How did the idea for the show come about?

The original name behind God and Gigs was "jesus and jazz' - thank goodness I changed it. Because I already had the book name "God and Gigs", it made sense to keep it for the podcast. I wanted to have a place where Christian artists in the mainstream felt seen and heard, so we made sure to always center our show around the artist's real life, and not anything super churchy / nor focused on "making it big". The byline is "Real Artists, Real Life" and that remains the core idea behind the podcast.

What do you hope listeners take from the show?

I hope people listening understand that they can have a great life and career without sacrificing their values, their relationships, or their integrity. I want each listener to feel more confident in walking out their calling as a creative after every episode.

What's been the biggest challenge for you?

Staying consistent and bringing fresh episodes even when I feel like I'm running out of gas, or when technical issues frustrate me.

How can your listeners support your show?

They can go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/729845/support and become a monthly contributor, or they can donate to my "Cold Brew Fund" at https://paul-creative-services.ck.page/products/allens-tip-jar

Any future plans that you'd like to share?

I would love to expand the show one day to a magazine or written medium. So many creators deserve a platform!