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Is it possible to be a thriving Christian creative in the arts and entertainment industry - even in the midst of the rough and tumble world of Hollywood?
And...how does one avoid being crushed by the pressures of the artistic lifestyle - the hyper-competitive battles to gain work, self-esteem issues, and outside negative influences - as you work to be the best you can be and reach your God-given potential?
Michelle Pelsue, co-Founder of Arts and Entertainment Ministries and the Arts and Entertainment Institute based in Los Angeles, has spent over 15 years helping artists do just that. In her roles as an actress, producer, director, and educator, as well as a Business Coach for professional artists and creatives in her new Catalyst Program, she passionately assists artists and creative professionals as they navigate their careers through the intersections of Christianity, Creativity and Culture.
Alongside her husband, Rev. Joel Pelsue, Michelle helps Christian artists to integrate their faith and their creativity through their work at Arts and Entertainment Ministries. In this deeply moving and powerful conversation, Michelle details how her own artistic journey led her to the revelations that she now shares with artists all over the world - that God deeply cares about artists, and that every Christian artist has the ability to thrive by applying smart, effective career strategies to their creative toolbox.
Resource Links
To Learn more about Arts and Entertainment Ministries and the Catalyst Program
https://a-e-m.org
To order Your Art, God's Heart:
https://godandgigs.com/book/your-art-gods-heart-a-21-day-devotional-for-creatives
To download the first week of the devotional free: http://godandgigs.com/jumpstart
To get a free 2 week trial of TaxBot - http://godandgigs.com/taxbot
More About the God and Gigs Show
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.
Connect with us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/godandgigs and learn more about the God and Gigs 360 community at https://godandgigs.com/membership.
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