The Thriving Christian Artist

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158 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Walking Through Church Hurt May 22, 2020

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Have you ever been hurt in a situation in a church as an artist and you find that you really don’t know what to do, who to turn to, or even how to resolve that situation?

Unfortunately, too many artists have had to deal with this.

In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’m going to give you some really practical tips on how to walk through those difficult situations in a way that brings peace and resolution while setting healthy boundaries in your life.

Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www.MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast

Ok, enjoy the podcast!

Matt

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157 - Social Media for Introverts: A Conversation with Heather Heuman May 19, 2020

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One of the things that really can frustrate us as creatives is social media. With all the variety of social media platforms that are out there, many of us are left wondering how many times we should post, what we should post, how do we get in front of the right people, sound familiar?

Well, my guest today on the Podcast just may have the answers you’ve been seeking. Heather Heuman is with Sweet Tea Social Media Marketing, and she’s an incredible authority on Social Media, especially for Artists who are introverts.

Heather share’s a lot of great information on how to make the most of social media even when you find that being social is not generally in your comfort zone.

You can connect with Heather online at www.SweetTeaSocialMarketing.com and on Facebook and Instagram @SweetTeaSocialMarketing
Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www.MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast

Ok, enjoy the podcast!

Matt

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156 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Help! Nobody Liked My Art! May 15, 2020

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What do you do when you share your art, online or in person, and you just don’t get the response you were looking for?

Does it just gut you and destroy you or is a chance for you to change the way you think about your identity?

I’m going to dive deep into these questions in this week’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring.

Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www.MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast

Matt

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155 - Developing Your Creative Habit: A Conversation with Mike Brennan May 12, 2020

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I’m a big believer in habits, especially when it comes to your artistic development. They literally set the stage for what your creative life and potential will look like, good or bad.

In this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, I’m joined by my friend and fellow creative, Mike Brennan. Like many of us, Mike has been through many different seasons of life with his creativity. All of which makes Mike a wellspring of wisdom when it comes to navigating life as a creative and his deep understanding of developing a daily creative habit.

You can connect with Mike online at www.mikebrennan.me, on Facebook @MikeBrennanAD, and on Instagram @MikeBone
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Matt

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154 – 5-Minute Mentoring: What to Do When You Need Money May 08, 2020

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Have you ever struggled with money or ever wonder how you can get the money you need to both to live your life and to do the things that God has called you to do?

Lots of people struggle with that and I’m going to tackle that in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring.

Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www.MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast

Matt

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FREE Online Global Arts Summit May 05, 2020

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On Easter Sunday, 2020 God downloaded a vision to me for a Global Arts Summit of leaders in art, business and healing that would be focused on helping artists all over the world navigate these uncertain times. What happened next is nothing short of amazing. Listen to this quick episode today for all the details.
To register, visit http://www.theglobalartssummit.com. You'll get instant lifetime access to the summit at absolutely no charge, ever.
Also, please share this opportunity with a friend. I know it will be a huge blessing to them.
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153 - Nurturing the Soul of the City: A Conversation with Dr. Dianne Collard May 05, 2020

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I’m always excited when I get to meet someone who carries the same heart that I do for healing the hearts of artists and encouraging creative people to be who God has called them to be.

I can’t say enough about my new friend, Dr. Dianne Collard who is the founder and director of Arts Charlotte. We sat down for a great conversation, exploring her story and what it means to nurture the soul of a city.

You can connect with Dianne on line at www.ArtsCharlotte.org or at www.MontageInternational.org and on Facebook @ArtsCharlotte

Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www.MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast

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Matt

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152 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Nobody Ever Told Me... May 01, 2020

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Are there some things in your life you know now that nobody ever told you about earlier in life?

For me, there was and I’m going to share one of those things with you today on this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring. When I found out the truth it made all the difference in my life.

Doors Are Open Now to the Creative To Thrive Experience Course

I want to invite you to be a part of my signature course this year. We only do this once a year and it’s been proven to help artists who are:

Struggling with vision for their life
Stuck in old mindsets that are holding them back from God's best for them
Overwhelmed with knowing where to start in pursuing their calling as an artist
Lacking confidence in their own artistic skill and calling

Click Here to learn more about this opportunity.

Take a few minutes to listen on the app of your choice like: ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www.MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast .

Ok, enjoy the podcast!
Matt

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151 - Positive Space Art: A Conversation with Ali Kay Apr 28, 2020

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I'm really excited to bring you an interview with my friend Ali Kay. Ali is an artist hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee who has been doing art as a business ever since she was in High School.

Her broad range of artistic pursuits includes painting murals in high-end homes to worship painting to teaching both in person and online.

In this interview, we drill down and talk about the important things like tenancy, grit, and the importance of having a multifaceted responsive approach when it comes to your art sales strategies.
You can learn more about Ali and connect with her online at www.positivespaceart.com, on Facebook at @positivespaceart, and on Instagram @Ali_Kay_Studio

Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www.MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast

Ok, enjoy the podcast!

Matt

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150 – 5-Minute Mentoring: Does Your Thinking Put Limits on You or on God? Apr 24, 2020

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Have you ever wondered if your thinking puts limits on yourself or maybe even on God?

A lot of people struggle with that and I’m going to tackle that head on here in this week’s episode 5-Minute Mentoring

Take a few minutes to listen on your app of choice like ApplePodcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay or online at http://www.MattTommeyMentoring.com/podcast

Ok, enjoy the podcast!

Matt

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