347 - How Jesus Restores Through Art: A Conversation with Chad Atkins

Send us a text Have you ever experienced a tug-of-war between your art and other aspects of your life - as if the two can’t exist simultaneously? Chad Atkins had art inside him from a very early age. He grew up in a family of artists, and he never let a day of his childhood go by without drawing. But he also had a strong desire to live his life for the Lord. His artistic nature and his faith began to clash when he encountered the teachings of Smith Wigglesworth and other revivalists. And in an effort to remove anything that hindered him from God’s presence… out went the art. After years of inner turmoil and outer sickness, Chad realized that while his heart was in the right place, when he denied his inner artist, he was denying God’s plan for his life. Now Chad is re-discovering the artist inside, painting every night, and even selling some of his works. He’s not trying to have too rigid a view of the future - just doing what God has put inside him to do and living the Kingdom life. Meet my friend Chad and hear his relatable story on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast. Learn more about Chad and his art below: https://www.chadatkins.org/ https://www.instagram.com/chadatkinsart/ ==================== When you’re ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help: 1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, "3 Biggest Misconceptions to Thriving as a Christian Artist" Struggling to figure out how to be an artist and a Christian simultaneously? If you believe these three misconceptions, that might be why! Download here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/misconceptions-to-thriving 2️⃣ Unlock Your Heart: Are you ready to begin a journey of healing and wholeness that will yield deeper Spirit-led creativity and personal fulfillment? I’ll show you how in the 10th anniversary revised edition of “Unlocking the Heart of the Artist!”nGrab the book, ebook, or audio on Amazon ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1460930258 3️⃣ Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your Art Get more details here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect 4️⃣ Ready to truly thrive? Join the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program to discover how to build your art business and live the abundant life Jesus promised you as an artist in His Kingdom! Click here for details and to enroll! ➡️ https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/artmentor.html Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring . Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! =========== Connect with Matt online : Fuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly Encouragement Join 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.