The Thriving Christian Artist

Send us Fan Mail You know the world is freaking out because of the Coronavirus and this global health pandemic. Thankfully, as believers we don’t have to fear! In this special episode of  5-Minute Mentoring, I share a few practical things you can do right now to “pandemic-proof” your art business and really help you stand in faith and strength. I truly believe that you can do the thing that God ha...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how you know God wants you to be an artist instead of, oh I don’t know, a plumber? That’s a big question that a lot of people have 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 O...

Send us Fan Mail I’m so excited about today’s episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast. My guest today is Rich Marshall. Rich is an Author, Pastor, Speaker, Consultant, and all-around incredible guy who really carries an anointing to release people into the marketplace. Rich’s book, God@Work, really speaks to the calling we all have to carry both the message and presence of the Lord into t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to start seeing real change happen in your life? A lot of people have that very same question and I’m going to jump into this topic 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 podcast!...

Send us Fan Mail It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that everything you do creatively somehow has to end up growing your business or advancing your ministry. And while that’s a noble idea, there is so much to be said for enjoying the creative process just for what it is; a time where you can enjoy expressing artistically what God has put on your heart while honoring Him with the gifts...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to know how to sell your art for more money?  Well in today’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I share a key insider’s tip for getting top dollar for your artwork. You don’t want to miss this! 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...

Send us Fan Mail  Can You Answer “Yes” to Any of These Questions? Do you feel like you’ve lost your way as an artist? Are you stuck in your creative life and in need of some inspiration? Are you looking for practical advice on navigating doubt and fear, dealing with critics, figuring out your priorities, and taking control of your time? Well, if you can, and you just did,  then you don’t want to m...

Send us Fan Mail Does this sound like you? Do you feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of artistic dabbling and mimicry? Does your artistic voice and expression seem a bit scattered? Well, in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I dive into the topic of developing your unique creative voice. I talk about why it’s one of the most important must-dos for artists that really want to start thriving in all...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been painting, writing, sculpting, or creating in your own unique way and you’ve heard something welling up from the inside like this, “This is not good enough, YOU are not good enough, and you never will be…” Well if you can relate to this all to common struggle that plagues most creatives, then you don’t want to miss my conversation with Artist & Author, Alice...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what art really has to do with the Great Commission and making disciples of all nations?  I actually get this question quite a bit, and in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring I explore what this question reveals about the church and what it really means to walk in the fullness of the Kingdom. Got Questions? -We’ve Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new question...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered when the painting, the song, or the latest piece you’re working on is done and when it’s time to walk away? In today’s episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I sit down with my friend Manuel Luz.  Manuel is a fellow author, worship leader, artist, and all around great guy.  We talk about a recent article he wrote, “Knowing When It’s Enough” and di...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what really enables you to have lasting change and breakthrough in your life?  In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I take time to unmask one of the greatest strongholds that impact so many creatives, insecurity. I also give you some practical tips on how to root out and overcome it in your life. Got Questions? -We’ve Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new q...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m so excited to have my good friend Kasey Hope on the podcast. Kasey is a momma, artist, and entrepreneur; a successful business woman in every regard, who has built a thriving art business while still having time to love on her family, be an incredible mom and wife. #superwoman! Kasey is one of those people who just has an incredible testimony of God’s goodness...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what really enables you to have lasting change and breakthrough in your life?   The biggest thing I’ve found in mentoring thousands of artists that makes that happen in everybody that will pursue it. It’s called community and I’ll be talking about it in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring. Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyMentoring.com or on Instagr...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine your life, a year from now, two years from now, ten years from now, uninhibited, free, all while fulfilling God’s purpose for your life.  What If I told you the journey to that far off dream starts with one simple word, YES. Giving God your YES today can be the launchpad for an incredible transformation in your life that will change the world around you. How do I know this...

Send us Fan Mail Are you an artist who's Feeling Overwhelmed?  Can't Find Clients to Buy Your Work?  Feeling Defined by Your Past? If that's you, then today’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring will be an encouragement to you because none of those issues are actually the real issue!  In this episode, I share some practical tips on how to both spot and root out the “Stinkin Thinkin” in yo...

Send us Fan Mail It’s possible to go from being a “Type-A-Do-It-All-Yourself” person with marginal results to being a thriving artist walking in God’s Kingdom. How do I know?  Because that’s my story and the story of Trent & Kate Freeman who I had the pleasure of interviewing for the podcast this week. They are ceramicists, painters, and members of my Created to Thrive Mentoring group plus are...

Send us Fan Mail One of the greatest revelations the Lord has ever shown me is that we are not designed to just wait on Him to move and do everything for us.   In reality, He designed us all as His sons and daughters to walk WITH Him in this great adventure called the Kingdom of God.  But this leaves us with a really good question and that is “how do you practically partner with God in your life a...

Send us Fan Mail I have a really special interview to share with you in this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast. Shanon Roberts is an artist, an influencer of creative people, and a member of my Created to Thrive Mentoring group. Shanon participated in our first-ever Artist Rise Up Masterclass series last September, and her life was absolutely transformed. Her creativity was awakened...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to choose the best mentor for you as a Christian artist? The other day I Googled the phrase, "Artist Mentor," and there were over 73 MILLION entries for that search.  Tons of artists are looking for somebody to lead them, guide them, and to show them the way, but finding the right mentor in a crowded sea of search hits can be daunting. Add to t...

Send us Fan Mail I spent many years living a life that felt extremely disconnected and segmented, but I honestly didn’t know there was another way to live.  All the areas of my life were lived out of distinct but separate “baskets”  including my spiritual life, my art life, my family life, my work life, and even my financial life. Each was a part of who I was, but nothing ever seemed to come toget...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year, and welcome to my first podcast of the year AND the decade! I believe that it’s going to be an incredible, incredible year, and I just wanted to start off this year with a little series. You're going to be noticing “a thread” moving through the podcast this January. I’m really trying to help you get started, get on the right path and get on a focused on everyt...

Send us Fan Mail A fish in a bowl doesn't know that it is wet. Surrounded always by its watery environment, it knows no other reality.  We, too, suffer the same. Inescapably we are all shaped by the waters we swim within. Whether we realize it or not, we all inherited a religion, a framework for existence, a container that shapes our world. Yet, inevitably, there comes a time when the fishbow...

Send us Fan Mail Was 2019 all you hoped it would be? If not, I promise 2020 can be your best year yet if you follow this simple strategy I've developed for Christian artists. It's a simple process that I use every 90 days in order to take a deep look at five core areas of my life, My Spiritual Life, My Artistic Life, My Art Business Life, My Personal Life, and  My Relationships. In each...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I sit down for another conversation with my good friend Teri Johnson, Teri is the owner and founder of Keeping It Personal. She helps female entrepreneurs who want to thrive in everything that they are doing, not only personally but also professionally. The world today is buzzing, flashing, “alerting” us everywhere. Information is literally just a click, ta...