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
351 episodes
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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20:15
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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49:33
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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35:00
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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59:17
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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17:35
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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56:29
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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11:02
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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10:05
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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27:07
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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49:22
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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12:39
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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19:03
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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9:30
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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17:35
Mission or Money? How to Choose the Right Focus for Your Creative Work
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 i...
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Episode 334
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12:20
Why It's NEVER Too Late To Start A Creative Career (even if you're older)
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 ac...
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Episode 333
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9:38
Path to Purpose! How To Identify What God Created You to Do w/ Josefa Benjamin, Founder
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 big...
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Episode 332
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49:02
Why Every Creator Needs to Know God's Creative Purpose
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 tru...
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Episode 331
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10:37
How Busy Artists Can Improve Their Health w/ Trea, Online Fitness Coach
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.
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Episode 330
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55:01
Kingdom-Powered Partners: How to Develop Connections that Increase Your Impact w/ Misty Phillip, Author
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...
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Episode 329
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14:42
2 Essential Strategies You Need to Build a Creative Community
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 t...
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Episode 328
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12:00
$1000 Mistake? How to Protect Your Creative Reputation (On the Road Episode)
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 b...
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Episode 327
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6:15
Is Building an Audience Actually Hurting Your Creative Business?
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 build...
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Episode 326
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24:03
How to Seek God's Will in Your Money Management w/ Katie Jones, Financial Counselor
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, th...
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Episode 325
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