Halfway There23 Nov 2020

221: Matt Tommey and Partnership in the Gospel

Matt Tommey is an artist, author and mentor to thousands of Christian artists around the world. His passion is to help artists overcome the roadblocks that have held them back for years and start thriving spiritually, artistically and in business. Matt is the author of 6 books, founder of the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program and host of The Thriving Christian Artist podcast. Today, Matt shares how he learned to “tap dance for Jesus” as a kid, how he almost lost his faith, and choosing to follow the Lord’s design in everything. Matt’s story reminds us that we are partners is sharing the Gospel through the work God created us to do.

Listen to Matt’s story today!

Stories Matt shared:

Growing up in Georgia
Learning to “tap dance for Jesus” trying to keep up appearances
Struggling with baggage related to creating
The prophetic friend who gave him a choice
Leaving his faith for a season and starting a new business
Hearing God’s voice sitting on his porch
Deciding to move to Asheville and hearing God
Helping people get over religiosity
How our minds are renewed
Understanding the power of words without moving away from God
Discovering his design
Why art is intended for the marketplace
Starting his membership for artists

Great quotes from Matt:

The older you get and the more experience you have with the Lord, you just learn to trust.

God births vision out of our desire and our design.

At this point in my journey, I’m not afraid to welcome him into every part of my being.

Resources we mentioned:

Matt’s website
Get Matt’s free download, Sell Your Art and Make Money Quick
Created to Thrive: An Artist’s Guide to Living in Divine Abundance by Matt Tommey
Unlocking the Heart of the Artist: A Practical Guide to Fulfilling Your Creative Call as an Artist in the Kingdom by Matt Tommey

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