The God and Gigs Show | A Podcast for Christian Creators

BEST OF: How To Follow God Into a New Creative Passion with Teea Goans, Singer / Songwriter

In one of our most popular interviews, singer-songwriter Teea Goans shares the journey she took from being a successful country cover song artist to confidently sharing her own music - all because she followed God's prompting to take a leap of faith in her musical career. As a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Teea Goans has experienced all the highs and lows of the artist lifestyle. Having performed at The Grand Old Opry and graced national radio and TV with timeless country western melodies, Teea’s story is synonymous with resilience and reinvention.  You'll be inspired to follow God's leading in your creator journey, even when He asks you to do something totally unexpected.LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST• Discover Teea Goans' music  YouTube | Spotify• Explore Teea Goans' website (teeagoans.com)• Follow Teea Goans on social media Instagram / FacebookTap to send us a text! Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle Alone. Join the Community! In our 360 Creator Community, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a God-centered creator. Joining gives you access to our app, workshops and community conversations, so you can stop being isolated and frustrated and start enjoying creative confidence! Join today!GodandGigs.com/membershipLet the Art Speak: About Hope conference on April 10 & 11 in Madison, WIJoin artists & creatives at the 5th Let the Art Speak conference — a celebration of hope.Support the showPODCAST 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 itTALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.comTREASURE: 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! 

A Creative in Corporate: How to Find God's Purpose in Both Worlds with Chris Whittington, Recording Artist

What if the thing you call your “day job” is actually supposed to complement - not compete with - your creative calling?In this episode, you’ll meet Chris Whittington—a steel industry executive with over 20 years in the corporate world who has also built a lifelong career as a recording artist, session musician and worship leader. Instead of choosing between business and music, Chris has learned how to balance both as dual callings.You’ll hear how to integrate faith, creativity, and career without burnout, why your 9-to-5 might be funding your purpose, and how to stay obedient to God while navigating business leadership and artistic expression.If you’re a Christian creator, entrepreneur, or musician trying to balance your career and your calling, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on what it really means to build a purpose-driven life. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Christ Whittington's WebsiteTap to send us a text! Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle Alone. Join the Community! In our 360 Creator Community, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a God-centered creator. Joining gives you access to our app, workshops and community conversations, so you can stop being isolated and frustrated and start enjoying creative confidence! Join today!GodandGigs.com/membershipLet the Art Speak: About Hope conference on April 10 & 11 in Madison, WIJoin artists & creatives at the 5th Let the Art Speak conference — a celebration of hope.Support the showPODCAST 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 itTALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.comTREASURE: 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! 

Why Creators End Up Working Alone (And What to Do Instead)

Ever felt like your creative life depends on doing ALL the things - by yourself? In this episode, we take an honest look at the isolation many creators experience and why trying to carry every responsibility on your own eventually leads to burnout. You’ll learn how to start finding that support—even if it feels like no one around you understands what you’re buildingIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck trying to do everything yourself, this conversation will help you rethink how community can change the way you build your creator life.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why the “do it all yourself” mindset quietly drains your creative energyWhere you can begin finding support, even if you feel isolated right nowHow connecting with other creators creates opportunities you can’t create aloneA healthier approach to collaboration that replaces desperation with partnershipWhy your team should grow as your creative vision growsFEELING ISOLATED? JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!Join the Creator Resource Center and connect with other creators inside the God and Gigs community:GodandGigs.com/CRCYou’ll gain access to workshops on creative work, scheduling, Bible study, and creator business strategies, along with the community spaces where creators support one another and grow together.Tap to send us a text! Support the showPODCAST 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 itTALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.comTREASURE: 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! 

From Piano Keys to Camping Sticks! How Trusting God Grows your Impact w/ Joleen Steel

She built it. It worked. And then God asked her to let it go.In this episode, we sit down with Joleen Steel — minister, former music studio owner, and co-leader of Camping Stick Kids — to talk about what it really means to build something that grows God's Kingdom while also stretching your faith and your creative gifts. You'll learn how to create a purpose-filled brand without tying your identity to it, thinking bigger for the Kingdom without chasing fame, and trusting God when the next step feels larger than your comfort zone.If you’ve ever felt the tension between what’s working… and what God may be asking you to build next, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Camping Stick Kids here - campingstickkids.orgTap to send us a text! Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle Alone. Join the Community! In our 360 Creator Community, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a God-centered creator. Joining gives you access to our app, workshops and community conversations, so you can stop being isolated and frustrated and start enjoying creative confidence! Join today!GodandGigs.com/membershipLet the Art Speak: About Hope conference on April 10 & 11 in Madison, WIJoin artists & creatives at the 5th Let the Art Speak conference — a celebration of hope.Support the showPODCAST 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 itTALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.comTREASURE: 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! 

How Gossip and Criticism Can Wreck Your Creator Career

Remember how our parents said "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all?"Sure, it may seem like old-fashioned advice, but it may save you from a ton of lost opportunities. In this episode we explore the danger of offering negative critiques and oversharing in creator circles, in response to  a recent IG reel by top BGV contractor Jazmin Crumley.See the original IG post that inspired this episode here - https://www.instagram.com/p/DU6kr1JkUyp/We're also making a personal appeal to all of our viewers and listeners to share your thoughts about the podcast! What can we improve? Please share your thoughts via the comments or send them to allen@godandgigs.com. Have a minute to share some more thoughts with us? Let us know what you think in our listener feedback form! https://godandgigs.com/feedbackTap to send us a text! Support the showPODCAST 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 itTALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.comTREASURE: 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!