The Thriving Christian Artist

174 - Entrepreneurship & Creativity: Harmonious Opposites with Matt Tommey

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you have a dream of creating a business from your art? Or do you already have an art side-hustle that you’re ready to turn into a p...

173 - Accelerate Your Creativity: The Shift to With Revisiting a Conversation with Allen Arnold

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this podcast, I revisit an interview I did last year with author, coach, and mentor, Allen Arnold. Allen is the author of The Story o...

172 - Knowing God's Plan for Your Art & Life with Matt Tommey

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I revisit a question get asked all the time, How can I know God’s Plan for my Art & Life? Take a few minutes to ...

171 - Prospering Artists, Not Starving Artists Revisited with Matt Tommey

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I revisit a message I shared last year on the whole topic of Kingdom Finances and how to begin receiving the provision ...

170 - Walking in Favor, Nurturing the Dream Revisited: A Conversation with Jan Tetsutani

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode,I revisit a conversation I had a few years ago with my good friend Jan Tetsutani. Jan is a Hawaiian artist who also happ...

169 - From Struggling to Santa Fe Gallery: A Conversation with Debra Lynn

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI’m really looking forward to introducing you to my friend Debra Lynn. Debra is an incredible artist who’s been on such an awesome j...

168 - 5-Minute Mentoring: How Do I Advertise My Art Like a Pro?

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever struggled with where to advertise yourself as an artist? There are so many options out there for you to consider that it c...

167 - Healed by Renewing Her Mind: A Conversation with Kylie Odetta

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I’m joined by a new friend, Kylie Odetta. Kylie is a musician, writer, artist, and uber creative powerhouse, and you’...

166 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Mass Merchandising vs Exclusivity

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever considered putting your artwork on apparel or merchandise in order to get your art out to the masses? I’m going to talk...

165 - Grace over Grind Revisited: an encouraging word from Shae Bynes

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week I’m excited to share a fantastic message from my friend, Shae Bynes. Shae is an amazing speaker, author, and mentor. She’...

164 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Choosing Your Focus as a Artist

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what to do as a creative when you just love to do EVERYTHING? How do choose what to do artistically when your hea...

163 - Embracing Your Design to Unleash Your Art: an Evening with Pat Banks

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text163 - Embracing Your Design to Unleash Your Art: an Evening with Pat BanksWell, all I can say is that you are in for a treat. Today’s ...

162 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Can God Use My Art that Isn't Overtly Christian?

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how God can use you as an artist if you are creating work that is not overtly Christian or spiritual?  Lots of C...

161 - Where the Road Bends: A Conversation with David Rawlings

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDon’t you just love a good book with unexpected twists and turns? I sure do and in this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podca...

160 - Navigating Your Journey from Hobbyist to Pro

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you ever sit alone dreaming of taking your art hobby and turning it into an art business and an income source that God uses to bless ...

159 - Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Evaluate New Opportunities with Matt Tommey

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textTell me if this has ever happened to you. You’re just going about your business and everything’s fine then BOOM!   All of a sudden ...

158 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Walking Through Church Hurt

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever been hurt in a situation in a church as an artist and you find that you really don’t know what to do, who to turn to, or...

157 - Social Media for Introverts: A Conversation with Heather Heuman

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOne of the things that really can frustrate us as creatives is social media. With all the variety of social media platforms that are out...

156 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Help! Nobody Liked My Art!

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat do you do when you share your art, online or in person, and you just don’t get the response you were looking for?Does it just gut...

155 - Developing Your Creative Habit: A Conversation with Mike Brennan

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI’m a big believer in habits, especially when it comes to your artistic development.  They literally set the stage for what your crea...

154 – 5-Minute Mentoring: What to Do When You Need Money

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever struggled with money or ever wonder how you can get the money you need to both to live your life and to do the things that...

FREE Online Global Arts Summit

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOn Easter Sunday, 2020 God downloaded a vision to me for a Global Arts Summit of leaders in art, business and healing that would be focu...

153 - Nurturing the Soul of the City: A Conversation with Dr. Dianne Collard

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI’m always excited when I get to meet someone who carries the same heart that I do for healing the hearts of artists and encouraging c...

152 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Nobody Ever Told Me...

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre there some things in your life you know now that nobody ever told you about earlier in life?For me, there was and I’m going to sha...

151 - Positive Space Art: A Conversation with Ali Kay

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI'm really excited to bring you an interview with my friend Ali Kay. Ali is an artist hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee who has b...

150 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Does Your Thinking Put Limits on You or on God?

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered if your thinking puts limits on yourself or maybe even on God? A lot of people struggle with that and I’m goin...

149 - Artists Fighting Human Trafficking: A Conversation with Anthony P

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI love it when the Lord makes divine appointments, bringing together folks who would never have met in order to advance His Kingdom purp...

148 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Is Every Artist Designed To Thrive?

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered if every artist was truly designed to thrive? Believe it or not many folks struggle with the idea that they coul...

147 - Art & Missions: A Conversation with Dr. Byron Spradlin

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast is one of those episodes that is really special to me. I had the honor of sitting ...

146 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Cultivating Relationships Through Your Story

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textNobody buys art because they need it. They buy art because of connection. If you’re struggling with developing connections, then you’...

145 - Pet Portraits, Prayer & the Prophetic: A Conversation with Nathan Rhoads

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI’m always looking to introduce you to artists that not only love Jesus but are excellent at what they do from a marketing perspective...

144 – 5-Minute Mentoring: How Can I Prioritize Art in My Schedule?

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDo you ever struggle with how to prioritize creativity in your life? A lot of people struggle with that, I know I did for a long time.In...

143 - Prophetic Worship: A Conversation with Vivien Hibbert

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI’m so honored and excited to share with you my interview with Vivien Hibbert. Vivien is an author, teacher, musician and worship lead...

142 - 7 Things YOU Can Do To Thrive Right Now with Matt Tommey

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWith all of the uncertainty swirling about today, it’s easy to lose focus, fall into fear, and to react out of desperation.  This doe...

141 - Thin Places: A Conversation with Rebecca Friedlander

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHold on to your seats, because today’s episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast is going to be amazing!I’m joined by my frie...

140 – 5-Minute Mentoring: How to Transition Into Being a Full Time Artist

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how to transition from doing your art as a hobby into doing it as a business? Lots of people have that question ...

139 - Faith Like Flamingos: A Conversation with Katie Hornor

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWhat in the world do flamingos have to do with faith? Well, hang on to your feathers, because in this episode of the Thriving Christian...

Special Edition - How to Pandemic-Proof Your Art Business

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou know the world is freaking out because of the Coronavirus and this global health pandemic. Thankfully, as believers we don’t have ...

138 – 5-Minute Mentoring: How Do I Know God Wants Me to Be an Artist?

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how you know God wants you to be an artist instead of, oh I don’t know, a plumber?That’s a big question that ...

137 - God at Work: A Conversation with Rich Marshall

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI’m so excited about today’s episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast. My guest today is Rich Marshall. Rich is an Author, P...

136 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Where Do Even I Start?

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how to start seeing real change happen in your life?A lot of people have that very same question and I’m going ...

135 - Honoring the Gift Within: A Conversation with Jeanne Oliver

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking that everything you do creatively somehow has to end up growing your business or advanc...

134 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Uniqueness Allows You To Charge More

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wanted to know how to sell your art for more money? Well in today’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I share a key inside...

133 - Unpacking Your Artist's Suitcase with Author Kent Sanders

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a text Can You Answer “Yes” to Any of These Questions?Do you feel like you’ve lost your way as an artist?Are you stuck in your creative...

132 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Unleashing the Uniqueness Within You

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDoes this sound like you?Do you feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of artistic dabbling and mimicry? Does your artistic voice and expres...

131 – Overcoming Perfectionism: A Conversation with Artist & Author Alice Briggs

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever been painting, writing, sculpting, or creating in your own unique way and you’ve heard something welling up from the ins...

130 - 5-Minute Mentoring: What's Art Got To Do with the Great Commission?

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what art really has to do with the Great Commission and making disciples of all nations?  I actually get this qu...

129 – Knowing When It’s Enough: A Conversation with Manuel Luz

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered when the painting, the song, or the latest piece you’re working on is done and when it’s time to walk away?In...

128 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Insecurity is a Signal

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what really enables you to have lasting change and breakthrough in your life? In this episode of 5-Minute Mentor...

127 - Finding Balance in Thriving: A Conversation with Artist & Entrepreneur Kasey Hope

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I’m so excited to have my good friend Kasey Hope on the podcast. Kasey is a momma, artist, and entrepreneur; a succes...

126 – 5-Minute Mentoring: The Power of Community

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what really enables you to have lasting change and breakthrough in your life?  The biggest thing I’ve found in...

125 – I Gave Him My Yes: A Conversation with Artist Maralee Gazelka

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textImagine your life, a year from now, two years from now, ten years from now, uninhibited, free, all while fulfilling God’s purpose for ...

124 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Triumphing Over Stinkin Thinkin

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you an artist who's Feeling Overwhelmed? Can't Find Clients to Buy Your Work? Feeling Defined by Your Past?If that'...

123 - Faith, Provision, & Transformation: A Conversation with Trent and Kate Freeman

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt’s possible to go from being a “Type-A-Do-It-All-Yourself” person with marginal results to being a thriving artist walking in Go...

122 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Practically Partnering with God

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOne of the greatest revelations the Lord has ever shown me is that we are not designed to just wait on Him to move and do everything for...

121 - The Day Everything Changed: Interview with Artist & Influencer, Shanon Roberts

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI have a really special interview to share with you in this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast. Shanon Roberts is an artis...

120 - 5-Minute Mentoring: 5 Characteristics of a Great Mentor

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how to choose the best mentor for you as a Christian artist?The other day I Googled the phrase, "Artist Ment...

119 - Re-Imagining Your Life: A Holistic Approach to Art, Business & Spirituality with Matt Tommey

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textI spent many years living a life that felt extremely disconnected and segmented, but I honestly didn’t know there was another way to l...

118 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Taking Yourself Seriously as a Christian Artist

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHappy New Year, and welcome to my first podcast of the year AND the decade!I believe that it’s going to be an incredible, incredible y...

117 - There Must Be More: A Conversation with Poet with Joel McKerrow

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textA fish in a bowl doesn't know that it is wet. Surrounded always by its watery environment, it knows no other reality. We, too, suf...

116 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Making 2020 Your Best Year Ever

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWas 2019 all you hoped it would be?If not, I promise 2020 can be your best year yet if you follow this simple strategy I've develop...

115 - Keeping It Personal: A Conversation with Teri Johnson

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I sit down for another conversation with my good friend Teri Johnson, Teri is the owner and founder of Keeping...

114 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Just Getting Started

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you Brave Enough to Be Bad At Something New?Have you ever struggled with allowing perfectionism or fears of not being good enough to...

113 - The Heart Healing Journey: A Conversation with Mark DeJesus

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textAre you living a life that is fully alive from the heart?Are you passionate and ready for personal transformation?In this week’s episo...

112 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Triumph Over Hard Times

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWe all go through seasons of difficulty in our life and as artists sometimes we feel even more susceptible because we lean into our intu...

111 - Hope, Identity and Wonder: A Conversation with Spoken Word Artist, John Englezos

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textYou know, I often wonder where Jesus would be hanging out these days if he were walking around on the earth. Fact is, I’m pretty sure ...

110 – The 5-Minute Mentor: You Can Do All Things

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I share an encouraging message I felt in my spirit. YOU CAN DO IT. No matter your thoughts, your experience, or your pa...

109 The Art of Living: A Conversation with Artist, Patricia Reeves

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing one of my long-time friends and a real door opener in the faith, Patricia Reeves. F...

108 – The 5-Minute Mentor: Understanding Kingdom Provision

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how to find the provision that you need to do the things that God has called you to do as an artist?Well in this ...

107: A Life of Convergence: A Conversation with Entrepreneur, Paul Pruitt

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for a conversation with my friend Paul Pruitt. Paul has been an entrepreneur his entire life, building succe...

106 – The 5-Minute Mentor: Finding Traction In Life

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I take the time to answer a question from one of my listeners, Sharon, on how to overcome the cycle of taking one step ...

105: Engagement Enrichment: A Conversation with Instagram Guru, Melissa Pruit

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for an interview with my friend Melissa Pruitt. Melissa is a Content and Marketing Strategist and the creato...

104 – The 5-Minute Mentor: Putting Off Procrastination

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textOne of the things I see artists struggle with all the time is Procrastination. Not just creative procrastination but “life” procrast...

103 - Small Beginnings: A Conversation with Artist & Author Sara Thurman

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for an interview with artist and author, Sara Thurman. Sara shares how her creative path intertwines with ou...

102 – The 5-Minute Mentor: How do I Overcome the Overwhelm in my Life?

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I take the time to tackle the question of how to overcome the overwhelm of life so that you can find the focus, motivat...

101 - Operating From a Place of Rest: A Conversation with Artist Wendy Bryant

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for an interview with my friend and artist, Wendy Bryant. Wendy is an up-cycle textile artist and painter wh...

100 – The 100th Episode!

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, THE 100TH EPISODE, I take a little time to reflect on what I’ve learned and gleaned from producing this podcast over ...

99 - Walking in the Fullness: A Conversation with Artist Connie Spurlock-Walcott

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for a great interview with a new friend of mine, Connie Spurlock-Walcott. Like many folks, Connie’s backst...

98 – The 5-Minute Mentor: Where Do I Find the Time To Pursue My Art?

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I take the time to answer a question from one of my listeners, Donna, on where to find the time needed to pursue art wi...

97 - Jackhammering Through The Cement: A Conversation with Artist Josie Lewis

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for a great interview with my new friend, Josie Lewis. Not only is Josie a gifted artist and author, but she...

96 – The 5-Minute Mentor: How Do I Develop My Artist Website

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I take the time to answer a question from one of my listeners, Beth, on the best way to approach developing a website f...

95 - Transformed to Transform Others: A Conversation with Artist Connie McDonald

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for a great interview with my friend and artist from Oregon, Connie McDonald. Like many of us, Connie spent ...

94 – The 5-Minute Mentor: When Do You Know It’s Time To Cross "The Bridge?"

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I take the time to answer a question from one of my listeners, Lisette, on how you can know when it is time to step out...

93 - Thriving in the Kingdom: A Conversation with Amy Haid Spence

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for an interview with my friend and mosaic sculptor, Amy Haid Spence. Amy shares how show moved from being f...

92 – The 5-Minute Mentor: How Do You Avoid Social Media Overwhelm?

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I take the time to answer a question from one of my listeners, Brittney, about how she can avoid social media overwhelm...

91 - Maturing as a Kingdom Artist with Matt Tommey

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I share a message I recently gave on what it means to mature as an artist in God’s Kingdom.Connect with Matt online a...

90 - Responding to God’s Call: A Conversation with Artist Lesa Vander Bie

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for a conversation with my friend, Lesa Vander Bie. Lesa is an accomplished painter, and in this podcast, sh...

89 - Piecing It All Together: A Conversation with Artist Lynda Sondles

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for an interview with painter and fiber artist Lynda Sondles. Lynda shares the story of her creative journey...

88 - Redemption Beyond The Roadblocks: A Conversation with Artist Angela Bruch

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for an interview with Angela Bruch. Not only is Angela a great artist, but she is the very definition of an ...

87 - Transforming Mindsets: A Conversation with Artist Darrell Williams

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for an interview with a great friend of mine, Darrell Williams.  Darrell candidly shares his mindset strugg...

86 - Shifting Seasons: A Conversation with Artist Laura Brady

06 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with one of my dear friends, Laura Brady. If any of you are one of those people who feel like the pressures ...

84 - Convergence & Acceleration: A Conversation with Ceramicist with Nate Hunter

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for a conversation with my friend, Nate Hunter. Nate is a talented potter and ceramicist from Kenosha, Wisco...

85 - Permission to Create: A Conversation with Artist Carole Chalmers

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with one of my great friends, Carole Chalmers. Carole, like a lot of us, spent a lot of years not giving her...

83 - God-Sized Dream: A Conversation with Singer and Artist, Linette Penney-Gainham

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for a conversation with my good friend, Linette Penney-Gainham. Linette is a gifted artist, songwriter, sing...

82 – Belief is Everything: a Conversation with artist Deborah Nell

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down for a conversation with Expressive Spiritual Painter, Deborah Nell. Deborah tells her story of discovering h...

81 – Illuminated Messiah: a Conversation with Artists, Tim Gagnon

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, I sit down for a conversation with painter and teacher with Tim Gagnon. Tim is an Artist and Speaker best known for creating ...

80 – The 5-Minute Mentor: Naturally Supernatural

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I answer a question from S. Lynn who wants to know how to share her faith through her art without sounding “preach”...

79 – God Tweets: a Conversation with Artist, Shawna Wright

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, I chat with Shawna Wright. Shawna shares a bit of her journey from Homeschooling Mom to an aspiring water-colorist with a gro...

78 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Help, My Church Just Doesn’t “Get” Me!

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, I answer a question from Rose on what to do when you feel like no one in your Church gets you, your art, or your callin...

77 – Grace Over Grind: a Conversation with Author & Mentor, Shae Bynes

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, I get to sit down for a conversation with my good friend, Shae Bynes. Shae is an amazing speaker, author and mentor. She’s ...