The God and Gigs Show | A Podcast for Christian Creators

The Danger of Letting Perfectionism Stop Your Progress (Reflections from Podfest)

Could perfectionism and comparison ruin your greatest opportunity before you even get to enjoy it? If you let it, your desire to be 'perfect' might be the thing that robs you of the ability to show up confidently and authentically - and I (Allen) learned this from experience. I'm letting you into a vulnerable moment right before I spoke for an audience of podcasters at Podfest 2026, the largest independent podcaster conference in the world. In this honest reflection, you'll discover how perfectionism and comparison can stop you from showing up as the God-gifted artist and creator you are - which keeps others from seeing all you have to offer. If you'd like to see the slide presentation and links that we shared with the Podfest audience, head to https://allencpaul.com/podfest Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: 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 help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!

5 Powerful Mindsets That Can Make or Break Your Christian Creator Career

Are you making decisions about your life as a creator while being influenced by a mindset you don't realize you have? If so, you could be limiting your success and fulfillment as you pursue God's creative call - and it's all because you didn't stop to evaluate your creator operating system. In this episode, we unpack the 5 mindsets that govern everything you do as a Christian creative, and you'll learn how these mindsets can make or break your chance at success in whatever goal you are trying to achieve. Want to find out which of these mindsets you're operating in right now? Take the Christian Creator Mindset Quiz at https://godandgigs.com/quiz. Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: 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 help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!

I Got Rid of All of My Paid Creator Tools Except These (Our App Recommendations for 2026)

Some tools are essential to being a confident Christian creator, but what should you pay for and what can you go without?In this episode, we share the tools and apps that we found worth the investment even when budgets were tight in our creator business. You'll hear which apps have a high return on investment in both the personal and professional areas of your life, so that you spend your money in the right areas. Some of these apps / tools contain affiliate links and we do receive commission if you purchase - as always, we are proud to recommend apps and tools that we use and trust. RECOMMENDED APPS / CREATOR TOOLS in this episodeStreaks (Apple) https://streaksapp.com/Todoist - https://todoist.comClay https://godandgigs.com/clayRefresh.me https://godandgigs.com/refreshCanva Pro https://canva.comHurdlr https://godandgigs.com/hurdlrKit https://godandgigs.com/kitNav.comMeetEdgar https://godandgigs.com/meetedgarRiverside https://godandgigs.com/riversideTap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: 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 help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!

BEST OF: How to Build Your Solid Faith Foundation w/ Greg Johnson, Music Director

In one of our most popular episodes from 2021, musical director Greg Johnson shares his journey as a musician and how he learned the importance of spiritual growth, grace, and authenticity in ministry.You'll learn the significance of mentorship and building relationships within the church, emphasizing the need for open communication and trust between musicians and their leaders.  We cover the challenges of perfectionism and the journey towards self-acceptance, and highlight why worship musicians must understand and embrace the unconditional love of God and the assurance it brings to our service in the church. Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: 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 help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!

5 Major Mistakes Every Christian Creator Should Avoid in 2026

It's time to fess up. We can't celebrate the wins of this year without being honest about what went wrong.  In this episode, we take an unflinching look at the missteps and mistakes that slowed us down this year in God and Gigs. Avoiding these 5 mistakes will help you become more effective, less stressed, and more fulfilled throughout the new year, so make sure to take heed to these powerful takeaways. Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: 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 help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!