It’s a pointed question, but it must be asked... Who are you as a creative, and who are you doing all of this for? As we complete this series on the SERVICE steps in the God and Gigs book in this anniversary month, we reveal why investing in yourself, challenging yourself, and evangelizing via our creativity is just as necessary - if not more so - for faith-focused artists in 2020 as it was four years ago. As you explore these concepts in the light of a brand-new reality for artists, you’ll discover how answering some deep but important questions about yourself can set you up for a brighter and less fearful future. We’ve shared these key principles in this series of talks on our Creative Checkup discussions which happen every Monday, as we continue unpacking some of the topics discussed in depth in our book “God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician Without Sacrificing your Faith”. These timeless principles, rather than growing stale, are becoming more and more relevant to our current challenges as creatives in a brand-new decade. Key Topics covered in this episode Why investing in yourself is even more important when it’s not as easy. Why you must be more than a musician, and why growth is not automatically connected to change. The importance of choosing your “Who” when setting your vision and walking out your mission as a creative. Links: Read God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician without Sacrificing your Faith (Book and Study Guide) Learn how to apply the 7 Keys to Real Creative Success to your life with our God and Gigs Roadmap Automate your business record-keeping and save tons of money on taxes by downloading the Taxbot Mileage Tracker and Deduction Finder Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment Take control of your website and get a free domain name for 1 yea We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text! Support the show NEW DEVOTIONAL ON YOUVERSION! Would you like to understand God's creative process and apply it to your life? Check out our new YouVersion Bible reading plan here! NEW "DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PERSONALITY" QUIZ! We've developed this quiz to help you diagnose and discover where you currently stand in your journey as a faith-focused artist. You'll find out which of the 5 Christian Creative Personalities you're currently operating in and how to improve on your strengths and get help with your weaknesses. Take the 5- minute quiz HERE PODCAST MERCH Get God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? Exchange VALUE 4 VALUE! You can share: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to pick an amount to support the podcast monthly, OR: Get a modern podcast app that allows you support us IN REAL TIME by sending us value digitally! Get a new podcast app that supports these new features HERE.