About this episode
Send us a text Feeling called to create but unsure of the path ahead? We explore the tension every faith-filled artist knows: trusting God’s plan when the studio feels quiet and the roadmap isn’t obvious. From the first spark of calling to the slow, stretching seasons where nothing seems to move, we unpack why hiddenness isn’t failure—it’s formation—and how to keep showing up with peace, clarity, and courage. Matt shares three anchors that reframe the journey. First, your creativity is not random; it’s assignment—Ephesians 2:10 names you God’s poema, designed to reveal His heart through your work. Second, hidden seasons still count; Scripture shows a pattern of preparation before platform, where God loosens our grip on applause and strengthens our ear for His voice. Third, faithfulness comes before fruitfulness; the Kingdom order shifts our metrics from speed and sales to obedience and steady craft, trusting God with timing and reach. To put this into practice, we walk through the Core Four Focus Framework—a daily rhythm to anchor your creative life. Connect with God and recall His promises over your identity and work. Clarify the one essential priority for the day. Create by showing up in the studio—ten minutes or ten hours—letting inspiration follow action. Cultivate relationships with peers, collectors, and your audience so you live like a river, not a pond. We close with a prayer for grace, resilience, and trust in the pace God sets, and invite you to take next steps with resources that help renew your mind, heal your heart, and build sustainable rhythms for your art and your faith. If this resonates, subscribe for weekly encouragement, share this with an artist who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—what’s your “one thing” you’ll do today? Get Your Core4 Focus Planner at https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/core4 Enroll in the Foundations Course at https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/foundations Find out more about The Created to Thrive Foundations Course 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.