The Thriving Christian Artist

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down for an interview with painter and fiber artist Lynda Sondles. Lynda shares the story of her creative journey and how she began to connect with clients and tell her story in order to get her work out to the marketplace. You can connect with Linda online at www. LyndaSondles.com and on Facebook and Instagram @LyndaSondlesStudio  Connect with Matt online a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down for an interview with Angela Bruch. Not only is Angela a great artist, but she is the very definition of an Overcomer. Angela shares her deeply moving story of triumph over trauma and tragedy. You won't want to miss a second of her truly inspirational story.  You can connect with Angela online at www. AngelaBruchArt.com , on Facebook @AngelaBruchAr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down for an interview with a great friend of mine, Darrell Williams.  Darrell candidly shares his mindset struggles over what it really means to be an artist, and his journey of developing confidence in the artistic skills he has been faithful to nurture. You can connect with Darrell on Facebook & Instagram @DarrellWilliamsStudio Connect with Matt online...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with one of my dear friends, Laura Brady. If any of you are one of those people who feel like the pressures of daily life are keeping you from pursuing your calling as an artist, then you don’t want to miss my interview with Laura. You can connect with Laura online at www. LauraBradyArt.com  and on Facebook & Instagram @LauraBradyStudio Connect with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with my friend, Nate Hunter. Nate is a talented potter and ceramicist from Kenosha, Wisconsin. In this episode, Nate talks about the season of convergence he finds himself in because of his faithfulness to embrace the fullness of what God has called him to do as a Kingdom Artist.  You can connect with Nate on Facebook and Instagram @N...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with my good friend, Linette Penney-Gainham. Linette is a gifted artist, songwriter, singer, and all-around creative, and in this episode, she shares her incredible story of healing, restoration, and vision that God has done in her life.  You can connect with Linette on Facebook @PenneyLaneStudioAr t and @LPGandCadence Connect with Ma...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with one of my great friends, Carole Chalmers. Carole, like a lot of us, spent a lot of years not giving herself permission to actually be the artists that God had called her to be. I sure hope you enjoy this encouraging message of transformation and hope. You can connect with Carole online at www. CaroleChalmers.com   and on Facebook @fineart.chalmers...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with Expressive Spiritual Painter, Deborah Nell. Deborah tells her story of discovering how God’s Kingdom actually works and how that has impacted and exploded her creativity. You can connect with Deborah on the web at www. Debo r ahNellArt.net and on  Facebook & Instagram @DeborahNellArt  Hey, if you have a moment, leave a review...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I sit down for a conversation with painter and teacher with Tim Gagnon. Tim is an Artist and Speaker best known for creating works of art live on stage while his paint brushes are on fire. For over a decade, he has performed at churches, conferences, schools, and stadiums across the country. Tim also started a project called The Illuminated Messiah Art Exhibit & Bib...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I answer a question from S. Lynn who wants to know how to share her faith through her art without sounding “preach” and without losing her credibility in the marketplace as an artist.   Listen on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , or Google Play or at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Got Questions? -We’ve Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new question every F...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I chat with Shawna Wright. Shawna shares a bit of her journey from Homeschooling Mom to an aspiring water-colorist with a growing following for her cards, calendars, and original paintings Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, The Charisma Podcast Network, or Google Play or at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast  You can connect with Shawna online at www. ShawnaW...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I answer a question from Rose on what to do when you feel like no one in your Church gets you, your art, or your calling as an artist in God’s Kingdom.  Listen on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , or Google Play or at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Got Questions? -We’ve Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new question every Friday so if you have a question y...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I get to sit down for a conversation with my good 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.  Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, The Charisma Podca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take the time to answer a question from Kathy on how to overcome the fear of sharing your art with those who may not fully embrace your passions or appreciate the path God has you on as an Artist. Listen on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , or Google Play or at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Got Questions? -We’ve Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new que...

Send us Fan Mail Every artist I’ve met has a unique story about their artistic journey, and my guest this week is certainly no exception. Marianne Schmidt transitioned from working in the corporate world to creating and teaching art because of an amazing transformation that started with a brain injury. I know you’ll be as amazed as I was as you listen to Marianne’s incredible story of triumphing o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take the time to answer a question from Chaz on how to avoid the trap of Perfectionism when creating your art and how to embrace Excellence in all that you create.  Listen on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , or Google Play or at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Got Questions? -We’ve Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new question every Friday so if you hav...

Send us Fan Mail Our lives as Kingdom Artists are often all about the journey. This week, I have the honor to interview a lifelong friend of mine, Lynn Rinehart. Lynn’s fiber art is amazing, and her online TV show for the fiber arts community is impacting lives around the world. I sure hope you enjoy listening to this interview. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, The Charisma Podcast Network, or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take the time to answer a question from one of my listeners, Lorene, about how she can move past being an “unknown artist” and into developing a real connection with potential buyers for her art. Listen on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , or Google Play or at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast Got Questions? -We’ve Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new ques...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found it interesting that first way that God revealed himself to humanity was as an artist? In this episode, Matt sits down for a conversation with Laura Hackett Park as she talks about her journey as a worshiper and shares some insights from her newest single, “Artist”.  Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, The Charisma Podcast Network, or Google Play or at http://w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take the time to answer a question from one of my listeners, Cynthia, about whether or not dancing can be used for God’s Glory, both in the context of worship as well as in creative expressions outside of the church? For more resources on how to best use Dance as an expression of worship and faith, check out: Lisa Kidd and Arts Evangelica at http://www.artsevang...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered your art as a conduit for releasing hope, healing, and spiritual wholeness to yourself and others? In this episode, Matt has a chat with artist Dionne “Dee” White as she shares the story of her journey as she creates work that evokes a sense of abundant wholeness, peace, joy, and healing, while also releasing a message of hope.  For more information onDee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take the time to answer a question from one of my listeners, Deseree, about how she can market and promote herself and her art without slipping into bragging. Got Questions? We've Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new question every Friday so if you have a question you'd like me to answer on an upcoming episode, I need to hear from you.   Click Here and...

Send us Fan Mail Do you think you have more capacity for creativity than you are currently experiencing? If so, you are not alone! I recently sat down with Author, Speaker, and Musician Faith Blatchford. Faith wrote a great book that I recommend, Creativity Sozo. In this podcast, faith talks about her life, her ministry, and the concepts of her book, where she explores a five-step process for unle...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I answer a question from one of my listeners, Kathy, on how art can potentially change the atmosphere inside of corporate worship. Got Questions? We've Got Answers! I’ll be answering a new question every Friday so if you have a question you'd like me to answer on an upcoming episode, I need to hear from you.   Click Here and you can Record your message b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt sits down with Brian Chung & Bryan Ye-Chung, co-founders of Alabaster Co, to explore the intersection of creativity, beauty, and faith. Brain and Bryan believe that the only way to experience God through creativity is to make things, and that’s what they do. Alabaster produces The Bible Beautiful, The Notebook, Readings, and more.  For more information on...