Matt Tommey: Artist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Artist Mentor

The Thriving Christian Artist

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The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast helps Christian artists grow in faith, creativity, and income as Spirit-led creatives in God’s Kingdom. Hosted by internationally recognized Christian artist, mentor, entrepreneur and author Matt Tommey, this show equips you to overcome fear, renew your mind, and build a thriving art business rooted in your creative calling. Each week, you’ll get real-life stories, practical teaching, and encouraging insight on topics like prophetic art, faith and creativity, marketing your art, hearing God’s voice, renewing your mind and selling your work with confidence....

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Matt Tommey: Artist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Artist Mentor

Episodes

64 – The 5-Minute Mentor: How Can I Know God’s Plan for my Life and Art? 21.06.2019 13:08

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I tackle a question I get asked all the time, How can I know God’s Plan for my Life and Art? Please Note: The resource mentioned in this episode is no longer available for purchase. You can find all of our current resources at: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/resources.html Got Questions? Get Answers! I’ll be answering a new question every Friday so if you ha...

63 - The Art of Intercession: A Conversation with Artist & Mentor Kathleen Colussy 18.06.2019 47:11

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt has a great conversation with artist, mentor, and intercessor, Kathleen Colussy about how she uses art, travel and intercession to make the kingdom of God evident on the earth today! You can connect with Kathleen online at www.kathleencolussy.com and @artfashiontravel on Instagram, and @KathleenColussy on Facebook. Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyM...

62 – 5-Minute Mentoring: How Do I Live In A Place of Expectancy instead of Expectation? 14.06.2019 9:30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I answer a great question from Rachel, a member of my Created To Thrive Mentoring Group. She wanted to know how to live out of a place of expectancy instead of a place of expectation? 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...

61 - Called to Create with author, Jordan Raynor 11.06.2019 32:29

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt has a conversation with best-selling author and serial entrepreneur, Jordan Raynor on what it means to see your creative vocation as a work of service to both God and others. They discuss the common disconnect artists often feel with the Church and how people in every area of culture can tap into the creative nature of God. For more information on Jordan, vis...

60 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Tithing vs Giving - As an artist what do I do? 07.06.2019 12:23

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I answer a question from one of my listeners, Monique, on how she should tithe on the income she gets from creating and selling art. 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 below and who knows, we just might fea...

59 - Visible, Connected and Loved: A Conversation with Painter, Brian Peterson 04.06.2019 35:52

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt chats with artist, Brian Peterson. Brian founded Faces of Santa Ann, a non- profit organization that seeks to befriend and paint portraits of the homeless community in Santa Ana, CA. Then they sell the artwork and use proceeds to help in rehabilitating their newfound friends. In this interview, Brian shares a bit on his journey and what led him to his passio...

58 – 5-Minute Mentoring: How Do I Find My Artistic Focus? 31.05.2019 11:00

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I answer a pair of question from both Irene and Mary on, How to narrow down and find my unique artistic focus. 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 below and who knows, we just might feature it on an upcoming...

57 - Visual Voice with Artist, Ruth Truttmann 28.05.2019 24:55

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt speaks with Swiss artist and influencer Ruth Truttmann about her journey as a prophetic artist and understanding God’s desire to release transformation through her life and art. They also discuss the conference Ruth started in Switzerland called Visual Voice, which is a prophetic art conference designed to encourage and equip creatives around Europe. For more...

56 – 5-Minute Mentoring: How Can I Tell If I’m on The Right Track? 24.05.2019 11:35

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I answer the timeless question, How do I tell if I’m on the right track and if I’m not how does God confirm that for me? 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 below and who knows, we just might feature it on...

55 – Beauty Matters: A Conversation with Artist, Painter, Nurturer, and Dreamer, Gina Hurry 21.05.2019 26:36

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt chats with artist, Gina Hurry who is both an amazing painter as well as the founder and executive director of InSpero. Inspero is a non-profit organization that exists to support the growth of creative community in and around the Birmingham Alabama area. To connect with Gina and what she’s doing, visit www.ginahurry.com & http://www.inspero.org and @GinaH...

54 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Is it OK To Sell Art That God Inspired Your To Create? 17.05.2019 9:43

Send us Fan Mail 54 – The 5-Minute Mentor: Is it OK To Sell Art That God Inspired Your To Create? In this episode, I answer a question from Miriam, one of our Thriving Christian Artists Facebook Group Members: Is it OK for me to sell art that God inspired me to create? 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 ne...

53 – Finding Authenticity: A Conversation with Singer Songwriter Bryan Morykon 14.05.2019 39:26

Send us Fan Mail 53 – Finding Authenticity: A Conversation with Singer Songwriter Bryan Morykon For release on 4/14/2019 In this episode, Matt has a conversation with singer songwriter, Brian Morykon about his life, his faith, and his journey as an artist. For more information on Brian and his music, visit www. Morykon.com and @BrianMorykon on Facebook and @Morykon on Twitter Connect with Matt o...

52 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Do You Need A Contract To Sell Art or Art Commissions? 10.05.2019 11:52

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 5-Minute Mentor, I answer the question about whether or not you need a contract when selling art or commissions to your clients. A big thanks to Dawn Paul for submitting this week’s question. Listen on iTunes , Stitcher , Spotify , or Google Play or at http://www. MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast I’ll be answering a new question every Friday so if you have a...

51 – Creating With The Creator: A Conversation with Artist & Author, Ashley Rogers 07.05.2019 34:45

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I chat with Ashley Rogers, She is the founder and director of Created Ministry which started in 2015 with the heart to connect people with the heart of God through the creative arts. Ashley has recently released a new book and in this episode she shares a piece of her own journey of healing through the arts. You can find Ashely’s new book on Amazon clicking right...

50 - 5-Minute Mentoring : How Do I Get People To My Art Opening? 03.05.2019 9:36

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I kick off a new feature here on the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, 5-Minute Mentoring. This is where I take 5 minutes or so to answer your questions about your art, business or spiritual life. Listen in as I answer the question, How do I get people to my art opening? You Have Questions, I Have Answers I’ll be answering a new question every Friday so if you ha...

49 - The Struggle for Sonship Part 2 with Matt Tommey 30.04.2019 38:25

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, I share the part two of my message series on what it means to be an artist in the Kingdom of God. In this message, I explore the curse of the “starving artist” and how you can overcome the lies of the enemy while exploring the Truth about Your Provision, Performance and Power as a son or daughter of God. Connect with Matt online at...

48 - Wondering If You're A "Real Artist"? 26.04.2019 11:08

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Matt Tommey talks about how to recognize if you're a "real artist" and how to grow that gift that God put inside of you through participating in the 2019 Created to Thrive Experience Course. Registration for the course ends Saturday, April 27th at Midnight EST but there's still time to get all the details and register here: https://mattto...

47 - The Struggle for Sonship Part 1 with Matt Tommey 23.04.2019 36:43

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, I share the part one of my message series on what it means to be an artist in the Kingdom of God. In this message, I explore the curse of the “starving artist” and how you can overcome the lies of the enemy while exploring the Truth about Your Provision, Performance and Power as a son or daughter of God. Connect with Matt online at...

46 - Born to Teach: A conversation with Artist and Teacher, Bryn Gillette 16.04.2019 42:40

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, I talk with Painter and Teacher, Bryn Gillette. Bryn shares his journey of overcoming and finding his identity as both a Kingdom Artist and a High School Art Teacher. You can connect with Bryn online at www.bryngillette.com and on Facebook @artbybryn and Instagram @Bryngillette Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyM...

45 - The Art Of Heaven: A Conversation With Prophetic Artist Janice VanCronkhite 09.04.2019 40:16

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, I sit down for an interview with prophetic arts pioneer Janice VanCronkite as she shares her story and the story of her journey into prophetic painting. You can connect with Janice online at www.jvartworks.com and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Janice-VanCronkhite Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommey...

44 - Prospering Artists, Not Starving Artists: with Matt Tommey 02.04.2019 47:00

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Chrisian Artist podcast, I share 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. Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyMentoring.com or on Instagram and Facebook @thethrivingchristianartist Get encouraged and connect with other artists on the Thriving Christian Ar...

43 - Forced Out, Freed, and Completely Transformed: A Conversation with Artist & Influencer Casey Corbin 26.03.2019 40:06

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I sit down for a conversation with my friend Casey Corbin. Casey is both an amazing artist and an influencer in the whole acrylic pouring world. Casey shares his story of personal, artistic, and financial transformation following an unexpected end to a career he loved. You can connect with Casey online at www. CaseyColeCorb...

42 - Accelerate Your Creativity: The Shift to With, A Conversation with Author, Allen Arnold 19.03.2019 39:15

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Matt sits down for an interview 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 helpin...

41 - Caught Not Taught: A Conversation with Acrylic Collage Artist, Mary Martin 12.03.2019 33:52

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, Matt interviews Acrylic Artist, Mary Martin as she talks about her life, her art and her journey of creating with the Holy Spirit. For more information on Mary, visit her website at www.marymartinartstudio.com and @MaryDMartinArt on Facebook and marymartinartstudio on Instagram. Connect with Matt online at www. MattTommeyM...

40 - Faith is the Substance: Co-laboring with the Father to see His Kingdom Come with Matt Tommey – Part 2 05.03.2019 35:17

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, Matt shares the 2nd part of a recent message on the Kingdom of God. Whether you are called as an artist, in business, government or home this message will give you critical insight into how you can only do what you see the Father doing, release God’s Kingdom in your circle of influence, influence the seven Mountains of Cult...