The Thriving Christian Artist

The Thriving Christian Artist

Author: Matt Tommey: Artist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Artist Mentor Language: English Episodes: 578
For artists who feel their creative work is a spiritual calling, The Thriving Christian Artist offers a grounded conversation about merging that faith with a sustainable practice. Host Matt Tommey brings his perspective as a working artist, author, and mentor to discussions that tackle the real intersections of studio life and spiritual life. This podcast moves beyond theory, addressing the specific hurdles-like creative fear, financial uncertainty, and finding clarity in your purpose-that can stall an artist's journey. You'll hear from a variety of voices within the community, sharing stories of both struggle and breakthrough, all centered on building a resilient artistic life that feels both spiritually and professionally fulfilling. The aim is practical encouragement: how to cultivate a mindset rooted in your identity, develop effective business habits without burning out, and see your creativity as an integral part of a larger story. Tune in for honest talks that treat your art as both a ministry and a meaningful career, providing actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.
Episodes
443 - Using Art To Move Through The Messy Middle with Sheila Atchley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Send us Fan Mail443 - Using Art To Move Through The Messy Middle with Sheila Atchley Podcast Number: 443Podcast Release Date: 07/11/23Podcast Description Sheila Atchley, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian…
442 - How To Break Out Of An Artistic Slump [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:08
Send us Fan Mail442 - How To Break Out Of An Artistic Slump Podcast Number: 442Podcast Release Date: 07/04/23Podcast Description Do you ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels? Like you’re in a rut?Maybe your art isn’…
441 - Michael Duty - How to Make the Most of the Time God Gives You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:34
Send us Fan Mail441 - Michael Duty Podcast Number: 441Podcast Release Date: 06/27/23Podcast Description Retirement is a time for taking it easy. Relaxing. Putting aside all that work you’ve done for so many years and jus…
440 - Does Your Artistic Inspiration Come From God? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:30
Send us Fan Mail440 - Does Your Artistic Inspiration Come From God?Podcast Number: 440Podcast Release Date: 06/20/23Podcast Description Inspiration can be wonderful and exciting, and it can lead you to do great things. W…
439 - Living The Dream As A Full-Time Artist with Katie Nelson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:20
Send us Fan Mail439 - Living The Dream As A Full-Time Artist Podcast Number: 439Podcast Release Date: 06/13/23Podcast Description Katie Nelson, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, is living the dre…
438 - The One Thing All Artists Struggle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:04
Send us Fan Mail438 - The One Thing All Artists Struggle 06/06/2023In my many, many years as an artist and a mentor of artists, I've seen triumphs and challenges of every description. And while every artist's story is di…
437 - What Makes Someone A Real Artist? With Connie Noftsier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:01
Send us Fan Mail437 - What Makes Someone A Real Artist? With Connie Noftsier - 05/30/2023Podcast Number: 437Podcast Release Date: 05/30/23Podcast Description Connie Noftsier is a busy woman. She embroiders amazing fiber…
436 - How Do I Know If My Work Is Good Enough To Sell? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:16
Send us Fan Mail436 - How Do I Know If My Work Is Good Enough To Sell? 05/23/2023Podcast Number: 436Podcast Release Date: 05/23/23Podcast Description Being a professional artist, by definition, requires you to sell your…
435 - When God Upsets the Status Quo with Heidi & Guy Mitchell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
Send us Fan Mail435 - When God Upsets the Status Quo with Heidi & Guy Mitchell Heidi & Guy MItchell Podcast Number: 435Podcast Release Date: 05/16/23Podcast Description Heidi and Guy Mitchell, my guests on this episode o…
434 - 3 Things I Wish I Knew Starting Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:19
Send us Fan MailLooking 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, just as everyone else has. But I’m exactly where God has put me, so how coul…