Episodes

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...

Decisions, decisions! Every day we are faced with a multitude of options on how to move forward in our creative and musical lives. Sometimes, the choice is easy. But often, it's not. How do you decide when it's time to try something new, stick with something old, or change something in the middle? The best way is to know your priorities before you face a new problem or opportunity. In this episode, we explore Step 2 of the Seven Service Steps, "Establish Priorities." This essential step will h...

Be honest, creative - are your spiritual, family and church connections as strong as they should be? If not, you're in for a rude awakening. Without solid foundational connections between you, God, your family and your wider creative community, you will find it impossible to maintain a successful, God-honoring and sustainable creative career. Staying Connected is the first of the Seven Service Steps - a blueprint for creative and spiritual fulfillment that we share in our flagship book, God an...

It's the worst feeling in the world for a creative...when you post or share something you've worked hard on, and no one seems to notice ! This issue affects creatives deeply and can quickly demoralize you, to the point that you give up on your God-given dream. In this creative checkup episode, you'll learn strategies that will help you to stay motivated and to keep sharing your creative work with the world! For complete show notes and more information, head to godandgigs.com/podcast! Want to ...

In this episode, you’ll learn how Brian Nhira maximized his moment on a national platform and built the foundations of a successful, faith-filled and family-focused creative life.

Is growth always good for the creative? It depends on the reason you want to grow. In this episode, we take a look at the mindset behind growing our reach and trying to make the biggest impact possible with our art and our creative gifts. By taking a close look behind the 'why' of our desire to grow, we can make sure that our motives are pure and that we honor our faith and calling even while expanding our vision. For full show notes, check out godandgigs.com/podcast. If you're struggling to ...

There's only two ways to learn...via education...or experience. In this episode as we mark the 4th 'podaversary' of The God and Gigs Show, host Allen C. Paul shares five big mistakes he made as a creative and entrepreneur beginning a new project. Many of us make these same assumptions as faith-focused creatives and artists, but they can set you back financially and emotionally - and you'll want to watch out for the warning signs. For full show notes, check out godandgigs.com/podcast. If you're...

In this special anniversary episode, host Allen C. Paul welcomes his wife Lia to the microphone to share their journey of entrepreneurship, with all its ups and downs - so that you can learn from their mistakes and remain motivated as you pursue your purpose. Find the full show notes and more resources for creatives at godandgigs.com/129! If you're struggling to decide if you're ready to be a full-time creative, this free workbook is for you! This impactful workbook will help you determine wha...

As a faith-focused creative, there are people that you are called to reach. But if you are not using the right methods, those people could slip right through your fingers. In this episode, taken from one of our God and Gigs 360 Member Calls, we explore how your approach to email marketing and social media can work together to create a powerful audience building strategy - one that helps you build a personal connection with those you are called to inspire, entertain and educate. Links Mentioned...

Before you can become a fully confident creative, you have to let other creatives pour into you. That's what happened with the God and Gigs book - which helped form the platform that now serves hundreds of creatives worldwide. Allen C. Paul, host and author of God and Gigs, shares three of the most impactful books that he read before writing his book - and explain how the takeaways from reading these classic books for creatives can still help you today. Books mentioned in this episode: The War...

How do you shift from simply trying to 'make it' in the music industry, to truly building a sustainable, lasting legacy as a creative and entrepreneur? Jazz musician, educator, author and creative entrepreneur Ulysses Owens, Jr. has found the key, and he's sharing it in this powerful interview, as well as in his book, "The Musician's Career Guide: Turning your Talent into Sustained Success." A native of Jacksonville, FL, Ulysses spent his formative years playing in church and local gigs, but q...