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What's better than getting solid relationship advice from a married musical couple that performs together constantly?
How about getting advice from TWO couples whom have enjoyed nearly 40 years of marriage combined - all while making a living as musicians, creative entrepreneurs and content creators?
That's what you'll get in this episode, where we had our first ever summit between two married creative couples - host Allen C. Paul and his wife Lia Paul, and John and Ja'Nia Harden of The Harden Project.
John and Ja'Nia have been married for 14 years and have 3 children. John is a world-class saxophonist and organist, while Ja'Nia is a powerful jazz vocalist, arranger and composer with international credits and tour experience. Together they perform as the jazz / funk / soul duo The Harden Project, and have several independent recordings and projects currently available as well as new ones in production.
Allen, the host and founder of God and Gigs, has been married to Lia Paul, a vocalist and business manager, for 25 years. Together they have built many creative projects and ventures, including this podcast, an annual summer concert series and a livestream music membership.
In this episode you'll learn how married creatives, who have to balance their business and creative responsibilities with their marriage responsibilities, handle the pressures, find balance, and grow stronger in faith and commitment to each other.
Connect with The Hardens
The Harden Project - Website
Follow The Harden Project on Instagram
Read Ja'Nia's New Children's Book "Fat Cat Catepillar"
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EP 98 - When Art Meets Marriage: Making it Work as a Couple in the Creative Industry
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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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