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The Creator's Checkup | God and Gigs

The Most Expensive Thing (that you don't need) + Your 2026 Do-Not-Do List

Published 4 months ago • 2 min read

The Creator's Checkup

Helping You Become the Creator You Were Created to Be

The Expense of Isolation

There is nothing more expensive than isolation.

I used to think that doing it on my own was smart.

Frugal.

I even thought that I was 'beating the system' by avoiding the expenses that come with bringing others into my goals and projects.

But every move I made in isolation cost me more than I realized.

It cost me time I could have saved with help.

It cost me money I probably didn't need to spend because I didn't have someone to ask.

It cost me valuable energy because I was spreading myself too thin.

The mistakes I made in isolation didn't cost me financially only. It almost cost me my family and marriage.

All that to say - if you are ending 2025 in a state of isolation - please make this the last year that you allow that to happen.

I didn't build a community of faith-focused creators because I needed income. I built it because I needed connection.

And my prayer is that you would find the people God has sent your way to help you achieve the dreams He's placed in your heart...

...because if He says "How blessed it is for people to dwell in unity"...the blessing can't flow until you find someone to walk in unity with.

​Here's where you can find the info on our 360 Creator Community - we're still offering our Creator Resource subscription at under $20 a month because we don't want anyone to miss out on the blessings of connection in 2026.

Coming Up in Our Community

What NOT to do Next Year

In our Friday livestream, we'll unpack what went wrong in 2025 for some members of our community, so we can fix them and avoid the struggles in 2026. Join us at 1pm eastern Live, or watch the replay (make sure to comment so you can join the conversation!)

Last Creator Expert Workshop of the Year!

Join us to find out how to avoid being burned out in 2026 and maintain a healthy margin of creative work and daily healthy habits with our Creator Expert, Dustin Pead. We've made this last workshop of the year OPEN to all via YouTube!

What We're Sharing in God and Gigs

Creating While Working 9-to-5?

In this episode, you'll learn how to manage as a Christian creator if you feel like you're torn between two worlds as an artist - the work you're passionate about (creating) and the work you HAVE to do to pay the bills.
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The Creator's Legacy - Now Available

If you've struggled to find a purpose for your creative life that will have a real impact, this Bible plan will show you the essential elements of a Godly legacy - one that will motivate and inspire both you and those who will follow you.

More Resources to Improve Your Creator Lifestyle

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Allen C. Paul | Creative Coach

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