The Thriving Christian Artist

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how God can use you as an artist if you are creating work that is not overtly Christian or spiritual?   Lots of Christian artists struggle with that and I’m going to tackle that question 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. Mat...

Send us Fan Mail Don’t you just love a good book with unexpected twists and turns? I sure do and in this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I sit down for a chat with an award-winning author of such books, David Rawlings.   David hails from Australia and his latest book,  Where The Road Bends, comes out today. ( You can find it Here on Amazon ) As you’ll see on the podcast today, he...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever sit alone dreaming of taking your art hobby and turning it into an art business and an income source that God uses to bless your life financially? A lot of artists do and yet so many don’t know how to make that transition. In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’m going to give you five tips on how to start your journey from a Hobbyist artist to a Pro artist. Take a f...

Send us Fan Mail Tell me if this has ever happened to you. You’re just going about your business and everything’s fine then BOOM!   All of a sudden an opportunity or creative idea comes across your path and you’re hit with the overwhelming urge to drop everything to do this new thing now. Recently the Lord work me up and He would not get off of this subject, something I like to call Shiny Object S...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been hurt in a situation in a church as an artist and you find that you really don’t know what to do, who to turn to, or even how to resolve that situation? Unfortunately, too many artists have had to deal with this.  In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’m going to give you some really practical tips on how to walk through those difficult situations in a way that...

Send us Fan Mail One of the things that really can frustrate us as creatives is social media. With all the variety of social media platforms that are out there, many of us are left wondering how many times we should post, what we should post, how do we get in front of the right people, sound familiar? Well, my guest today on the Podcast just may have the answers you’ve been seeking. Heather Heuman...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you share your art, online or in person, and you just don’t get the response you were looking for? Does it just gut you and destroy you or is a chance for you to change the way you think about your identity? I’m going to dive deep into these questions in this week’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring. Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodc...

Send us Fan Mail I’m a big believer in habits, especially when it comes to your artistic development.  They literally set the stage for what your creative life and potential will look like, good or bad. In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I’m joined by my friend and fellow creative, Mike Brennan. Like many of us, Mike has been through many different seasons of life with his c...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever struggled with money or ever wonder how you can get the money you need to both to live your life and to do the things that God has called you to do? Lots of people struggle with that and I’m going to tackle that 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...

Send us Fan Mail On Easter Sunday, 2020 God downloaded a vision to me for a Global Arts Summit of leaders in art, business and healing that would be focused on helping artists all over the world navigate these uncertain times.  What happened next is nothing short of amazing.  Listen to this quick episode today for all the details. To register, visit http://www.theglobalartssummit.com .  You'l...

Send us Fan Mail I’m always excited when I get to meet someone who carries the same heart that I do for healing the hearts of artists and encouraging creative people to be who God has called them to be. I can’t say enough about my new friend, Dr. Dianne Collard who is the founder and director of Arts Charlotte. We sat down for a great conversation, exploring her story and what it means to nurture...

Send us Fan Mail Are there some things in your life you know now that nobody ever told you about earlier in life? For me, there was and I’m going to share one of those things with you today on this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring.  When I found out the truth it made all the difference in my life.  Doors Are Open Now to the Creative To Thrive Experience Course I want to invite you to be a part of my...

Send us Fan Mail I'm really excited to bring you an interview with my friend Ali Kay. Ali is an artist hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee who has been doing art as a business ever since she was in High School.  Her broad range of artistic pursuits includes painting murals in high-end homes to worship painting to teaching both in person and online.  In this interview, we drill down and talk a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if your thinking puts limits on yourself or maybe even on God?  A lot of people struggle with that and I’m going to tackle that head on here in this week’s episode 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.com/podcast Ok, enjoy the podc...

Send us Fan Mail I love it when the Lord makes divine appointments, bringing together folks who would never have met in order to advance His Kingdom purposes. And this just happened to me recently when I met Anthony (last name purposely withheld). Anthony leads a ministry call the 611 Network, a global organization committed to fight the plague of human trafficking while ministering healing and re...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if every artist was truly designed to thrive?  Believe it or not many folks struggle with the idea that they could actually thrive in everything that God has for them. Well, I’m going to hit that question head on in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring. Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or onli...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast is one of those episodes that is really special to me. I had the honor of sitting down for a chat with Dr. Byron Spradlin. As a pastor, musician, teacher, and encourager, Byron blends worship and scriptural teaching in a way that God seems to use to move people towards more practical encounter with Jesus, His Word, His help and...

Send us Fan Mail Nobody buys art because they need it. They buy art because of connection. If you’re struggling with developing connections, then you’ll have a really hard time selling your art.  In today’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’m going to give you some practical steps you can take to start building connections and relationships with potential clients. Take a few minutes to listen on yo...

Send us Fan Mail I’m always looking to introduce you to artists that not only love Jesus but are excellent at what they do from a marketing perspective. One such artist, Nathan Rhoads, is my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast. Nathan hails from Portland Oregon where, among other things, he paints amazing pet portraits. But that’s just the beginning of the story. Nathan...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever struggle with how to prioritize creativity in your life? A lot of people struggle with that, I know I did for a long time. In today’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring I’m going to give you some practical strategies to help you unlock and prioritize the creative time in your life. Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Goo...

Send us Fan Mail I’m so honored and excited to share with you my interview with Vivien Hibbert. Vivien is an author, teacher, musician and worship leader who has been ministering full time since 1977 on what it means to live, move, worship, and create in the Presence of God. Her book, Prophetic Worship, provides a clear guide for those who wish to encounter God in fresh and profound ways that will...

Send us Fan Mail With all of the uncertainty swirling about today, it’s easy to lose focus, fall into fear, and to react out of desperation.  This does not have to be your story! In this special episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, I share 7 really practical things you can do right now for free to thrive during these trying times we are facing. Take a few minutes to listen on your app...

Send us Fan Mail Hold on to your seats, because today’s episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast is going to be amazing! I’m joined by my friend, artist Rebecca Friedlander who is a multi talented creative with a heart for the Lord and a desire to spread the message of the Kingdom through pottery, speaking, music, writing, and film making.  Rebecca is exactly the kind of thriving creative...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to transition from doing your art as a hobby into doing it as a business?  Lots of people have that question and I’m going to answer it in today’s 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.com/podcast Ok, enjoy the podca...

Send us Fan Mail What in the world do flamingos have to do with faith?  Well, hang on to your feathers, because in this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, my guest Katie Horner is going to tell you!  Katie is an author, entrepreneur, and business coach that works to transform Christians who have a message into confident business owners so they can get their message out, grow their i...