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Jan. 23, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 17: Worship or Work?

What happens when we put our creative work ahead of our relationship with God? There's a reason why worship is necessary for every faith-focused artist. Share your thoughts on our #YourArtGodsHeart lesson! To purchase your copy of the devotional, head to GodandGigs.com/store or to any online bookstore.

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Jan. 22, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 16:Giving It All Away

If God told you everything about your creative career had to change today, what would you do? As Christ-centered creatives, we have to give up ultimate control over our art to our Creator. But it's not easy. Share your thoughts on this lesson on our comments or our social media…

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Jan. 21, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 15: The Importance of Identity

Have you ever said to yourself, "I can't LIVE without creating?" Perhaps that feels like an honest statement, but is it fact? Or, is your identity as an artist based on something deeper? Share your thoughts on our devotional lesson for today! To purchase your copy of Your Art, God's…

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Jan. 20, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 14: The True Nature of Giving

Giving isn't just about money for artists - it's about our attitude. We can't have a successful career if we make it all about ourselves. Share your thoughts about this lesson of #YourArtGodsHeart on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Purchase your copy of Your Art, God's Heart at www.GodandGigs.com/store, or at…

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Jan. 19, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 13: Being Smart with God's Resources

Let's face it, you love to create, but you also need to make a living. Here we encourage you to be a good manager of your finances as an artist. Let us know how you're progressing in the Your Art, God's Heart study by hashtagging #YourArtGodsHeart and sharing your thoughts!…

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Jan. 19, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 12: Seedtime and Harvest

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Jan. 17, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 11: Ready for Anything

Got a creative dream that was interrupted by trouble or major issues? You're not alone. We're never promised that we'll get to our promised land without a struggle. Follow along in our Your Art, God's Heart devotional to see how to combat the frustrations and keep on going. Make sure…

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Jan. 16, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 10: Promotion without Pride

Even Jesus had to walk the fine line between Godly promotion and self-promotion. So does every faith-focused artist. In Day 10 of our #YAGH study, we discuss how that works in reality for us as creatives.

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Jan. 15, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 9: Words Matter

What we say to ourselves and to others makes a big impact on our creative career. In Day 9 of our Your Art, Gods' Heart study, we unpack what artists should be saying. To get your copy of the devotional, head to godandgigs.com/store or any online bookstore (Amazon, iBooks, Barnes…

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Jan. 14, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 8: The Power of Principles

Holding on to your principles in a tough industry like the arts isn't easy. You can be tempted to take shortcuts, compromise on your values, and make quick decisions that can hurt you in the long run. Here's why you need to make sure you are strong in your principles…

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Jan. 13, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 7:The Golden Rule of Artists

Today we talk about the Golden Rule of Artists - that you must help other artists in order to help your own career. Share your thoughts about this concept in the comments!

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Jan. 12, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 6: Excellence Starts Within

Our study continues with a discussion on excellence and how we creatives define our standards. Share your thoughts in our comment section!

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Jan. 10, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 5: What's on your plate?

What's on your creative plate? Are you prioritizing the right things? Or do you find your 'creative diet' is big on projects and small on people? Make sure you don't over-indulge on the things that don't make your entire life fulfilling as an artist. Share below: How do you keep…

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Jan. 10, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart -Day 4: Who Owns Your Gift?

Who really is in control of your creative gift? Are you the final authority on what you create? Or does God have something to say about it? Whether your artistic world exists inside or outside the church, you have a responsibility to the One who gave you your abilities. Share…

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Jan. 10, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart-Day 3: The Price of Creative Success

Day 3 of our community study focuses on what real success looks like for faith-focused creatives. What determines success for you? Share in the comments below or on our social pages!

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Jan. 10, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart Devotional - Day 2: Connecting with your True Friends

Day two of our community study of the God and Gigs devotional! Purchase your copy of the devotional at gum.co/yourart. Follow us at GodandGigs.com and our social media channels!

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Jan. 10, 2019

Your Art, God's Heart - Day 1: The Starting Point

Day one of our community study of the God and Gigs devotional! You can purchase a copy (digital or paperpack) of Your Art, God's Heart at: https://godandgigs.com/book/your-art-gods-heart-a-21-day-devotional-for-creatives Follow us at GodandGigs.com Twitter.com/godandgigs Facebook.com/godandgigs Instagram.com/godandgigs

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Dec. 28, 2018

Melton Mustafa, Sr.: The Power of Knowing Your Purpose

Get connected to our artist community! https://godandgigs.com/signup/ How does an artist craft a beautiful legacy, full of meaning and purpose? In Episode 6 of The God and Gigs Show, we talk with jazz artist, professor and composer Melton Mustafa, Sr. As an accomplished trumpeter for over six decades, Mustafa has…

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Dec. 28, 2018

Making a Big Impact while Starting Small with Warren Brown

Get connected to our artist community! https://godandgigs.com/signup/ Can a musician from a small town make a big impact? Warren Brown, multi-instrumentalist and internet personality, better known on Facebook as “Mr. Get’cha Peoples in the House”, knows the answer. With nothing except his family’s support, an engaging character and a willingness…

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Dec. 28, 2018

Make your New Year Great by Investing in Yourself (Steps 5-7 of the Seven Service Steps)

Get connected to our artist community! https://godandgigs.com/signup/ How can you make this upcoming year your best creative year yet? In this episode, Allen and CriStyle discuss the last three steps of the 7 Service Steps - Invest in Yourself, Challenge Yourself to Grow, and Evangelize through your Gift. Applying these…

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Nov. 8, 2018

How to Review The God and Gigs Show Podcast!

Podcast ratings are the number one way that people are introduced to new shows, and we'd love our God and Gigs audience to help spread the word. Here's a quick tutorial on leaving reviews on iPhone and iTunes. If you use other podcast apps, check out their review guidelines and…

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March 21, 2017

Artist Spotlight: Stef Silva (Part 2)

From God and Gigs: we're happy to present the second half of our artist spotlight with singer / songwriter Stef Silva, fresh after her appearance on one of the Jazz in the Gardens events, which is a high profile music festival in South Florida. In this segment of the interview,…

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March 2, 2017

Coffee and Creatives - a local weekend hangout w/ God and Gigs

Here's a recap of our Coffee and Creatives Con/Ex event, held at Warsaw Coffee Company in Fort Lauderdale, Feb. 25, 2017 Thanks to all that attended! To find out when the next one will be held, subscribe to the newsletter at http://godandgigs.com/signup

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Feb. 27, 2017

Artist Spotlight: Stef Silva (Part 1)

Part 1 of a conversation between Allen Paul, author / blogger at God and Gigs, and singer/songwriter Stef Silva of Miami, FL. The two discuss Stef's beginnings as a musician, how she handles working with her creative team,, and how her unique family situation impacted her artistry. Video Production by:…

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