Episodes

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 you constantly aiming to get every follower you can - because you fear looking insignificant? Either one of these is an extreme that we should avoid. But how can we determine the RIGHT size goal for our platform / career growth? In this Creative Checkup episode, y...

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.

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 you're battling an uphill struggle while others with little skill or knowledge are displaying their talents brazenly. By focusing on your own worthiness, you can put things into perspective and show up confidently and authentically...and stop losing opportunities to thos...

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.

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. "Everything in life is a personal journey, and then God uses your personal journey to bless others." - Alison Delamota Alison Delamota is the host of the My Morning Devotional Podcast, a leading podcast for daily devotions with over 1.5 million downloads. After experien...

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 career from following the Holy Spirit's direction for her creativity - often with no preset plan. She has crafted a space as a strategic visionary, storyteller and entrepreneur, and has worked with ministries and production houses all across the country. Through her charact...

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.

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, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and countless others in gospel music, vocalist and pastor Kelli Brownlee has seen what it takes to remain a trusted and respected part of an industry-leading musical team that demands excellence. Now, in this "Best Of" interview, Kelli shares how she...

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 and challenge them. But if you find them and stick with them- they can become your most powerful asset in becoming the confident, high character creative that God made you to be. To help you do just that, we talk to coach, entrepreneur and author Aaron Walker, the visionary...

Success. We all say we want it. But do we even know what it means? To succeed in our common language means to reach a certain goal, but the root of the word actually means to continue or to move forward with something. So we creatives need to take a hard look at how we've formed a mindset around success - because we might be aiming at something we were never meant to aim for. In this creative checkup episode, you'll hear a new perspective on success that will help you maintain the right perspe...

A #1 hit on the Billboard charts. Recognition by peers and industry leaders. A bevy of new opportunities. Does that equal success? Not exactly, if you ask Grammy nominated, Stellar and Dove Award winning producer, songwriter and musician Dontaniel J. Kimbrough. Having reached great heights as the co-writer of the gospel hit "Your Great Name", this humble and talented creative has dedicated his life to focusing on the right things even as his career and influence grew from small beginnings, maj...

Wouldn't it be amazing if you had a community of super-fans? People who were die-hard members of your tribe - who stuck together, supported everything you shared, and helped you spread the word? Brands like Apple, Nike, Starbucks and others have that incredible brand loyalty, but it's about more than marketing - it's a belief system. That's the premise of the famous marketing book Primalbranding by Patrick Hanlon, and we're showing you in this episode how to apply this powerful method to your...

He started a conversation, that started a change...that started a movement. From surviving the gang-violence-plagued streets of South Dallas, to becoming one of the most influential life coaches in America, thought-leader, speaker, author and coach BJ Thompson has lived out an incredible transformation - and he's sharing how you can do the same in this episode. BJ helped launch one of the largest faith movements in recent history – the “116 Movement” with Grammy award winning artist Lecrae, an...

Will A.I. one day replace artists? In this episode, we'll show you why, as a creative of faith and belief in God, you can rest easy and refuse to panic as these tools continue to gain traction in the culture.

What do you do when your passion leads you to a dead end? When you hit seemingly impossible obstacles on your path, it can feel like your entrepreneurial and creative dreams will simply vanish into thin air. That's what podcaster Priscilla Shumba faced, as she left her native country of Zimbabwe to pursue her education, only to return to her country with no hope of using her skills. Her faith persisted, however, and not only led to her earning her MBA, but later to her to becoming a leading vo...

"The War of Art" isn't just a best-selling book by Steven Pressfield...it's a daily battle every artist faces. As a faith-focused, Christ-centered creative in the mainstream arts and music world, you've got some additional weapons available to you. But what should you be fighting, when you feel like you might be your own worst enemy? And how do you deal with the external obstacles that are out of your control? In this Creative Checkup Episode we'll expose and identify the two enemies every cr...

In this inspiring "Best Of" interview first aired in 2020, this joy-filled and world-class musician shares how her deep faith has directed her on every stage - from playing for the Grammys to meeting the President in the White House!

2022 was not a normal year, and we're not ending it with a normal podcast. I (Allen) just wanted to share my heartfelt gratitude for you, as a listener and family member of the God and Gigs community. While we have some amazing things planned for the future, we can't go forward without looking back and giving thanks for what we've already received. We'll be back to regular episodes in a couple of weeks, but until then, have a wonderful beginning to 2023! Support the show

What do you do when something knocks the joy out of you? As musicians and artists, we are often asked to use our gifts to comfort the brokenhearted. But what happens when we feel the same pain? Those of us that love God must have a resource beyond our creativity alone. There are three places we can run to - the Cross, the Church and Our Creative Community. In this creative checkup episode you'll discover why these three areas are essential to maintaining a healthy spiritual life as a Christi...

How do you avoid giving in to the emotional rollercoaster of being an actor? All creatives have intense emotional inner-lives, but actors have an especially difficult time handling the ups and downs of an intensely competitive industry. If you've found yourself battling feelings of unworthiness, post-show blues, or insecurity as a creative, the tips you'll hear in this episode with award winning actress, producer and coach Andrea Osvart will help you find wholeness and a path to better emotiona...

You know podcasting works - but is it working in your favor? Should YOU be the one spreading your message, creating influence and building an audience through a podcast of your own? If you've wondered how that could really work, or you've been fearful of the commitment and investment, this episode with author and podcaster Sarah St. John will help erase the barriers and put you on the path to a profitable, fulfilling and impactful podcast career! Sarah St. John is an entrepreneur, podcaster, ...

Do you struggle to find balance between working in church and promoting your own music or art? How do you shift from serving faithfully in a congregation's worship and arts ministry, to sharing your music and creativity as an individual artist? We explore these topics with someone who deeply understands the role of creativity in worship - songwriter, worship leader and recording artist Andrea Sandefur. As a dedicated worship minister in her home state of Alaska, Andrea has found fulfillment a...

Showing gratitude to the creatives in your life pays off in incredible ways - ways that bless your community and impacts your life as well! In this creative checkup episode, you'll discover the simple but powerful effect that gratitude has on your creative process, your ability to stay inspired, and your collaborative efforts in your niche or creative circle. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love 6 Major Reasons to Give Thanks for your Creative Career Find it by tapping the link or by sea...

What do you think when you hear the letters N.F.T? These 3 letters have created a whole new world in our economy - and for many creatives, a lot of confusion. Some hail this technology as the new revolution, others think it's a fad. But what should creatives actually do in the wake of this new wave of digital ownership, and more importantly - can it help you? To unlock the mystery behind this intimidating subject, we talk to marketing coach, author and podcast host Vince Warnock. He is an exp...