True or False: Talent is all you need to succeed in today's creative industries. If you ask our guest, Meachum L. Clarke, he would most certainly disagree - and he has the experience and passion to back up his perspective that talent means nothing without embracing your purpose and some key principles. As a producer, worship pastor, gospel artist, vocal arranger and creative coach, Meachum has risen to the highest levels in the music industry and has become one of the most respected voices in the gospel industry and beyond. Clarke has accompanied, collaborated with, and/or ministered with many of the finest artists in the industry including Karen Clark-Sheard, Tramaine Hawkins, Dorothy Norwood, Vickie Winans, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Jonathan Nelson, Marvin Sapp, Daryl Coley, VaShawn Mitchell, Donnie McClurkin, Tasha Cobbs, Byron Cage, Kim Burrell and dozens of others. He has released several chart-topping projects as a gospel artist and choir leader, and currently serves as Pastor of Music and Worship Arts at Bethel Institutional Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. As a creative coach, he works extensively with creatives to help them find their unique God-given path. In this discussion with host Allen C. Paul, you'll learn the essential principles for creative fulfillment, whether you minister in a church, or you feel it's time for you to step out into an independent creative career. His enthusiasm and passion will inspire you to take the first - or next - step toward your creative destiny. To learn more about Meachum and his new book, "Got Talent?", check out the links listed below! Meachum's Website Buy "Got Talent" on Amazon Meachum's YouTube 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.