guest on The God and Gigs Show, Fish Lee. He has endured an incredible ordeal in his health and his family, yet he has held on to his creative dream and is now inspiring others with his story. Diagnosed with severe Tourette's syndrome at age 30, Fish was relegated to life...

As we launch our new Creative Checkup weekly episode format, we're sharing a question from one of our 360 members on whether creatives should want to "pray away' the pains that sometimes lead to our deepest creative expressions. It's a question that many of us face when going through situations - whether God wants us to 'use' the thing we're going through as inspiration, or if we're supposed to push past it and refuse to continue to allow that pain to have space in our minds and hearts. If you...

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...