Pulpits, Pints and Pens: How to Unearth Your Unique Story with Josh Kelley, Author/Editor

Every creative travels a winding path...but we don't always understand where we're headed, or how our story actually will turn out.

Josh Kelley can attest to that...as his path took him from the pulpit to the local pubs as a professional bartender, and finally to a world of words as he fulfilled his desire to write a book and help others to do the same.

Josh Kelly is an author, ghostwriter and editor who has been working for over 15 years in the literary industry. His first book, Radically Normal, helps readers to understand that the work we do every day can be pleasing to God without comparing ourselves to others who make public, high-profile changes. He now has worked as a ghostwriter on 10 books and offers developmental editorial services to aspiring writers.

In this fascinating discussion, Josh reveals the ways that unlikely twists and turns of our lives actually lead us to where God would have us serve the world creatively. He explains how to combat the urge to compare ourselves to other creators so we don't become jealous and jaded, and we break down tips and strategies for aspiring writers who know they have a story to tell, but just wish they knew how to tell it.

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Read "Radically Normal"

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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.

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