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
294 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Prophetic Percolation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:14
Send us Fan MailI'm a major coffee fanatic. On any given morning you're going to find me in my comfy chair with my journal, sipping a delicious dark roast blend.As I savor the rich flavor and aroma, I appreciate that it…
293 - Forged in Fire: An Conversation with Lonnie and Abby Alverson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:13
Send us Fan MailWherever 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. You'll be given an opportunity to step out in faith, beyond the limits o…
292 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Walking with a Limp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:59
Send us Fan MailIn 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 do. But we know that the truth is, none of us is perfect. We all struggle…
291 - Renewing the Arts: A Conversation with Justus Stout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:36
Send us Fan MailAs an artist in the church, do you find yourself in a peculiar place, navigating between two different worlds? Maybe you're a Christian with a vision for your work that doesn't fit in the "Christian art"…
290 - 5-Minute Mentoring: The Power of The Room [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:44
Send us Fan MailHave you ever experienced the power of transformation by association? Years ago, someone told me, “Never underestimate the power of the rooms that you're in.” The rooms that you choose to live your life i…
289 - Beautifully Broken: A Conversation with Michelle Ruschman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:19
Send us Fan MailWhen I was a kid, the phrase “One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure” fascinated me. I imagined someone rifling through a trashcan and holding up a gold nugget in triumph. It’s entirely possible that I…
288 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Changing Your Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:35
Send us Fan MailHave 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 painting doesn’t turn out the way we’d hoped, and suddenly we decide that we’re…
286 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Are Your Dreams Dead? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:00
Send us Fan Mail“A dream without a plan is just a wish.” - Katherine Paterson, authorDo you ever feel like the dreams that you hold so dearly in your heart are just never, ever going to come to pass? That no matter how h…