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Telling Jokes Makes You a Better Doctor? According to Matt Evans, a horse veterinarian turned stand-up comic and author, it's not only good medicine for the soul - humor makes people trust you more and believe in your skills. You'll hear some incredibly interesting insights from a man who has…

If you've been told you can't succeed in the arts and content creation space without niching down...this episode explains why you should ignore that advice. Multi-Passionate Christian creatives often struggle to find a space where they can feel comfortable exploring multiple areas of their gifting, and that was the place…

How do YOU respond to tragedy, struggles and difficulties? Many creatives spend their entire lives hiding their pain, pretending they aren't affected by trauma - only to fall apart later. But there's a better way. Jessica Danel, podcaster and author of "Bucket List of a Redneck Girl", decided not to…

Is working in multiple fields a path to confusion and failure as a creative? Or is God taking you on a unique path that actually breaks the mold? To figure this out, we talk to Matt Evans - a comic, writer, visual artist and horse veterinarian. This episode answers the…

Pick a lane, niche down, master just one thing. That's the conventional path to success every creative has heard. But it's rarely that simple. And when you have multiple skills, you have to show up and overcome your imposter syndrome in not just one area, but multiple ones. So which…

You do NOT need a bigger team. 👀 You have the best sales and marketing team in the world in the palm of your hand. The people who've already told you "this helped me" or "thank you" — that's your team. Most business owners and entrepreneurs don't know how to…

Most creators think that when God inspires you to start a creative project, success is just around the corner. They're sorely mistaken.  After starting God and Gigs, I (Allen)  almost lost this podcast in 2017 — five months dark, no way back online. Now, 400 episodes later, I'm sharing the…

Is there ever a number that satisfies your growth? Chasing subscribers can feel endless. After hitting a million, the goal shifts to two million, then five million. But will you ever feel satisfied? Focus on the right audience instead! Find those who are faithful, available, and teachable. Serve them well…

Success isn't the problem...what you DO with it is. VidIQ chief creator coach Tim Schmoyer helps 1000 creators every month to achieve their goals on YouTube, but he has also seen how people who achieve money, fame and status end up looking for ever bigger levels without ever being satisfied.…

While reaching millions of people through a single channel may seem amazing, it might NOT be the limit of the impact you can have! That's what Tim Schmoyer discovered as a coach of other YouTube creators - and what he does now as the VidIQ chief creator coach. You can…

So many creators are seeking fame, wealth, and visibility on huge platforms like YouTube - only to discover the dangers of that pursuit way too late. And that's the mistake our guest made - one he's still learning from.  Before becoming chief creator coach for VidIQ, Tim Schmoyer built one…

If you're afraid to step into your God-given creative calling - it's OK. It's just not OK to let that STOP you. That's the message jazz and soul vocalist Chantae Cann wishes someone would have told her when she was struggling with anxiety - and it's the message she wants…

In this timeless interview, you'll discover the secret to overcoming anxiety when creating and performing from renowned jazz and soul artist Chantae Cann. Most people think confidence has to come before you step into your gift. It doesn't. If you're waiting to feel ready before you use what God gave…

Starting over at 40 is not a setback — it may be the moment God has reserved for your greatest creative work. Join us LIVE for a conversation on midlife reinvention for Christian creatives. Whether you're a musician, podcaster, writer, or artist feeling the pull to rebuild your creative lifestyle,…

What do you do when you lose the people you love most? After losing her grandmothers, aunt, sister, and mom all in the space of a few years, author and artist Ruth Douthitt felt abandoned. Art became her refuge in grief, and in episode 397 of The God and Gigs…

In this episode, you'll discover how staying in touch with your creative gift can help you overcome grief and loss, and overcome a season of loneliness. You'll see a real life example of embracing our calling even if you've convinced yourself that you're starting too late or endured too much…

You've been trying to figure out the NEW thing to work on - but maybe something you already have created is the gold-mine you need to be focusing on. Today, we're talking about how you can refresh and repurpose some of your previous work - and how to find the…

You're feeling a persistent nudge to start a podcast — but is it God, or just your own desire? In this episode, we break down the 4 clear signs God is calling you to start a podcast, and how to step into that calling without fear, doubt, or waiting until…