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Learn how to connect all the dots of your life - artistic, spiritual and business - so you can thrive as a creative. Hosted by musician and creative coach Allen C. Paul, you'll hear the challenges and triumphs of visionary creatives and Christian entrepreneurs who have built thriving careers without compromising their faith.
Topics we cover include: How To Start a Career in Music as a Christian; How to Make a Living as a Creative; How to Grow Your Audience while Honoring God; How to Stay Inspired and Motivated as a Creative; How to Handle Working in Secular Genres as a Christian; and much more.
Whether you're a musician, creative soul, or aspiring Christian entrepreneur, you'll hear something each week that unlocks your potential and empowers your artistic path! Join us and discover how to become the creative you were created to be.
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Tap to send us a text! Feeling like your creative work NEVER cooperates with your calendar? You're not alone — but there's a way to shift from chaos to clarity. In this episode, we explore a simple yet powerful approach to building habits that actually stick, helping you stay consistent and energized in your creative process. You’ll learn how to make your schedule work for you, not against you — without burning out or overloading your to-do list. If you’re ready to create more wi...
Tap to send us a text! Do you feel torn between making an income...and making an impact? If you struggle to reconcile your desire to be an authentic faith-focused creative who has a mission to impact the world - and the need to pay the bills and create income, this episode is for you. During this discussion from our Creative Checkup livestream, we share the important distinction you must draw between pursuing your mission (which we define in this episode) and making adequate inc...
Tap to send us a text! If you grew up with Walkmans and landlines instead of TikTok and A.I, you may have asked this question as a creative.... "Am I too old to start now?" If you've asked that, let's explore why your age and life experience are actually your secret weapons in the creator economy. Here's what you'll discover: • Why the creator economy values authenticity over age• How your life experiences give you a unique edge• The power of starting exactly where you areIf you've be...
Tap to send us a text! Do you know WHY you are here? That's a BIG question that deserves a powerful answer - especially as a faith-focused creative. God gave you a special gift and you should embrace the purpose you've born to fulfill. The biggest question? How can you actually live in a way that will achieve your God-given purpose? To help you discover and embrace your God-given purpose, we're joined by Josefa Benjamin, founder of the Born on Purpose Project. Josefa's jour...
Tap to send us a text! Is it possible to discover God's "why" in the creation story? It may seem impossible to be able to figure out God's mindset and purposes when He is all-knowing and we are not...but it's an essential question to ask if we want to truly be fulfilled as creatives. As artists, musicians, and freelancers, we often focus on the "how" of our craft, but beyond the "how" is a "why." And there's a profound connection between understanding God's creative purpose...
Tap to send us a text! Are you neglecting the ONE thing that makes your creative life possible? If you're wondering what that 'thing' is, it's your health. If you lose that, your ability to create could be compromised or even worse, lost forever. Unfortunately, artists like us often struggle to prioritize fitness with all the things on our creative to-do lists. That's why we sat down with Trea Cotton, also known as "Trea the Fit Artist," to discuss the crucial intersection of fi...
Tap to send us a text! Do you have a God-given message or creative project - but can't find people to help you share it? In this episode, we're diving into the world of faith-driven collaborations with our special guest, Misty Phillip - a podcaster, author, and entrepreneur who has mastered the art of Kingdom connections. This episode features highlights from our March 2025 monthly workshop, including: • The fundamental difference between Kingdom partnerships and purely business ...
Tap to send us a text! Have you ever wondered why some creative communities thrive while others fizzle out? In this episode, you'll learn two essential qualities that the most vibrant and engaged creative groups always exhibit. Applying these strategies are the key to building creative communities that energize their members, boost impact, and amplify the leader's message. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: The two crucial qualities shared by all thriving creative communitiesHow to s...
Tap to send us a text! Have you ever missed out on a golden opportunity because of an oversight that could have easily been avoided? As creatives, we often focus on honing our craft, but sometimes it's the simple acts of professionalism that can make or break our careers. In this episode, your host (Allen) recorded on site at a recent gig, sharing a valuable lesson about the importance of diligence and responsiveness in the music industry. It's a tale of (almost) missed opportunities, ...
Tap to send us a text! Everyone says you should 'build an audience", so you try. But as you struggle to get attention, you feel more and more isolated from the people you want to share your God-given creative gifts with. Is it possible that audience building is the problem, not the solution? Focusing solely on audience building can be the fastest way to burnout, disconnection, and an unsustainable creative business. Here’s why: It Creates a "Product Mindset" Instead of a People M...
Tap to send us a text! Could you possibly achieve ALL your financial goals and yet be out-of-step with God's plan? Many creatives struggle with money - either feeling like they don't have enough, or feeling guilty for wanting more of it. In both cases, the inability to manage money wisely and make sound financial decisions can drain your creativity - and create a wedge between you and God. But if you can pursue the right goals with your money by seeking His will, everything could...
Tap to send us a text! Have you ever had customers who didn’t pay you on time - or at all? It's the WORST. Doing your best work for a client - only to be left waiting for payment that never arrives. It's a frustrating experience that can leave you feeling undervalued and discouraged. But let's be honest - are you setting yourself up to be taken advantage of? In this episode, we tackle the thorny issue of non-paying clients head-on. As creatives, we often shy away fro...
Tap to send us a text! Are you an aspiring actor, writer or creative yearning to break into the film industry, but you're stuck wondering how to start and whether you'll fit in? In this episode, we sit down with Tuesday Lewis-Harris, a seasoned media producer and entertainment entrepreneur, who shares invaluable insights on how to thrive as a creative working in major TV and film productions. Tuesday's journey from small-town performances to Hollywood productions offers a wealth ...
Tap to send us a text! Are you willing to follow God through unfamiliar paths to achieve the kind of creative success He wants for you? In this inspiring encore episode, we sat down with Carlin Muccular, a Grammy-winning drummer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Shedtracks. Carlin shared his incredible journey, from touring with R&B star Ledisi at an early age, to becoming a renowned drummer at a mega-church, to working with Israel Houghton and launching a successful tech start...
Tap to send us a text! What do you do when life is standing between you and your creative dream? In this powerful interview, we sit down with Melissa Vargas, a multi-talented communicator, strategist, writer, and poet, who shares her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and creative growth. Melissa is a repeat guest, who opens up about her recent move to Colombia, the loss of her father, and the unexpected twists in her career path. Through her candid reflections, we explore: ...
Tap to send us a text! Just HOW should Christian creatives share their personal lives on social media? Is there a pre-set boundary we should never cross? Or is being authentic more important than worrying about upsetting people's sensibilities? In this in-depth and honest discussion, we talk about gospel artist Kierra Sheard Kelly and the controversy surrounding her recent post. We explore big questions like: Should faith-based creators set limits on what they share?Is it okay to sho...
Tap to send us a text! In this encore episode, author Marlita Hill shows us how to distinguish God's direction while making major career decisions. Choreographer, author and educator Marlita Hill has travelled that road, and she has learned some valuable lessons that she now shares with artists, creatives and fellow believers. Marlita has served God as a choreographer and dance educator in the church and marketplace for over twenty years. Her work includes providing master cla...
Tap to send us a text! Imagine waking up one day to find your entire creative platform has vanished into thin air. What would you do? For many creators, this nightmare scenario is becoming a frightening reality with the looming TikTok ban in the US. This situation is making one truth abundantly clear - your creative career shouldn't hinge on a single platform or algorithm. It's time to take control of your content and build a resilient foundation for your creative business. In t...
Tap to send us a text! Have you ever felt the pressure to present a polished, perfect version of yourself as a creative? Is that what God really wants? In this raw and candid episode, I (Allen) strip away the façade and share an unexpected start to my 2025. I open up about the struggle to measure up to self-imposed standards and the realization that God desires something entirely different from us. Key Insights: The misconception of needing to be a "perfect performer" for GodWhy authe...
Tap to send us a text! What if you could map out your best creative year ever—one month at a time—starting today? In this episode, we’re diving into 12 key themes designed to guide faith-focused creatives like you through 2025 with clarity, purpose, and consistency. Starting with January’s “Spiritual Alignment” and ending with December’s “Reflection and Renewal,” you’ll discover how to focus your energy each month to build momentum and align your work with your values. Packed w...
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Inspirational...motivating...insightful! It seems like everything that I encounter as a creative gets addressed in the podcast!