Can God use the darkest moments of an artist’s life to guide him toward the path to true creative freedom and success? R&B artist Nate Setto, a rising young independent performer hailing from Detroit, has learned that letting God direct his career choices is the best route to finding his place in the vast entertainment industry. As a Michigan native, he grew up with a passion for music. He began writing songs when he was 7 years old and pursued a music career at the age of 20. His hard work and willingness to surrender to spiritual direction led to a rapidly growing fan base with over 50K followers on Instagram, over 1.3M views on YouTube and over 36K followers on Facebook. His latest single, Novocaine, brings issues of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse  to the forefront. As an artist who openly embraces the mental and emotional battles he’s faced, he’s not afraid to share with those who are also struggling with because he wants to remind people that they are not alone. Key Takeaways from our talk with Nate Setto How he discovered his passion for music at an early age and dedicated himself to linking up with the right people. How his belief in God became a catalyst for his biggest breakthrough in the industry Why he doesn’t hide his struggles with depression and substance abuse from his fansHow his desire to live authentically helps fuel his passion to succeed in the music industry Stay in Touch with Nate SettoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_settoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/natesettoofficial/Links Mention in this Episode:Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and EntertainmentDownload our free Checklist to radically improve your live streaming concerts           Make your LiveStream an OMG! Event with this Free ChecklistBuy God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician without Sacrificing your Faith (Book and Study Guide) Join our God and Gigs Facebook Group so you can watch more of our Facebook Live chats! Order a copy of Your Art, God’s Heart - ATap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!