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Less Followers, More Friends! How to Finally Find Your Creative Tribe with Addie Ott, Author

August 18, 2025 • Allen C. Paul - Musician | Creative Coach | Author of "God and Gigs" & "Your Art, God's Heart" • Episode 349

Feeling alone in this creator journey? Is counting followers more depressing than inspiring? In this episode of The God and Gigs Show, host Allen C. Paul sits down with Christian podcaster, author, and designer Addie Ott to explore why chasing social media followers won’t satisfy your creative soul—and how true creative friendships can lead to lasting joy and purpose.

After watching, you’ll be able to:

Recognize the dangers of comparison and follower-chasing for Christian artists and entrepreneurs.
Learn practical ways to prioritize authentic community and biblical fellowship in your creative journey.
Gain tips to balance ambition, humility, faith, and business as a Christian creative.

If you’re seeking purpose, struggling with comparison, or craving deeper creative friendships, this conversation will offer the hope, encouragement, and strategies you need. Don’t miss Addie’s insights on godly ambition, building Christian community, and her book, “Fellowship over Followers.”

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Addison (Addie) Ott is an Author, Multidisciplinary Creative, and Entrepreneur—the founder of gentle and lowly co., host of the gentle and lowly co. Podcast and currently writing her second book on prayer. With a background in graphic design and a heart for storytelling, Addie creates spaces where others can engage with faith, friendship, and purpose in meaningful, gospel-rooted ways. Whether through writing, design, or conversations, her mission is to help others live with intentionality, hope, and a heart set on Jesus.

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