What does it really mean to be a Christian creative in a “secular” world? The Raw and Real twins sit down again with JP – illustrator, musician, former ad man, and full-time creative – to talk about legalism, Christian liberty, and life as an artist who follows Jesus. From award-winning ad agency life to gaming companies, bands, comic conventions, commissions, and content creation, JP shares how he slowly broke free from finding his identity in past achievements… and learned to live day by day, dependent on the Lord for “daily bread.” We go deep into topics a lot of Christians quietly wrestle with: Legalism vs. Christian liberty – When is it really sin, and when is it just personal conviction? Secular music, comics, pop culture – Is it automatically “worldly” or can it be neutral, even useful? Christian content creator vs content creator who’s Christian – Why the difference matters for your freedom and mental health. Stumbling block, testimonies, and spiritual elitism – How “performative Christianity” and pressure to look holy can crush people instead of pointing them to Christ. Porn struggle, boundaries, and wisdom – Covering your eyes at scenes, managing triggers, and not calling everything “legalism.” Forgiveness vs consequences – You can forgive and still pursue justice, protect yourself from toxic people, and set boundaries. Excellence as worship – Doing ads for toothpaste, drawing Wolverine, writing songs about pizza… can that still glorify God? JP also speaks directly to Christians who want to enter advertising, music, art, or content creation: How to choose where you work (or build your own thing) How to be clear about your faith without becoming self-righteous How to embrace your freedom in Christ without abusing it If you’ve ever been called “worldly” for your art, music, or job… or if you’ve been crushed by performance-based Christianity, this conversation is for you.
