The God and Gigs Show | A Podcast for Christian Creators
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Become the Christian creative God created you to be! Come learn from the challenges and triumphs of visionary artists, musicians, creators and Christian entrepreneurs who have built thriving careers without compromising their faith. You'll discover how to activate your faith and transform your creator life from a meaningless, never-ending search for gigs, to building your unique, fulfilling, God-centered creator lifestyle. Hosted by musician and podcaster Allen C. Paul, you'll be inspired and connected with our incredible community of faith-focused, Christian creators who are pursuing a creative life on their own terms.
Whether you're a creative soul, or aspiring Christian creator, you'll hear something each week that unlocks your potential and empowers your artistic path!
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What happens when your creativity, your faith, and your healing journey collide? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of God and Gigs, Allen C. Paul sits down with Dr. Laurette Willis—cognitive behavioral therapist, creator of PraiseMoves, and living testimony of God’s redemptive power—to talk about trauma, creativity, and what it really means to renew your mind. Dr. Laurette shares her remarkable story of growing up surrounded by addiction and mental illness, spending more than two dec...
In this episode, we'll share some honest thoughts on a recent debate sparked by rapper Andy Mineo regarding the implications of the 'Christian artist' label and whether it helps - or limits - your authenticity and creative expression. Hear the complete episode on the "Mature Me" Podcast with Rich Wilkerson, Jr. where this clip was shared here. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and train...
Are you being faithful to your process, or are you just stuck in a loop? In this episode, we answer the difficult question of what to do when you feel like your growth and impact has hit a ceiling. Many Christian creators feel guilty about changing their strategy because they believe consistency means doing the exact same thing forever. But there is a huge difference between healthy consistency and dangerous stagnation. You'll learn in this episode how to honor your gift by making small...
Could perfectionism and comparison ruin your greatest opportunity before you even get to enjoy it? If you let it, your desire to be 'perfect' might be the thing that robs you of the ability to show up confidently and authentically - and I (Allen) learned this from experience. I'm letting you into a vulnerable moment right before I spoke for an audience of podcasters at Podfest 2026, the largest independent podcaster conference in the world. In this honest reflection, you'll discov...
Are you making decisions about your life as a creator while being influenced by a mindset you don't realize you have? If so, you could be limiting your success and fulfillment as you pursue God's creative call - and it's all because you didn't stop to evaluate your creator operating system. In this episode, we unpack the 5 mindsets that govern everything you do as a Christian creative, and you'll learn how these mindsets can make or break your chance at success in whatever goal you are...
Some tools are essential to being a confident Christian creator, but what should you pay for and what can you go without? In this episode, we share the tools and apps that we found worth the investment even when budgets were tight in our creator business. You'll hear which apps have a high return on investment in both the personal and professional areas of your life, so that you spend your money in the right areas. Some of these apps / tools contain affiliate links and we do rece...
In one of our most popular episodes from 2021, musical director Greg Johnson shares his journey as a musician and how he learned the importance of spiritual growth, grace, and authenticity in ministry. You'll learn the significance of mentorship and building relationships within the church, emphasizing the need for open communication and trust between musicians and their leaders. We cover the challenges of perfectionism and the journey towards self-acceptance, and highlight why worshi...
It's time to fess up. We can't celebrate the wins of this year without being honest about what went wrong. In this episode, we take an unflinching look at the missteps and mistakes that slowed us down this year in God and Gigs. Avoiding these 5 mistakes will help you become more effective, less stressed, and more fulfilled throughout the new year, so make sure to take heed to these powerful takeaways. Tap to send us a text! Support the show Join our Creative Community In ...
In this episode, you'll learn how to manage as a Christian creator if you feel like you're torn between two worlds as an artist - the work you're passionate about (creating) and the work you HAVE to do to pay the bills. You're not alone. A trending topic among performing artists has been highlighting the disconnect between their artist lifestyles and the more traditional work they have to do to pay the bills. In this livestream excerpt, you'll discover how your full-time job may be a h...
It's one thing to trust God. It's another to trust Him when He calls you to do something that seems so much bigger than you. How do you respond when God's direction takes you into unfamiliar territory? That's what voiceover artist and Bible narrator Dan Parr had to decide when he heard God's call for a particularly daunting project - translating, producing, and narrating an entirely new audiobook version of the Bible, the "EUR" version (Easy to Understand, Read) In this episode, y...
It seems like A.I. is taking over - from music, to video and writing - there seems to be no end to the impact. How should Christian creators respond? In recent news, the music industry was rocked by the revelation that A.I. generated songs are at the top of the iTunes charts - which includes the Christian category, with an A.I. generated artist named Solomon Ray. In this hard-hitting episode, we get real about the possible affects of A.I. on the Christian creative's career, while ...
Could you keep your creative spark in the midst of life's darkest moments? If you've ever faced a season of suffering and wondered how your faith and your creative career could possibly survive, this episode will inspire you and give you the motivation you need to overcome any challenge. In this episode, we talk with Lara Silverman, a lawyer, singer / actress and author who has dealt with some of the most devastating losses imaginable - yet maintained her trust in God and her joy ...
Feeling like you have too much on your plate, yet nothing impactful is happening? This feeling of overwhelm is common among faith-conscious creators who want to make a lasting impact on the world and their industries, yet feel like they are spread too thin to make a difference. In this Creator Checkup excerpt, we'll explore how keeping your mind fixed on the right things - the spiritual focus that God makes available to you - will help you maintain your creative drive even when distrac...
Torn between marketing your work because you know it's valuable, and feeling judged because it's not specifically "ministry?" In this honest and insightful conversation, Jake Doberenz—writer, podcast producer, and founder of Theophany Media—joins Allen C. Paul to unpack what it really means to promote your work with purpose and integrity. You’ll discover: Why self-promotion doesn’t have to feel selfish when it’s rooted in stewardshipHow to balance humility with confidence in your creati...
Does this describe you? You're got a God-given talent or ability, but you find yourself frustrated and unsure if you're pursuing it correctly. It leads you to feeling stuck, confused and feeling unfulfilled, as if you missed the boat on God's blessing on your creative life. If that's you, you might be falling for one of three common myths that Christian creators often believe. Making these mistakes can deny or delay God's blessing on your creator lifestyle, so in this episode we'r...
What would you do if you achieved your greatest creative goal, only to struggle to experience that level of success again? If you've ever wondered how to handle sudden success, but keep your faith when you don't see that success sustained, this is the episode you need to hear. Best-selling author David Gregory saw his book, "Dinner with a Perfect Stranger" reach the New York Times bestseller list, selling over a half a million copies and being adapted into a movie. By every defin...
Every creative has felt that moment—the blank page, the failed project, or the post that never caught on—when fear creeps in and whispers, “What if I’m really not meant to do this?” For Christian creators, that fear can run even deeper, making you question about your faith, calling, and worth. In this episode of The God and Gigs Show, Allen C. Paul shines a light on the hidden struggles with fear that hinder our creativity and offers a compassionate, honest roadmap for moving forw...
Are you struggling to find the right people to share your message with - people who actually want to learn from you and become life-long fans and supporters? Being a guest on the right podcasts can make all that happen - but it starts with learning what you need to do to find these podcasts, and more importantly, become someone who instantly provides what these hosts need and want. On this episode, we talk to someone who is a respected authority on the podcast industry - Alex Sanf...
Is your creative identity firmly rooted in your relationship with God? Or are you in danger of putting all of your trust in your talent instead of Him? In this conversation with Gail Saintil, founder of God Arts, we explore the struggle every Christian creator faces: how to honor God with our gifts without letting them define us. 🎨 Topics we cover: How Gail discovered her God-given calling through the artsWhy Christian artists must separate their identity from their creativityThe hidden...
Is your struggle to stay focused a curse - or a blessing in disguise? It's all too common for creative personalities to be disorganized, highly distracted, and unable to follow through with daily responsibilities. However, that does not mean that all creators are doomed to distraction. In this episode, ADHD coach Cindy Baker will show you how the way your brain works can be an asset instead of a liability - even if you've been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. ABOUT OUR GUEST ...
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Inspirational...motivating...insightful! It seems like everything that I encounter as a creative gets addressed in the podcast!