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 the most rewarding feelings you can have. However, it can be equally devastating when those closest to you throw water on the fire of your dreams. In this episode, we point out three key strategies to help maintain your family relationships while simultaneously pursuing your creative calling with confidence. These three key mindsets are: Give them the benefit of the doubt Find ways to include them in your creative world Stay committed to your calling even when others don't understand Links: Sign up for our next FREE Creative Masterclass to achieve massive success in 2021! godandgigs.com/2021training Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment Join our God and Gigs Facebook Group Theme Music: Performed by Teja Veal, from "The Hopeless Romantic EP. Used by permission. We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text! Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. 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.