The Thriving Christian Artist

Hosted by Matt Tommey: Artist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Artist Mentor

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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.

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June 16, 202618 min

5 Signs YOUR Creative Breakthrough is Closer Than You Think

Send us Fan MailReady to become the artist God created you to be? Get the Thriving Christian Artist Pathway and pursue your creative calling at https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/pathwayHave you ever felt like nothing is working anymore? The things that used to bring momentum seem to have dried up. Old fears and insecurities suddenly get louder. Everything feels harder than it should. You’re exhausted, discouraged, and maybe even wondering if your best creative years are behind you.I've been there. After moving from Asheville, NC to East Texas, I went through one of the most difficult seasons of my life. What I thought were signs of failure turned out to be something entirely different. Looking back now, I can clearly see five signs that God was preparing me for breakthrough—even though I couldn't see it at the time.In this episode, I'll share those 5 signs your breakthrough is coming and help you recognize what God may be doing in your own life so you don't mistake His preparation for failure and quit in the middle of a breakthrough season.Support the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

June 9, 202619 min

Your Best Creative Years May Be Just Beginning

Send us Fan MailReady to pursue your creative calling as a Christian artist? https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/pathwayDo you ever feel like you started too late, missed your chance, or that your best creative years are already behind you? Friend, I’ve got good news: God is not finished with you. In fact, your best creative years may just be beginning.In this episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful reasons your best creative season is still ahead — especially if you’re a Christian artist, maker, writer, musician, or creative who feels behind, discouraged, or unsure about what God wants to do through your creativity in this season of life.After mentoring thousands of Christian creatives around the world, I’ve seen this over and over again: the very things people think disqualify them — age, life experience, failures, delays, detours, and missed opportunities — are often the very things God uses to prepare them for their next season of fruitfulness.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why your creative calling doesn’t expireWhy God’s timeline is often different than yoursWhy starting later may be part of your preparationHow your creativity matures through life experienceWhy God uses prepared people, not perfect peopleIf you’ve been wondering, “Am I too old to create?” or “Did I miss my chance?” this video will encourage you to see your age, experience, and story through God’s perspective.You are not behind.You are not forgotten.You are not disqualified.And you are definitely not too late.🎨 Ready to step into clarity, confidence, and momentum as the artist God created you to be? Learn more about the Thriving Christian Artist Pathway here:👉https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/pathwaySupport the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

May 19, 202617 min

God Doesn't Require Artists to Have It All Figured Out

Send us Fan Mail➡️ Join the FREE Thriving Christian Artist Discovery WeekHave you ever felt like you can’t fully step into your creative calling because life feels too messy, uncertain, or unfinished?In this video, we talk about what it really means to thrive as a Christian artist — even when you don’t have it all figured out. If you’ve struggled with artist perfectionism, fear of creating, creative block, artist identity, or wondering whether your art truly matters to God, this message is for you.God and creativity have always gone hand in hand. Whether you’re a painter, musician, writer, designer, or creative entrepreneur, your creativity is not separate from your faith — it’s part of your kingdom creativity and divine inspiration. Too many kingdom creatives stay stuck waiting for the “perfect season” before they begin creating, but God often calls us forward before everything feels clear.In this video, you’ll discover: • How to overcome creative block and artist block • Why artist perfectionism keeps Christian creatives stuck • The truth about art and faith working together • Why your creative calling still matters to God • How to thrive as a Christian artist in imperfect seasons • What prophetic art and Spirit-led creativity can look like • Why your desire to create is not selfish — it’s stewardshipIf you’ve ever felt behind, unqualified, overwhelmed, or afraid to fully pursue art for God, I hope this encourages you to take your next step with confidence and freedom.#ChristianArtist #KingdomCreativity #CreativeCalling #ArtAndFaith #ThrivingChristianArtist #KingdomCreatives #PropheticArt #GodAndCreativitySupport the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

May 12, 202615 min

God Never Meant Your Art to Come Last

Send us Fan MailDownload 5 Signs You're On the Right Path as an Artist FREEFind out about The Thriving Christian Artist Pathway & Coaching CommunityYour art keeps getting pushed to the end of the day, and somehow the end of the day never comes. If you’ve ever told yourself you’ll create after the dishes, after the laundry, after you finally catch up, this conversation is the wake-up call you’ve been needing. I’m Matt Tommy, and I’m digging into the quiet belief many Christian artists carry: that creativity is optional, extra, or something we have to earn. We unpack how that mindset turns studio time into a source of guilt and why “being responsible” can slowly become a cover for abandoning the part of you God designed to bring life, beauty, and healing into the world. I share my own story of creating only when I had leftover energy, what it cost me spiritually and emotionally, and why so many artists aren’t battling laziness at all. They’re battling permission. We also look at the Cinderella trap, the vulnerability of making art, and the Mary and Martha story as a picture of presence versus nonstop doing. Then we get practical. You’ll hear clear, doable steps for prioritizing your creative calling without feeling irresponsible: stop waiting for perfect conditions, create before your energy is gone, start smaller than you think, and treat creativity like a relationship with God rather than a reward for finishing your to-do list. If you’re ready to stop living on creative leftovers and start creating with freedom and peace, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who needs permission to make space for their gift. If it helps you, leave a review and tell me: what’s one small creative habit you’re starting this week?Support the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

May 5, 202619 min

Why Your Creative Calling is Calling You Back to God

Send us Fan MailDOWNLOAD "5 Signs You're On the Right Path as an Artist" FREE PDFThat nagging sense that something is missing isn’t always a problem to solve. Sometimes it’s a signal. When your creativity starts tugging at you again after months or years of silence, it can feel inconvenient, impractical, or even embarrassing. We’ve felt that split too: the responsible life that keeps everything running, and the creative life that gets whatever crumbs of time are left. We dig into a faith-centered view of creativity and calling and why that “pull to create” may be God drawing you back to connection with Him. We talk about the frustration that comes from suppressing what was designed to bring you life, how joy and creative flow can act like signposts, and why the real breakthrough often isn’t trying harder. It’s healing. As we let God deal with disappointment, fear, control, and performance mindset, creativity stops feeling tangled and starts flowing again. If shame tells you that you missed your chance, we push back hard: your gifts and calling are irrevocable. Your creative gift didn’t expire. You may have lost connection, but connection can be restored, and God’s posture toward you looks more like the father running to the prodigal than a judge keeping score. We also get practical with simple next steps: noticing the patterns of desire, saying yes in small ways, and releasing the pressure to monetize too fast so you can protect the joy of the creative process and trust God’s provision and timing. If this helps, subscribe for more, share it with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review so more artists can find it. What’s one small creative “yes” you can take this week?Support the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

April 28, 20269 min

5 Ways to Finally Step Into Your Creative Calling

Send us Fan MailDownload Your Free PDF Here: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5signs That creative pull you keep feeling might not be a distraction at all. We talk straight to the artist who feels called to create but keeps hesitating because the plan is unclear, the timing feels off, or the next step feels too small to matter. After years of helping artists move forward, we lay out four practical steps that turn confusion into momentum, without pretending you need a perfect studio, more money, or a five-year roadmap first. We start by naming the thing many of us do: dismissing the desire to create as impractical, selfish, or “not spiritual.” Then we make it concrete. What does it look like to give God a simple yes today, pick up the paintbrush again, write for thirty minutes, or finally capture the idea you keep carrying around? We also challenge a common trap for Christian creatives: waiting for total certainty before moving. Often, clarity comes through movement, not before it. We dig into what it means to be faithful with what is already in your hand and why that steady stewardship is where provision, opportunity, and direction tend to show up. Finally, we talk about learning to recognize what God is already doing in your life so you stop second guessing when results are slower than you hoped. If you’re ready to stop starting and stopping, press play, subscribe, and share this with one artist who needs a push. What’s the one small step you feel invited into right now?Support the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

April 21, 202612 min

5 Supernatural Ways God Provides For Christian Artists

Send us Fan MailJoin the Foundations Course at https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/foundationsMost artists are trained to measure “provision” by one thing: money. We’re challenging that idea and getting painfully practical about what God may already be giving you right now if you know how to see it and steward it. If you’re a Christian artist trying to build a sustainable art career, grow your creative business, or simply stop feeling stuck, this conversation reframes provision as partnership, not waiting. We walk through five channels where God often provides for creatives: ideas that arrive like seeds, the creative gift he’s already placed in you, supernatural favor that accelerates timing, divine appointments that open doors through relationships, and the “what’s in your hand” resources you already have today. Along the way, we talk about why so many artists stall out in fear, self-doubt, and disappointment, and how consistent studio practice and skill-building can be stewardship rather than striving. We also unpack why hidden seasons don’t mean you’ve been forgotten and how favor works best when you keep walking by faith. Then we land on a multiplying principle from Matthew 25: God increases what we steward faithfully. That single shift changes how you approach your next idea, your craft, your connections, and your daily choices. If you want more clarity, more momentum, and a healthier mindset around art and finances, press play and take notes. Subscribe, share this with an artist friend, and leave a review with the one kind of provision you’ve overlooked the most.Support the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

April 14, 202625 min

7 Powerful Shifts That Happen When Artists Trust God to Provide

Send us Fan MailJoin the Foundations Course https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/foundations What would actually change if you trusted God to provide for you as an artist not just as a belief, but as a way of living? I’m talking about the moment the pressure to produce, sell, and prove yourself starts to lift, and a real, grounded peace takes its place. That shift is more than emotional relief. It’s the starting line for a new kind of creative life where God is your source and your studio, schedule, and income decisions stop being driven by fear. We walk through seven tangible things that begin happening when you lean into trusting God for financial provision as a Christian creative. We unpack how striving creates guesswork and trend chasing, while trust helps you hear God’s voice and move with divine strategy that fits your unique calling. I also share personal stories from building an art business, including a painful “worst show” experience that led to a reset and a surprising commission, plus examples of divine appointments that opened doors I could never have planned through networking or marketing alone. You’ll also hear how stewardship leads to multiplication from what’s already in your hand, why supernatural provision can arrive through unexpected channels, and what it means to become a river and not a reservoir with generosity and open-handed living. If you’ve been wrestling with money anxiety, burnout, or the constant feeling that you have to make it all happen, this conversation is designed to help you renew your mindset, reclaim creative freedom in Christ, and take your next step with confidence. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs peace around provision, and leave a review so more artists can find it. What’s one area where you’ve been striving instead of trusting?Find out more about The Created to Thrive Foundations Course Support the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

April 7, 202617 min

Is God Even Calling You to Be An Artist?

Send us Fan MailThat restless creative itch you keep burying might not be a distraction at all. If you’ve been living in the in-between, not where you were and not yet where you’re going, we want to help you stop treating your art like a guilty secret and start seeing it as a real part of your calling.We get honest about why creative transition feels so unnerving, especially for Christian artists who were taught that creativity is impractical or “less spiritual.” Drawing from decades of life as working artists and years of mentoring, we walk through a clear framework: acknowledge the desire instead of denying it, release the need for everything to make perfect sense, and practice faithfulness with what’s already in your hand. We also unpack the difference between wanting a detailed plan and learning to live from a promise, because most creative breakthroughs begin as a nudge rather than a map.We go deeper into the spiritual side of the creative process, from Genesis and the idea of God bringing light into chaos, to the loaves and fishes picture of offering what you have and letting God multiply it. You’ll leave with practical next steps you can take this week, plus a renewed sense that your creative gifts are not accidental and your “yes” can unlock clarity over time.If this speaks to you, subscribe, share it with a creative friend who feels stuck, and leave a review so more artists can find it. What’s one small act of creative faithfulness you’re willing to do today?Join the Foundations Course: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/foundationsSupport the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.

March 31, 20269 min

Artists Are God’s Secret Weapon

Send us Fan MailArtists tend to notice the cracks and the glory at the same time and that can feel like a burden until you realize it might be a blueprint. I’m Matt Tommy, and I’m walking through three specific reasons artists are uniquely positioned to carry spiritual influence in the world. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” “too intense,” or “too much,” we reframe that as a form of God-given perception that can help you discern what others ignore and respond with wisdom instead of insecurity. We also talk about why art lands differently than a purely logical argument. People carry defenses, filters, and practiced resistance, but story, beauty, and honest creativity can slip past those walls and reach the heart. That’s why art can create encounters, not just content. When your work flows from the Holy Spirit through your imagination and into your craft, it can translate God’s heart into a language people can actually receive. If you don’t make “Christian art,” you’re not disqualified. We dig into what it means to create with redeemed eyes, redeemed hands, and a redeemed imagination whether you paint, write songs, photograph, design, sculpt, or build. Your gift can also make room and open doors into rooms, relationships, and cultural spaces traditional ministry may never reach, which is exactly why the enemy fights your identity and tries to keep you silent, busy, and afraid. If you’re ready to stop creating from fear and start creating from agreement with heaven, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with an artist friend, and leave a review so more creators can find it.Join the Foundations Course: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/foundationsSupport the showFuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly EncouragementJoin thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose.Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist.👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.