What does it take to truly master your God-given creative gift? In this encore presentation of one of our most popular interviews ever, you'll learn the answer.

From his roots as a music minister in Miami, to becoming the driving force behind a vast catalog of Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning albums and songs, Trent Phillips has established himself as one of the leading Producers, Musical Directors and Keyboardists of our generation.

Far from resting on his accomplishments in music, which include directing bands and producing for Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Donnie McClurkin, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and dozens of other top-tier gospel legends, Trent has continuously dedicated himself to raising up the next generation of musicians and creatives.

In this revealing and inspiring interview, Trent reveals the process that shaped his career in gospel music industry, and his character as a Christian and businessperson. You’ll hear in his own words what he learned from his early years in music ministry, to becoming a MD on one of the most iconic albums in gospel music history, and the lessons he’d learned as a leader of worship leaders and coach to the next generation of music ministers and producers.

• How he remained in mentorship relationships that helped him connect with the right artists
• How his early years steered him toward the path of music and how multiple influences kept him flexible as a musician
• How being open to God’s leading resulted in the biggest shift in his musical career
• Why musicians cannot be presumptuous in their dedication to only one career path
• Why he prioritizes the value of the local church despite his worldwide success
• His most treasured moment and the moments when he knew he had wasted an opportunities

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Feeling torn every time you head to your 9-to-5 job, as if you're cheating on your creative side hustle? And vice-versa?

You shouldn't feel dissatisfied with either role you play as a creative, because like most artists, you may never make your full-time income from art alone.

There's 4 key mindsets and strategies that you can implement that will help end the struggle between your traditional full-time job and your creative passion - and we shared them in this Creative Checkup livestream excerpt.

1. Give Each Role Equal Focus
2. See Them as Compatible, not Competitve
3. Make Creative Work a Natural Part of Your Day
4. Implement Systems that Help You Find Balance

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What do you do when your creative dream seems to be dying in front of you? Do you have the ability to keep it alive when things are going wrong?

Our guest on the God and Gigs Show, entrepreneur, TV host and author Victory Lyric has seen the best and worst of the creative journey, and she's got the answers to that question.

From cooking for the iconic Julia Child, to opening several businesses and appearing on the Food Network, Fox, CBS and NBC, Victory has earned the respect and admiration of creatives around the country. But that didn't protect her from facing devastating setbacks that threatened her creative dream.

In this episode, you'll learn how to keep your faith and hope thriving when things aren't going well for you as an artist and creative. You'll learn from Victory's heartfelt and practical wisdom on maintaining your course and seeing a light at the end of the long tunnel you might be in.

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How do you know you're following God's timing for your creative life, and not your own?

It can be incredibly scary and frustrating for a faith-focused creative to feel uncertain about God's will and timing - but there are clues that can help you determine when it's the right season to make a big move.

In this Creative Checkup episode, host Allen C. Paul shares his own experience of looking to God for the right timing and explains how those lessons can apply to your own life - especially when it's hard to determine what's best.

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Have you ever felt like the world just doesn't hear your voice? Struggling to shake a nagging sense of insignificance?

In this uplifting conversation, Grammy-winning music educator and motivational speaker Mickey Smith Jr. shares his powerful insights and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, developing resilience, and consistently taking purposeful action towards your dreams. Through candid personal stories and a faith-based perspective, he'll reignite your passion for pursuing a life of creative significance.

Mickey's central message is about finding your "sound" - that internal significance that allows you to resonate with others in a profound way,

He'll guide you to gain clarity on your unique vision and equip you with powerful daily strategies to:

• Conquer the mental roadblocks and negative self-talk holding you back
• Implement daily rhythms and habit stacks for consistent progress
• Cultivate an unwavering belief in your God-given desires
• Embrace a mindset of gratitude to fuel your motivation

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Are you tempted to compromise your artistic vision and values for the "riches" of influence?

In this Creative Checkup discussion, you'll be introduced to 7 compelling reasons why you should resist the temptation to become an influencer as an artist.

We're pointing out, with no holds barred, that the thought that these two paths are interchangeable is actually dangerous to your creative life.

This episode, taken from our LIVE Creative Checkup that happens every Friday at 1pm, will demonstrate:

• How prioritizing influence over artistic expression can erode your core purpose and creative fulfillment
• The mental and emotional toll of constantly chasing validation and maintaining a carefully curated online persona
• Strategies to cultivate authentic connections with your audience that transcend the superficial nature of social media trends
• Practical ways to harmonize your artistic endeavors with necessary business and marketing efforts, without sacrificing your values

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What's the TRUE cost of being a top creative? And what untold struggles are you going to face as you achieve your God-given dreams?

In this episode, renowned drummer and educator David Chiverton returns to The God and Gigs Show to share why being a successful musician is sometimes overrated, and why he prioritizes family and personal growth more than major musical opportunities.

With honesty and transparency, this top drummer who has worked with Sheila E., Leslie Odom, Jr. , Jon Secada, Maxwell and dozens of other A-list artists explains how he's kept his faith and family foremost so that he never misaligns his vision or mission as a musician.

Listen to see how a successful creative keeps his roles in the proper perspective.

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Do you struggle to do the ONE thing that would make the BIGGEST impact on your creative life?

It seems faith-focused creatives can do everything well except the one thing that could change everything, and we procrastinate on the thing that should get our full attention.

In this Creative Checkup, you'll learn a key principle that keeps you in the cycle of procrastination, and how to fix it so that it never keeps you from finishing your God-ordained creative project.

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