The Thriving Christian Artist

Send us Fan Mail I have one of my favorite people in the world back with us on this week's episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast. Shae Bynes is an incredible woman of God, entrepreneur, leader, influencer, and all-around awesome person. Shae is back to talk about the release of the second edition of her book, The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur's Guide To Goal Setting . This book...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to find your unique style as an artist?  A lot of people wonder that, and we are going to jump in and give you some really quick tips on how to see that happen today on this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring. Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyMentoring.com or on Instagram and Facebook @thethrivingchristianartist Get encouraged and connect with other...

Send us Fan Mail Running ads on Facebook and Instagram just seems to overwhelm so many people. And with so many artists trying to pivot to online sales and teaching during this covid madness, the real question is, where do you start? My guest today, Andrea Vahl, is a Facebook and Instagram ads guru. What I love the most about her is that she takes complicated ideas, like setting up and running an...

Send us Fan Mail You know, if you love making art as much as I do, it’s really easy to wonder, “Hey!  Is my love of art and creating art crowding out my passion for Jesus and my desire to worship Him?  Is it becoming an idol in my life?   I don’t know if you have ever thought about that, but in this week’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, as well as in my Blog , I’ll be sharing some truths that have...

Send us Fan Mail You are in for a really special treat in this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast. Leif Hetland is a forerunner in modern-day missions and a real voice in what God is doing in the earth today. I know you’ll enjoy listening as Leif shares his beautiful revelation of how to walk as a son and not an orphan.  In this episode, Leif talks about two of his books that I want...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I’m joined by Jason & Dena Hobbs. Jason and Dena are very familiar with the struggle of anxiety, both professionally and personally. Jason as a clinician, Dena as someone with anxiety, and both as pastors of congregations full of anxious people.  They also know the shame and confusion that so often accompany these disor...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to tell when the Holy Spirit is guiding you and working with you in your art or when you are trying to do it all on your own?" If this is you, you're not alone.  This is a question I get a lot from artists all over the world.  In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, and in my blog , I want to share with you a few things that I've learned ov...

Send us Fan Mail I am so excited about my guests this week. Frank and Kathleen Monteleone are incredible actors, producers, and filmmakers who are doing incredible things in the Kingdom of God, both through their art and through their encouragement to other creatives to be all that God has called them to be. I just know that you are going to love this interview with Frank and Kathleen as they take...

Send us Fan Mail One of the questions I get from artists all the time is, “Matt, how do I get over the fear of what other people think about my life and my art as a Kingdom creative?”  This is a big problem. In fact, it’s the foundation of just about every problem that creatives face.  In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, and in this week's Blog , I’ll hit this problem head-on. I’ll also gi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with my great friend, Amy Haid. Amy is a glass artist and has been a member of my Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program for the last few years. Over the past year, Amy has had to make a lot of big, life-changing decisions. But getting to watch firsthand the intense spiritual grit and grace she’s walked in makes me excited to shar...

Send us Fan Mail With all the opportunities we have today to promote art and connect with buyers via social media, is a website really something you need to worry about?   Well in my blog article and in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I tackle this question while offering a fresh perspective on how to turn a casual online follower into a connected client. Connect with Matt online at www. MattT...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we celebrate the release of my 200th podcast episode. Whether you're a faithful listener, past guest, or question contributor, thank you for making this series the highest rated Christian Arts podcast heard around the world. Join me as I take a little time to reflect on what I’ve learned and gleaned from producing this podcast over the last few years and have a loo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder how to keep the inspiration going when you are feeling just a little creatively dry?  Well, a lot of people struggle with that and I am going to dive into this subject and give you some real clear help on how to keep the inspiration flowing in my blog and in this episode of Five-Minute Mentoring.  Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyMentoring.com or on In...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I’m joined by a friend of mine that you’re just going to love, Carolyn Edlund. She’s been in the art business making a big impact for the last 20 years as an artist influencer, teacher, and marketing expert.  Carolyn was a key part of my journey early on and I can’t wait for you to hear what she has to share with us. You ca...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever find yourself struggling, out of the blue, with anxiety, or jealousy, or insecurity? I know I do, and in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’m going to share a few tips about how to work through it and find freedom from those debilitating thought patterns.  Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyMentoring.com or on Instagram and Facebook @thethrivingchristianarti...

Send us Fan Mail I think this might be one of the most important podcasts that I’ve ever done. In this episode, I’ll be joined by my new friend Josh Clemons as we focus on the concepts of racial reconciliation. Josh is the co-director of One Race Movement in Atlanta. This movement is centered on reconciliation and revival in the presence of God. They are seeing tens of thousands of people from all...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to know just what it takes to get into an art gallery? I get asked about this all the time, and in this episode of 5-minute mentoring, I‘ll be sharing three tips, straight from a local gallery director, that will help you get your art ready for submission to a reputable gallery. Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyMentoring.com or on Instagram and Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I’m joined once again by my good friend Casey Corbin. Casey is back to talk about a process he’s just developed called Mind Based Mood Management. Casey is a great artist and teacher, but he’s also a therapist in his full-time job. He loves to help people step in the fullness of who God has called them to be. This interview...

Send us Fan Mail So everybody wants to be an “influencer” these days, right? The lure of followers, the excitement of sharing your passion with thousands who are listening to your every word. Trust me, it's a thing and it's exciting! But have you ever wondered what’s God’s methodology for becoming a person of influence? I’ll be talking about this and sharing 5 practical ways you can appr...

Send us Fan Mail Few books in my life have affected me as much as the one that I’m going to introduce to you today. It's called “The Sound of Life’s Unspeakable Beauty” by an incredible luthier from Germany, Martin Schelske. While this book was initially written in German, it has just been released in English earlier this year.  In today’s episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I h...

Send us Fan Mail Do you want different results in life but still find yourself doing the same things you've always done? A lot of us have done that in our lives. In fact, that was my story for many, many years until the Lord began showing me a different way to live. The most exciting part? As I started making the changes He showed me and sharing those changes with others, their lives changed...

Send us Fan Mail I love it when God surprises us, especially when we think we have life all figured out.  That was Phillip Ortiz’s story.  In fact, he’s been on an incredible journey with the Lord over the last few years as the result of realigning his heart with the truth of the Kingdom. You can also find out more about Phillip’s story by clicking right here to watch a brand new video we shot in...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever struggle with the lack of time and feeling like you just can't get everything done?  It’s pretty common for most artists.  In fact, most artists struggle with feeling like they never have enough hours in the day. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I'm going to give you some really practical strategies on h...

Send us Fan Mail For 25+ years, Trent worked as an artist. Did his best every year and yet continued to struggle financially. He was doing everything he knew how to do and then literally, one word from the Lord changed everything. Since then, life (and their art business) has not been the same!  In this episode, I'm joined again by Trent and Kate Freeman. Their story of breakthrough is really...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been dreaming about starting your own art business but are stuck wondering when the right time to start laying the foundation for your business is? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there and in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I'm going to talk about the details of why it's never too early to lay a solid foundation so that you can get started in strength. I even h...