The God and Gigs Show | A Podcast for Christian Creators

In this encore episode, author Marlita Hill shows us how to distinguish God's direction while making major career decisions.   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 marketp...

Imagine waking up one day to find your entire creative platform has vanished into thin air. What would you do?  For many creators, this nightmare scenario is becoming a frightening reality with the looming TikTok ban in the US. This situation is making one truth abundantly clear -  your creative career shouldn't hinge on a single platform or algorithm. It's time to take control of your c...

Have you ever felt the pressure to present a polished, perfect version of yourself as a creative? Is that what God really wants?  In this raw and candid episode, I (Allen) strip away the façade and share an unexpected start to my 2025. I open up about the struggle to measure up to self-imposed standards and the realization that God desires something entirely different from us. Key Insights: The mi...

What if you could map out your best creative year ever—one month at a time—starting today? In this episode, we’re diving into 12 key themes designed to guide faith-focused creatives like you through 2025 with clarity, purpose, and consistency.  Starting with January’s “Spiritual Alignment” and ending with December’s “Reflection and Renewal,” you’ll discover how to focus your energy each month to b...

What does a young musician and creative need to do to ACTUALLY begin a successful music career?  In this episode, you'll learn the practical but often unspoken advice that most young musicians never get on building a sustainable musical and creative career from the beginning.  This discussion was inspired by a question to our textline! If you want to ask your question or leave a comment, tap...

Concerned about the future of  your creative career?  Whether you’re a creative veteran or just getting started, the road to success in 2025 is paved with challenges – but also huge opportunities. In this episode, we’re sharing 25 essential tips to help you thrive as a faith-focused creative in 2025. From mindset shifts to practical hacks, these strategies will save you time, money, and headaches...

In this episode, you will learn how to craft meaningful, achievable creative goals for 2025 that align with your values and creative vision. You’ll learn simple strategies to stay focused, avoid burnout, and keep your momentum all year long. Whether you're aiming to grow your audience, land bigger projects, or finally finish that dream project, this session will give you the clarity and confi...

Have you ever felt stuck between asking for help, giving too much, and feeling unworthy to receive?   As faith-focused creatives, we often face these challenges in our work and lives. In today’s episode, we’re tackling why it’s so hard to ask for support, how to give without burning out, and why receiving can feel so uncomfortable—even when it’s God’s blessing for us.  If you’ve ever wrestled with...

If you want to start your creative journey in 2025, what should you do differently than someone who started 20 years ago?  In this episode, we explore what it takes to build a sustainable, profitable, and fulfilling creative career in 2025.  Whether you’re just starting, stuck in a rut, or seeking reinvention, this episode provides the clarity and direction you need. Send us a message! Support the...

Is this the year you should walk away from doing gigs to support your creative career? In this episode we'll discuss what gigs you should quit doing and which ones actually help you move forward as a Christian creator / musician. Send us a message! Support the show Download our FREE 7 Day Prayer Devotional for Creators https://godandgigs.com/prayer FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL!  Instagram Facebook   Y...

Is your God-given talent being hidden by an ineffective and unattractive online presence?  No matter how gifted you are, or how good your art is, if you don't have a strong online brand presence, you're in danger of going unnoticed, or even worse, misunderstood by those who would want to support you.  In this episode we share the TOP three mistakes that are preventing you from creating a...

If you have a creative business or side hustle, you need to make sure you can get your hard-earned money when you need it. As we've opened and tried a LOT of different banks, we've put together this list of  3 bank accounts to help you keep your money accessible and flowing so you can use it when you need it, using the Profit First method! For more about our experience with Profit First,...

Have you thrown up your hands in frustration over your YouTube channel? It seems many creatives know that the platform can help us reach more people, but solving the struggle of growth takes way too much time and energy.  In this episode we share 3 major shifts that helped us get unstuck and moving positively toward growth, to get our God and Gigs channel to over 1000 subscribers. These growth min...

Have you gotten weary of trying to be authentic in a world full of cookie-cutter creativity, while also trying to play the social media game? If so, you're not alone, and one animation director is fighting to change that with a unique battle plan - a jazz-playing cow. John Lumgair, an award winning animation director out of London, has worked on many projects with major studios, but his passi...

Are you potentially sacrificing your health in your search for success? You may be one of many creatives, artists and entrepreneurs who are chasing dreams but cutting corners when it comes to their health - and the impact on your life could be devastating. In this powerful and transparent talk, you'll hear from a peak performance wellness coach on the reasons you MUST prioritize your health,...

Quick question: Are you successful yet? And if you're not sure... how can you know when you'll reach true creative success? In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup livestream on Fridays at 1pm on YouTube and other social media sites, we shared some personal reflections on what success actually looks like in 2025 and beyond. Listen, lean in and learn what you might need to do to redefin...

In this episode, world-renowned musician, music director and recording artist West Byrd reveals the secrets on how to find your own sound from his experience as a top musician in R&B, jazz and other genres. From his early years as a reluctant musician, West shares how he had to struggle with insecurity from his unique musical background for years before he finally got comfortable with his soun...

It's a musical exodus, but why is it happening? A lot of church musicians are quitting playing on Sundays. They don't see the benefit, or they are frustrated and burned out by the battles and internal struggles of ministry. However, some church musicians have THRIVED while playing every Sunday. What's the difference? In this Creative Checkup excerpt, I (Allen) will share why I remai...

Are you sick and tired of living the "starving artist" lifestyle? If so, especially if you're a seasoned musician, it's way past time to break out of that mindset. And our guest has just the inspiring and informational message needed to transform your starving artist mindset into a confident creative mindset. New York native Lennis Sabatino is a vocalist, vocal coach, and music...

We never saw this coming...but here we are. 300 episodes later, after starting this podcast on a pool table in our parents' garage, we're commemorating 7 years of podcasting and growing an amazing community. Our 'guest' is the person who knows better than anyone what's it's been like to see all of this come to pass - my (Allen's) wife Lia Paul. While Lia has appe...

The Bible says "don't despise small beginnings." Well, this episode is an example of why every small beginning can have a big ending. As God and Gigs approaches its 7th anniversary and  our 300th episode, we're sharing some of our most impactful episodes that still bring truth and inspiration to our community. Back in 2017, when the podcast had just started, we had the opportun...

Wish you could get help to accomplish everything on your creative to-do list, but feel like you can't afford good help, or find people to stick with you? Learn how we've figured out 3 ways to finally get the solid help you need without breaking the bank! We shared this info on our creative checkup livestream on YouTube which airs every Friday at 1pm Eastern! If this is something you&apos...

Please don't listen to this episode. We know, that's a strange thing to say. But for the first time, we prefer that you check out the video format of this topic because we couldn't do it justice in an audio format. On August 9th, we shared a livestream workshop about the rash of untimely deaths suffered in the musician community, and the wake-up call that it is generating in our God...

If you don't have a community as a creative in 2024, you're in DANGER. In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup livestreams held every Friday on YouTube, you'll discover why your creative project depends on you building connections and community - and you'll be introduced to the steps you need to take right away.  Send us a message! Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle Alon...

What does it take to truly master your God-given creative gift? In this encore presentation of one of our most popular interviews ever, you'll learn the answer.  From his roots as a music minister in Miami, to becoming the driving force behind  a vast catalog of Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning albums and songs, Trent Phillips has established himself as one of the leading Producers, Mu...