The Thriving Christian Artist

372 5-Minute Mentoring: 7 Reasons Why Artists Fail

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text“Making it” in the art business isn’t easy.  Every day, somebody decides that they’re going to make a go of living off of their...

371 - Finding Your Identity As A Christian Artist: A Conversation with Amy Rylander

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat would you do if the Lord told you to get up in the middle of the night and paint the Holy Spirit?No pressure, right? 😬In 2004, A...

370 5-Minute Mentoring: Seeking God’s Direction For Your Life

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textChange is never easy.  And the bigger the change, the tougher it can be.  😬Whether you're moving to a new place, starting a ne...

369 - Where To Find Buyers For Your Art: A Conversation with Rei Llazani

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOne of the biggest challenges any artist faces is getting their art out in front of the people so they can get paid for their work.  Ga...

368 5-Minute Mentoring: What Should You Name Your Art Business?

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen we were expecting our son, Cameron, we went through every baby name book out there, trying to figure out the perfect name for our l...

367 - Sharing God's Word Through Authentic Worship: A Conversation with Mary Elizabeth Kolsrud

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOn my first trip to Africa 20+ years ago, one of the things I looked forward to most was entering into the sounds of the real Africa - t...

366 5-Minute Mentoring: Overcoming Fear of Sharing Your Artwork

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textSharing your creative work can be a very daunting task.  What people are going to say?  Will they like it?  Is your art “good enoug...

365 - Sharing Your Spiritual Gifts To Glorify The Lord: A Conversation with Theresa Harvard Johnson

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn the entertainment world, someone who can sing, dance, and act is referred to as a “triple threat.”  Scribes were the triple thre...

364 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Why Good Marketing Is Not Enough

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThere are people out there, especially on the internet, who will tell you that they can show you how to quadruple your art sales and mak...

363 - Living Beautifully In Christ: A Conversation with Jonathan & Sarah Howe

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI don’t believe that the Lord wants us to live lives of misery, scraping by and struggling.  Instead, He wants us to live abundantly ...

362 5-Minute Mentoring: Do You Know Your Business's Numbers?

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textQuick question - what’s your number?No, I don’t mean your phone number. ☎️I mean that specific dollar amount it would take for y...

361 - Building An Art Ministry: A Conversation with Greg & Susan Card

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBuilding up the role of art ministries in the church is a very big task.  In fact, it sure seems like it’s too big for one person to ...

360 5-Minute Mentoring: Why You Should Incorporate Your Art Business

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt’s a question that almost every business owner has to face - should you incorporate your business?It feels so…official.  Adult. ...

359 - The Lie We Believe About Creativity: A Conversations with Dan McCollam

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOne of the biggest struggles that creatives have is finding the time in our lives to be creative.  With all the pressures of the day, w...

358 - 5-Minute Mentoring: The Key To Becoming A Full-Time Artist

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat’s the one question I hear most frequently?  (Other than “Would you like fries with that?”  What can I say - we’ve been tr...

357 - When You’ve Been Brushed By The Spirit: A Conversation with Jeanette Sthamann

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat it is like to go from feeling like you’ve lost your creativity and giving up on art, to creating art that moves and inspires ever...

356 - 5-Minute Mentoring: What To Do When You Hit A Creative Roadblock

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen you come to a roadblock while driving, what do you do?  You backtrack, pull out the GPS, and navigate around it to get back on cou...

355 - Faithfully Following God's Call: A Conversation with Tan-Yah Jackson

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textSometimes, as a Christian, it’s hard to know exactly what God is telling you.For my friend Tan-Yah Jackson, the messages she was recei...

354 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 5 Simple Tips For Growing An Art Business

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf I told you I could teach you how to grow your art business with 5 simple tips, would you believe me? I know…sounds like it’s too...

353 - How Art Heals the Broken: A Conversation with Anne Ashton

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThey say that change doesn’t happen overnight…but my friend Anne Ashton would respectfully disagree!  Anne’s introduction to the ...

352 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 5-Step Framework For Thriving As An Artist

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI have a confession to make.When I first started building my art business, I had no idea what I was doing at first. 😳Okay, maybe that...

351- A Divine Adventure: A Conversation with Rebecca Friedlander

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOne of my favorite things about this podcast is connecting with amazing people doing amazing things, and it’s so much fun to check bac...

350 - 5-Minute Mentoring:The #1 Reason to Start an Art Business

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI remember how I felt when I first started thinking about turning my art into a business.  Excited, nervous, scared, hopeful…  All t...

349 - Called By Creative Glory: A Conversation with Joshua Mills

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou know those people who are so busy and prolific that you wonder how on earth they manage to get everything done?  That’s my friend...

348 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 5 Tips for Conquering the Business Side of Art

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textProfit and loss statements.  Shipping and insurance.  Website updates. Taxes.  Marketing strategies. 😳The never-ending to-do list ...

347 - How Jesus Restores Through Art: A Conversation with Chad Atkins

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever experienced a tug-of-war between your art and other aspects of your life - as if the two can’t exist simultaneously?  C...

346 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 3 Secrets for Growing an Art Business

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhether you’re just starting out in your art business or you’ve been at it awhile, chances are once the excitement of stepping out i...

345 - Glorifying God In The Gig Economy: A Conversation with Allen Paul

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textTruth time: God doesn’t want you to be comfortable. He isn’t a La-Z-Boy salesman.   If you’re too comfortable, you’re not movi...

344 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 5 Reasons Every Artist Should Be Using Canva To Market Their Art

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBack in the day, when I was working on staff at churches, I was the “creative guy” - which meant that I was the default graphic desi...

343 - Sharing Your Passion Creates Passion In Others: A Conversation with Frances Syverson

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever met somebody whose art is so fascinating and who is so enthusiastic about it that it makes you want to immediately run out...

342 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Why Artists Need an Email List

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textRemember a few months ago when Facebook and Instagram went down for a full day?  Panic ensued!While some users were upset they couldn’...

341 - The Surprise & Beauty of the Unexpected: A Conversation with Robin Popp

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou know when two things (or people) come together unexpectedly and you think, “Wow…that makes so much sense!”?That’s kind of wh...

340 - 5-Minute Mentoring: How To Become An Artist Entrepreneur

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen you think of a job that provides steady income and security, what do you think of?  Toiling away in the offices of a big company? ...

339 - How God Uses Art To Call People To Him: A Conversation with Terry Glaspey

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textChristian art has always been a force for the Lord.  Paintings, hymns, poetry, sculpture, drama… all the forms of art you can think o...

338 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 5 Ways to Know If an Idea Is Worth Pursuing

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen you create art for a living, there’s a lot more on the line than when you’re a hobbyist.  You can have the same level of enthu...

337 - Raising The Next Generation Of Kingdom-Hearted Artists: A Conversation with Bryn Gillette

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt’s always great to reconnect with old friends like Bryn Gillette.  If you’re a longtime listener to the podcast, you may remember...

336 - 5-Minute Mentoring: How To Heal Your Heart From Shame

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat sort of garment are you wearing?  No, I’m not asking whether you’re wearing shorts or a dress or jeans or a pocket t-shirt.  ...

335 - When Your Art Does The Talking: A Conversation with Grace Bomer

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text There’s a big misconception that “prophetic art” has to depict crosses and doves and Scripture quotes.  It causes a lot of arti...

334 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Should Artists Pay for Advertising?

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs a business owner, you know that marketing and advertising are vital to growing your business.  You’ve got to be able to get out in...

333 - When God's Grace Moves In Your Life: A Conversation with Gabriel Stockton

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt’s always fascinating to hear how God works in the lives of artists and brings them out of bad situations so they can thrive.   My...

332 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Help, Nobody's Buying My Online Course!

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOne of the biggest hardest truths about business is that sometimes you can do everything right, and people still won’t buy.  It hurts...

331 - Prophetic Art: A Conversation with Wendy Manzo

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou know those people who are so generous that they’ll drop everything to show you around their gorgeous city, inspire and move you, a...

330 - 5-Minute Mentoring: The Problem With Friends And Family Discounts

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs consumers, most of us enjoy getting a discount and saving a little money whenever we can.  A free stack of pancakes at IHOP?  Sign ...

329 - Jörn Lange - The Secret Language of Prophetic Art

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen does an “out-of-the-blue” Christmas gift turn into a gift to people all over the world?  If you’re Jörn Lange, it’s when ...

328 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Thriving in Uncertain Economic Times

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThey say the only certain things in life are death and taxes…but I would argue that “economic uncertainty” should be added to that...

327 - Creativity & Healing: A Conversation with Teresa & Terry Arsenault

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThe process of creativity can be a pretty solitary one.  We often ideate, outline, sketch, create, and finish a piece completely on our...

326 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 3 Clues That It's Time To Raise Your Art Prices

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDoes the idea of raising your prices make your knees weak?  Give you butterflies in your stomach?  Make your palms sweat?I get it - a ...

325 - Visual Empathy: A Conversation with Aeron and Tracy Brown

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFor many people who grew up in the church, shame is a constant companion.  If we don’t fit into this perfect mold that is expected of...

324 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 5 Differences Between Creating FOR God and Creating WITH God

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI talk a lot about prophetic art - the idea of creating art with God as a part of our creative process.But as wonderful as it sounds, so...

323 - Why Who You Know Matters: A Conversation with Sophie Dare

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYears ago, when I was just out of school and looking for a job, a family friend told me that for many opportunities in life, “It’s a...

322 - 5-Minute Mentoring: How To Discover Your Unique Artistic Voice

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen I wove my first basket, I literally went “by the book.” I used the same materials, the same weaving technique, and came out wit...

321 - What is NFT Art? - A Conversation with Patrick Bezalel & Lily Chia

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textNFTs. Bitcoin. Crypto. Blockchain. The Metaverse.  You can barely turn on the news or look at social media without running across one o...

320 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Stop Asking Permission to Create

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt all started with a book called “Willow Basketry” that I got from the University of Georgia bookstore where I worked.In fact, I di...

319 - How Creativity Sets Us Free: A Conversation with Stephen & Tricia Preston

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFor kids, having fun is usually #1 on their daily agenda.  But as we become adults, “having fun” is often replaced with going to wo...

318 - 5-Minute Mentoring: The Key to Achieving Your Goals in 2022

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you get excited about the promise and potential of the new year?  Does the smell of a new planner bring you joy?  Do you make your ...

317 - Impact vs Influence: A Conversation with Ray Hughes Part 2

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn our recent chat, Ray Hughes said something that struck me almost speechless:“Why does something have to ‘be’ something before i...

316 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Drinking Coffee with the Lord

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI know sometimes that we creatives can be a little resistant to routines.  We’re free spirits!  We let inspiration guide us!  But o...

315 - Impact vs Influence: A Conversation with Ray Hughes Part 1

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you want to have impact…or do you want to have influence?I spent some time recently with one of my spiritual fathers, Ray Hughes, a...

314 - 5-Minute Mentoring: What Fishing Teaches Us About Business

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI come from a long line of fishermen.  As a kid, I spent hours out on the lake with a fishing pole in my hand, learning life’s lesson...

313 - Connecting Through the Power Of Story: A Conversation with Fred Koehler

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThey say that loose lips sink ships…and so does my guest and new friend Fred Koehler!(Okay, so he’s only sunk one ship - his brother...

312 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Assume Connection

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever walked into an unfamiliar room and felt like everyone was talking about you?Ugh…so uncomfortable, right?But what if, ins...

311 - Called to Create : A Conversation with Tina Honerkamp

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text“What kind of tree are you?”  This was the question that Tina Honerkamp’s husband, Nick, asked her when she told him that she had...

310 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Process vs Purpose

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you ever get stuck in analysis paralysis?It’s so easy to be overwhelmed with possibilities and options that we creatives tend to ov...

309 - The Realities of Thriving as a Full Time Artist : A Conversation with Luke Allsbrook

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhether you’re at church, a party, or on an airplane, small talk often starts with the simple question, “So what do you do?”  If ...

308 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Success in the Season You're In

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text“Comparison is the thief of joy.” - Theodore RooseveltIn the age of Instagram, it’s hard not to get caught in the comparison trap....

307 - Waves of Creativity: A Conversation with Allen Arnold

07 Dec 2021

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Send us a text“…Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar — the LORD Almighty is His name.”  Jeremiah 31:35If ever there were a perfect met...

306 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Using QR Codes In Your Art Business

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textRemember Blockbuster, Beanie Babies, Backstreet Boys? All popular with audiences in the late 90s to early 2000s, probably not coming bac...

305 - Your Voice Matters Because You Matter: A Conversation with Gina Morgano

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEveryone likes to talk about “work-life balance,” but when your passion for creating, your business, your livelihood, and your faith...

304 - 5-Minute Mentoring: The Promise of Sin

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen I was a kid, I remember my parents warning me that if I hung around with the “bad kids,” I’d be painted with the same brush, ...

303 - Releasing Heaven's Creativity: A Conversation with Latimer Bowen

16 Nov 2021

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Send us a textI'm fascinated by God's “glory stories"—amazing testimonies of the grace and goodness of God.  Artists who step out ...

302 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Everyday Action

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you feel overwhelmed by the size of the vision God has given you?Does your destination seem like it’s a thousand miles away?Are you...

301 - The Simplicity of Saying Yes: A Conversation with Charles Ciepiel

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOver the years, I’ve noticed an interesting trend in the artists in the Thriving Christian Artist community.  They discover how to tr...

300 - 5-Minute Mentoring: What to Do When Nothing Is Working

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever felt like your career - or your life - is taking one step forward...and two steps back?  Like you’re pushing a giant bo...

299 - Defying Discord: A Conversation with Marlita Hill

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you’ve ever tried to pitch a tent, you know that tension and stretch is the difference between a tent that offers you protection fr...

298 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Raising Your Awareness of God's Presence.

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThere’s a holiday trend I’ve noticed recently where parents are encouraging potential gift-givers to consider giving their kids expe...

297 - Brain Hacks for Renewing Your Mind: A Conversation with Dorothy J. Cook

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt’s probably obvious that I’m passionate about both creating art and the process behind it.  I'm also just as passionate abou...

296 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Overcoming Habitual Sin & Negative Patterns of Living

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIs there an area in your life that's become a stronghold for sin?  It might show up as a negative coping mechanism or an addiction...

295 - How to Hear God's Voice: A Conversation with Taylor Jensen

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIf you believe that God can create through you, that He can speak to others through the medium of your artistic talents and ability, the...

294 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Prophetic Percolation

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI'm a major coffee fanatic.  On any given morning you're going to find me in my comfy chair with my journal, sipping a delici...

293 - Forged in Fire: An Conversation with Lonnie and Abby Alverson

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWherever you are in your journey as an artist in business, you can be sure that sooner or later, you will be tested, as if by fire.  Yo...

292 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Walking with a Limp

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this world of glow-ups and the ‘Gram, it’s easy to think that everyone’s life is perfect, that nobody else struggles the way we...

291 - Renewing the Arts: A Conversation with Justus Stout

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs an artist in the church, do you find yourself in a peculiar place, navigating between two different worlds?  Maybe you're a Chr...

290 - 5-Minute Mentoring: The Power of The Room

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever experienced the power of transformation by association? Years ago, someone told me, “Never underestimate the power of th...

289 - Beautifully Broken: A Conversation with Michelle Ruschman

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen I was a kid, the phrase  “One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure” fascinated me.  I imagined someone rifling through a...

288 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Changing Your Perspective

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever gotten stuck in the “not enough” cycle?  It happens to all of us - we burn dinner, we make a mistake at work, a paint...

287 - The Transformative Power of God: A Conversation with Bobbie Blakely

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe talk about the transformative power of God moving through our art, but He doesn’t stop there!  So much of the transformation we ex...

286 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Are Your Dreams Dead?

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text“A dream without a plan is just a wish.” - Katherine Paterson, authorDo you ever feel like the dreams that you hold so dearly in you...

285 - Walking Through Life's Seasons with Grace: A Conversation with Jan Lewis

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textJesus said that it rains on the just and unjust alike, and our ability to walk through the seasons of life - with grace, with faith, and...

284 - 5-Minute Mentoring: The Divine Tension

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe typically think of tension as a negative thing, right?  Tension is where our fears are magnified, where our past mistakes replay in ...

283 - Moving Across the Bridge: A Conversation with Gena Kearn

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever stood in the middle of a suspension bridge when the wind kicked up?  Talk about a bumpy ride!  And even though you know ...

282 - 5-Minute Mentoring: How God Releases Vision

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe artists talk a lot about the vision we have for our art.  But what does it actually look like when God releases His vision into our ...

281 - In the Spirit: A Conversation with Don Potter

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textEven if you don’t know Don Potter by name, you have definitely heard his music.  For decades, he was a very successful musician and m...

280 - 5-Minute Mentoring:Created by the Creator to be Creative

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAs we close out this month-long celebration of the 10th anniversary edition of my first book, “Unlocking the Heart of the Artist,” I...

279 - Creativity, Anointing & Influence: A Conversation with Simon Bull

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textMarian Wright Edelman said, “You can’t be what you can’t see,” and in my experience, that statement is true on so many levels. ...

278 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Embrace Community

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textTake a look around you.  How strong is your community?  I don’t mean just people who live in your town - I mean a caring community t...

277 - Creating Prophetic Art: A Conversation with Grace Bailey

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI’ve heard it said that it’s one thing to be a tourist - but it’s another to be a traveler. A few years ago, I had the chance to s...

276 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Release the Dreamer Inside

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhen you were a kid, did adults tell you to “stop dreaming and get your head out of the clouds?”  What those adults didn’t unders...

275 - Prophetic Creativity: A Conversation with Caleb Culver

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI’ve been involved in music my whole life. My mother was a music and choral teacher, and she had me singing in church and community gr...

274 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Discover the Father's Heart for You

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textExciting announcement time, Thriving Christian Artists!I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve just released a 10th anniversary edition ...

273 - Sacred Streets: A Conversation with Jason Leith

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textArtists have been using the power of art to bring people together, to express complicated emotions, and to communicate across languages ...