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  • Exposing the Secrets of The Fashion Industry (as a Christian) | Micah Lee, Founder of Emperiol
    Jul 21 2025

    Does what you wear truly represent WHO you are?

    Fashion is one of the most personal and revealing ways that we express ourselves every day, but the powerful industry that makes these clothes is largely hidden from the public - especially when it comes to how Christian values are perceived and treated.

    In this episode, you'll find out what really happens behind the scenes in the fashion industry when you're a Christian trying to share and protect your values and beliefs from Micah Lee, a Christian fashion designer and entrepreneur who has seen the risks and rewards of sharing your brand in an ultra competitive arena.

    Micah founded Emperiol Clothing, an urban street wear clothing line designed to express Christian faith in a size inclusive and modern aesthetic. He shares the reality of building a fashion brand while dealing with the pressure of the industry and those who don't appreciate or understand your faith or belief system.

    Learn More About Micah and his work:

    emperiol.com

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    59 mins
  • Confidence Crisis? Why So Many Christian Creators Struggle with Insecurity
    Jul 14 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the real reason most Christian creators struggle with confidence—and it’s not what you think!

    Host Allen C. Paul shares biblical insight on why praying for confidence might actually keep you stuck, and unveils the mindset shift you need to unlock your creative potential. Whether you’re an artist, musician, writer, or entrepreneur, you’ll discover the critical steps to walk in God-given creative confidence.

    After listening, you will be able to:

    • Understand why asking for confidence isn’t the biblical approach for Christian creatives.
    • Identify and overcome the internal barriers stalling your creative progress.
    • Learn actionable steps to exercise the confidence you already possess.
    • Apply key scriptures (like 2 Timothy 1:7) for boldness in your artistic journey.
    • Find encouragement and practical tips from the God and Gigs community.

    You'll hear stories, scriptures, and community wisdom to help you take heart, move boldly, and finally share your gifts with confidence.

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    18 mins
  • Rewrite your Life! How to Pivot your Platform and Reach the Right People w/ Jackie Bledsoe, Author / Speaker / Coach
    Jul 7 2025

    Do you want to reach more people with your message, writing or creative gift, but you're worried that trying too hard will risk damaging your family and closest relationships?

    There's hope in the story behind one of our culture's foremost mentors on marriage and building impactful Kingdom culture!

    Author, coach, and creator of The 7 Rings of Marriage, Jackie Bledsoe, is joining us to share how he's impacting hundreds of thousands while keeping family and God first. We dive into balancing entrepreneurship, content creation, ministry, and marriage—and how you can authentically share your message, build a lasting legacy, and still honor your closest relationships.

    After listening, you’ll be able to:

    • Share your creative message authentically without sacrificing family or faith.
    • Apply key spiritual principles to overcome creative and business challenges.
    • Build a content platform with practical steps from an experienced author and coach.
    • Utilize strategies like “borrowed audiences” and daily writing to expand your reach.
    • Embrace vulnerability and transparency for deeper relationship and audience impact.

    Whether you’re a Christian entrepreneur, author, creative, or simply looking to balance your purpose with your home life, this episode offers inspiring, real-world advice you can start using now.

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    56 mins
  • The #1 Reason Christian Creators Stay Stuck (And Don’t Even Know It)
    Jun 30 2025

    Are you doing ALL the things the gurus tell you to do...yet you're not making ANY progress as a Christian creator?

    You've stayed faithful, you've posted, you've planned, you've been praying.

    But your goals feel even more out of reach.

    The reason isn't talent, or even your faith. It's your community - or your lack of it.

    In this episode, we point out why having a strong, aligned creator community is the number one thing holding most Christian Creators back - and how you can fix this issue so you can achieve the goals God placed in your heart.

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    11 mins
  • Is It a Mistake for Christian Creators to Keep a Traditional Job?
    Jun 23 2025

    You've heard it over and over - "take the leap of faith"..."pursue your passion"...

    ...and all of the voices seem to say that being a creator is all or nothing.

    If you have a 'backup' or traditional 9-to-5 job, somehow, you're not doing it right.

    In an age where so many options are available to creators to help them monetize and grow careers, the pressure is on many faith-focused, well-meaning Christian creative people to leave their jobs and try to earn their living strictly from their creative gifts.

    Is that true? Or is it a flawed perspective that gets people to take steps they don't have to take?

    We explore why the "full-time creator" might not be for everyone in this episode.

    Want more help with making the decision?

    Try our resource - 4 Questions to Ask before Going Full-Time


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    10 mins
  • 6 Essentials Every Serious Creator Business Needs (+ a mini-bonus)
    Jun 16 2025

    Are you ready to take your creative passion from hobby to a thriving business? In this episode of God and Gigs, we broke down the six (and a half) essential components every creator business needs to succeed—way beyond just talent. We’re talking about having your own website, a real business structure, solid financial management, easy design tools, a system for client communication, and an email list to truly own your audience.

    And the bonus? Tune in and hear for yourself.

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    27 mins
  • How to Prepare for the Changing Creator Economy with Roberto Blake, Author and YouTuber
    Jun 9 2025

    There’s a massive shift coming in the creator economy - but are you ready for it?

    The industry built around the intersection of content creators, brands and communities - commonly referred to as the 'creator economy' - is shifting faster and faster into brand new territories, and you might feel like you're hopelessly behind.

    Don’t stress...prepare. There's hope and priceless information shared in this episode.

    In this powerful interview, leading Youtuber, creator educator and author Roberto Blake breaks down how you can prepare for changes happening right now in the creator economy and get positioned for sustainable success - even if you don't have a big following.

    You'll learn why implementing systems and structure are vital to your future success, and why sustainable creator income is not only possible - it's well within reach even if you don't have a huge following.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT ROBERTO BLAKE
    Roberto Blake is a Creative Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker and currently the head of Create Awesome Media and the Founder of Awesome Creator Academy, where he and his team help other Creators grow their audience and income to become full-time Creators. Forbes named Roberto as one of the 20 Must Watch YouTube Channels that Will Change Your Business.

    Roberto is the Bestselling Author of the book “Create Something Awesome: How Creators Are Profiting Their Passion in the Creator Economy”. Roberto educates creators on how to start creating high-value content, grow an engaged audience, and generate a full-time income from YouTube, Podcasting, and Live Streaming.

    On the YouTube channel where Roberto educates aspiring Creators and Entrepreneurs he has gained over 600,000 Subscribers and over 40 Million Video Views.

    To date, Roberto has earned over $2M in revenue as a full-time Creator grown his audience to over 600,000, and generated over 40M views. He has worked with over 500 Creators who collectively have generated 5 Billion views.

    https://robertoblake.com

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    49 mins
  • 7 Reasons That Artists Struggle to Create Video Content
    Jun 2 2025

    It's unavoidable. You know you need to post on social media to promote your creative projects —but the process is just.... exhausting.

    For podcasters, musicians, writers, dancers, and creatives like you who wear every hat, producing consistent content - especially video - is like getting on a never ending hamster wheel.

    Whether you're a solo podcaster trying to grow your show on YouTube Shorts, or a singer promoting your latest single with behind-the-scenes clips, one thing is clear: you’re expected to become a full-time video editor—on top of everything else you do.

    What This Episode Unpacks:

    • Why artists are burning out trying to keep up with video-first platforms
    • How the pressure to constantly edit and post clips kills creativity
    • The myth of needing a full studio team to “do video right”
    • How to solve your content bottleneck using the power of AI video tools like Vizard without breaking your budget


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    13 mins