The Thriving Christian Artist

From Fear to Success in Art Shows

05 Mar 2024

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Send us a textEver wrestled with the fear that your art isn't "good enough" for the big stage? I've been there, and in this heartf...

The Missing Link for Most Artist Websites

27 Feb 2024

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Send us a textStruggling to make your artist website do the heavy lifting for your business? Prepare to unlock the secret of converting casual browser...

10 Ideas for What to Send to Your Email List

20 Feb 2024

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Send us a textStruggling with what to write in your next email to your art followers? Worry no more! Join me, Matt Tommey, on the Thriving Christian A...

Why the Super Bowl Jesus Commercials from He Gets Us Offended Many Christians

13 Feb 2024

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Send us a textDiscover the unexpected backlash and the surprising power of art as I, Matt Tommey, unravel the complexities behind the "He Gets Us...

Don't Give Up: Encouragement from Psalm 27

06 Feb 2024

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Send us a textHave you ever stood at the precipice of giving up on your creative dreams, the wind of economic uncertainty and self-doubt howling in yo...

Artistic Sensitivity: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

30 Jan 2024

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Send us a textEmbark on a transformative journey with me, Matt Tommey, as we explore the unique emotional landscapes of artists through a Christ-cente...

Your Artist Roadmap: 9 P's for Artistic Success

23 Jan 2024

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Send us a textDive into a new chapter of creativity and faith with us as we unveil a roadmap for Christian artists to flourish both spiritually and pr...

How to Get More Unsubscribes and Decrease Your Email List (...for real)

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever been taken aback by people's reactions to something you thought was a no-brainer? It happened to me, Matt Tommey, whe...

2 Simple Ideas That Will Make Galleries Love You

03 Jan 2024

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Send us a textEmbark on a transformative journey with me, Matt Tommey, as we explore the art of cultivating favor with gallery owners and mastering th...

The Spiritual Impact of Art: A Conversation with Wayne Pascall

21 Nov 2023

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Send us a textJoin me for a great podcast episode today where I have a conversation with Wayne Pascall about the spiritual impact of art.Want to thriv...

Drawing Near to God through Nature Photography: A Conversation with Pat Mingarelli

14 Nov 2023

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Send us a textJoin me for a great podcast episode today where I have a conversation with nature photographer, Pat Mingarelli about drawning near to Go...

Should I Quit My Job to Pursue My Art?

07 Nov 2023

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Send us a textJoin me for a great podcast episode today where I answer the burning question for many, "should I quit my job to pursue my art?&quo...

Sustaining Creativity Throughout the Seasons of Life: A Conversation with Stephen Roach

31 Oct 2023

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Send us a textJoin me for a great podcast episode with my friend, Stephen Roach as we discuss sustaining creativity throughout the seasons of life.Wan...

7 Reasons Artists Should Leave the Church

24 Oct 2023

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Send us a textWelcome to The Thriving Christian Artist podcast. Today's episode title is probably not what you think... :) Give this provocative ...

Why is Christian Art So Bad? (and 5 Ways to Make it Better!)

10 Oct 2023

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Send us a textThe Thriving Christian Artist | Why Christian Art Is So Bad: 5 Ways to Make it Better ✨🎨Ever wondered, why is Christian art often p...

Grace Over Grind: Celebrating 5 Years with Shae Bynes

03 Oct 2023

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Send us a textWelcome back to The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast! In today's special episode, we're celebrating 5 amazing years with the ...

5 Tips on How to Thrive as an Artist & Fulfill God's Purpose for Your Life

26 Sep 2023

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Send us a text🎙️ Episode 454: 5 Tips on How to Thrive as an Artist & Fulfill God's Purpose for Your LifeWelcome to another value-packed ...

Art Marketing 101: 10 Essential Tips for Promoting Your Artwork

19 Sep 2023

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Send us a textWelcome to another exciting episode of "The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast." In this episode, titled "Art Marketing 10...

Is Every Artist a Prophet? A Conversation with artist, Lynn Rinehart

12 Sep 2023

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Send us a textWelcome back to The Thriving Christian Artist and my interview with fiber artist, Lynn Rinehart. In this interview, we discuss the proph...

A Conversation with Artist, Alice Gavin Atashkar

08 Sep 2023

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Send us a textJoin me for a conversation with artist, Alice Gavin Atashkar on The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast today. Want to thrive as an artis...

451 - The Lovely Mundane: A Conversation with Scott Coats

05 Sep 2023

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Send us a textThe Lovely Mundane - A Journey Into Slow Living, Spiritual Connection, and Everyday Beauty with Scott CoatsToday, we're diving deep...

450 - Meditating on Scripture: An Artist's Guide to Peace & Inspiration

29 Aug 2023

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Send us a textGet the Free Biblical Affirmations Download I mentioned in this video right here: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/gods-plan-for-livi...

449 - How His Quiet Time with God Inspired a Christian Devotional Book

22 Aug 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode, Matt interviews author Don Hocker about his latest book, "Just Me, Lucy & the Lord." Grab the book here a...

447 - The Art of Faithfulness: Balancing God and Creativity

08 Aug 2023

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Send us a textThe Art of Faithfulness: Balancing God and CreativityDiscover You Can Make Art, Make a Living & Make a Difference inside the Created...

448 - How to Sell Your Art: A Christian Perspective

04 Aug 2023

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Send us a textWelcome to another enlightening episode of 5- Minute Mentoring as we discuss "How to Sell Your Art: A Christian Perspective". ...

446 - The Fortune is in the Followup

01 Aug 2023

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Send us a textGrowing your art business can be as simple as following up with potential clients who didn't purchase in the past but who might sti...

445 - How Christian Artists Can Thrive Through Mentoring with Rachel and Ben Hilliker

25 Jul 2023

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Send us a text445 - How Christian Artists Can Thrive Through Mentoring with Rachel and Ben Hilliker Podcast Number: 445Podcast Release Date:  07/25/...

444 - The 3 Numbers You Need To Know In Your Art Business

18 Jul 2023

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Send us a text444 - The 3 Numbers You Need To Know In Your Art Business Podcast Number: 444Podcast Release Date:  07/18/23Podcast Description Do yo...

443 - Using Art To Move Through The Messy Middle with Sheila Atchley

11 Jul 2023

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Send us a text443 - Using Art To Move Through The Messy Middle with Sheila Atchley Podcast Number: 443Podcast Release Date:  07/11/23Podcast Descrip...

442 - How To Break Out Of An Artistic Slump

04 Jul 2023

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Send us a text442 - How To Break Out Of An Artistic Slump Podcast Number: 442Podcast Release Date:  07/04/23Podcast Description Do you ever feel li...

441 - Michael Duty - How to Make the Most of the Time God Gives You

27 Jun 2023

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Send us a text441 - Michael Duty Podcast Number: 441Podcast Release Date:  06/27/23Podcast Description Retirement is a time for taking it easy.  R...

440 - Does Your Artistic Inspiration Come From God?

20 Jun 2023

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Send us a text440 - Does Your Artistic Inspiration Come From God?Podcast Number: 440Podcast Release Date:  06/20/23Podcast Description Inspiration c...

439 - Living The Dream As A Full-Time Artist with Katie Nelson

13 Jun 2023

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Send us a text439 -   Living The Dream As A Full-Time Artist Podcast Number: 439Podcast Release Date:  06/13/23Podcast Description Katie Nelson, m...

438 - The One Thing All Artists Struggle

06 Jun 2023

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Send us a text438 - The One Thing All Artists Struggle  06/06/2023In my many, many years as an artist and a mentor of artists, I've seen triumph...

437 - What Makes Someone A Real Artist? With Connie Noftsier

30 May 2023

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Send us a text437 - What Makes Someone A Real Artist? With Connie Noftsier -   05/30/2023Podcast Number: 437Podcast Release Date:  05/30/23Podcast ...

436 - How Do I Know If My Work Is Good Enough To Sell?

23 May 2023

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Send us a text436 - How Do I Know If My Work Is Good Enough To Sell? 05/23/2023Podcast Number: 436Podcast Release Date:  05/23/23Podcast Description ...

435 - When God Upsets the Status Quo with Heidi & Guy Mitchell

16 May 2023

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Send us a text435 - When God Upsets the Status Quo with Heidi & Guy Mitchell Heidi & Guy MItchell Podcast Number: 435Podcast Release Date: ...

434 - 3 Things I Wish I Knew Starting Out

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textLooking back at my career as an artist so far, I’m not sure I would change a thing.  Sure, I’ve had ups and downs along the way, ju...

433 - Surrendering To God's Plan For Your Life with Estelle Avbuere

02 May 2023

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Send us a textEstelle Avbuere, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, received encouragement from her parents at a young age to pu...

432 - Struggling To Sell Your Prophetic Art? Here’s Why

25 Apr 2023

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Send us a textThe first and most important thing when it comes to prophetic art - that is, art that God inspires you to create to advance His Kingdom ...

431 - How God Uses Everything For Good with Lance Meyer

18 Apr 2023

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Send us a textWant to take a peek behind the curtain at one of our success stories from the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program?  Normally thi...

430 - My Best Advice for Artists Who Want to Sell Their Art

11 Apr 2023

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Send us a textSo you’re ready to step out and sell your art.  Great!  That’s obviously a key part of being a working artist, especially one who ...

429 - Light the Flame of Creativity with Coral Noel Yang

04 Apr 2023

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Send us a textCoral Noel Yang has seen more of the world than most of us can imagine.  She was born and raised in Taiwan, studied filmmaking in Ameri...

428 - God’s Plan for Living (Book Launch Episode)

28 Mar 2023

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Send us a textFor well over a decade I’ve dedicated my time and energy to raising up an army of artists in God’s Kingdom.  I’ve taught countles...

426 - Making The Most Of Your Creative Time with Rachel Ridge

14 Mar 2023

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Send us a textHow do you feel about donkeys? (Stay with me here.)My guest on this episode of The Thriving Christian Artist is Rachel Ridge - artist, a...

425 - Why God Wants You To Invest In Yourself

07 Mar 2023

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Send us a textFear is the biggest challenge when it comes to money, especially if you don’t have a lot.We are encouraged to be good stewards of the ...

424 - How We're Expanding The Reach Of God's Kingdom

03 Mar 2023

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Send us a textYou’ve heard the saying, “The Lord’s work is never done.”  Well, let me tell you, that’s the absolute truth! I’ve been foll...

423 - Making Time For Your Art with Kimberly Gordon

28 Feb 2023

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Send us a textDo you ever look at your to-do list, then at your calendar, and then think, “There’s no way I’m going to find the time to get all ...

427 - When Your Art No Longer Fulfills You with Beth Affolter

27 Feb 2023

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Send us a textBeth Affolter was a successful professional artist until my podcast inspired her to quit art. No, really!  It’s true! Despite making ...

422 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Burned Out And Bored With Art?

24 Feb 2023

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Send us a textFrom the outside looking in, you would think a working artist would never get burned out or bored.  After all, who else gets to follow ...

421 - Walking With Confidence In God's Kingdom with Greg Crawford

21 Feb 2023

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Send us a textI talk a lot about walking in the Kingdom, but it's not always easy to see what that looks like in the world we're living in n...

420 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How Do I Know When It's Time To Raise My Prices?

17 Feb 2023

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Send us a text“Matt, how do I know when it’s time to raise my prices?”  This is a great question - and one I get all the time.  After all, set...

419 - Creating An Artistic Legacy That Lasts with Julie Bagamary

14 Feb 2023

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Send us a textWhen some people follow their artistic dreams, they are in it for fame and fortune.  While this isn’t out of the realm of possibility...

418 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How Saying No Moves Us Closer To God

10 Feb 2023

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Send us a textWhen you’re stressed, overwhelmed, or struggling to find the time for what God has called you to do, there’s one little word that ca...

417 - The Eden Option: The Christian Worldview God Intended For Us with Allen Arnold

07 Feb 2023

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Send us a textAuthor, speaker, and coach Allen Arnold, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, says that there are two worldviews w...

416 | 5-Minute Mentoring: The Tension In Trusting God’s Call

03 Feb 2023

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Send us a textIf you’ve ever felt the Lord calling you to move forward to a new thing He has for your life, then you’ve probably also felt the des...

415 - How The Holy Trinity Is Manifested In Our Lives with Rebecca Friedlander

31 Jan 2023

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Send us a textSome people seem to have been given more than 24 hours in their days, and my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist is o...

414 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How Artists Can Advance The Kingdom Of God

27 Jan 2023

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Send us a textWhat does it mean to advance the Kingdom of God?  We all more-or-less have an idea of the Kingdom of God as a goal to strive for and a ...

413 - Embracing Your Unique Design As An Artist with Lisa Kozel Mangione

24 Jan 2023

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Send us a textLisa Kozel Mangione has always been drawn to all things aquatic.  The beach, the ocean, and sea creatures have been a big part of Lisa’...

412 | 5-Minute Mentoring: The Real Reason You're Struggling As An Artist

20 Jan 2023

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Send us a textWhat do you think is the number one barrier that most artists face?Is it a lack of time to work on their art?  Technology changes?  Ac...

411 - Finding Your Identity By Co-Creating With God with Mary Malini

17 Jan 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, I talk with my new friend Mary Malini about her incredible journey of overcomi...

410 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How To Break Through A Creative Block

13 Jan 2023

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Send us a textIf you've ever experienced “creative block” - and I can guarantee almost everybody has - then you know how hard it can be to ov...

409 - When Art And Spiritual Development Meet with Ying McLane

10 Jan 2023

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Send us a textMy friend Ying McLane grew up in China loving art, painting, and writing, but she never thought it could be a career for her, much less ...

408 | 5-Minute Mentoring: What It Means to Thrive in the Kingdom

16 Dec 2022

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Send us a textI use the word "thrive" so much that I sometimes forget to take a step back and clarify what I mean by it.  Thriving is all a...

407 - Strategies For Selling Your Art Online with Jeff Brewer

13 Dec 2022

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Send us a textMy guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast is Jeff Brewer, a product launch expert to other online experts.  Jef...

406 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Overcoming Anxiety As An Artist

09 Dec 2022

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Send us a textIf we’re called by God to be creative, doesn’t that mean we should never have trouble creating?  There are times when the art is fl...

405 - What Happens When You Obey God's Commands with Kim Keys

06 Dec 2022

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Send us a textHave you ever stopped to think about how much of an impact an act of stepping out in faith can have on people?  I don’t just mean for...

404 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Why I Played the Lottery

02 Dec 2022

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Send us a textAs of the time of this video, the Powerball lottery is up to something like $1.9 BILLION dollars.  Billion.  With a B.  Can you even ...

403 - How Art Increases Our Empathy with Mary McCampbell

29 Nov 2022

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Send us a textWhen you look at the world around you, it’s hard not to be discouraged by the seemingly endless contention between people.  Politics ...

402 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Why You Should Stop Doing Things For God

18 Nov 2022

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Send us a textStop doing things for God. “Matt, why would you say that?  Aren’t we supposed to spend our lives doing things for God?Aren't w...

401 - Art, Missions and the Marketplace with Veronica Anzorena

15 Nov 2022

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Send us a textNever underestimate God's ability to find a place for you in advancing His Kingdom.  When my friend Veronica Anzorena heard God ca...

400 | 5-Minute Mentoring: What I've Learned From 400 Podcast Episodes

11 Nov 2022

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Send us a textToday we celebrate 400 episodes of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast.  Can you believe it?  That’s almost as many episodes as Bo...

399 - Trusting God In Times Of Struggle with Rebekah Middleton

08 Nov 2022

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Send us a textYou know, being a Christian doesn’t mean every day is sunshine and lollipops.  We have the same struggles in our lives as anyone else...

398 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How to Seek the Kingdom of God in Your Life

04 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThere are a lot of things out there that we might find ourselves seeking in this world.  Fame, fortune, comfort, power, pleasure, and s...

397 - The Importance Of Art in God’s Kingdom with Darrow Miller

01 Nov 2022

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Send us a textWhen you look at all the difficulties facing the world today - like poverty, hunger, war, depression, and so on - it can be easy to thin...

396 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Why Your Art Can Change the World

28 Oct 2022

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Send us a textIt can be easy to think that your role as an artist in this world is somehow unimportant when weighed against what else is going on.  A...

395 - Leaning Into God's Call To Create with Stanton Lanier

25 Oct 2022

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Send us a textStanton Lanier grew up playing the piano and writing songs, but he never seriously considered it as something he could make his living d...

394 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How Good Habits Help You Weather The Ups And Downs

21 Oct 2022

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Send us a textEverybody has ups and downs in their lives and in their businesses.  So how are some people seemingly more successful at navigating the...

393 - How God Brings People Together For His Glory with Janalyn Arnold & Henny Koonstra

18 Oct 2022

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Send us a textI believe God always puts people together for a reason.  That sure seems to be the case with Janalyn Arnold and Henny Koonstra, my gues...

392 | 5-Minute Mentoring: What To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed Or Burdened

14 Oct 2022

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Send us a textJesus told us that when we feel heavy-laden, we should just come to Him, give Him everything that’s weighing us down, and take up His ...

391 - When God's Inspiration Comes From Unexpected Places with Bert Ballou

11 Oct 2022

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Send us a textWhat's the strangest place you've found inspiration for your art?  For Bert Ballou, my guest on this episode of the Thriving ...

390 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How To Increase Art Sales Without Lowering Prices

07 Oct 2022

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Send us a textEconomy got you down? Nervous about the prospects for your art business at this particular time?  Afraid you won’t be able to sell yo...

389 - Discovering Your Artistic Calling From God: A Conversation with Tist One

04 Oct 2022

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Send us a textSometimes it’s not the destination but the journey that matters.  To say my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist po...

388 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Help, I Have No Time

30 Sep 2022

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Send us a textEver feel like there's just not enough time in the day to do the things you want to do?  Is that feeling keeping you from pursuing...

387 - What Happens When Your Instagram Account Is Hacked: A Conversation with Pat Butynski

27 Sep 2022

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Send us a textIf you're like basically everybody in the world today, you spend a good deal of each day interacting with people through social med...

2022 Thriving Christian Artist Survey - This could be goodbye, don't worry, it's probably just me.

26 Sep 2022

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Send us a textThis could be goodbye, - But don’t worry, it’s probably me, not you…There comes a time in every relationship where you have to ask...

386 | 5-Minute Mentoring: When Your Areas Of Creativity Converge

23 Sep 2022

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Send us a textHave you ever felt like just when you're approaching mastery of one of your artistic pursuits, you become enamored of something els...

385 - How To Feel More Connected With God Through Art: A Conversation with Rachel G. Scott

20 Sep 2022

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Send us a textI’m not exactly sure how, but my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, Rachel G. Scott, must have 30 hours i...

384 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How To Discern The Voice Of The Lord

16 Sep 2022

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Send us a textI believe there’s a key way to discern the truth of what you’re hearing, and it involves the tone and tenor of the message you’re ...

383 - How To Unlock Your Creative Mind: A Conversation with Chris Lumry

13 Sep 2022

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Send us a textHave you ever met a kindred soul, someone who just gets you?  That’s how I felt when I met my guest on the Thriving Christian Artist ...

382 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Creating Cash Flow in Your Art Business

09 Sep 2022

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Send us a textIf you're just starting out with your art business, or if you've been in business awhile and are experiencing a bit of a slow ...

381 - When You Discover Your Divine Purpose: A Conversation with Kathy Roling

06 Sep 2022

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Send us a textHave you ever felt like you were doing all the right things and were still not experiencing fulfillment?  Like you are still struggling...

380 | 5-Minute Mentoring: How Perception Affects Your Art Sales

02 Sep 2022

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Send us a textDo you live in a big city with a thriving art scene?  Are there high-quality galleries on every street corner and throngs of enthusiast...

379 - Following God's Inspiration For Your Life: A Conversation with Jessa Brantley

30 Aug 2022

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Send us a textWhen God inspires you to do something, do you do it no matter what?  My guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast,...

378 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Why Rest Is Vital to Creativity

26 Aug 2022

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Send us a textYou’re a hard worker.  You’re persistent.  You’re determined.  You’re going to make your art business as successful as it can...

377 - How To Develop Consistent Cashflow As An Artist: A Conversation with Maria Morris

23 Aug 2022

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Send us a textSometimes no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to get ahead.  My friend Maria Morris has had to fight through this for quite a ...

376 | 5-Minute Mentoring: Nobody Cares About Your Artistic Skill

19 Aug 2022

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Send us a textDo you feel like you've really mastered your chosen art medium?  Have you sunk time, money, and effort into your goal to be the be...

375 - Jesus Healed Her PTSD Through Art: A Conversation with Lynnette Horn

16 Aug 2022

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Send us a textWe all feel heavy burdens in our lives from time to time.  It can come in many forms, and from many places.  It can be disruptive to y...

374 5-Minute Mentoring: Why Dabbling In Art Can Be Dangerous

12 Aug 2022

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Send us a textPainting with acrylics…wood-carving…clay sculptures…oil painting…making baskets…cake decorating.  There are so many awesome a...

373 - What Artists Need To Know About NFTs: A Conversation with Bonnie Brooks

09 Aug 2022

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Send us a textNew trends, techniques, and technology have always had an effect on how art is created.  We’ve gone from painting on the walls of cav...