In areas like Los Angeles and New York, it's becoming increasingly harder to work in the entertainment field as a person of faith.

Whether it's economics, cultural shifts, or just the overall look of the industry, many creatives are finding themselves facing a tough question - stay in the major entertainment hubs, or look elsewhere for a place to build their careers?

Our friend Rev. Joel Pelsue of Arts and Entertainment Ministries recently asked that question, and we added some of our perspective in this Creative Checkup episode from our 360 member calls.

Click here to read the original blog post - https://a-e-m.org/why-artists-are-leaving-los-angeles/

If you like this episode, be sure to check out:

EP 159 - Act Like You Know: How to Follow God’s Plan for Your Creative Life w/ Kellianne Rae Jordan, Actor / Producer

EP 66 - From Home to Homecoming: Discover What Makes an Artist Great with Naärai, Vocalist and Actor

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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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