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The Thriving Christian Artist
The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast helps Christian artists grow in faith, creativity, and income as Spirit-led creatives in God’s Kingdom.Hosted by internationally recognized Christian artist, mentor, entrepreneur and author Matt Tommey, this show equips you to overcome fear, renew your mind, and...
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God, Money & Artists: How to Break The Starving Artist Mentality for Good
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The most painful surprise I’ve seen after years of mentoring Christian artists is this: the ones who struggle the most are ofte...
The Real Reason God Created Creatives
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Ever felt too creative for church and too spiritual for the art world? We go straight to the tension and show why that ache points t...
The Fight Every Artist Must Face
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Doubt doesn’t knock politely; it roars in your studio, rewrites your story, and calls itself responsible planning. We shine a b...
Chaos Precedes Calling: David's Creative Journey
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Feeling hidden, overlooked, or stuck in a chaotic season? We walk through David’s creative journey to show how God forms artist...
Was Bezalel Just 13? This Changes Everything...
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What if your most meaningful work begins before the chaos clears? We revisit Bezalel—the artisan behind the tabernacle—and unco...
When Failure Makes You Question Your Creative Calling
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One honest mistake can feel like a verdict on your calling. We’ve been there—rejected shows, failed pieces, spirals of self-dou...
What Happens When You Say "Yes" To Your Creative Calling
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What would change if you stopped playing it safe and said a full, unapologetic yes to your creative calling? We unpack the five...
5 Biblical Principles To Transform Your Creative Life
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Pressure isn’t a prerequisite for great art. We walk through five biblical principles that turn the studio into a sacred place...
The Gap Between Your Creative Calling & Confidence
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What if the reason your art feels heavy isn’t skill, time, or tools—but the story you believe about your worth? We explore how...
Seven Proven Ways Artists Are Earning More Now
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Feeling buried under shifting algorithms and scattershot advice? We’re pulling back the curtain on seven strategies that actual...
The Humility Trap
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Ever felt that promoting your art might steal glory from God? We tackle that honest tension head-on and show how scripture fram...
5 Steps to Rewire Your Brain for Creativity
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What if mind renewal wasn’t abstract advice but a concrete, daily rhythm that rewires your creative life? We dig into Romans 12...
5 Biblical Declarations To Break Shame And Build Unshakable Identity In Christ
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What if your creative breakthrough isn’t about striving harder, but about believing what’s already true about you? We explore f...
Why Your Art Makes God Smile Every Time
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5 Encouraging Bible Verses Every Christian Artist Needs
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Why the Great Masters Never Worried If Their Art Was 'Christian Enough' (And Why You Shouldn't Either)
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5 Steps to Create Art With The Holy Spirit (My Exact Process)
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What if your most inspired work begins the moment you stop trying to force it? We explore a simple, relational process for crea...
5 Signs God Is Calling You As An Artist
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What if the first person filled with God’s Spirit wasn’t a priest or a prophet—but an artist? We open Scripture and discover a...
Jesus The Artisan: Five Creative Principles For A Faithful Life
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Before the crowds and miracles, there was a workshop. We dive into the overlooked years of Jesus’ life and uncover five surpris...
How Nature, Faith & Art Bring Healing and Hope - An Interview with Nancy Thygesen
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In this episode, I sit down with Nancy Thygesen, a cold wax and oil painter whose atmospheric landscapes and new ventures into...
3 Ways to Overcome Creative Block (with Christ)
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Feeling stuck at the canvas, camera, or keyboard doesn’t mean your gift is gone. It often means you’ve been drinking from a cra...
Textile Artist Creates Works that Inspire Connection: An Interview with Pamela Loewen
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In this episode, I talk with Pamela Loewen, a gifted textile artist and gallery owner whose work blends modern design with time...
3 Ways Seeing God as Artist Changes Everything
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What if the very first way God introduces himself sets the tone for your entire creative life? We open Genesis and meet a Creat...
Unlock the Secrets of Your Right Brain: An Interview with Karen DeLoach
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In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend Karen DeLoach—a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher, filmmake...
5 Simple Steps to Creating Your Art With God
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What if your studio felt less like a grind and more like a sanctuary—where ideas arrive with ease, your hands stay light, and j...
Western Landscape Artist Paints God's Glory in the Sky: An Interview with Phil Bob Borman
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In this inspiring episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I sit down with my friend Phil Bob Borman—a premier Western...
What Feels Like Delay May Be Divine Direction
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What if you’re not behind at all—but right on time for what you were made to carry? We take a hard look at slow seasons and fli...
From Pain to Purpose through Creative Healing: An Interview with Karen Bulbuk
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In this heartfelt episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I talk with multi-talented creative Karen Bulbuk, whose art...
5 Ways to Honor God with Your Art
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What if your studio felt like worship instead of a grind? We explore five grounded, practical ways to honor God with your creat...
Artist Reveals Secrets to Creating with Purpose in Multiple Genres: An Interview with Rob Dinwoodie
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In this engaging episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I talk with multi-talented Canadian creative Rob Dinwoodie—a...
Your Supernatural Calling as an Artist
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What if your creative practice is meant to be a doorway where heaven meets earth? We dig into the supernatural calling of artis...
Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding Confidence in God: An Interview with Denise Clark Weston
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In this joyful and inspiring episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I talk with long-time friend and mentoring progr...
How to Trust God's Plan in Your Creative Journey
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Feeling called to create but unsure of the path ahead? We explore the tension every faith-filled artist knows: trusting God’s p...
How to Overcome Resistance to Your Creative Calling: An Interview with Sherridean Carmichael
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In this powerful and Spirit-led conversation, I talk with Barbados-based artist Sherridean Carmichael about pursuing your creat...
Anxiety, Imagination & Faith
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What if the most powerful studio you own is the one behind your eyes? As artists, our imaginations are vivid and fast—capable o...
Discover How Passion & Patience Help You Create Art that Connects: An Interview with Denis Mayer Jr.
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In this captivating episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I sit down with internationally recognized wildlife artis...
Discovering Your Artistic Superpower
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Romans 12:6 (NLT) says, “In His grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.” As artists, those gifts...
Creative Couple Uses Art to Equip, Heal & Inspire: An Interview with Stephen & Tricia Preston
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In this powerful episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I sit down with long-time friends Stephen and Tricia Preston...
A Wakeup Call: Why Your Art is Needed Now!
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The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk has shaken many to their core, leaving artists wondering about their role in a world w...
Discover Why Timing Matters in Every Artist's Journey: An Interview with Debbie Gallerani
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In this heartfelt episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I sit down with Tucson-based artist Debbie Gallerani, whose...