The Thriving Christian Artist

Send us Fan Mail Laura was looking for more than just art marketing ideas.  In fact, she’d always believed there was more to being an artist but just didn’t know how to see that deep spiritual connection blossom in her own life until things changed. In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, I bring back a great artist and friend Laura Brady. Laura is back to share how the spiritual...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever drag your feet when it comes to responding to God? I know a lot of us struggle with that from time to time, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In today's episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I'm going to give you some simple ways you can quickly respond to God's voice, helping you take the guesswork out! I even have a blog article on this same topic that you...

Send us Fan Mail How do you go from being a Lyft driver to being a thriving artist in the Kingdom of God? Well, that's the story of my guest today, Gabriel Stockton. Gabriel is an incredible watercolorist from San Diego, CA who will be sharing about how God transformed his life and is in the process of transforming his art and his business through the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Progra...

Send us Fan Mail You know a lot of people are talking about a new art renaissance that seems to be emerging around the world. That’s pretty awesome! But do you ever wonder if that's really what God's up to, or is there perhaps something more significant going on?  I do and in tthis episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, we're going to dive deep into this topic and explore why I believe ther...

Send us Fan Mail I've got a great friend and member of my Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program, Marguerite Anglin, joining us for this episode of the podcast.   I love her story because it's not only a story of internal transformation, but because she is not only growing as an artist, she's doing it while working full-time as an architect.  I'm sure you're going to f...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wished you could have a clear, focused, no drama kind of life? Well, in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’m going to talk about something that I call the Art of Subtraction.  This often “lost art” is a great tool for cutting away the things in life that don’t really make sense anymore, so that you can keep your focus on the things that are productive, fruitful, a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast.  I’m really glad you’re here and I wanted to take just a second to let you know the heart behind everything we’re doing here on the podcast.  Find out more about my books, live events and Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring program at www. MattTommeyMentoring.com Back in 2009 God called me to raise up an army of artists to reveal Hi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled with building community online using Facebooks Groups?  Well ever since Facebook made a big pivot towards groups lots of users have been a little lost.  If that’s you, then today’s episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast is for you. Whether you are new to Facebook groups or are just ready to strengthen the community you’ve already started, my guest...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle with pricing and often feel like you’re underpricing your artwork?   It’s actually pretty common among artists, but it doesn’t have to be your story! In today’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’m going to show you how you can overcome an all too common mindset that could be sabotaging your perception and value in the marketplace.  Take a few minutes to listen on th...

Send us Fan Mail Is it still possible to sell art in the world today? In the middle of everything that is currently going on in the world with this pandemic, lots of artists wonder this.   Well in this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast I share 5 key strategies for making this your best year ever. Take a few minutes to listen on the app of your choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Sp...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a full-time job but you’d love to make money on the side to supplement your income?   That’s the case for a lot of people and I’m going to show you how today on 5-minute Mentoring. Take a few minutes to listen on the app of your choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Ok, enjoy the podcast! Matt...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how, or even if, you can use Pinterest to promote and grow your art business? For so many people, Pinterest can just be an afterthought, but there are so many creatives doing incredible things, getting incredible leads, and having incredible sales through this often under-utilized platform. So, we’re going to dive into Pinterest in this episode of the Thrivi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled with selling your art in your local area? Lots of artists do. I’m going to talk about some solutions that will work for you no matter where you live on this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring. Take a few minutes to listen on the app of your choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Ok, enjoy...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a dream of creating a business from your art? Or do you already have an art side-hustle that you’re ready to turn into a part-time or even full-time business? If that’s you and you’re tired of spinning your wheels, then this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast is going to be a big encouragement to you. I’ll be talking about a really important topic called...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, I revisit an interview I did last year with author, coach, and mentor, Allen Arnold. Allen is the author of The Story of With, a powerful allegory that is your roadmap for dreaming with God, and it's your invitation into deeper identity, intimacy, and imagination. Allen is also the Ransomed Heart’s  Director of Content. Ransomed Heart is a ministry devoted to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I revisit a question get asked all the time, How can I know God’s Plan for my Art & Life?  Take a few minutes to listen on the app of your choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Ok, enjoy the podcast! Matt Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyMentoring.com or on Instagram and Face...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I revisit a message I shared last year on the whole topic of Kingdom Finances and how to begin receiving the provision that God has for you as an artist in His Kingdom. Take a few minutes to listen on the app of your choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Ok, enjoy the podcast! Matt PS - OK...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode,I revisit a conversation I had a few years ago with my good friend Jan Tetsutani. Jan is a Hawaiian artist who also happens to be our Created To Thrive 2020 Spokesperson of the Year.   In this interview she discusses the incredible favor surrounding her art career and how she walks with the Lord each day. Jan even prays a special prayer of impartation at the end of...

Send us Fan Mail I’m really looking forward to introducing you to my friend Debra Lynn. Debra is an incredible artist who’s been on such an awesome journey as an artist over the years.  Her story of grit, determination, and supernatural provision is sure to inspire you no matter where you are in your journey as an artist. You can connect with Debra on Facebook @DebraLynnStudios Your Golden Ticket...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled with where to advertise yourself as an artist? There are so many options out there for you to consider that it can be overwhelming, not to mention expensive. I’m going to dissect that today and dive deep into how to get the most out of your advertising dollars here in this episode of 5 Minute Mentoring.   Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by a new friend, Kylie Odetta. Kylie is a musician, writer, artist, and uber creative powerhouse, and you’re going to love hearing her story. One of the things that really sets her apart is her mature understanding of how the Kingdom and Kingdom Transformation works. She’s now taking that wisdom and imparting it to others. You can connect with Kylie onl...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered putting your artwork on apparel or merchandise in order to get your art out to the masses?  I’m going to talk about the ups and downs and the pros and cons of this idea here in this episode of 5 Minute Mentoring. Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring...

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m excited to share a fantastic message from my friend, Shae Bynes.  Shae is an amazing speaker, author, and mentor. She’s the founder and “Chief Fire Igniter” of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, an organization dedicated to helping individuals, families, communities, and industries learn how to do business God’s way. Shae was one of the guest speakers at my 2020 Thriving C...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what to do as a creative when you just love to do EVERYTHING? How do choose what to do artistically when your heart, and your art, are being pulled in several different directions at once? Well if that’s you, you’re not alone. A lot of artists struggle with that and in this episode of 5 Minute Mentoring I’m going to share some practical tips that will help y...

Send us Fan Mail 163 - Embracing Your Design to Unleash Your Art: an Evening with Pat Banks Well, all I can say is that you are in for a treat. Today’s episode features a powerful message from one of my spiritual mentors, Pat Banks. Pat was one of the guest speakers at my 2020 Thriving Christian Artist Conference. Her message will challenge and inspire you to embrace your true self, the person God...