When Is The Right Time To Move to a New Creative Community?

In areas like Los Angeles and New York, it's becoming increasingly harder to work in the entertainment field as a person of faith. Whether it's economics, cultural shifts, or just the overall look of the industry, many creatives are finding themselves facing a tough question - stay in the major entertainment hubs, or look elsewhere for a place to build their careers? Our friend Rev. Joel Pelsue of Arts and Entertainment Ministries recently asked that question, and we added some of our perspective in this Creative Checkup episode from our 360 member calls. Click here to read the original blog post - https://a-e-m.org/why-artists-are-leaving-los-angeles/If you like this episode, be sure to check out: EP 159 - Act Like You Know: How to Follow God’s Plan for Your Creative Life w/ Kellianne Rae Jordan, Actor / ProducerEP 66 - From Home to Homecoming: Discover What Makes an Artist Great with Naärai, Vocalist and ActorNEVER DO CREATIVE LIFE ALONE AGAINWant to become a  highly motivated creative with complete confidence as an artist and entrepreneur - with a community of like-minded artists always backing you up?  Then you need to be a part of God and Gigs 360! Join for 30 days FREE by going to godandgigs.com/freetrialOTHER RESOURCESGodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives Godandgigs.com/grow - FREE trainings where you’ll learn how to build your online audience and connect deeply with those you are called to reach with your creative workLearn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and EntertainmentJoin our God and Gigs Facebook Group so you can watch more of our Facebook Live chats!Send us a message!Support the showDownload our FREE 7 Day Prayer Devotional for Creatorshttps://godandgigs.com/prayerFOLLOW US!  InstagramFacebook YouTubeWant to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch! © 2026 Paul Creative Solutions