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Gospel vs. CCM...who's right? Who's wrong? And does it matter?
Today we're tackling this seemingly endless debate on whether CCM (aka Contemporary Christian Music) or Gospel (classic African-American church music styles) should be favored by musicians, and how creatives of all kinds should deal with arguments over "which style is better."
Joining us to bring a real musician's opinion to this debate is Levell Hawkins, a producer, songwriter, arranger, singer, director and session musician working in the southeastern Texas region. He serves as Minister of Music at the Greater True Vine Church in Port Arthur, TX and has been an instrumental part of many worship and recording projects.
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Links Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:
- Our interview with Greg Johnson - Why Spiritual Growth Matters to Church Musicians - EP 117
- Join our membership for highly motivated creatives who want to gain complete confidence as artists and entrepreneurs - God and Gigs 360! Join for 30 days FREE by going to godandgigs.com/freetrial
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- Godandgigs.com/grow - FREE trainings where you’ll learn how to build your online audience and connect deeply with those you are called to reach with your creative work
- Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
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Welcome to The God and Gigs Show, the podcast for Christian creators who want to build a creator lifestyle that honors God and gives you the joy and satisfaction you've always wanted.
This isn't a show about hustle culture or chasing the next algorithm trick. We go beyond surface-level tips to talk about what it actually looks like to create from a place of faith — practical strategies for podcasting, content creation, and growing a creative business that lasts. You'll hear conversations about staying consistent without burning out. We also dig into finding your creative voice along the way, even when ministry, family, and work are all pulling at the same hours.
Whether you're just exploring your creative gifts, or you've been creating professionally for years, this show gives Christian creators practical tools and spiritual encouragement to fully embrace God's creative calling - at any level of skill or vocational ability. The goal is to help you create consistently and embrace God's will for your creative life without sacrificing your calling.
Your host and founder is Allen C. Paul — podcaster, musician, author, and speaker based in South Florida. We started this show to help creators thrive in faith, business, and creativity through simple, practical solutions.
We'll cover questions like:
- How do I work in secular arts and entertainment without losing my faith focus?
- What does it actually look like to build a creative business as a Christian?
- How can I stay consistent with content creation without burning out?
- What's the difference between hustle culture and sustainable creative work?
- How do I find my voice as a faith-driven or creator?
- How can I balance ministry, family, and creative work?
- What are practical first steps to working as a Christian creator?
If you've been searching for honest conversations about faith and creativity, keeping your family and relationships as your first priority, or how to build a business that honors your calling, you're in the right place. Join us every week as we help you become the creator you were created to be.
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