Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Creativity is muscle, not magic. Leadership is influence. If you create for a living, you are in ministry, you solve problems every day, or maybe you plan activities for your kids - YOU ARE CREATIVE. Join Stephen Brewster as he shares thoughts, interviews, and practical applications to help you maximize your creativity and leadership! It is time for you to become the creative leader God intended you to be!
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Episodes
Bringing Authenticity to Your Leadership with Phil Bowdle
July 28, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 31 MBDo you want to lead through breakthrough or manage a crumbling ministry? The answer seems obvious, of course! Brewster and Phil Bowdle chat about the three things that when you put them together will empower you and your team to be authentic while putting Jesus on display! Catch up with Phil at his website. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Making the Most of Every Moment with Tim Timberlake
July 14, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat are you doing with the moments you have? We all have the same number of moments each day. Brewster and Tim Timberlake talk about the power of every moment and how to make the best of what you're given. Catch up with Tim on Instagram and find his book The Power of 1440. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Creating After A Pandemic
June 23, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 29.2 MBNow is a good time to reflect and plan ahead. Have you found yourself doing this already? Have you felt that you got adjusted or did the adjusting with the pandemic hit? Now is the time to think beyond what we "used to do"! You have so many options at your fingertips and Brewster takes some time to break down how you can face the future confidently to make a new strategy work for your ministry. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Offensively Attack "Normal"
May 12, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBWe obviously aren't going back to the way things were before. Are you ready to find out how you can start moving forward with this knowledge? Brewster shares 7 leadership pillars from his class at the Overflow Conference which will help you step up and find the new way forward. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Leading Things You Didn't Start with Tyler Reagin
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBHave you ever ended up in the fetal position (or near it) when you've taken over leading something? Tyler Reagin and Brewster talk about how you can take on a leadership role that's new for you, and how you can focus on what you need to do to have a stellar culture. Find Tyler at Instagram and The Life Giving Co. & The 10 Ten Project His book is Leading Things You Didn't Start. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Adjust or Be Adjusted with Levi Lusko
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBAre you playing offense and adjusting your playbook based on what you see coming down the line or are you playing defense, only reacting to things happening to you? Levi and Brewster talk about getting uncomfortable in the best of ways so that your creativity can thrive no matter where you are. Catch Levi on the socials: Instagram and Twitter. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
From Rise and Fall to Redemption with Nick Kofahl
February 24, 2021 23:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHave you ever thought you had a clear path you thought your life was going, only to have hurt and pain be around the next corner? Nick shares his story of how he was riding momentum in ministry one minute, only to be on a journey he had not planned on. He and Brewster talk about what it looks like to find your identity in the right things and move forward with purpose. Find our more about Nick on Instagram and his company Summit Integrated Systems. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Faceboo...
First In, Last Out with Todd Elliott
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBYou love what you do in the tech booth. Of course you do! But are you living a holistic life in ministry? Brewster and Todd talk about burn out and boundaries as you prioritize your life around who you are and not what you do. Go grab Todd's book I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas: Tackling the Challenges of Being a Church Technical Artist Keep up with Todd on Instagram and find out more about FILO at their website! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://step...
What Will Leadership in 2021 Look Like?
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBPatterns, habits, and processes. Did I just put you to sleep? As creatives we can dismiss looking at those three things, but they play a bigger role in the rhythms of our ministry. In this episode, Brewster talks with a church staff about what leadership will look like in 2021 as we find the rhythms that will work for us. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Brad Lomenick on Curious Leadership
November 11, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWhat does it look like to stay curious in your leadership? What will take you to the next level no matter where you are? Brad Lomenick chats with Stephen Brewster about what it looks like to foster curiosity and find ways to evolve in your position. You can get more information about Brad on his website where you can find all his social media as well. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Face...
The Future of Digital Church
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWhat seems like a quick adjustment of having to learn new ways of doing church on digital platforms has taken everything we know from either/or to both/and. Brewster joined Max Lyons on a coaching session about what it looks like to fully integrate a digital strategy into your church's priorities. You can catch up with Max on Instagram and Twitter. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Faceboo...
A New Christmas Reality
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBChristmas happens the same time every year, however 2020 has thrown us all a curve. It seems we need to be preparing earlier and earlier each year, but what can we do to make the most of our current situation and take our creativity to the next level? Brewster talks with Church Fuel in a conversation that is sure to get the creative juices flowing! Check out Church Fuel online and on Facebook and Instagram! If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends an...
Carlos Whittaker
September 02, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHow do you stay consistently curious? How do you observe the world around you? In this conversation with Carlos Whittaker, Brewster and Carlos delve into practical tips to stay curious and take risks. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Change Is A Superpower
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBOne of the only constants in life is change. Are you more likely to embrace change or wait for the change to happen to you? Brewster talks about how to take the inevitability of change we face and turn it into a super power. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
A Greater Story with Sam Collier
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWe all know the authenticity of story is important. What is the balance between too much and just enough? Brewster talks with Sam Collier about pivotal moments and how authenticity paired with creativity has made space for some of the most genuine stories to unfold. Check out Sam's video from his and his sister's appearance on the Steve Harvey Show. You can also follow Sam on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends a...
Brady Shearer
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBYou might find yourself wondering what's next whether you work in a creative department at a church or find yourself pursuing your own hustle. Brewster chats with Brady Shearer from Pro Church Tools about everything from starting a business, taking calculated risks, what will fundamentally change the landscape for church creativity and more! If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find...
Cycle of Creativity
July 08, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWe all find ourselves somewhere in the cycle of creativity. What if there was a way to maximize your creative potential and bring your A game every time? Brewster breaks down the creative cycle with an easy exercise to show you how to keep yourself and your team focused. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Handling Criticism with Jon Acuff
June 11, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBFrom a URL to IRL, criticism can come from anywhere. How do we fight our instinct to be defensive and truly use criticism as a tool to grow and learn? Brewster speaks with accomplished author and speaker Jon Acuff about criticism, keeping up with new ideas, and overthinking. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Re-Entry
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBAs we re-enter the way people encounter our ministries, one thing is sure: We can no longer go back to the way things were when this pandemic started. Brewster presents 4 questions you should be asking yourself and your team as we look forward into a new way to do things. This is the renaissance of the modern church. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Find more info at http://step...
Interview with Summit
May 21, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBNo matter if changes we face are large or small, it really comes down to adjust, or be adjusted as the way we approach our creativity. Brewster and Nick Kofal caught up on Instagram Live with what that looks like the principles we can all put into our long-term strategy to make sure you aren’t caught on your heels when change strikes (because it WILL strike). If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram ...
Creative Decision Filters
May 13, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWhen you are approaching a project are you using the right filters? What does that mean? Your efforts will be better if you look through 4 creative decision filters Brewster lays out with Kyle. Put them into practice with your team and let your creativity flow! If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Kyle Reed on Instagram. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podc...
San Antonio Team Night
May 06, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBJoin Brewster as he leads a creative team in San Antonio, TX through a team night. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Kyle Reed on Instagram. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Every IP Is A Person
April 30, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMoving to an online format has given us an opportunity to reach more people than ever before. But how do we treat people online with how we've established connecting at church on the weekends? Kyle and Brewster dive into the main platforms you can utilize and how to make the most of each. Every online connection is a real connection. Go make the most of them! If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram a...
Four Handles In Confusing Times
April 22, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWhen chaos happens, you need to be grounded as a creative and leader. That takes preparation and intentionality. Brewster helps you find what you can do beforehand to handle times of confusion and frustration. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Kyle Reed on Instagram. Find more info at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast.
Creative Flavors
April 15, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBEvery team has 8 flavors of creative. How can you collaborate, lead, and execute using each flavor to its fullest potential? Once you have an idea, you need to determine when the right time to release it is, how it will get done, criticize any holes, and dream about what all is possible. Brewster walks through how each flavor functions on a team and what you can do to make the most of your next great idea! If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and f...
BONUS: Easter Online
April 02, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBDo you have your plans for Easter in the can or are you still stuck on page one? Brewster gathers some incredible creative minds to run down what they are doing for Easter to inspire ideas for new ways to connect. Easter is still on. What are you doing? Joining Brewster on this episode are: Jimmy Purchase - Creative Arts Pastor at Spanish River Church in Boca Raton, FL Justin Thomas - Lead Worship Pastor at Northview Church in Indianapolis, IN Greg Reade - Executive Director of Creative at...
Creativity in Crisis
April 01, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWhen you're faced with crisis, have you set yourself up to be proactive or reactive? Our current situation with COVID-19 has fundamentally shifted how we operate. There is no "normal". Find out what you can do to make the most of this time and what it might look like as we come out of this crisis. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Kyle Reed on Instagram. Find more i...
Introduction to Blue Collar Creative
April 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 minute - 858 KBYou'll need to pause this podcast often. It's going to be packed with practical takeaways from creatives on how they can take their work to the next level! Stephen Brewster is bringing his vast knowledge and creative mind to a podcast for all creatives. Kyle Reed will be hosting our main episodes. Share with your friends and fellow creatives! You can find more info about the podcast at http://stephenbrewster.me/podcast. Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Kyle Reed o...
The 10 & 2 Rule
April 01, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHow quickly do you need to capture attention so you can keep it? Don't be caught burying the lead. Brewster shares some invaluable information about how we can best utilize the 10 & 2 rule when starting out a project. You'll be a better creative when you can keep the attention of your audience. If you found anything in this episode valuable, please share with your friends and fellow creatives! Follow Brewster on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Kyle Reed on Instagram. Find more info...