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The God and Gigs Show
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.
Episodes
362 episodes
3 Myths About Their Calling that Christian Creators Keep Falling For
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 boa...
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Episode 359
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15:23
The Hidden Danger of Selling Half a Million Books with David Gregory, Best-Selling Author
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 sus...
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Episode 358
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58:47
What Christian Creators Are Really Afraid Of
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 dee...
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Episode 357
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15:54
How Podcast Guesting Helps You Fulfill Your Purpose w/ Alex Sanfilippo, Founder of Podmatch
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 star...
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Episode 356
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46:23
Identity or Idol? The Important Choice Every Christian Creator Must Make w/ Gail Saintil, GodArts
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 t...
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Episode 355
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Defeat Distraction! How To Make ADHD a Powerful Creative Asset w/ Cindy Baker, Coach
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 doe...
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Episode 354
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50:25
Was Tabitha Brown Right? Creators, Steady Jobs and When You Should Pivot
The internet is abuzz about influencer Tabitha Brown's assertion that some creators need to get a 'real job' and stop chasing ineffective business ideas. Was she right? Should creators willingly give up their dreams and settle for traditional c...
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Episode 353
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20:03
Confusion to Clarity: How God Reveals Your Unique Gifting with Heather Day, Author
Have you struggled to find just where your gifts fit in the world? Feeling like God gave you a bad deal and you have nothing important to share? Our guest today, Heather Day, knows that feeling. But over time, she discovered t...
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Episode 352
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39:09
Why I Attended 3 Conferences in 6 Days (and What I Learned)
What does travelling to 3 conferences in one week teach us about achieving our biggest creative dreams? In this inspiring conversation recap from our Friday Creator Checkup disucssion, we'll dive into the one powerful mindset shift...
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Episode 351
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18:09
From Broadway to God's Way: How To Accept Divine Direction in Your Creative Career w/ Khadijah Rolle
Do you feel like your creative dream is experiencing a divine delay? If you've been working faithfully toward a goal, but things keep shifting under your feet, Khadijah Rolle's story will inspire you to stay focused - because God ma...
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Episode 350
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31:48
Less Followers, More Friends! How to Finally Find Your Creative Tribe with Addie Ott, Author
Feeling alone in this creator journey? Is counting followers more depressing than inspiring? In this episode of The God and Gigs Show, host Allen C. Paul sits down with Christian podcaster, author, and designer Addie Ott to explore why ch...
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Episode 349
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51:34
3 Reasons Why Christian Creators Struggle with Pricing
Are you a creative who’s ever squirmed when someone asked, “So, how much does this cost?” You’re not alone—and you’re definitely in the right place. In this recorded livestream from our Friday Creator Checkups on YouTube, host Allen...
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Episode 348
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21:51
Keys to Podcasting for Purpose AND Profit w/ Rory Paquette, Podcast Coach
Thinking about starting a podcast to share a powerful message or passion with the world? Wish you knew how you could find a way to make enough money to make it a reality? This episode will show you how one dedicated creator did just...
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Episode 347
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51:08
Gospel vs. CCM? What Faithful Church Musicians Really Think (Top 10 Episode)
Few topics spark more passion (and opinion) than the discussion over Gospel versus Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) in our churches.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to pick a side, or wrestled with how to faithfully serv...
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Episode 346
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Exposing the Secrets of The Fashion Industry (as a Christian) | Micah Lee, Founder of Emperiol
Does what you wear truly represent WHO you are? Fashion is one of the most personal and revealing ways that we express ourselves every day, but the powerful industry that makes these clothes is largely hidden from the public - espec...
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Episode 345
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Confidence Crisis? Why So Many Christian Creators Struggle with Insecurity
In this episode, we dive into the real reason most Christian creators struggle with confidence—and it’s not what you think! Host Allen C. Paul shares biblical insight on why praying for confidence might actually keep you stuck, and ...
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Episode 344
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Rewrite your Life! How to Pivot your Platform and Reach the Right People w/ Jackie Bledsoe, Author / Speaker / Coach
Do you want to reach more people with your message, writing or creative gift, but you're worried that trying too hard will risk damaging your family and closest relationships? There's hope in the story behind one of our culture's fo...
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Episode 343
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58:05
The #1 Reason Christian Creators Stay Stuck (And Don’t Even Know It)
Are you doing ALL the things the gurus tell you to do...yet you're not making ANY progress as a Christian creator? You've stayed faithful, you've posted, you've planned, you've been praying. But your goals feel even more...
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Episode 342
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12:38
Is It a Mistake for Christian Creators to Keep a Traditional Job?
You've heard it over and over - "take the leap of faith"..."pursue your passion"......and all of the voices seem to say that being a creator is all or nothing. If you have a 'backup' or traditional 9-to-5 job, somehow, you're...
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Episode 341
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11:41
6 Essentials Every Serious Creator Business Needs (+ a mini-bonus)
Are you ready to take your creative passion from hobby to a thriving business? In this episode of God and Gigs, we broke down the six (and a half) essential components every creator business needs to succeed—way beyond just talent. We’re talkin...
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Episode 340
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28:42
How to Prepare for the Changing Creator Economy with Roberto Blake, Author and YouTuber
There’s a massive shift coming in the creator economy - but are you ready for it? The industry built around the intersection of content creators, brands and communities - commonly referred to as the 'creator economy' - is s...
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Episode 339
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50:58
7 Reasons That Artists Struggle to Create Video Content
It's unavoidable. You know you need to post on social media to promote your creative projects —but the process is just.... exhausting. For podcasters, musicians, writers, dancers, and creatives like you who wear every hat, producing...
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Episode 338
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Four Key Steps to Recharge and Refocus as a Creator This Summer
Summer is supposed to be all fun and games - but not for those of us in the creator economy. You’ve likely felt the tension: summer arrives, everything slows down… and suddenly, your rhythm and momentum seem to disappear.But ...
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Episode 337
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20:39
Should Artists Look Into LinkedIn? (The Benefits That Creators Don't Recognize)
Think LinkedIn is just for job seekers or corporate professionals? That perspective might be costing you daily, every time you don't show up there. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why LinkedIn is quick...
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Episode 336
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11:05
How to Finally Optimize Your Creative Schedule and Get More Done
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...
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Episode 335
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