Episode 92: Author Matt Tommey on Harnessing Your Natural Creative Gifts

In No Hurry with Cole Douglas Claybourn

The whole premise of the In No Hurry Podcast is to engage in conversations that intersect faith and creativity. This week not only do I get to speak with an author and artist, but the focus of our conversation is about creativity and tapping into the natural artistic gifts God has given us and wants us to share with the world.

The word "artist" is often an enigma, the definition of which might change for different people. Some people might actually be an artist but not consider themselves one based on their interpretation of the word. My guest this week is Matt Tommey, someone who, in my opinion, embodies the word "artist" perfectly. He's written several books, including the recently released "God's Plan for Living: A Simple Roadmap to Your IDEAL Kingdom Life." But he also creates art through sculpting and basket weaving, and he even owned an art studio when he lived in Asheville, North Carolina.

Now, his focus has shifted some to mentoring, where his goal is to help artists and creatives thrive with the gifts God has given them. Creativity can be a frustrating and lonely endeavor. It can be a beautiful thing when done correctly, or it can be a source of torment when not stewarded well. There are tons of road blocks that inevitably appear in any creative endeavor, but being equipped with skills, strategies and truth about God and creativity can help us overcome that resistance.

That's the focus of my conversation with Matt today. That's also the focus of his podcast, The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast, which I recommend you check out. Also be sure to connect with Matt on Instagram @matttommey , Facebook at Matt Tommey Mentoring and at matttommeymentoring.com.

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