Her Musical Gift Was Suddenly Taken. God Showed Her Something New | Janet Gesme, Translator/Musician

Imagine, in a flash of pain and fear, that the skills and gifts that define you are suddenly taken away. What would you do next?  Former professional violist Janet Gesme shares how a tragic car accident radically changed her career and led her on a healing journey - one that revealed a brand new calling as a literary translator. Janet opens up about letting go of her music career, wrestling with identity in Christ, and learning to trust God's plan one step at a time. If you're struggling to find your purpose after loss, transition, or trauma, this conversation will help you see how God can redirect your creativity for good. In this episode you'll learn: How to let go of a creative identity without losing your faith What to do when injury or burnout forces a career change How to find purpose in pain and bless others with your next chapter This is for every Christian creative navigating change, calling, and creativity. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Visit Janet Gesme's Website https://www.janetgesme.com/ Tap HERE to send us a text! Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle Alone. Join the Community!  In our 360 Creator Community, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a God-centered creator.  Joining gives you access to our app, workshops and community conversations, so you can stop being isolated and frustrated and start enjoying creative confidence! Join today! GodandGigs.com/membership Support the show COACHING AND COMMUNITY FOR CHRISTIAN CREATIVES https://godandgigs.com/membership RECOMMENDED APPS AND TOOLS FOR CREATORS http://godandgigs.com/toolkit FREE 7-Day Devotional https://godandgigs.com/prayer OUR RECOMMENDED PODCASTING EQUIPMENT https://amzn.to/4bQm89b Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show?  Send us a message on Podmatch!  Go to https://godandgigs.com/be-a-guest ABOUT THE GOD AND GIGS SHOW  The God and Gigs Show is a Christian podcast for Christian creators who want to build a fulfilling, purpose-driven creative life without compromising their faith. Hosted by Allen C. Paul, we explore faith and creativity with weekly strategies, inspiration and practical tools to help you become the creator God created you to be. As a Christian creative, you'll hear honest conversations on God and creativity, faith and marketing alignment, mindset and spiritual growth, shared in interviews with Christian artists and Christian content creators living out their faith.  © 2026 Paul Creative Solutions