Who is your "Who"? 3 Keys to Coping with Change as a Creative

It’s a pointed question, but it must be asked...

Who are you as a creative, and who are you doing all of this for?

As we complete this series on the SERVICE steps in the God and Gigs book in this anniversary month, we reveal why investing in yourself, challenging yourself, and evangelizing via our creativity is just as necessary - if not more so - for faith-focused artists in 2020 as it was four years ago.

As you explore these concepts in the light of a brand-new reality for artists, you’ll discover how answering some deep but important questions about yourself can set you up for a brighter and less fearful future.

We’ve shared these key principles in this series of talks on our Creative Checkup discussions which happen every Monday, as we continue unpacking some of the topics discussed in depth in our book “God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician Without Sacrificing your Faith”. These timeless principles, rather than growing stale, are becoming more and more relevant to our current challenges as creatives in a brand-new decade.

Key Topics covered in this episode

• Why investing in yourself is even more important when it’s not as easy.
• Why you must be more than a musician, and why growth is not automatically connected to change.
• The importance of choosing your “Who” when setting your vision and walking out your mission as a creative.

Links:

• Read God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician without Sacrificing your Faith (Book and Study Guide)
• Learn how to apply the 7 Keys to Real Creative Success to your life with our God and Gigs Roadmap
• Automate your business record-keeping and save tons of money on taxes by downloading the Taxbot Mileage Tracker and Deduction Finder
• Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
• Take control of your website and get a free domain name for 1 year with Bluehost
• Download our free Checklist to radically improve your livestreaming concerts Make your LiveStream an OMG! Event with this Free Checklist
• Join our God and Gigs Facebook Group so you can watch more of our Facebook Live chats!
• Order a copy of Your Art, God’s Heart - A 21 Day Devotional For Creatives

Theme Music:

Performed by Teja Veal, from "The Hopeless Romantic EP”

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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