Episodes - Page 9 | The God and Gigs Show

June 17, 2021

Pastor vs. Musician? Pursuing Unity in Music Ministry

There's nothing new under the sun...and that goes especially for musicians' often rocky relationships with their pastors and spiritual leaders. Thanks to a recently released video that went viral, debate is raging among musi…

June 10, 2021

Remember Your "Why": How to Maintain Motivation as a Creative

Many of us set up big goals at the beginning of a year or a season. But usually, sometime in the middle, we lose our focus and our motivation dries up. The thing is, before you can make choices on how to move forward, you ha…

June 3, 2021

This I Believe: How to Prioritize Your Spiritual Growth w/ Greg Johnson, Music Director

It’s one thing to be a creative who has a connection to God. It’s another to know why. If there’s any musician who is serious about knowing what you believe as a Christian, it’s Greg Johnson. With years of experience in musi…

Guest: Greg Johnson

May 27, 2021

How to Start Your Email List and Own the Connection with Your Audience

If you're a creative, you need an audience. However, in a noisy world where everyone seems to have a product and a platform, it's getting harder and harder to rise above the masses to reach those that want to hear from you. …

May 20, 2021

Pieces of Joy: Discovering the Benefits of Therapy w/ Dr. Aprile Andelle, Psychotherapist

From a life surrounded by the arts, to being in the center of the entertainment world, and then finding her calling as a highly-trained and successful mental health professional - this is the journey experienced by psychothe…

May 13, 2021

Crazy or Creative? Changing Our Attitudes toward Mental Health

The word "crazy" is no longer considered acceptable by most...but it seems to fit the way many creatives view themselves. At what point, however, does our creativity actually conceal serious issues that we should be address…

May 6, 2021

What to Say Day-to-Day to Your Audience

It’s easy to get excited about sharing your latest project, performance or product. But what do you share with your followers when there’s nothing to promote? In other words, what do you say day-to-day? Whether it’s via soci…

April 29, 2021

How to Overcome Adversity and Embrace Your Voice w/ Hope Sheree, Inspirational Artist

This inspirational artist relates with vulnerability how unforgiving the music industry can be on an artist’s self-image, and how she was able to find the freedom to be her true self and to embrace God’s unique calling on he…

Guest: Hope Sheree

April 22, 2021

Why Your Audience Doesn't Know Who You Are (and how to fix it)

Does your audience really know WHO you are? While social media seems to encourage people to share a lot of personal details, that seldom leads to the kind of authentic connection that results in long-term commitment to your …

April 15, 2021

A Creative's Tax Turnaround: Keeping More Income w/ 3 Essential Strategies

Are you stressed every time tax deadlines roll around? For many artists, financial management and tax planning is a "set it and forget it" process. That's a dangerous game to play with your creative business, as host Allen C…

April 8, 2021

How to Discover Purpose in your Pivot w/ Melissa Vargas, Creative / Brand Strategist

In this raw, powerful and revealing talk, we unlock the source of Melissa’s confidence that helped her overcome the obstacles that nearly derailed her career. With clarity and passion, she shares how she maintained her fait…

Guest: Melissa Vargas

April 1, 2021

Coming Back to "Live"? Position Yourself for Future Success with Peter Moore, Music Executive

There are glimmers of hope beyond the horizon for the music industry and live events. But what can you do now as a musician or creative while everything is sorted out? Peter Moore, a industry veteran with over 30 years in th…

March 27, 2021

Is 'Back to Normal' Actually Bad for Musicians and Creatives?

As hope appears on the horizon for a return to normalcy in a post-pandemic world, a serious question remains: Is 'going back to normal" a good thing? Like the majority of professions, musicians and creatives like you experi…

March 18, 2021

Parenting while Creating: How to Pursue your Goals w/o Neglecting Family

Being a parent is already a tough enough job. Late nights. Unpredictable schedules. Having to always be available for emotional support and providing love and care to those who need you most. Now add on the role of being a c…

March 11, 2021

How to Cope when Family Doesn't Support your Creative Career

They say family is everything... ....which means they can be one of our greatest assets as creatives, or possibly, one of our greatest struggles. When your family supports and celebrates your creative work, it can be one of …

March 4, 2021

Why Every Creative (Yes, Even You!) Should Have a Podcast

You've got SO MUCH to do, creative. But have you neglected one thing that could make everything easier? In other words, have you started your podcast? If you haven’t, you’re missing a golden opportunity. Despite the surge of…

Feb. 26, 2021

See Beyond the Screen: Film, Faith, and Creating Boldly w/ Christina Faith, Director

Every artist has to have a vision in order to create. But those creatives who make films and movies have a special ability to see beyond the screen, to envision what the audience will eventually feel . Director, producer and…

Feb. 18, 2021

How to Find the Right Creative Mentor (and Why your Mindset Matters Most)

Are you struggling to find a mentor who can help you reach the next level of your artistic career? Finding it hard to connect with creatives who have more experience, more knowledge, and bigger audiences? Do you automaticall…

Feb. 12, 2021

Emotional Rollercoasters: How to Maintain Peace and Balance in your Creative Life

Are we creatives always “in our feels”? Emotional connection and expression is at the heart of most creative work. We think and feel, then we create as a response. But what do we do with the emotions that don’t get worked ou…

Feb. 5, 2021

Your Best Work - Everyday? How to Stay Extraordinarily Consistent as a Creative

What's stopping you from doing your best work every day? Maybe the biggest issue facing your creative life isn’t lack of money, lack of access, of lack of inspiration! It may be simply lack of a consistent routine. Many of t…

Jan. 28, 2021

How to Find and Cultivate Creative Relationships You Can Count On

We’re talking about how you can ensure personal and creative success this year. You don’t have to sacrifice your peace, your principles or your purpose to be successful while pursuing your God-given goals. But you do need on…

Jan. 21, 2021

When Art Meets Marriage: Making it Work as a Couple in the Creative Industry

How can a married couple, both whom are aspiring artists, find their place as individual creatives AND grow together toward building a successful creative business? Michael and Simonie Hugue have successfully overcome major…

Jan. 14, 2021

20 Crucial Lessons to Future-Proof your Creative Career

For anyone that survived the roller coaster of a year that was 2020, it may seem impossible to reflect and learn from all we experienced, both good and bad. But without that reflection, we're doomed to repeat the mistakes an…

Jan. 7, 2021

Word Up! How to Boost your Creative Career by Writing Better w/ Yoshika Green, Consultant

As a creative, words are the lifeblood of your career. The way you use them can either open the door to amazing opportunities, or keep you limited and stuck. No matter what your artistic discipline, you need to be able to c…

Guest: Yoshika Green