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The Thriving Christian Artist

Matt Tommey: Artist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Artist Mentor
The Thriving Christian Artist
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    5 Steps to Rewire Your Brain for Creativity

    2026/1/13 | 13 mins.

    Send us a textWhat if mind renewal wasn’t abstract advice but a concrete, daily rhythm that rewires your creative life? We dig into Romans 12:2 and show how a Spirit-led process can transform the inner story you believe, so your art flows from peace instead of pressure and from calling instead of comparison. This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a practical blueprint for partnering with the Holy Spirit to change how you think, decide, and create.We walk through the Five R’s—Recognize, Repent, Replace, Reinforce, Rejoice—and explain why each step matters for artists who face resistance, self-doubt, and perfectionism. You’ll learn how to catch limiting thoughts, align your agreements with Scripture, and install a new “operating system” using passages like Ephesians 2:10 and 2 Corinthians 3:5. As you repeat truth and practice daily gratitude, you signal safety to your nervous system, which quiets fear and opens space for curiosity and creative flow. We connect this spiritual rhythm to brain science: when the amygdala calms, risk becomes possible and imagination wakes up.By the end, you’ll have a simple daily assignment to begin renewing your mind and reshaping your creative process. Expect practical outcomes: pricing work without panic, sharing without chasing approval, and meeting resistance as a growth cue. Same hands, same skill, new inner narrative—leading to bolder choices and richer art rooted in identity, not insecurity.If this sparked something in you, subscribe for more teaching on faith, creativity, and mindset. Share this with an artist who needs a hopeful reset, and leave a review to tell us which of the Five R’s you’ll practice first.Fuel 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.

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    5 Biblical Declarations To Break Shame And Build Unshakable Identity In Christ

    2026/1/07 | 12 mins.

    Send us a textWhat if your creative breakthrough isn’t about striving harder, but about believing what’s already true about you? We explore five bold declarations from Scripture that dismantle shame, silence the inner critic, and help you create from a place of freedom, not fear. From the prodigal’s robe to the authority of being seated with Christ, you’ll hear a clear path to rebuild identity and align your art with God’s heart.We start with restoration—full, generous, immediate—not a probationary return. Then we dig into adoption and delight, the difference between being barely forgiven and being joyfully welcomed into a family. You’ll hear how new creation identity and the Spirit’s equipping end the cycle of waiting for permission or perfect conditions. Resistance still comes, but we reframe the battle: not fighting for victory, but creating from victory, with stamina and peace. Finally, we talk about carrying light—how your presence and practice shift atmospheres, open hearts, and invite hope without forcing a message.You’ll get a powerful daily affirmation to speak over your life and a free 31-day guide to renew your mind with Scripture-driven declarations: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/31-biblical-affirmations If you’re a Christian artist longing for clarity, courage, and creative flow, this conversation will help you stand firm in who you are and why you’re here—so your work can reflect heaven with honesty and excellence. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a comment with the declaration you’ll start practicing today.Fuel 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.

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    Why Your Art Makes God Smile Every Time

    2025/12/30 | 12 mins.

    Send us a textGet Your 31 Biblical Affirmations for Christian Artists: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/31-biblical-affirmations What if your studio time is the place God loves to meet you most? We explore a life-giving shift for creatives of faith: your art brings God joy not because it’s perfect, but because it reflects His image, welcomes His presence, and flows from desires He planted in you.We start with identity. You’re made in the image of a Creator who imagines and forms—so when you create, you mirror His heart. A tender story about a father and son in the studio reframes God’s posture toward your work: delight over measurement, presence over performance. That lens begins to heal the pressure many of us carry from teachers, leaders, or inner critics, and it restores the simple joy of showing up to make.From there we dig into process. God cares more about being with you than the product you produce. Scriptures like James 1:17 and Zephaniah’s song over us replace the voice of a taskmaster with a Father who rejoices. The studio becomes a sacred meeting place, not a factory. We talk about creative flow as grace in motion—joining what God is already doing so your work feels lighter, freer, and more aligned with how you’re designed.Finally, we tackle desire and trust. Psalm 37:4 and the promise of a new heart in Christ invite you to believe that your creative passions aren’t random or suspect. Double-mindedness breeds paralysis, but trusting Spirit-shaped desires brings clarity and courage. You’ll hear practical encouragement to drop striving, step into your practice with faith, and watch joy return as you create from overflow.If this speaks to you, share it with an artist who needs freedom today, subscribe for more encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: where do you most sense God’s pleasure when you create?Fuel 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.

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    5 Encouraging Bible Verses Every Christian Artist Needs

    2025/12/23 | 40 mins.

    Send us a textGet Your 31 Biblical Affirmations for Christian Artists: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/31-biblical-affirmations What if the pressure to prove yourself isn’t part of God’s plan for your creative life? We walk through a simple, Scriptural process to leave perfectionism, comparison, and anxiety behind and step into a new kingdom way of creating—one rooted in mind renewal, daily partnership with the Holy Spirit, and bold, faithful action.We start with the anchor: Romans 12:2 and the daily practice of renewing your mind. From there, we unpack five core Scriptures every Christian artist can memorize and declare. Colossians 1:13 reframes your identity—you’ve been transferred out of darkness, so your art no longer has to live under scarcity or performance. John 10:27 promises guidance—“My sheep know my voice”—so decisions in the studio and business can flow from listening instead of guessing. 2 Timothy 1:7 breaks the fear loop with power, love, and a sound mind, giving you courage to choose and move. Philippians 4:13 restores confidence that you can do what God actually calls you to do because His strength meets you in the work. And 2 Peter 1:3–4 shatters the starving-artist myth: through knowing Him and embracing His promises, you already have everything needed for life and godliness.Along the way, we share practical ways to live this out: simple pre‑studio prayers, daily declarations that rewire your inner narrative, and a “next faithful step” approach to projects, pricing, and promotion. Expect an honest look at common mental traps—feeling behind, chasing trends, or stalling for perfect clarity—and clear tools to replace them with peace, listening, and steady momentum.If you’re ready to shift from frantic hustle to fruitful flow, this conversation will help you align your heart with truth, hear God’s voice, and create from love instead of for love. Subscribe for more episodes that blend spiritual formation with practical creative strategy, and share this with a friend who needs the reminder: you’re not behind—you’re being led.Find out more about The Created to Thrive Foundations Course Fuel 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.

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    Why the Great Masters Never Worried If Their Art Was 'Christian Enough' (And Why You Shouldn't Either)

    2025/12/16 | 14 mins.

    Send us a textFoundations Course just $27: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/foundationsCreated to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/artmentorBooks for Christian Artists: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/resourcesUncleMatt AI: https://www.unclematt.ai Thriving Christian Artist Newsletter: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/tca-weekly-yt 5 Simple Steps to Create Art with the Holy Spirithttps://youtu.be/27AyW_sVSeEAre you carrying the burden of making your art "Christian enough"? Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Bach, and Vermeer never worried about this—and in this video, I'll show you why you shouldn't either.Most Christian artists today carry two crushing yokes: the pressure to make their art evangelistic and the pressure to make it financially successful. These burdens steal your joy, block the Holy Spirit, and distort the very purpose of creativity.Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you... For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30). The great masters understood this deeply—they created from intimacy with God, not from striving or performance.Drawing on Scripture and the profound teachings of theologian H.R. Rookmaaker, I'll help you discover how art becomes sacred not because of its message, but because of Who you create it with.✨ THE TRUTH: Your art carries God's presence because YOU carry God's presence. When you create with the Holy Spirit, everything you make becomes an act of worship—whether it "looks Christian" or not."So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)Ready to experience true creative freedom in Christ? Join our thriving community of Christian artists at [your community link]📖 RESOURCES MENTIONED:- H.R. Rookmaaker's "Art Needs No Justification"- Matthew 11:28-30 (The Easy Yoke)- 1 Corinthians 10:31 (All for God's Glory)#ChristianArtist #FaithAndCreativity #CreatingWithGod #ChristianCreativity #ArtAndFaithFuel 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.

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About 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.
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