The Thriving Christian Artist

The Thriving Christian Artist

Author: Matt Tommey: Artist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Artist Mentor Language: English Episodes: 100
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
3 Ways Seeing God as Artist Changes Everything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:26
Send us Fan Mail What if the very first way God introduces himself sets the tone for your entire creative life? We open Genesis and meet a Creator at work, and that single lens reshapes how we read Scripture, how we show…
Unlock the Secrets of Your Right Brain: An Interview with Karen DeLoach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:33
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend Karen DeLoach—a multi-disciplinary artist, teacher, filmmaker, and creativity specialist who has spent decades championing the role of t…
5 Simple Steps to Creating Your Art With God [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:55
Send us Fan Mail What if your studio felt less like a grind and more like a sanctuary—where ideas arrive with ease, your hands stay light, and joy returns to the work? We walk you through a simple, repeatable flow for co…
What Feels Like Delay May Be Divine Direction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:36
Send us Fan Mail 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 flip the script: delay isn’t punishment, it’s purposeful formation. Through rea…
5 Ways to Honor God with Your Art [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:02
Send us Fan Mail What if your studio felt like worship instead of a grind? We explore five grounded, practical ways to honor God with your creativity—starting with gratitude, moving into faithful studio rhythms, inviting…
Your Supernatural Calling as an Artist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:51
Send us Fan Mail What if your creative practice is meant to be a doorway where heaven meets earth? We dig into the supernatural calling of artists and why creativity isn’t a side note—it’s central to how the Kingdom move…