Episodes
Aug. 7, 2023
Accidental Viral: How To Unlock Your Creative Career with Just One Post
Unleash your authentic voice and revolutionize your creative journey as host Alan C. Paul shares how one blog post helped establish God and Gigs. You'll be inspired to align your passion with your purpose and overcome the st...
July 31, 2023
Expand Your Mind! Rich Kirkpatrick Reveals How to Be Productive AND More Creative
Has ministry sapped the joy of your creative life? Rich Kirkpatrick joins us to speak to the challenges that creatives face both in ministry and in modern culture.
July 24, 2023
3 Ways Prayer Can Unlock Your Rewarding Creative Process
Do you long to experience a deeper connection with God in your creative process? Are you searching for a way to infuse your work with purpose and fulfillment? In this episode, we explore the integration of prayer in all aspec...
July 17, 2023
When God Says Write: Teea Goans on Taking Chances and Finding Her Calling as a Songwriter
This inspiring and refreshingly relatable singer / songwriter reveals how to harness your faith and step out bravely on the stage of life.
July 10, 2023
No Threads? 3 Reasons NOT to Use Instagram's New Twitter App
Is Instagram's new "Threads" app actually a threat to your creative purpose? If you've fallen into the trap of jumping into Instagram's new social media app for one of the three reasons we share here...you might have hampered...
July 3, 2023
The Price of Free: Is It Ever Smart to Give Away Your Creative Work?
If you're unsure of when to charge for your creative work, constantly giving away your talent for free or settling for low-paying gigs, then you are not alone! Many creatives, especially in Christian circles, struggle with th...
June 26, 2023
Collaborate and Conquer: How To Easily Make Connections That Increase Your Reach and Impact
You've been told to work harder. Push yourself to the limit. Hustle and grind to achieve success in the creative industry. But doing this by yourself just leads to more frustration and less joy. There's a better way. By joini...
June 19, 2023
Anita vs. Babyface: 4 Steps to Defusing Creative Conflicts Before They Blow Up
Can't we all just get along? In the summer of 2023, two prominent R&B artists had a disagreement during a concert that blew up into a media and creative firestorm. Could this have been avoided, and what can we learn that coul...
June 12, 2023
How to Activate Grace in Your Creative Business with Shae Bynes, Author / Speaker
This trailblazing author, entrepreneur and mentor reveals why the "hustle" culture is directly opposed to God's plan for your creative life, and how she discovered her own path in incredibly unique ways.
June 5, 2023
How to Use Podcast Guesting to Instantly Expand Your Audience
Imagine being able to share your message and talent worldwide, directly with people who are interested, at practically no cost. Social media? Hardly - that's a method that depends on algorithms. This method always attracts th...
May 29, 2023
Mid-Year Check-in: How to Unlock Your Creative Goldmine and Finish What You Started
Are you tired of constantly chasing new ideas without ever seeing them come to fruition? Have you been sucked into the 'hustle culture', where you are simply working harder without any real guidance or accountability? As we n...
May 22, 2023
Mastering Creative Business w/ John Mike, Producer: Future-Proofing Your Career and Facing a Major Health Scare
In this second installment of this powerful conversation, John Mike shares how a major health scare reordered his priorities, and highlights the importance of prioritizing one's well-being as a creative and entrepreneur.
May 15, 2023
Mastering Creative Business, Part 1: How to Consistently Expand Your Career w/ John Mike, Producer
Is it possible to get stuck in your success ? While it may seem attractive to reach a consistent level of success in your creative business - it can also lull you in to complacency and stagnation. What does it take to push pa...
May 8, 2023
The Art of Failing: How Mistakes Set Up Your Perfect Launchpad for Creative Growth
If someone pointed at you and said "you failed", what thoughts would immediately arise? Some creatives would rather ignore the prospect of failure. However, we have a different take that will change your perspective and help ...
May 1, 2023
Talent or Discipline? Vaughn "V.Keys" Henry, Musician / Producer, Shares How to Make the Most of Your Ability
This uber-talented musician and producer reveals how to overcame insecurity and find purpose in your calling and your faith, while maximizing your God-given creative gift.
April 24, 2023
Too Big or Too Small? How to Set Your Unique Audience Growth Goals
There's one thing every creative needs, but not everyone knows how to find.... The right size audience. It's a search full of mindset traps. Are you playing it small, just to protect yourself from being disappointed? Or, are ...
April 17, 2023
Money, Music and "Making It": Sam Warshaw Shares How to Achieve Real Freedom
Has financial stress dampened your creative drive and convinced you that you'll have to settle for a 'real job'? In our talk with entrepreneur and musician Sam Warshaw, you'll learn how to achieve fulfillment in your musical career AND have a solid financial future as a creative entrepreneur.
April 10, 2023
Why Less Talented Creatives Are More Confident Than You (and How to Fix It)
Why is it that people with the least to offer...seem to have the greatest confidence? Meanwhile, those of us with a lot to offer hesitate and overthink our chance to shine? In this creative checkup episode, we'll show you why...
April 3, 2023
How to Unlock God's Unique Plan for Your Creative Life w/ Matt Tommey, Mentor & Author
As one of the leading mentors of Christian creatives for decades, Matt knows what following God can bring - and he shares how he's following the path in a whole new way.
March 27, 2023
1.5 Million Prayers: How Consistency and Obedience Leads to Favor w/ Alison Delamota, Podcaster
What can God do with 5 minutes? If it is filled with consistency, accountability and a heart to seek God, the harvest could be incredible - like the harvest Alison Delamota, podcaster, author and entrepreneur, has experienced...
March 20, 2023
Act in the Spirit: How to Use Theater to Tell Life-Changing Stories | Jeneen Hammond, Actress
Lost your dream? If you feel unable to move forward because obstacles or fear has paralyzed your progress...you need more than advice. You need your dream revived. Jeneen Hammond, actress, singer, and playwright, has made a...
March 13, 2023
Sell Like Jesus? How to Charge Your Worth and Set Your Prices God's Way w/ Deb Brown Maher, Sales Coach
Sell like Jesus? Yes, that's what artist and coach Deb Brown Maher does - which helps artists and entrepreneurs to trust in God while pricing their work and understanding the importance of serving their customers.
March 6, 2023
BEST OF: How To Create (and Lead Others) Despite Your Fears with Kelli Brownlee, Pastor
Have you wanted to do big things for God - but also had to deal with big doubts? Having spent years as a professional background vocalist with artists like Dorinda Clark-Cole, Kierra Sheard, Deitrick Haddon, Shana Wilson, Van...
Feb. 27, 2023
How to Find People Who Make You a Better Person w/ Aaron Walker, Coach
Do you wish you had people in your life who actually WANT to help you grow? If so, you're not alone. Creatives are often stuck in place because they can't maintain healthy, strong relationships with people who can encourage a...