Sure, God wants you to be a creative - but did He tell you how to do it? Each day, you have to figure out how to actually do the things that will bring success, joy and spiritual fulfillment in your creative life - and that can be incredibly frustrating. You have to deal with lack of clarity, lack of income, lack of community - or more. Best selling author, mentor and podcaster Matt Tommey has found a solution to end that frustration, and he shares it in this episode - a solution that applies not only to creatives, but to believers in every walk of life. Matt is an award-winning artist, internationally-known Christian speaker, and the author of 7 books who is passionate about helping artists thrive spiritually, artistically and in business. He has mentored thousands of artists around the world through his Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program and also hosts The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, which as of 2023 has achieved well over a million downloads. In this episode you'll learn: Matt's powerful 5 step framework to finally walk out your divine plan as a creative. How being open to risk and change, even with a multiple 6-figure art business on the line, can become the catalyst to even greater opportunities. Secrets to creating cashflow in your creative business - even if you never had any income before Connect with Matt Matt Tommey Mentoring The Thriving Christian Artist - Instagram Read Matt's latest book "God's Plan for Living" If you enjoyed this, you should check out: Watch Our Talk with Matt on The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast Chosen to Create: How to Renew Your Passion and Grow in Grace w/ Parris Bowens, Musician [TGGS 93] This I Believe: Why Spiritual Growth Is Essential to Your Success w/ Greg Johnson, Mus 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.