Word Made Digital
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Church has the most important message in the world, so this podcast is all about helping you be the best, and most creative communicators in the world.
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S04 E07: Mark Clark on the Art of Reaching and Leveraging your Weaknesses
July 07, 2020 23:40 - 1 hour - 121 MBS04 E07: Mark Clark on the Art of Reaching and Leveraging your Weaknesses We sat down with Pastor/Author/Apologist Mark Clark in early March (right before the global pandemic shut down) to talk about why his church has grown so fast, how to communicate in a way that reaches a post-Christian audience, the leveraging of digital platforms in church (before a forced shut down) and so much more. This conversation is more banter than a traditional interview, and we think you’ll love the energy an...
S04 E06: Sheila Walsh on How to Pray in a Noisy World
June 30, 2020 15:43 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBS04 E06: Sheila Walsh on How to Pray in a Noisy World Sheila Walks is an author, tv host, and communicator with a glorious Scottish accent and on this episode we’re talking about how to pray, because it’s so hard for so many of us in this distracted world. She has spoken around the world to over 6 million people, reaches 100 million daily as co-host of the Life Today television program, and her books have sold over 5 million copies… but yet she still struggles just like we all do with this ...
S04 E05: Gabriel Finochio on Theos U and the Future of Online Learning
June 23, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 118 MBS04 E05: Gabriel Finochio on Theos U and the Future of Online Learning Gabriel and Nathan Finochio launched Theos U as a sort of “Netflix of theological courses”. Courses that you might take at a seminary or college, distilled down into about 8 hours of video content and training on various issues, including “Defence Against the Dark Arts”, which is a great Harry Potter reference. Why? Because they want to make this kind of learning accessible in the digital age to all Christians. A democra...
S04 E04: Nona Jones on Social Media Leadership
June 17, 2020 02:21 - 45 minutes - 83 MBS04 E04: Nona Jones on Social Media Leadership Nona Jones is the Head of Global Faith-Based Partnerships, a speaker, an author, and an African American woman who defied all the odds of the early story of her life. She was introduced to Jesus through friends at school, and it literally changed her life, her business, and her leadership. On this episode she talks to us about Social Leadership- how to lead in digital spaces and what we need to know about Facebook in 2020. Join the Digital Chu...
S04 E03: *BONUS* Race and the Digital Space
June 09, 2020 22:16 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBS04 E03: *BONUS* Race and the Digital Space As a bonus episode to address the protests and cries of a global movement for racial justice right now- I wanted to jump into a chat with my friends Bart Anestin and Chris Chase. Both of them are African Canadian Christian men, working in the communications/creative space. We jumped on a Facebook Live in the Digital Church Facebook Group (you should join it!) to talk to Christian leaders watching about these issues. So the content wasn’t made for...
S04 E02: Paula Faris on Identity, Calling, and Quitting your Job
June 09, 2020 22:16 - 31 minutes - 57 MBS04 E02: Paula Faris on Identity, Calling, and Quitting your Job Paula Faris is an American journalist and television correspondent for ABC News. She is known for her tenure as co-anchor of Good Morning America Weekend from 2014–2018 and as co-host of The View from 2015–2018… but then she decided to quit these “Dream Jobs” to pursue who she really wanted to be and a life of real calling. In this episode we explore identity, how to know your life isn’t working for you any longer, being a Ch...
S04 E01: PreachersNSneakers on Ministry and Money in the Digital Age
June 03, 2020 22:57 - 1 hour - 121 MBS04 E01: PreachersNSneakers on Ministry and Money in the Digital Age PreachersNSneakers blew UP on instagram in the last year, by simply posting photos of prominent pastors and the value of their shoes (and jackets, belts, etc). It stirs up something in all of us about what we think about celebrity pastors, people living off of donations and what they do with it, if people in ministry can or should buy anything they can afford… and particularly what that means when the images go beyond the ...
S03 Extra: COVID-19 Round Table with Kenny Jhang, Dave Adamson, Katie Allred & Ben Stapley
March 22, 2020 13:15 - 52 minutes - 96.5 MBS03 E17: COVID-19 Round Table with Kenny Jhang, Dave Adamson, Katie Allred & Ben Stapley Join this round table of communications and digital experts in an (unexpected) episode panel discussion on practical steps forward for churches and non profits responding to the unprecedented changes in our world with the corona virus. How to think about and prepare for the future of church. How not to sound tone deaf. Stories and case studies of early success in churches loving neighbours. How to be h...
S03 E16: Joy Eggerichs Reed on Getting Books Published and Getting Paid to Speak
February 18, 2020 10:27 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBS03 E16: Joy Eggerichs Reed on Getting Books Published and Getting Paid to Speak Joy Eggerichs Reed is the founder of Punchline Agency and works as a Speaker and Literary Agent. On this episode we demystify how to get your work seen and published by a book publisher, and how to become increase your game as a professional speaker who regularly gets gigs. If you write or speak or hire people who write or speak- this episode is for you. —— Joy Eggerichs Reed: punchlinespeakers.com and instag...
S03 E15: James Ruddle on Performance Art and Engaging Artists in Church
February 11, 2020 07:22 - 1 hour - 131 MBS03 E15: James Ruddle on Performance Art and Engaging Artists in Church James Ruddle is a performance artist, painter, sculptor, and high school art teacher. In this episode we discuss the place of art in the church- but particularly art as performance. Art that is in front of an audience for them to engage, feel, question, and be inspired. We also dive into some of the history of art in the church, and James goes into “teacher mode” giving us all a lesson in the power of art in our lives. ...
S03 E14: Andy Bannister on How to Communicate Faith Without Looking like a Jerk or an Idiot
February 04, 2020 15:23 - 53 minutes - 98.5 MBS03 E14: Andy Bannister on How to Communicate Faith Without Looking like a Jerk or an Idiot On this episode Dr. Andy Bannister (speaker, author, seminary professor, and apologetics expert with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries) discusses communicating Christian faith in a way that works in 2020. Many of us are afraid to talk to atheists, muslims, or even just agnostics about faith because we don’t have all the answers and don’t want to look bigoted. We discuss what is so special about...
S03 E13: Addison Bevere on "Saints", and leveraging media to millions of people in over 150 countries
January 28, 2020 11:46 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MBS03 E13: Addison Bevere on "Saints", and leveraging media to millions of people in over 150 countries Joanna and Addison talk all about why we who are Christians are called SAINTS, and how that changes our position and purpose. They talk art, creativity, YouTube, and growing an international ministry with the Bevere family and translating the Word into multiple languages. Addison is the COO of Messenger International, an organization that impacts millions of people in over 150 countries thr...
S03 E12: Grant Skeldon on Understanding Millennials and how Generations can Work Together
January 21, 2020 20:22 - 52 minutes - 97.6 MBS03 E12: Grant Skeldon on Understanding Millennials and how Generations can Work Together Grant Skeldon is all about millennials: their discipleship, downfalls, and development. This conversation looks at some of the data, and what is actually happening with the millennial generation as they get older. What are the negative things being said that we’ve all heard, and what’s the truth in it? How can we do mentorship in this generation? What can we do to leverage the leadership and passions ...
S03 E11: Alyssa Yuhas on the Powerful Language of Good Design
January 14, 2020 19:24 - 57 minutes - 105 MBS03 E11: Alyssa Yuhas on the Powerful Language of Good Design Alyssa Yuhas is an art director and designer. Together we talk about good design- and what that even means. We dive into “cool church” and how designers can contribute to an authentic expression of a community, versus copycat church trends. For senior leaders listening, Alyssa gives insight into why designers need to be part of strategy conversations much earlier on, and we also get the story behind the sell-out annual event Desi...
S03 E10: Brad Lomenick on the Future of Conferences in the Digital Market
January 07, 2020 15:37 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBS03 E10: Brad Lomenick on the Future of Conferences in the Digital Market Brad Lomenick led and directed a huge conference and movement of young leaders called Catalyst for 12 years. Maybe you’ve been to one of these conferences in Atlanta or on the West coast? His role now is equipping, inspiring, and releasing the next generation of young Christian leaders through events, resources, consulting, content and connecting a community of like-minded ministry leaders around the world Together o...
S03 E09: Jo Saxton on Prepping a Talk, How to Disagree Well, and Developing Leaders
December 17, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 139 MBS03 E09: Jo Saxton on Prepping a Talk, How to Disagree Well, and Developing Leaders Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach. She has dedicated her career to growing leadership teams around the world and empowering women to find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born in London to parents who immigrated from Nigeria, Jo now calls Minneapolis USA her home and brings this diverse perspective to her leadership. On this episode we talk about lea...
S03 E08: Nik Goodner of CRTVCHURCH on what Every Creative Needs
December 10, 2019 11:26 - 1 hour - 111 MBS03 E08: Nik Goodner of CRTVCHURCH on what Every Creative Needs Nik Goodner is the founder of CRTVCHURCH, and is a champion for Christian creatives. In this conversation he talks about why and how he develops community and support for creatives to encourage and equip them, but also is quite honest about the times he wanted to quit or give up on the whole idea. He breaks down the business model CRTVCHURCH works off of, how he makes money, and what’s happening with their live events. If you’r...
S03 E07: Allison Alley on How to Mobilize Generosity in Millennials and Communicate Global Needs in Effective Ways
December 03, 2019 08:47 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBS03 E07: Allison Alley on How to Mobilize Generosity in Millennials and Communicate Global Needs in Effective Ways Allison Alley, the inspiring President and CEO of Compassion Canada, discusses how we communicate poverty and justice issues- whats working, and what’s not anymore? We delve into philanthropy for Millennials, and the new way people want to give of their time, money, and resources. We also learn about the trends and landscape of child and international development today includin...
S03 E06: Teppo Haapoja Photography and Church Planting in Europe
November 26, 2019 21:09 - 57 minutes - 106 MBS03 E06: Teppo Haapoja Photography and Church Planting in Europe Teppo Haapoja is a photographer who travels the world for shoots in the most stunning of locations. Born in Canada, he makes his home in Finland with his wife, where they lead a church plant and he uses his creative skills to fund his calling and passion for ministry. There is much to learn from our first photographer featured on the podcast! Teppo’s YouTube and Instagram. His church is Houm Church. Joanna: @joannalafleur an...
S03 E05: Katie Allred on growing a 22k member Facebook Group and how you can leverage groups in your community
November 19, 2019 22:54 - 57 minutes - 105 MBS03 E05: Katie Allred on growing a 22k member Facebook Group and how you can leverage groups in your community Katie Allred has been leading online communities since she was a teenager. It started with Harry Potter, and now she uses it to leverage communities for ministry collaboration and learning. She’s an expert at how you can start, grow, and mobilize a group. And its likely a strategy you’re not using enough! Katie has all her links here: https://shor.by/KatieJAllred Joanna: @joannal...
S03 E04: Alex Dion Wilson on being a TikTok Pastor, hosting InstaChurch- and what you can do too
November 12, 2019 16:12 - 1 hour - 130 MBS03 E04: Alex Dion Wilson on being a TikTok Preacher, hosting InstaChurch- and what you can do too Alex Dion Wilson will get you FIRED UP about the possibilities to reach people in creative ways through social media. He leads a live church service each week on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. He’s doing Bible studies, discipleship, prayer, worship, and evangelism- all through his phone- with a team of volunteers rallying around this ministry to meet people where they are spending h...
S03 E03: Liz Forkin Bohannon on going from Journalist to Ethical Fashion Entrepreneur
November 05, 2019 11:34 - 31 minutes - 98.3 MBS03 E03: Liz Forkin Bohannon on going from Journalist to Ethical Fashion Entrepreneur Liz Forkin Bohannon is the founder of Sseko Designs. Sseko is an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women. By providing employment and educational opportunities, Sseko enables women to continue their education and become leaders in their country. In four years, Sseko has grown from three women making sandals together under a mango tree, to an international fashion brand that provides e...
S03 E02: Priscilla Shirer on Preaching and the Leveraging Screens to Communicate
October 31, 2019 15:58 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBS03 E02: Priscilla Shirer on Preaching and the Leveraging Screens to Communicate Priscilla Shirer is primarily known as a powerful Bible teacher, beloved by millions who’ve seen her live or done her bible studies in groups around the world. But more recently, she’s been exploring professional acting and leveraging movie screens to communicate a message of hope. You’ll love her passion and insight in this bonus episode. Priscilla: www.goingbeyond.com/ and overcomermovie.com/ and social: @pr...
S03 E01: David Kinnaman on Living in Digital Babylon and Faith for Exiles
October 31, 2019 15:37 - 1 hour - 150 MBWelcome to Season 3! S03 E01: David Kinnaman on Living in Digital Babylon and Faith for Exiles David Kinnaman calls himself a “Professional Listener”. He’s heard the stories and perspectives of millions of young people on faith and why they’re either leaving the church, or sticking with their faith. He compares our culture to ancient Babylon and how we are in a state of “exile” in a digital culture outside the value system of Christian faith. This conversation leads us to ask better questi...
Season 02 Episode 15: The Future Church Podcast meets Word Made Digital
July 17, 2019 02:21 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBJames Adams, Founder of Visual Media Church and cohost of the Future Church Podcast, turns the tables and interviews Joanna! The conversation centres around why Joanna believes communications and creativity are so significant for the church, where she got started, and some big new things in her career. The Future Church Podcast: www.thefuture.church James Adams: www.visualmediachurch.com and @jalexanderadams Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected] ...
Season 02 Episode 14: Jenny Randle on Winning an Emmy and How to be a Creative Ninja
July 09, 2019 15:10 - 47 minutes - 108 MBSeason 02 Episode 14: Jenny Randle on Winning an Emmy and How to be a Creative Ninja Jenny Randle is a speaker, podcaster, author and creative ninja. In 2009 she was recognized for her film editing work with an Emmy award, and in 2018 she and her husband founded Freedom Creatives, an organization dedicated to empowering creatives in the art of living a transformational life found in Christ. You will leave this conversation with Jenny inspired and smiling. Jenny Randle: www.jennyrandle.com ...
Season 02 Episode 13: Paul Bartlett on why Mondays are the most Important Day of the Week
June 26, 2019 02:38 - 57 minutes - 130 MBSeason 02 Episode 13: Paul Bartlett on why Mondays are the most Important Day of the Week Paul Bartlett is an Australian Pastor, denominational leader, and is obsessed with Mondays. He’s written a book called, “Thank God Its Monday”, that is a movement to spark joy and passion for Mondays in our workplaces, not just Sundays at church. He calls us to creativity with how we share Jesus, and some methods that have been really effective in their church community and across Australia. Paul Bart...
Season 02 Episode 12: Shaila Visser on the Strategy behind the Alpha Films Series
June 18, 2019 21:22 - 46 minutes - 106 MBShaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and part of the Alpha Global Executive team. Having conversations about life, faith, and Jesus is hard. Alpha is about creating a welcoming, friendly place where people can come and ask questions to explore the Christian faith. Through a series of creatively crafted films (the Adult and the Youth Alpha series), open conversation, and great food- people are meeting Jesus on Alpha. Shaila talks to us about how these film series were create...
Season 02 Episode 11: John Bowen on the Creative Genius of C.S. Lewis
June 11, 2019 21:06 - 56 minutes - 129 MBWhat can we learn from the creativity and communication strategies of famous author, C.S. Lewis? The creative genius of the 20th century behind the Narnia series (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Mere Christianity, Surprised by Joy, and many other writings. How did he translate the story of Christianity to his culture in a way that they could understand? What can we learn from that today in the digital age? One of my favourite professors from Wycliffe College, Dr. John Bowen, helps us...
Season 02 Episode 10: Jon Tyson on the Creative Minority and using Story as Cultural Currency
June 04, 2019 13:03 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MBSeason 02 Episode 10: Jon Tyson on the Creative Minority and using Story as Cultural Currency Jon Tyson: His church- https://church.nyc and Instagram @jontyson Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected] My new DAILY Podcast- short practical episodes every day on Church Media and Communications: www.thefuture.church Thanks to our Season 02 Sponsor, Wycliffe College! Check out the interview with Joanna at www.wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital
Season 02 Episode 09: Helen Burns on a Learnings from a Lifetime of TV, Radio, and Platform Communicating
May 28, 2019 14:29 - 47 minutes - 109 MBHelen Burns: relatechurch.ca and @helenburns and Sex, Love and Relationships on Hillsong TV Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected] My new DAILY Podcast- short practical episodes every day on Church Media and Communications: www.thefuture.church Thanks to our Season 02 Sponsor, Wycliffe College! Check out the interview with Joanna at www.wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital
Season 02 Episode 08: CJ Casciotta on Embracing the Power of Weird to Unleash Your Creativity
May 21, 2019 19:30 - 48 minutes - 113 MBCJ: www.cjcas.com and @cjcasciotta and www.ringbeller.com Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected] My new DAILY Podcast- short practical episodes every day on Church Media and Communications: www.thefuture.church Thanks to our Season 02 Sponsor, Wycliffe College! Check out the interview with Joanna at www.wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital
Season 02 Episode 07: Katie Strandlund on How to do Administration for Creatives and Communicators to help them Thrive
May 14, 2019 22:09 - 44 minutes - 103 MBKatie: ministry and instagram @kstrandlund Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected] My new DAILY Podcast- short practical episodes every day on Church Media and Communications: www.thefuture.church Thanks to our Season 02 Sponsor, Wycliffe College! Check out the interview with Joanna at www.wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital
Season 02 Episode 06: Ben Stapley on Maximizing Your Message Content and Communications in a Church of 10,000
May 07, 2019 11:37 - 1 hour - 149 MBBen: http://benstapley.info and @benstapley Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected] My new DAILY Podcast- short practical episodes every day on Church Media and Communications: www.thefuture.church Thanks to our Season 02 Sponsor, Wycliffe College! Check out the interview with Joanna at www.wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital
Season 02 Episode 05: Danielle Strickland on how to Communicate the Best News in the World
May 01, 2019 00:02 - 1 hour - 139 MBDanielle: www.daniellestrickland.com and @daniellejstrickland Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected] My new DAILY Podcast- short practical episodes every day on Church Media and Communications: www.thefuture.church Thanks to our Season 02 Sponsor, Wycliffe College! Check out the interview with Joanna at www.wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital
Season 02 Episode 04: The Belonging Co Worship Collective on Leading in the Local Church and Songwriting
April 23, 2019 17:45 - 1 hour - 150 MB-The story of the massive growth of The Belonging Co -Nashville’s transient culture, leading professional musicians, and who gets to play at church -How to handle “celebrity” in the church context -Their songwriting process -How they develop and release albums The Belonging Co: www.thebelonging.co and @thebelongingco Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected] My new DAILY Podcast- short practical episodes every day on Church Media and Communication...
Season 02 Episode 03: Emily P. Freeman on How to get Published and The Next Right Thing
April 16, 2019 18:34 - 48 minutes - 97.1 MB-How Art is made out of what makes us come alive -The fast success of her podcast and why it resonates -The rise of long form content -How to get your writing published, moving from writing for yourself to writing professionally -Decision making and how to make major decisions -Creativity at your pace when you feel behind Emily: www.emilypfreeman.com Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com and [email protected] Thanks to our Season 02 sponsor: Wycliffe College. Check o...
Season 02 Episode 02: Colours and Shapes on Live Events and Production that Inspire
April 04, 2019 04:01 - 48 minutes - 110 MBPrincipals Gordie Cochran and Anthony Diehl on: -How and why they began this business -The power of live events done well -Trends in production they're excited about -Things churches do in events and production that drive them crazy -The creative process and staying fresh -The Youth Alpha Film Series and other projects they've worked on -Practical advice from the pros Colours and Shapes: www.wearecoloursandshapes.com Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com and hello@joannal...
Season 02 Episode 01: Lisa Bevere on Millennial Leadership and Communication
March 28, 2019 22:07 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBLisa Bevere on how to be a better communicator in this generation How she connects with her audience The ways she is building a Kingdom legacy, not personal empire Getting feedback and receiving criticism Growing in liking yourself and being comfortable in your own skin as a leader Who Jesus is to her today Lisa: @lisabevere and www.messengerinternational.org/lisabevere Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com and [email protected] Thanks to our Season 02 sponsor: Wycli...
Episode 014: Rich Birch of Unseminary on Multi-Site Church Communications
January 21, 2019 18:29 - 1 hour - 152 MB-last episode of Season 01, thanks for your support. -SUBSCRIBE to not miss when Season 02 begins soon -Rich Birch on leading in one of North America's very first multi site churches -How did communications and tech work in these early days? -What are the results of a shift towards this model? For better and for worse -The future of the church -Where Rich sees seeds of revival today Rich: @unseminary and www.unseminary.com Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com and hello@jo...
Episode 013: James Adams on Building a Creative Business through Risk, Failure, and Criticism
January 14, 2019 15:27 - 50 minutes - 115 MB-Being the personal documentary filmmaker for a billionaire and learning how to shoot run and gun, shooting on the fly -How to edit for the client, not just for the sake of art -How he got his work at the London Olympics featured in TMZ the tabloid site -Giving his life fully to Christ and starting his own creative company doing films and advertising -Difference between having a creative job and owning a creative business. What it takes to run your own business -Failing your way to succe...
Episode 012: Chris Vacher on Why/How to Develop Songwriting in the Local Church
January 07, 2019 15:38 - 47 minutes - 109 MB-Artists and the Pressure Principal: creating pressure and release in your team -Heartsy awards- heart and hand - 52 Sundays Devotional- worship team bible study - Songwriting as discipleship, how and why writing in teams, how to build a collaboration in your church or region to find and develop songwriters for your local church to tell what God is doing - What do you do with success? Or when people leave because they became "successful"? Chris: @chris.vacher and www.chrisvacher.com Jo...
Episode 011: Steph McCabe on Bethel Music's Creative Process for Live Events
December 17, 2018 05:01 - 49 minutes - 114 MB-Bethel Music’s creative process for live events and conferences -How worship and creativity can facilitate an encounter with God -What happens when you run out of ideas and are trying to one-up ourselves -Bethel’s Conferences in Dallas and LA -Merch, the place of physical CDs today, and how it gets designed -Some mishaps and reminiscing from creative projects we’ve worked on together Steph: @stephaniemccabe Bethel's Heaven Come Dallas Creative: Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannal...
Episode 010: Tim Schraeder on Social Media Strategy + Church Clarity about LGBTQ
December 10, 2018 20:20 - 56 minutes - 129 MB-The big differences between how people engaged in social in the early days vs. how social media has evolved today? -What churches are missing, i.e. what people don't “get” about social media in their thinking and strategy -Church Clarity. Why was it created? What’s their hope/goal? What’s the misconceptions people may have of it? Tim: @timschraeder and www.timschraeder.com Church Clarity: @churchclarity and www.churchclarity.org Jon Thompson’s Book: www.thrivewithconvergence.com Joann...
Episode 009: Sheila Walsh on Mental Health and being a Media Personality while maintaining a Personal Life
December 03, 2018 16:14 - 37 minutes - 84.8 MB-Sheila’s life in media: from signed recording artist to 700 Club and what it’s like to be in the public eye for decades -How to care for our own mental health, and why it’s okay not to be okay -How to have a public ministry life that’s authentic, while maintaining a personal, private life Sheila: @sheilawalsh1 and www.sheilawalsh.com Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com
Episode 008: Jenni Catron on how Crucial Self-Leadership is for Creatives and Communicators
November 26, 2018 14:31 - 56 minutes - 129 MB-Making a great space for artists and creatives in ministry -Leading Creatives and Communicators- why leadership matters -Self-leadership as survival in an age of selfies Jenni: @jennicatron and www.jennicatron.com Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com
Episode 007: Jesse Driftwood on growing to over 100k followers with Over-the-Top Instagram Stories
November 19, 2018 16:05 - 48 minutes - 111 MB-Filmmaker on the power of Story -Why create something so good when it disappears after 24 hours? -How to find Rest from the work Jesse: @jessedriftwood and www.thedriftwood.ca Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com
Episode 006: Kevin Makins on Reaching Artists in Urban Centres and what He Thinks about being called a Hipster Pastor
November 12, 2018 05:01 - 51 minutes - 118 MB-Church planter in downtown Hamilton, ON Canada at Eucharist Church -Preacher, Author, Podcaster, YouTuber, Cyclist, Dad -How they are reaching artists in innovative ways and through creative initiatives -Why church plant versus traditional church -YouTube as a platform for Pastors -How to use a church building to tell a story even when you have no money Kevin: @kevinmakins and www.kevinmakins.com Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com
Episode 005: Jon Thompson on why Creatives need more Biblical literacy, and the very real danger of making visuals into idols in our visual culture
November 05, 2018 05:01 - 49 minutes - 113 MB-Pastor and D. Min Jon Thompson on theology and art. -The resurgence of art in the church and the dangers of making visuals into idols -Practicing spiritual disciplines in social media posting -Why Jesus is called the "WORD made flesh" (as opposed to Light or Truth or other words that could have been chosen in John 1) -Why creatives need more Biblical literacy Jon: @pastorjon_t and www.c4church.com Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com
Episode 004: Stephen Brewster on Leading Creative Teams and Running Creative Meetings
October 29, 2018 04:06 - 50 minutes - 116 MB-Leading creative teams -Systems and structures that help creativity thrive and leaders trust you -What’s the agenda of all his Creative Meetings- who comes, how they come up with their ideas, videos, names, etc -How to recover from being hurt by someone in leadership -Your Tribe i.e. finding your people Brewster: @b_rewster and stephenbrewster.me Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com