What do you do when the very thing you worked for also scares you to death? When creatives dream big, it can be an exhilarating feeling to pursue that dream. But when you start to see the reality of success, it can also paralyze you with fear of the unknown. In this Creative Checkup episode we discuss how to avoid allowing fear of success from getting in the way of your progress as a faith-focused creative. Want more encouragement like this? Make sure to follow and subscribe to this podcast, and...
Apr 12, 2022•10 min•Ep. 162
In every superhero story, the main character has to face tremendous obstacles and overcome them in order to finally become the hero they were meant to be. The same can be said for every creative artist, but especially for our guest on The God and Gigs Show, Fish Lee. He has endured an incredible ordeal in his health and his family, yet he has held on to his creative dream and is now inspiring others with his story. Diagnosed with severe Tourette's syndrome at age 30, Fish was relegated to life i...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 161
As we launch our new Creative Checkup weekly episode format, we're sharing a question from one of our 360 members on whether creatives should want to "pray away' the pains that sometimes lead to our deepest creative expressions. It's a question that many of us face when going through situations - whether God wants us to 'use' the thing we're going through as inspiration, or if we're supposed to push past it and refuse to continue to allow that pain to have space in our minds and hearts. If you'v...
Apr 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 160
When God calls you from the life you thought you would live - into an adventure of creative unknowns - you either run away, or run faster toward Him. Our guest did the latter. Award-winning actor, producer and writer Kellianne Rae Jordan has seen how quickly life can change, and she's mastered the art of learning how to follow God's leading even when her creative career seemed to be heading in a different direction. A wife and mother of 4, Kellianne Rae Jordan is a storyteller, performance artis...
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 159
What does your creative process REALLY look like? Do you hope for inspiration to strike, then try your best to get your idea from concept to reality? In this recording from our God and Gigs 360 Gold membership training, we share a 5 step process that can ensure that your ideas and projects always get completed, so you can have a fulfilled and productive creative flow every week. To learn more about God and Gigs 360 and to join our membership for highly motivated, deeply inspired, faith-focused c...
Mar 24, 2022•22 min•Ep. 158
A guitar, a dream and a one-way ticket to Nashville. It may sound like a beginning to a movie trailer, but it is the real-life story of our guest on The God and Gigs Show, inspirational singer-songwriter NEDY. In this episode, this engaging and passionate artist shares how her faith, her tenacity and desire to turn negative experiences into positive change helped her pursue a God-given desire to become a singer and songwriter - and how you can do the same with your God-sized dream. NEDY is an in...
Mar 17, 2022•57 min•Ep. 157
Wars and rumors of wars...gas prices going sky high...you'd think times of uncertainty are the worst times to talk about making income, building influence or leaving an impact as a creative. But you'd be mistaken. In this Creative Checkup episode, you'll discover why you should actually embrace and push forward during times of cultural and economic crisis. As a creative, you have a unique opportunity to shine brighter and create more lasting change in your own life and the lives of others when t...
Mar 10, 2022•12 min•Ep. 156
What happens when your God-given creative dream becomes your greatest emotional and spiritual challenge? Do you give up, or find a way to rise above it? Our guest on today's episode not only overcame a tremendous spiritual and emotional hit that could have ended her story - she now leads others on her pathway of inspiration, entrepreneurship and motivation. And she's not yet 30 years old. Le'Andra McPhatter is a musician, creative entrepreneur, podcaster and coach from the North Carolina area, a...
Mar 03, 2022•58 min•Ep. 155
How do you get from point A of being a musician to point B of being a successful entrepreneur? Our guest on Episode 154 of The God and Gigs Show, Lem Bass, has learned the ropes of both the music scene and the start-up business world, and now has proven he has the passion and motivation to show others how to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Lem Bass is the founder and owner of 24/7 CEO, a business and platform dedicated to helping small business owners start their entrepreneurial journeys by...
Feb 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 154
If you've ever struggled to 'monetize' an idea, this episode is for you. In February 2022, we've challenged our God and Gigs community to a 21 Day Create New Income Challenge, in which each participant has the goal of launching a new creative idea, product or service in 3 weeks and making their first sale. This excerpt from a behind-the-scenes training in the Challenge reveals a 5 step framework to help you get your creative idea out of your head and into the marketplace. It's a simple yet highl...
Feb 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 153
You've probably heard a pastor, parent or well-meaning Christian friend tell you over and over -"read your Bible every day." But what changes "have-to" into "want-to" when it comes to God's Word? Our guest, Jenn Kokal, did more than start a daily bible reading habit - she started a podcast that takes her listeners through the entire Bible. In this episode, she shares how a long and unpredictable path led her from a insecure place in her faith to a rock-steady commitment to daily Bible study and ...
Feb 10, 2022•53 min•Ep. 152
Are you a busy creator who can't seem to get your time management under control? You're not alone. Whether you're a full-time creative professional, part-time artist, or something in between, you've felt the crunch of too much to do and not enough time to do it. In this episode, we're sharing some extremely practical tips and tools that help keep the wheels moving at God and Gigs, as well as our other projects! Here's some resources you should look into to get confident about spending your time ...
Feb 03, 2022•15 min•Ep. 151
Is it possible that the key to your success depends on skills that have nothing to do with your creative training? Keith "Keef Keyz" Coston, a Philadelphia - based musician, producer and engineer has discovered that it takes more than artistic or technical skill to stand out. It takes a servant attitude, great communication skills and flexibility to become uncommonly successful in a crowded marketplace. In this episode he shares the key elements of his approach so that you can exhibit excellence...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 150
Do you often feel like your business takes more from you (time, money and energy) than it gives you? If so, you should definitely pay attention to this episode - because a single strategy from a not-so-well-known book can radically change your financial position as a creative. In this episode, we share how the Profit First strategy from the best-selling book helped revitalize and transform our business mindset , so that we made more money and became much more confident financially. Profit First,...
Jan 20, 2022•18 min•Ep. 149
Have you ever struggled with making choices as a faith-focused creative? Navigating the twists and turns of a career in the arts is hard enough, but when you have a deep relationship with God, it can seem even more intense. Choreographer, author and educator Marlita Hill has travelled that road, and she has learned some valuable lessons that she now shares with artists, creatives and fellow believers. Marlita has served God as a choreographer and dance educator in the church and marketplace for ...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 148
Should creatives make a big deal of New Year's Resolutions, or is it a waste of time? In this first episode of 2022, we'll discover that making a big deal of beginnings was actually God's idea. He put both your desire to begin things, and the ability to see the reward of repetition through passion and discipline. By putting these mindsets into practice, you'll put yourself in position for great success in 2022! Learn more about motivation and how God and Gigs can help you as a faith-focused crea...
Jan 06, 2022•14 min•Ep. 147
It's that time of year again.....time for those pesky New Year's Resolutions that we hope to actually follow through with. However, we can't make new resolutions without acknowledging old patterns and mistakes that we need to learn from. In this episode, host Allen C. Paul reflects on the year that was, and pinpoints three critical areas that he (and maybe you) can improve on in the upcoming year. With some attention to these matters, the new year can be our best year ever! Did you learn some ma...
Dec 30, 2021•18 min•Ep. 146
Have you left some of your gifts unwrapped? Not the gifts under the tree - but the gifts inside you - the creative gifts and abilities that you have to share with the world but have allowed to stay hidden. In this episode we'll point out 12 God-given creative gifts you should be operating in that you might not be embracing, and tell you why you should stop allowing anything keep those gifts from being fully activated in your life! Full show notes and more information available at godandgigs.com/...
Dec 23, 2021•21 min•Ep. 145
When it comes to the end of a year, most of us are buried under an avalanche of messages on how to set goals - and creatives are no different. However, it's not as important to set goals, as it is to set an intention on what's going to CHANGE as a result of reaching a goal. In this Creative Checkup episode, we explore a three step method to setting goals that actually change YOU, and not just your circumstances. This framework is discussed more in depth in our top-tier creative coaching membersh...
Dec 16, 2021•24 min•Ep. 144
When you hear the word "evangelism", you might immediately think of missionaries or preachers - but for Christian creatives in the mainstream marketplace, evangelism isn't just about what happens at an altar call. Creatives who love God but who work outside the four walls of the church have to constantly navigate living a life that draws people to God, by serving people who may be far from God with excellence and respect. By practicing all seven of the Seven Service Steps to Creative Success, yo...
Dec 09, 2021•13 min•Ep. 143
Have you ever described yourself as "just a _____"? You can eliminate that limited thinking from your vocabulary as by applying the sixth principle in the Back to Basics series (based on the Seven Service Steps), which we call Challenge Yourself To Grow! In this episode, you'll learn 7 practical ways to break out of any limited mindset you have fallen into creatively. Each of these strategies will help you grow beyond the creative box you might be keeping yourself in - so you can embrace your ev...
Dec 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 142
To be a great artist, you must first be a grateful artist! That’s the key thought we’re sharing in today’s episode of The God and Gigs Show. While we all face challenges as artists, it’s important to remember that we are still in a ‘golden age’ when it comes to the blessings and opportunities we have as creative entrepreneurs and artists. In this episode, we are discussing six reasons we should remain grateful to be creatives living in this day and time. Those six reasons are: More Opportunities...
Nov 25, 2021•16 min•Ep. 141
When you hear the word ‘invest’, do you think of Wall Street brokers and real estate ads? Or do you think of building up your creative career by sowing into your own skill and mindset? In this Back to Basics episode from our 7 Service Steps Blueprint, we share why you must adopt a mindset dedicated to investing into the creative gift God invested into you. Whether it’s time, money, or energy - you must consistently and relentlessly work to plant the seeds that will bring a harvest of creative fu...
Nov 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 140
You've probably set many goals in your creative and professional life. But be honest - how many of those goals were truly YOUR goals? The forces of comparison and competition can sometimes influence us to chase goals that aren't aligned with our deepest values. In this Back to Basics episode, which mirrors our Seven Steps of Service blueprint, we take a look at Visualizing your Goals in a way that actually motivates you to achieve them, instead of simply going through the motions of goal-setting...
Nov 11, 2021•16 min•Ep. 139
Are you convinced that art and business are incompatible...or do you dread taking actions to promote your creative work? If so, you're not alone. Many creatives, musicians and freelancers struggle to merge their creative passions with the business strategies needed to make a living doing what they love. In this refresher episode from our Seven Service Steps blueprint, we walk through Step 3, Respecting the Business, and break down the specific mindsets and methods you need to embrace so that you...
Nov 04, 2021•24 min•Ep. 138
What does legacy mean to you? And how do you expand your vision from a personal one, to the kind that will impact future generations through your business or creative brand? Two entrepreneurs, Devon Watts Jr. and Jimme Gonzalez, Jr., decided that they needed to act on their passion to help others to build a legacy that is ‘uncompromising’...that follows a specific purpose and never deviates from their God-given personal path. As co-hosts of The Uncompromising Entrepreneur Podcast, they continual...
Oct 28, 2021•56 min•Ep. 137
You’ve said these four words...and so has everyone around you, often when we’re faced with yet another appointment or responsibility. The phrase? “I don’t have time”. Creatives like us are just as guilty - perhaps even more so, because the demands for our time seem pile up as we balance so many priorities. So how can we finally achieve mastery of our time management, and find that elusive “ work-life balance?” According to best selling author and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor, the answer to our tim...
Oct 21, 2021•52 min•Ep. 136
Decisions, decisions! Every day we are faced with a multitude of options on how to move forward in our creative and musical lives. Sometimes, the choice is easy. But often, it's not. How do you decide when it's time to try something new, stick with something old, or change something in the middle? The best way is to know your priorities before you face a new problem or opportunity. In this episode, we explore Step 2 of the Seven Service Steps, "Establish Priorities." This essential step will hel...
Oct 14, 2021•12 min•Ep. 135
Be honest, creative - are your spiritual, family and church connections as strong as they should be? If not, you're in for a rude awakening. Without solid foundational connections between you, God, your family and your wider creative community, you will find it impossible to maintain a successful, God-honoring and sustainable creative career. Staying Connected is the first of the Seven Service Steps - a blueprint for creative and spiritual fulfillment that we share in our flagship book, God and ...
Oct 07, 2021•13 min•Ep. 134
It has to be the worst feeling in the world for a creative...when you post or share something you've worked hard on, and no one seems to notice ! This issue affects creatives deeply and can quickly demoralize you, to the point that you give up on your God-given dream. In this creative checkup episode, you will learn strategies that will help you to stay motivated and to keep sharing your creative work with the world! For complete show notes and more information, head to godandgigs.com/podcast! W...
Sep 30, 2021•13 min•Ep. 133
