Episodes

Tap to send us a text! Is this the year you should walk away from doing gigs to support your creative career? In this episode we'll discuss what gigs you should quit doing and which ones actually help you move forward as a Christian creator / musician. Support the show WANT MORE SUBSCRIBERS AND REVENUE in 2025? Discover how we've used email to accelerate our progress and make powerful connections with our community - which resulted in new levels of success! We're hosting our friends at Kit...

Tap to send us a text! Is your God-given talent being hidden by an ineffective and unattractive online presence? No matter how gifted you are, or how good your art is, if you don't have a strong online brand presence, you're in danger of going unnoticed, or even worse, misunderstood by those who would want to support you. In this episode we share the TOP three mistakes that are preventing you from creating a online creative brand presence that you can be secure in and proud to share. Creati...

Tap to send us a text! If you have a creative business or side hustle, you need to make sure you can get your hard-earned money when you need it. As we've opened and tried a LOT of different banks, we've put together this list of 3 bank accounts to help you keep your money accessible and flowing so you can use it when you need it, using the Profit First method! For more about our experience with Profit First, check out episode 149. To check out all of these recommended resources, go to godand...

Tap to send us a text! Have you thrown up your hands in frustration over your YouTube channel? It seems many creatives know that the platform can help us reach more people, but solving the struggle of growth takes way too much time and energy. In this episode we share 3 major shifts that helped us get unstuck and moving positively toward growth, to get our God and Gigs channel to over 1000 subscribers. These growth mindsets can help you not only in YouTube, but any platform where you have to re...

Tap to send us a text! Have you gotten weary of trying to be authentic in a world full of cookie-cutter creativity, all trying to win the algorithm game? If so, you're not alone, and one animation director is fighting to change that with a unique battle plan - a jazz-playing cow. John Lumgair, an award winning animation director out of London, has worked on many projects with major studios, but his passion is sharing his love of art and music through his animation work. But even he struggles w...

Tap to send us a text! Are you potentially sacrificing your health in your search for success? You may be one of many creatives, artists and entrepreneurs who are chasing dreams but cutting corners when it comes to their health - and the impact on your life could be devastating. In this powerful and transparent talk, you'll hear from a peak performance wellness on the reasons you MUST prioritize your health, and you'll learn how missing the mark in these areas can cost you much more than you w...

Tap to send us a text! Quick question: Are you successful yet? And if you're not sure...how can you know when you'll reach true creative success? In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup livestream on Fridays at 1pm on YouTube and other social media sites, we shared some personal reflections on what success actually looks like in 2025 and beyond. Listen, lean in and learn what you might need to do to redefine your success in the coming year. so you don't get stuck trying to reach goals that ...

Tap to send us a text! In this episode, world-renowned musician, music director and recording artist West Byrd reveals the secrets on how to find your own sound from his experience as a top musician in R&B, jazz and other genres. From his early years as a reluctant musician, West shares how he had to struggle with insecurity from his unique musical background for years before he finally got comfortable with his sound, all while working with some of the brightest stars in the music industry. Yo...

Tap to send us a text! It's a musical exodus, but why is it happening? A lot of church musicians are quitting playing on Sundays. They don't see the benefit, or they are frustrated and burned out by the battles and internal struggles of ministry. However, some church musicians have THRIVED while playing every Sunday. What's the difference? In this Creative Checkup excerpt, I (Allen) will share why I remain a church musician while others have decided to step away. We'll examine a video by our ...

This inspiring and passionate vocalist and musical mentor reveals the hard-hitting truths that separate successful musicians and creatives from those who struggle to find their way in the industry.

We never saw this coming...but here we are. 300 episodes later, after starting this podcast on a pool table in our parents' garage, we're commemorating 7 years of podcasting and growing an amazing community. Our 'guest' is the person who knows better than anyone what's it's been like to see all of this come to pass - my (Allen's) wife Lia Paul. While Lia has appeared a few times over the years, she really opens up about her own struggles both as a creative in her own right, and as a support to...

The Bible says "don't despise small beginnings." Well, this episode is an example of why every small beginning can have a big ending. As God and Gigs approaches its 7th anniversary and our 300th episode, we're sharing some of our most impactful episodes that still bring truth and inspiration to our community. Back in 2017, when the podcast had just started, we had the opportunity to interview Warren Brown, a dynamic gospel musician and content creator who was riding high with his "Yank Nation"...

Wish you could get help to accomplish everything on your creative to-do list, but feel like you can afford good help, or find people to stick with you? Learn how we've figured out 3 ways to finally get the solid help you need without breaking the bank! We shared this info on our creative checkup livestream on YouTube which airs every Friday at 1pm Eastern! If this is something you'd like to check out, join us here! We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text...

Please don't listen to this episode. We know, that's a strange thing to say. But for the first time, we prefer that you check out the video format of this topic because we couldn't do it justice in an audio format. On August 9th, we shared a livestream workshop about the rash of untimely deaths suffered in the musician community, and the wake-up call that it is generating in our God and Gigs family. To watch the livestream on Why Creatives Struggle to Stay Healthy, click here In this brief s...

If you don't have a community as a creative in 2024, you're in DANGER. In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup livestreams held every Friday on YouTube, you'll discover why your creative project depends on you building connections and community - and you'll be introduced to the steps you need to take right away. We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text! Support the Show. NEW DEVOTIONAL ON YOUVERSION! Would you like to understand God's creative proces...

What does it take to truly master your God-given creative gift? In this encore presentation of one of our most popular interviews ever, you'll learn the answer. From his roots as a music minister in Miami, to becoming the driving force behind a vast catalog of Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning albums and songs, Trent Phillips has established himself as one of the leading Producers, Musical Directors and Keyboardists of our generation. Far from resting on his accomplishments in music, whi...

Feeling torn every time you head to your 9-to-5 job, as if you're cheating on your creative side hustle? And vice-versa? You shouldn't feel dissatisfied with either role you play as a creative, because like most artists, you may never make your full-time income from art alone. There's 4 key mindsets and strategies that you can implement that will help end the struggle between your traditional full-time job and your creative passion - and we shared them in this Creative Checkup livestream excer...

This inspiring creative, TV host and author shows you how to keep your faith and hope thriving when things aren't going well for you as an artist.

How do you know you're following God's timing for your creative life, and not your own? It can be incredibly scary and frustrating for a faith-focused creative to feel uncertain about God's will and timing - but there are clues that can help you determine when it's the right season to make a big move. In this Creative Checkup episode, host Allen C. Paul shares his own experience of looking to God for the right timing and explains how those lessons can apply to your own life - especially when i...

In this uplifting conversation, Grammy-winning music educator and motivational speaker Mickey Smith Jr. shares powerful insights and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, developing resilience, and consistently taking purposeful action towards your dreams.

Are you tempted to compromise your artistic vision and values for the "riches" of influence? In this Creative Checkup discussion, you'll be introduced to 7 compelling reasons why you should resist the temptation to become an influencer as an artist. We're pointing out, with no holds barred, that the thought that these two paths are interchangeable is actually dangerous to your creative life. This episode, taken from our LIVE Creative Checkup that happens every Friday at 1pm, will demonstrate:...

What's the TRUE cost of being a top creative? And what untold struggles are you going to face as you achieve your God-given dreams? In this episode, renowned drummer and educator David Chiverton returns to The God and Gigs Show to share why being a successful musician is sometimes overrated, and why he prioritizes family and personal growth more than major musical opportunities. With honesty and transparency, this top drummer who has worked with Sheila E., Leslie Odom, Jr. , Jon Secada, Maxw...

Do you struggle to do the ONE thing that would make the BIGGEST impact on your creative life? It seems faith-focused creatives can do everything well except the one thing that could change everything, and we procrastinate on the thing that should get our full attention. In this Creative Checkup, you'll learn a key principle that keeps you in the cycle of procrastination, and how to fix it so that it never keeps you from your God-ordained platform. We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this...

What must you do to become unmistakable and unlimited as a creative? It starts with unstoppable curiosity and a desire to serve with excellence, as you'll learn from composer, educator and creative Phiness Robert.