The Thriving Christian Artist
The official podcast of internationally recognized artist, speaker, author and mentor Matt Tommey. The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast is for artists who want to bust through roadblocks that have held them back for years, create the art they love and live the life the they know God created them to live as an artist in His Kingdom.
Episodes
515 episodes
Breaking Free from Comparison Culture
Comparison is perhaps the most pervasive challenge facing artists today, silently eroding confidence and stealing joy from the creative process. This episode tackles this universal struggle head-on, offering both spiritual wisdom and practical ...
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16:35
God Doesn't Revoke Your Calling When You Struggle
Ever wonder if your artistic struggles mean you've missed God's calling? When marketing feels overwhelming, business challenges mount, and self-doubt creeps in, it's easy to question everything. I've walked this path myself—the last two years b...
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17:08
Exploring Prophetic Creativity
The creative process isn't just something artists do on the side—it's the fundamental mechanism through which the kingdom of God operates. In this profound exploration of prophetic creativity, Matt Tommey shares revelatory insights from his 30+...
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Walking in Grace vs Guilt as an Artist
Fear can paralyze Christian artists, trapping them in a destructive pendulum swing between two extremes: the fear that God won't provide financially on one side, and the fear that success will breed pride and damage their relationship with God ...
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Breaking Free from Sin Consciousness
What's holding you back as a Christian artist? For many believers, the greatest barrier isn't lack of skill or opportunity—it's an internal battle between what Matt Tommey calls "sin consciousness" and "sonship consciousness."Drawing fr...
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The Secret Place: Where Success Really Begins
What if your greatest artistic and business breakthroughs aren't hiding in the latest marketing strategy but in the secret place with God? This paradigm-shifting episode reveals a powerful truth I received during an exclusive marketing mastermi...
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Embracing God's Timing in Your Artistic Journey
Do you find yourself growing impatient with God's timing in your artistic journey? You're not alone. That frustration—wanting success now, progress immediately, recognition instantly—is something almost every artist battles.Through pers...
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Lay Down Your Life or Pursue Your Art Dreams?
Can pursuing your dreams as an artist coexist with the biblical principle of laying down your life for the sake of the Kingdom? Join me as we explore this profound question through the heartfelt inquiry of Janie, a student grappling with her ar...
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Renewing Your Mind vs Positive Thinking
This episode explores the transformative process of renewing your mind and what that truly means for believers and artists. We dissect common misconceptions about renewal, emphasizing that it's an active partnership with the Holy Spirit rather ...
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Why Your Response Determines Your Results
Facing life's challenges with humility can transform not just our circumstances, but also the very fabric of our hearts. Join me as I recount how difficult seasons in my life uncovered deep-rooted fears and hangups, leading to profound growth a...
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Overcoming Overwhelm in Your Artistic Journey
Feeling overwhelmed is a reality many artists face, and it's one that we tackle head-on in this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast. After decades of navigating the artistic journey, I’ve found that balancing faith with the pressur...
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Breaking Free from Disappointment
Can disappointment be the invisible barrier that's preventing you from fully embracing your creative potential and spiritual growth? Discover how unacknowledged disappointment can act like hardened soil, blocking the seeds of inspiration and re...
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12:46
Why Simply Creating Is Enough
Have you ever thought about the deeper purpose behind your art? This week on the Thriving Christian Artist podcast, I explore the profound intersection of creativity and spirituality inspired by a question from a student grappling with finding ...
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3 Characteristics of 5 Talent Faithfulness
Unlock the secrets to transforming your artistic journey by embracing the lessons from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25. What if the key to fulfilling your God-given dreams lies in responding swiftly to His call and believing in your po...
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Is it Irreverent to Imagine God in the Studio?
Unlock the divine potential within your artistry by embracing God's presence in every brushstroke and melody. What if the presence of God isn't confined to traditional sanctuaries, but rather fills your creative spaces with divine inspiration? ...
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Getting More Out of the Time You Have
Ever found yourself struggling with the balance between creative passion and practical pursuits? Join me, Matt Tommey, as we embark on a journey of artistic transformation, inspired by my recent adventure in Asheville, North Carolina. This epis...
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Embracing the Unpredictable in Art & Life
Ever found yourself at a crossroads in your creative journey, only to discover that the unexpected detour led to a masterpiece? Join me, Matt Tommey, as I invite you into my studio for a candid glimpse into my latest project—a series of nature-...
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12:54
5 Core Principles for Thriving Artists
This episode explores the transformative journey that artists undergo by emphasizing the importance of internal growth and spiritual connection over external measures of success. By outlining five core principles—Connect, Vision, Thought, Belie...
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15:34
Navigating Grief and Loss as an Artist
After experiencing the loss of a loved one, how do you find the strength to keep your creative passion alive? Join me, Matt Tommey, as I share personal stories of navigating grief and life’s toughest seasons, inspired by a touching journey from...
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Creating with God: Being Led by the Spirit
What if the key to unlocking your creative potential lies not in seeking inspiration, but in recognizing God's presence that's already living within you? Join me, Matt Tommey, as I share my transformation journey from complicating the artistic ...
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Is Social Media Killing Your Art Business?
Could social media be sabotaging your art practice? Join me, Matt Tommey, as I explore how platforms like Facebook and Instagram might be draining your creative energy and disrupting your artistic flow. I discuss the hidden pitfalls of mindless...
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The Top 4 Myths Holding Back Artists
Unlock the key to artistic success beyond mere talent as we shatter myths holding artists back with insights from my own 30-year journey. What if your mindset and heart are the true determinants of your creative success, not your skill alone? J...
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The Core4: How to Make Progress as an Artist
Have you ever felt like your journey as an artist is more complicated than it needs to be? On "The Thriving Christian Artist," I, Matt Tommey, share my personal experiences of wrestling with this very notion and how I discovered a clearer path ...
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What Does it Profit an Artist: Reflections on Creating
Picture this: you're flipping through an old sketchbook, and suddenly, ideas from over a decade ago leap off the page, still brimming with potential. That's exactly what happened to me, and it sparked a realization about the cyclical nature of ...
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