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The God and Gigs Show

Allen C. Paul - Musician | Creative Coach | Author of "God and Gigs" & "Your Art, God's Heart" godandgigs.com

Learn how to connect all the dots of your life - artistic, spiritual and business - so you can thrive as a creative.  Hosted by musician and creative coach Allen C. Paul, you'll hear the challenges and triumphs of visionary creatives and Christian entrepreneurs who have built thriving careers without compromising their faith. 

Topics we cover include: How To Start a Career in Music as a Christian; How to Make a Living as a Creative; How to Grow Your Audience while Honoring God; How to Stay Inspired and Motivated as a Creative; How to Handle Working in Secular Genres as a Christian; and much more. 

Whether you're a musician, creative soul, or aspiring Christian entrepreneur, you'll hear something each week that unlocks your potential and empowers your artistic path! Join us and discover how to become the creative you were created to be. 



Episodes

Your Mind Really Matters: Why Creatives Need to Open Up about Mental Health [TGGS 42]

Co-host Allen C. Paul opens up about his own mental health journey and suggests three key steps we can take as creatives to begin the process of healing while removing the stigma surrounding this issue - especially within the faith community. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and commu...

Oct 10, 201913 min

Best Ever or Best YOU?: How to Prioritize your Greatest Creative Strength [TGGS 41]

True creative success only comes to the most talented, right? Wrong. Here's why your individuality is the key to reaching your creative potential. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandG...

Sep 26, 201922 min

Promote Smart: How Artists Can Reach the Right People [TGGS 40]

Are you promoting with purpose? This simple but powerful concept will help you book more gigs, gain more followers, and reach your ideal audience. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandG...

Sep 12, 201910 min

The Courage to Create: How to Step Up and Speak Out with M.Denise Simmons, Producer [TGGS 39]

This passionate creative shares how she stepped out from her comfort zone into leading her own production company, and into the crosshairs of one of the biggest cultural issues of our generation. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being cre...

Aug 29, 20191 hrEp. 39

How Your Performance Mindset might be Suffocating your Success [TGGS 38]

Is being a successful creative all about improving our skills? Maybe not. We examine whether true success has more to do with our perspective than we realize - and why you must shift your focus to have the impact you desire. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations...

Aug 15, 201915 minEp. 38

The Truth about Being a Successful Professional Musician: Tips and Advice from bassist Chris Snowden [TGGS Ep 37]

Bassist Chris Snowden reveals the essentials of being a successful, respected musician, and it's less about musical skill and more about professionalism and character. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creative...

Aug 01, 201952 minEp. 37

The BIG marketing mistake you might be making as a creative [TGGS Ep. 36]

If you're trying to get noticed as a creative in the noisy world of social media, it's easy to get overwhelmed. There's a more effective, value-focused mindset you should consider when it comes to sharing your art. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we ch...

Jul 18, 201914 min

Find YOUR Creative Voice: Keys to Success in the Music Industry with Jazmin Crumley, Vocal Coach [TGGS Ep. 35]

Jazmin Crumley, vocalist, vocal coach, BGV specialist and creative mentor, shares her keys to achieving sustained success as an artist, creative entrepreneur and educator. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to crea...

Jul 04, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 35

Turn Off the Hustle: How to Unplug your Creative Mind and Get the Rest you Need [TGGS Ep. 34]

Having trouble turning off your creative engine and unplugging from work? We unpack simple ways to pursue a healthy creative lifestyle. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/mem...

Jun 20, 201913 min

Four Ways to Break the Curse of the “Local Artist” Label [TGGS Ep. 33]

No creative should be ashamed of being labeled a "local artist" - not if you are utilizing all the tools and strategies that can make you wildly successful without being known all over the world. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being cre...

Jun 06, 201913 minEp. 33

How to Stop Managing your Time and Start Maximizing It [TGGS Ep. 32]

The idea of 'managing' time can actually keep creatives from getting the important things done. Here's a strategy that can immediately improve your creative productivity. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creat...

May 24, 20199 min

The Fun Factor: How Joy Leads to Creative Success with Thierry Dejean, Musician and Entrepreneur

Veteran musician, entrepreneur, producer, photographer, and studio owner Thierry Dejean reveals how having fun helps him overcome the challenges of the creative lifestyle! Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to crea...

May 10, 201936 min

Why Gratitude is NOT Optional: Lessons from 25 Years of Music, Ministry and Family [TGGS 30]

Without gratitude, the ups-and-downs of ministry life and gig life can make you forget the things that really matter - faith, family and being true to the person you are becoming as you pursue your purpose in God. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we cha...

Apr 25, 201910 minEp. 30

Build your Creative Business the RIGHT Way: Tips for Artists from Connor Tripp, Financial Coach

Learn the essential keys to a solid business foundation as a musician, artist or creative freelancer, whether you're just starting out or well on your way. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident...

Apr 11, 201931 min

How Much Should I Charge? Reinventing your Mindset when Setting your Rates

Before you can charge what you're worth, you must change your mindset about what you charge. Here's some strategies that will help. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/members...

Mar 28, 201942 min

Your Creative Work vs. Your Traditional Career: How to Maintain a Healthy Balance

Do you struggle with balancing your creative work with your responsibilities in your primary job? You're not alone. Here's 4 tips to help you find clarity. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident...

Mar 14, 201920 min

Making Money Management Stress-Free with Financial Coach Connor Tripp

We teamed up with Connor Tripp, host of the Confident Money podcast and owner of CT Financial Coaching, to talk about the biggest hurdles that freelance creatives, musicians and artists face when it comes to managing their money. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversa...

Feb 28, 201928 sec

Best Of: How to Successfully Balance Music, Legacy and Relationships with David Chiverton

In this “Best Of” episode, we return to a conversation with renowned drummer and producer David Chiverton about treasuring the most important relationships in his life as an in-demand musician. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creat...

Feb 14, 201948 min

7 Lessons I Learned in My Journey from Musician to Creative Entrepreneur

Can a musician reinvent themselves while continuing to perform, and add profitability to their passion? Here's answers from a very personal place of experience. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively conf...

Jan 31, 201936 min

3 “Old School” Promotion Strategies that Never Go Out of Style

Some things never go out of style. Learn how these classic marketing tools will continue to help you promote your art, music or creative business this coming year. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively c...

Jan 17, 201914 min

How to Successfully Change and Expand your Creative Career with Fredrick “Bam” Scott

As a musician, actor, entrepreneur and Latin Grammy award-winning producer, Fredrick “Bam” Scott has achieved success by embracing change and stepping outside his creative comfort zone. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively co...

Dec 06, 201841 min

How to Discover and Embrace your Why: A Conversation with Isa, Songwriter and Vocal Mentor [TGGS 21]

Is it possible to be fully engaged in your creative industry while fulfilling your higher purpose? Isa, an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, consultant and creative entrepreneur says the answer is yes, and has the evidence to back it up. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and communit...

Nov 22, 20181 hr

Say “No” to Guilt over Negotiating for What You’re Worth

Does the idea of negotiating leave a bad taste in your mouth? Here's why you should never feel guilty about looking out for your best interests. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGig...

Nov 08, 201814 min

Keeping It Together: Balancing Music, Marriage and Ministry with Kennya Miller

Is is possible to have both a successful music career and a successful marriage? Kennya Miller, background vocalist for Gospel artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard, explains how she keeps it all together. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being crea...

Oct 12, 201853 min

One Year Later: What We’ve Learned about Launching New Ideas

We've one year old! Here's a look at how it all started, and some timely tips about launching your new projects. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCH G...

Sep 13, 201835 min

Finding the Balance between Creative Consistency and Self-Care

Sometimes creatives need to step back and recharge, even if that means losing a little artistic momentum. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCH Get God ...

Aug 16, 20188 min

Moving from Challenge to Confidence with Chris Cadenhead

Pianist, vocalist and composer Chris Cadenhead has discovered major keys to developing confidence in the midst of accepting new challenges. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com...

Aug 02, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 16

5 Answers to Problems Every Creative Has to Handle

Emotions, competition, negative people... every creative faces these problems. Here's help from creatives who have faced and conquered those obstacles. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! Go...

Jul 12, 201834 minEp. 15

Rethinking Three Major Myths about Mentorships

We all want experienced advisors to guide us, but mentors can't be everything we want them to be. Here's 3 myths about mentors that you might need to rethink. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confid...

Jun 14, 20189 min

Keeping the Faith and Pursuing your Dream with Shonn Hinton

Shonn Hinton has learned the secret of surviving the music industry at the highest level - staying true to himself. In this interview, he shares his journey from playing gigs in Wisconsin to performing with music's biggest artists. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conver...

May 31, 201841 min
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