The God and Gigs Show | A Podcast for Christian Creators
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Become the Christian creator 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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Do you experience a rude awakening every April when Tax Day approaches? If so, you're one of many creators who seem to be caught off-guard by this yearly reminder that your creator business is just that - a business. And the IRS does not take it easy on you just because you are not 'good at business.' In this episode, we're highlighting three critical money mistakes that could be devastating to your business - not just during tax season, but all year round - and we'll show you how...
What do you do when you know you’re called to create… but your breakthrough hasn’t come yet? In this episode, Chastity—recording artist and background vocalist for legendary artists like Musiq Soulchild —shares her journey as a background vocalist and creative navigating the tension between calling and timing. If you’ve been working in your craft for years and still feel overlooked, this conversation will meet you right where you are. You’ll hear how to stay consistent, trust God in the waiti...
How should you respond as a faith-focused creator when you're faced with the most distressing moments of your life? Should you unplug completely from your work? Does your art have a role in your healing? In this transparent excerpt from our Friday Creator Checkup livestream, I (Allen) am sharing my honest reflections after a sad and unexpected turn of events in my family. It's my hope that sharing my process of navigating this emotional rollercoaster, while still trying to stay in...
In one of our most popular interviews, singer-songwriter Teea Goans shares the journey she took from being a successful country cover song artist to confidently sharing her own music - all because she followed God's prompting to take a leap of faith in her musical career. As a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Teea Goans has experienced all the highs and lows of the artist lifestyle. Having performed at The Grand Old Opry and graced national radio and TV with timeless country wester...
What if the thing you call your “day job” is actually supposed to complement - not compete with - your creative calling? In this episode, you’ll meet Chris Whittington—a steel industry executive with over 20 years in the corporate world who has also built a lifelong career as a recording artist, session musician and worship leader. Instead of choosing between business and music, Chris has learned how to balance both as dual callings. You’ll hear how to integrate faith, creativity, and career ...
Ever felt like your creative life depends on doing ALL the things - by yourself? In this episode, we take an honest look at the isolation many creators experience and why trying to carry every responsibility on your own eventually leads to burnout. You’ll learn how to start finding that support—even if it feels like no one around you understands what you’re building If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck trying to do everything yourself, this conversation wil...
She built it. It worked. And then God asked her to let it go. In this episode, we sit down with Joleen Steel — minister, former music studio owner, and co-leader of Camping Stick Kids — to talk about what it really means to build something that grows God's Kingdom while also stretching your faith and your creative gifts. You'll learn how to create a purpose-filled brand without tying your identity to it, thinking bigger for the Kingdom without chasing fame, and trusting God when the nex...
Remember how our parents said "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all?" Sure, it may seem like old-fashioned advice, but it may save you from a ton of lost opportunities. In this episode we explore the danger of offering negative critiques and oversharing in creator circles, in response to a recent IG reel by top BGV contractor Jazmin Crumley. See the original IG post that inspired this episode here - https://www.instagram.com/p/DU6kr1JkUyp/ We're also makin...
Can Christian creators actually LEARN something from the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show? In this episode, we'll unpack the one key lesson that all faith-centered creators can take from the cultural impact of this performance. We're also making a personal appeal to all of our viewers and listeners to share your thoughts about the podcast! What can we improve? Please share your thoughts via our textline, or send them to allen@godandgigs.com. Have a minute to share some ...
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. Send us Fan Mail Get On The Waitlist for our Creator Business Deep Dive! Want more help fixing your faith-focused creator business? Join the wa...
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. Send us Fan Mail Get On The Waitlist for our Creator Business Deep Dive! ...
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 ...
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Inspirational...motivating...insightful! It seems like everything that I encounter as a creative gets addressed in the podcast!