Got a thousand ideas but stuck trying to choose one to actually bring to life? Maybe you're chasing your God-given creative gifts, but the ideas keep pulling you in different directions and you're not sure where to start. Or maybe you've hit a crossroads where God is calling you toward something creative, and you're scared to trust Him fully and go for it. If any of that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you. Today we're talking with Yany Isaacs, founder of Coaching with Yany an...
Jul 14
47 min
What would you do if the thing that scares you the most actually happened? For many creators, having their gift or career taken away would feel like a death sentence. Could you trust God if your future as a creator was uncertain? In this transparent episode, host Allen C. Paul shares how he handled a potentially career-threatening injury, and the lessons he learned about faith and trusting God with your creative dreams when the storms of life come your way. You'll di...
Jul 7
11 min
What if the key to your next creative chapter isn't a strategy, or a career hack - but instead opening yourself up to a new relationship? In this episode, Allen sits down with Wendy and Derek Hadinger, the husband-and-wife duo behind the Create A Way Today Podcast, for a conversation about what happens when creators give each other permission to explore their gifts in their God-given design! Wendy is an author, illustrator, book publisher and caricature artist with 30 years ...
Jun 30
36 min
Ever feel like a dry season in your creative life means something's wrong between you and God? In this episode, Allen breaks down why writer's block doesn't actually equal spiritual disconnection — and walks through four practical moves for what to do when the ideas stop showing up. If you're a Christian creator who's ever judged yourself for an empty page, this one's for you. Struggling to renew your inspiration and feeling uninspired? Need help breaking through your creative blo...
Jun 23
19 min
Have you ever found yourself in conflict as an artist with the church you want to serve - either because you didn't fit the mold, or the church didn't know how to develop your skill? Is there a solution? Rick Sorenson thinks so. As a lifelong artist, and now author and speaker, Rick has relentlessly explored the connections between faith, creativity, and worship. In this conversation we explore all three to help you realize the key to finding your place in a congregational setti...
Jun 16
35 min
It seems EVERYONE is calling themselves a 'creator' these days - and they are using A.I. and all sorts of tools to do it. But what does Scripture say about being a creator? Are we missing the true meaning and power behind the word, and actually dumbing it down by applying it to anyone that it seems to fit? In this episode, we unpack a surprising Scripture verse that reveals the heart behind God's title as a Creator, so we can truly operate in the full confidence and authority we ...
Jun 9
18 min
Negotiating a deal. Protecting your brand. Understanding contracts. Sound intimidating? In this episode, Allen sits down with entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo to explore why legal strategy isn't something you do after success—it's something you build before the opportunity arrives. Amy has over 13 years of experience negotiating multi-million dollar deals for musicians, producers, podcasters, and content creators. She's an adjunct professor at the Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Progr...
Jun 2
38 min
Thinking about FINALLY getting serious about building a creator business that goes BEYOND a hobby? Let me guess...you're both inspired - and nervous. You're inspired to try to push yourself further and really go for it in your creative pursuits. But you're nervous because you don't know if this is really God's will for your creator lifestyle. If you're feeling this tension, this episode will show you how to finally reconcile your feelings with the truth of what God is looking for ...
May 26
20 min
Have you ever wondered how stand-up comedians keep an audience roaring with laughter? Is it just a God-given gift? Or does it require a discipline that is rarely noticed or understood? In this episode, you're going to get a inside-look at the real life of a comedian - how they break into the industry, work on their craft, and find a place in an ultra-competitive industry. But that's not all - you'll also learn how you can maintain your values and stay true to your authentic person...
May 19
34 min
You've got the gifts. You've got the talent. You show up, you do the work—and yet there's money on the table that you're not collecting. Here's why: there are people out there right now who actually want to pay you, and they literally can't. Because you've made it too complicated for them to actually pull the trigger. How much money have you possibly left on the table because someone was ready to hire you, ready to book you, ready to invest in your work—but the path to paying you ...
May 12
20 min
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