The God and Gigs Show | Helping Christian Artists and Creatives Succeed Without Compromising Their Faith

Most people think confidence has to come before you step into your gift. It doesn't. If you're waiting to feel ready before you use what God gave you, that's exactly why you're still standing on the sidelines.

Chantae Cann proves that belief wrong. She's a renowned indie jazz and soul artist who has worked with luminaries like PJ Morton, Snarky Puppy, and India Arie, and she is also a creative and vocal coach for other artists. ...

Many creatives let the tough moments of life - a tragic loss, unexpected struggles, a season of isolation - steal their creative dream. But it doesn't have to be that way. 

If you're waiting for the pain to pass before you pick your creative gift back up, you might be delaying your own healing. 

In this episode, author and artist Ruth Douthitt joins host Allen C. Paul to talk about the twenty-two years between writing down ...

You're feeling a persistent nudge to start a podcast — but is it God, or just your own desire?  In this episode, we break down the 4 clear signs God is calling you to start a podcast, and how to step into that calling without fear, doubt, or waiting until everything is perfect.

Whether you're a musician, entrepreneur, Christian artist, speaker, or writer — your voice was created to reach someone. But if you're still...

Got a thousand ideas but stuck trying to choose one to actually bring to life?

 Maybe you're chasing your God-given creative gifts, but the ideas keep pulling you in different directions and you're not sure where to start. Or maybe you've hit a crossroads where God is calling you toward something creative, and you're scared to trust Him fully and go for it.

If any of that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you.

Today we're...

What would you do if the thing that scares you the most actually happened? 

For many creators, having their gift or career taken away would feel like a death sentence.  

Could you trust God if your future as a creator was uncertain? 

In this transparent episode, host Allen C. Paul shares how he handled a potentially career-threatening injury, and the lessons he learned about faith and trusting God with your crea...

What if the key to your next creative chapter isn't a strategy, or a career hack - but instead opening yourself up to a new relationship? 

In this episode, Allen sits down with Wendy and Derek Hadinger, the husband-and-wife duo behind the Create A Way Today Podcast, for a conversation about what happens when creators give each other permission to explore their gifts in their God-given design! 

 Wendy is an author, illu...

Ever feel like a dry season in your creative life means something's wrong between you and God? 

In this episode, Allen breaks down why writer's block doesn't actually equal spiritual disconnection — and walks through four practical moves for what to do when the ideas stop showing up. 

If you're a Christian creator who's ever judged yourself for an empty page, this one's for you.

Struggling to renew your inspiration and...

Have you ever found yourself in conflict as an artist with the church you want to serve - either because you didn't fit the mold, or the church didn't know how to develop your skill? 

Is there a solution? Rick Sorenson thinks so. 

As a lifelong artist, and now author and speaker, Rick has relentlessly explored the connections between faith, creativity, and worship. In this conversation we explore all three t...

It seems EVERYONE is calling themselves a 'creator' these days - and they are using A.I. and all sorts of tools to do it. But what does Scripture say about being a creator? 

Are we missing the true meaning and power behind the word, and actually dumbing it down by applying it to anyone that it seems to fit? 

In this episode, we unpack a surprising Scripture verse that reveals the heart behind God's title as a Creato...

Negotiating a deal. Protecting your brand. Understanding contracts. Sound intimidating? In this episode, Allen sits down with entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo to explore why legal strategy isn't something you do after success—it's something you build before the opportunity arrives.

Amy has over 13 years of experience negotiating multi-million dollar deals for musicians, producers, podcasters, and content creators. She's an ad...

Thinking about FINALLY getting serious about building a creator business that goes BEYOND a hobby? 

Let me guess...you're both inspired - and nervous.

You're inspired to try to push yourself further and really go for it in your creative pursuits. But you're nervous because you don't know if this is really God's will for your creator lifestyle. 

If you're feeling this tension, this episode will show you how to finally reconci...

Have you ever wondered how stand-up comedians keep an audience roaring with laughter? Is it just a God-given gift? Or does it require a discipline that is rarely noticed or understood? 

In this episode, you're going to get a inside-look at the real life of a comedian - how they break into the industry, work on their craft, and find a place in an ultra-competitive industry.  But that's not all - you'll also learn how you ca...

You've got the gifts. You've got the talent. You show up, you do the work—and yet there's money on the table that you're not collecting.

Here's why: there are people out there right now who actually want to pay you, and they literally can't. Because you've made it too complicated for them to actually pull the trigger. 

 How much money have you possibly left on the table because someone was ready to hire you, ready to ...

Can you weave your faith into your creator work without compromising authenticity or turning your audience off? 

Whether you're a Christian author, musician, podcaster, or creative entrepreneur, you've probably struggled to figure out how to stay true to your faith while building mainstream success. In other words - being authentic without being heavy-handed or "preachy" with your message.

Author, voiceover artist and musician A...

Are you 'winging it' when it comes to the business side of your creative life? 

In this episode, Allen C. Paul walks through five essential questions every creator must answer to move from simply doing creative work to running a real business. Whether you're just getting started or thinking about next-level growth, these five pillars will help you protect your work, simplify your life, and free up mental space for the creativit...

Have you been unknowingly saying 'no' to the creator opportunities you are praying for  - because they don't show up the way you expected?

From classical pianist, to music industry intern, to becoming a sought after consultant and eventually the digital marketing director of Shonda Rhimes' production company, Shondaland, Vannesia Darby's uncommon path proves that God positions you when you're faithful and available.

In this epis...

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 du...

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 conversa...

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 navigatin...