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**The Thriving Christian Artist**

The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast helps Christian artists grow in faith, creativity, and income as Spirit-led creatives in God’s Kingdom.

Hosted by internationally recognized Christian artist, mentor, entrepreneur and author Matt Tommey, this show equips you to overcome fear, renew your mind, and build a thriving art business rooted in your creative calling.

Each week, you’ll get real-life stories, practical teaching, and encouraging insight on topics like prophetic art, faith and creativity, marketing your art, hearing God’s voice, renewing your mind and selling your work with confidence.

Whether you’re a hobbyist, emerging professional, or established creative, you’ll be empowered to align with God’s purpose, create from wholeness, and prosper with Kingdom impact.

Subscribe now and join thousands of Kingdom artists discovering breakthrough, alignment, and abundance through their creative calling.

Latest Episodes:

445 - How Christian Artists Can Thrive Through Mentoring with Rachel and Ben Hilliker Jul 25, 2023

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445 - How Christian Artists Can Thrive Through Mentoring with Rachel and Ben Hilliker
Podcast Number: 445

Podcast Release Date: 07/25/23

Podcast Description

I truly believe that the Lord puts our spouses in our lives not to mirror us or echo us, but to complete us. That’s certainly been the case with me and my wife, Tanya.

Collaborating with your spouse on a creative venture or business venture can be a challenge - lots of push-and-pull, and feedback that may feel a bit too honest at times. But if you stick with it, adjust your expectations, and remember that you are on the same team, it can lead to beautiful, successful results you can both be very proud of.

Rachel and Ben Hilliker experienced this when they began collaborating on writing projects. Their first book, “God’s Masterpiece: Identity Truths for Children,” came to fruition with inspiration from the Holy Spirit, some quality time teaching their kids at the breakfast table, and a loving understanding of how they can work together to accomplish great things.

Rachel and Ben are my guests on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, where they talk with me about their journey and take me backstage for how the Lord has led them to places they never anticipated going. Check it out!

And be sure to look for their books - “God’s Masterpiece: Identity Truths for Children” and “God’s Masterpiece: A Parent and Child Handbook on Identity “- on Amazon. You can also find the books at their website:

https://book.rachelhilliker.com/

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When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art”

Wondering how to create your art with God or what prophetic art is all about? Grab my free guide and make sure you’re not stuck in any of these misconceptions about prophetic art!
Download here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5-biggest-misconceptions-about-prophetic-art

2️⃣ Learn a New Framework for Living: Watch this free 60-minute, on-demand workshop I created called “How to Start Thriving as the Artist God Created You to Be,” where I share a simple, Kingdom-based framework for living that anyone can use starting today. Click here for details and to enroll! ➡️ https://matttommeymentoring.mykajabi.com/ew-optin-how-to-start-thriving

3️⃣ Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your Art. Get more details here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect

4️⃣ Ready to truly thrive? Join the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program to discover how to build your art business and live the abundant life Jesus promised you as an artist in His Kingdom! Click here for details and to enroll! ➡️ https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/artmentor.html

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444 - The 3 Numbers You Need To Know In Your Art Business Jul 18, 2023

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444 - The 3 Numbers You Need To Know In Your Art Business

Podcast Number: 444

Podcast Release Date: 07/18/23

Podcast Description

Do you realize how much of the art business is dependent on numbers?

I’m not talking about the “golden ratio” or even about color-by-numbers sheets (remember those?). I’m talking about what I call the TLC Numbers: traffic, leads, and conversions.

In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I break down what I mean by those terms and what those numbers can mean for you as a professional artist. When you have a good grasp on your traffic, leads, and conversions, you can make adjustments to ensure that your art is seen and has its best chance to be sold.

The numbers may not be your favorite part of making art for a living, but they are very important. So take a listen and make sure you’re giving your TLC numbers the tender loving care they deserve.

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When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art”

Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Connect with Matt online: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/stay-connected

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443 - Using Art To Move Through The Messy Middle with Sheila Atchley Jul 11, 2023

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443 - Using Art To Move Through The Messy Middle with Sheila Atchley
Podcast Number: 443

Podcast Release Date: 07/11/23

Podcast Description
Sheila Atchley, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, knows what it means to be in the “messy middle.” As her life begins to move from one phase to another, as her nest begins to empty, as she transitions to what God has in store for her next, her creativity is there to keep her going.

Her first experiences with painting came as a way to process the hard, emotional times she was going through, and wound up leading her to a deeper connection with God and His grace. And she’s here to tell you that your “right-brained” creativity can do the same for you.

Sheila and I had a great conversation about how these periods of pain in all of our lives can lead us to feeling empty, sad, and helpless against inertia, but God can lead us out again even through the simple act of making things.

If you know what it’s like to be in a painful place - and I’m afraid we all do - then my talk with Sheila will really resonate with you. Listen to the podcast, and be sure to check out what the Lord is doing with Sheila’s art at her website and social media.

www.sheilaatchley.art

https://www.instagram.com/sheilaatchleydesigns/

https://www.facebook.com/SheilaAtchleyDesigns

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1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art”

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442 - How To Break Out Of An Artistic Slump Jul 04, 2023

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442 - How To Break Out Of An Artistic Slump
Podcast Number: 442

Podcast Release Date: 07/04/23

Podcast Description
Do you ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels? Like you’re in a rut?

Maybe your art isn’t turning out the way you want it to. Maybe you’re not making the kinds of sales of your art that you’d like. Maybe you feel like you’re losing momentum?

It's so easy to get into patterns of going through the motions and getting distracted by other things, and it can be so hard to get out.

But just because you’re in a rut doesn’t mean you have to stay there. You can break out, and I can tell you how.

On this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I'm going to give you three easy ways to take your art practice to the next level! It's time for you to get focused, fearless, and faithful.

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When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art”

Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Connect with Matt online: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/stay-connected

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Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.

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441 - Michael Duty - How to Make the Most of the Time God Gives You Jun 27, 2023

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441 - Michael Duty
Podcast Number: 441
Podcast Release Date: 06/27/23
Podcast Description
Retirement is a time for taking it easy. Relaxing. Putting aside all that work you’ve done for so many years and just doing… nothing. Right?

Not if you’re Michael Duty.

Michael, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, retired from his decades of work as an architect in his own firm, and all of a sudden he had to figure out how to fill his days. So he took it to the Lord, praying for guidance on what God wanted him to do. The answer? “Write your story!”

That encouragement from God was just what he needed. Michael wrote a memoir, then began to make writing a priority on a daily basis. Realizing the value of the time he now had, he also put renewed energy into painting, and he even took up the violin. He’s busier in retirement than he was when he was working!

Michael and I talked about how you can use the time you are given to serve the Lord in more ways than most people can dream of, if you let Him move your creativity. We also talked about how fiction (such as his new novel, Canaan Found) can be used to reach people with God’s message effectively without being preachy. It was a great conversation, and I hope you’ll listen to this episode.

You can find Michael’s books at Amazon, some brick-and-mortar bookstores, and Michael’s website:

www.michaeldutybooks.com

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440 - Does Your Artistic Inspiration Come From God? Jun 20, 2023

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440 - Does Your Artistic Inspiration Come From God?

Podcast Number: 440

Podcast Release Date: 06/20/23

Podcast Description
Inspiration can be wonderful and exciting, and it can lead you to do great things. When your artistic inspiration comes from God, it’s hard not to just throw yourself into what you think will please Him without much time for reflection.

But what happens when you discover that what you’ve thrown yourself into does not seem to be finding favor with the Lord? Could you have mistaken your own excitement for the Lord’s blessing? Don’t worry, it can happen to anyone.

So how can you determine whether the inspiration you feel is truly from God?

There are ways to find out for sure, and I’ll tell you all about them in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring. Have a listen!

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When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art”

Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Connect with Matt online: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/stay-connected

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439 - Living The Dream As A Full-Time Artist with Katie Nelson Jun 13, 2023

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439 - Living The Dream As A Full-Time Artist
Podcast Number: 439

Podcast Release Date: 06/13/23

Podcast Description
Katie Nelson, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, is living the dream as a full-time artist.

As a wedding painter, she gets plenty of bookings during “wedding season” to do live painting at weddings and other events. Add in some commission work, and the fact that she wisely requires deposits in advance to book her time, and you can see she’s got both the art and the business parts figured out.

Katie talked with me about how her life led her from growing up in missions to developing her talents and taking the leap to become a full-time artist. We also talked about how important it is to her that God is the central focus of what she does with her time and her talents. It was a great conversation and I know you’ll enjoy listening to it.

You can follow Katie on social media and check out her website at:

https://www.instagram.com/katienelsonfineart/

https://www.facebook.com/katienelsonfineart

https://www.katienelsonfineart.com/

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When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art”

Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Connect with Matt online: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/stay-connected

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438 - The One Thing All Artists Struggle Jun 06, 2023

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438 - The One Thing All Artists Struggle 06/06/2023
In 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 different, there is one thing I have seen that can get in the way of any artist's success.

I'll give you a hint: comparison.

Artists have a tendency to compare themselves to other artists and peers in a variety of different ways. And when you start to make those comparisons, you're treading a path that has led many an artist to give up.

In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I go over why I think comparison is such a problem for artists, and how they can avoid falling into that trap. It's an important lesson, and you should really take it to heart.

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When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art”

Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Connect with Matt online: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/stay-connected

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Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.

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437 - What Makes Someone A Real Artist? With Connie Noftsier May 30, 2023

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437 - What Makes Someone A Real Artist? With Connie Noftsier - 05/30/2023

Podcast Number: 437

Podcast Release Date: 05/30/23

Podcast Description
Connie Noftsier is a busy woman.

She embroiders amazing fiber art nature sculptures, she owns a local bed and breakfast, she teaches classes, and she has been both a landscape designer and a women's pastor at her church. In fact, she has had so many things on her plate over the years, it's a wonder she ever has time to try anything new, but she finds a way!

It's exactly this "can-do" spirit in her that led her to try out the Artist Rise Up masterclass, where she came to realize just how important her art is in her life. Next thing you know, she's joined our Created To Thrive Artist Mentoring Program, knocked out all of the training modules, and embraced her role as an artist in God's Kingdom!

Take a listen to this episode to get a sense of what the Mentoring Program can do for all kinds of artists. Connie talks about some of the benefits, both tangible and intangible, of being in the program. If you're on the fence about whether to join Created To Thrive, going "backstage" with Connie is going to get you excited about the possibilities.

Please check out Connie's website, Instagram, and Facebook pages at the links below to see just what God is doing through her art.

https://www.connienoftsierstudio.com/

https://www.instagram.com/connienoftsierstudio/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069411729469

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436 - How Do I Know If My Work Is Good Enough To Sell? May 23, 2023

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436 - How Do I Know If My Work Is Good Enough To Sell? 05/23/2023

Podcast Number: 436

Podcast Release Date: 05/23/23

Podcast Description
Being a professional artist, by definition, requires you to sell your art. Selling your art requires buyers to be interested enough to shell out actual money so they can take your work home. And getting buyers interested requires your art to be good - really, really good.

But we aren’t always the best judges of our own work, so it’s hard for an artist just starting out to look at a piece and say, “Yep, that’ll sell.” What artists need are guidelines they can follow to objectively determine whether their art is good enough to sell.

As a long-time professional artist myself, I’ve picked up a lot of the ins and outs of the business, and I usually have a good idea of what’s going to sell. And in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I share my three best ways artists can use to determine if their art is good enough to sell in today’s market. Check it out!

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When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help:

1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “Understanding God’s IDEAL”

In this free resource, we unpack each part of God’s IDEAL so you can understand how each principle works together, building on each other to create a beautiful, mature, and unique expression of the Kingdom of God in and through your life.

Download here ➡️ https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/understandinggpfl.html

Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Connect with Matt online: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/stay-connected

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Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.

👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

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