The God and Gigs Show | A Podcast for Christian Creators

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 f...

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 n...

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 f...

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...

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...

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'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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 Servic...

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 cre...

You dream of the day that God opens a huge door of opportunity for you....but do you know what to do after it opens? Brian Nhira, vocalist, performer and creative, knew exactly what to do - and it's helped him to maximize his impact and share his music with more people,  so that he can create more major moments throughout his career. In this episode, you'll learn how Brian explored and d...

Is growth always good for the creative? It depends on the reason you want to grow. In this episode, we take a look at the mindset behind growing our reach and trying to make the biggest impact possible with our art and our creative gifts. By taking a close look behind the 'why' of our desire to grow, we can make sure that our motives are pure and that we honor our faith and calling even...

There's only two ways to learn...via education...or experience. In this episode as we mark the 4th 'podaversary' of The God and Gigs Show, host Allen C. Paul shares five big mistakes he made as a creative and entrepreneur beginning a new project. Many of us make these same assumptions as faith-focused creatives and artists, but they can set you back financially and emotionally - and...

In this special anniversary episode, host Allen C. Paul welcomes his wife Lia to the microphone to share their journey of entrepreneurship, with all its ups and downs - so that you can learn from their mistakes and remain motivated as you pursue your purpose. Find the full show notes and more resources for creatives at godandgigs.com/129! Send us a message! Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle...

As a faith-focused creative, there are people that you are called to reach. But if you are not using the right methods, those people could slip right through your fingers. In this episode, taken from one of our God and Gigs 360 Member Calls, we explore how your approach to email marketing and social media can work together to create a powerful audience building strategy - one that helps you build...

Before  you can become a fully confident creative, you have to let other creatives pour into you.  That's what happened with the God and Gigs book - which helped form the platform that now serves hundreds of creatives worldwide. Allen C. Paul, host and author of God and Gigs, shares three of the most impactful books that he read before writing his book - and explain how the takeaways from rea...

How do you shift from simply trying to 'make it' in the music industry, to truly building a sustainable, lasting legacy as a creative and entrepreneur? Jazz musician, educator, author and creative entrepreneur Ulysses Owens, Jr. has found the key, and he's sharing it in this powerful interview, as well as in his book, "The Musician's Career Guide: Turning your Talent into...

Are you tired of feeling like the copycats always win? From music to fashion and everywhere in between, it seems that imitation is more than flattery - it's good business. But it's bad for the artist, right? In this episode we explore the tension between imitating our mentors, teachers and iconic master artists, and becoming innovative and original artists in our own right. By carefully...

Are you considering joining the "Great Resignation" of 2021? In this post-pandemic world, workers from all types of professions are deciding not to go back to business as usual. Instead, they are quitting their jobs and looking for better positions, more flexibility and more control over their time. Perhaps many of these workers could be pursuing creative dreams and goals, but are lettin...

When you're building your creative or musical career, every connection matters - because the people you surround yourself with can either help you grow, or hold you back. As the God and Gigs community heads into its 6th year, we're taking the time to highlight the stories and experiences of our talented and inspiring members, who have embraced the vision and God-centered principles we&ap...

For the creative, church membership can be either an incredible blessing, or a tremendous frustration. While many creatives struggle to find a place that promotes both spiritual and creative growth, we can make the process easier if we identify the key characteristics that make a church a good fit for the creative lifestyle. In this episode we break down the 3 key elements that should be present i...

In this perspective-shifting discussion, accountant, business strategist and author Samantha Mabry reveals how our attitudes toward money and tax planning deeply influence our ability to grow our businesses and to make a greater impact in our families and communities.  With passion and a commitment to education, she unlocks the key strategies you’ll need to end the vicious cycle of poor planning a...