This discussion could get us in trouble. As the Covid-19 situation has enveloped our cultural and social world, philanthropy and charitable giving have become a huge part of the response. Scores of artists and creatives have been forced to rely on the goodwill of others to survive. Don't be mistaken - we’re all thankful for the generosity of those who give willingly to help artists. But...what about the long-term? Is this something that could hurt musicians later on? In this passionate discussion, we’ll take a somewhat unconventional look at donation culture and whether it helps or harms musicians and creatives in the long term. Specifically, we’re digging into our mindsets and whether we are losing sight of our worth because of the desperate nature of our situations. While it’s never our intention to hurt or cast shame on any artist, we want to encourage all creatives to see themselves as worthy professionals - no matter what the economic situation is. Key Topics covered in this episode Why it’s important to maintain a ‘professional’ rather than a ‘victimized’ mentality as a creative - even in crisis Why creatives have to maintain their sense of worth more consistently than other professions that don’t have our same constant battles How to maintain a fair and ethical approach to pricing and charging even when our audiences and customers are struggling financially Resource Links Download our free Checklist to radically improve your live-streaming concerts Make your LiveStream an OMG! Event with this Free Checklist Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment Buy God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician without Sacrificing your Faith (Book and Study Guide) 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.