Latest Creative ministry Podcast Episodes
A New Christmas Reality
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - September 30, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutesChristmas 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 conve...
Carlos Whittaker
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - September 02, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutesHow 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 cre...
Change Is A Superpower
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - August 19, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutesOne 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 yo...
A Greater Story with Sam Collier
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - August 05, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutesWe 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 ...
Brady Shearer
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - July 15, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutesYou 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 chan...
Cycle of Creativity
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - July 08, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutesWe 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 ...
Handling Criticism with Jon Acuff
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - June 11, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutesFrom 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 anyth...
Re-Entry
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - May 28, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutesAs 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 renaissanc...
Interview with Summit
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - May 21, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutesNo 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 ...
Creative Decision Filters
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - May 13, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutesWhen 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 ep...
San Antonio Team Night
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - May 06, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutesJoin 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://ste...
Every IP Is A Person
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - April 30, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutesMoving 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...
Four Handles In Confusing Times
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - April 22, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutesWhen 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 f...
Creative Flavors
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - April 15, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutesEvery 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. Brewst...
How to Deal with Someone Else’s Problem | s2ep10
Creative Bites - April 13, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week I want to talk about how to handle other people’s problems. As our world has been turned upside-down nearly over night, a lot of people are struggling. In a lot of ways we are experiencing an exaggerated response to change that has happened too quickly. As we walk through this pandem...
Dealing with Stress | s2ep9
Creative Bites - April 06, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe COVID-19 pandemic is a great time for us as people to negotiate stress in a way that we likely haven’t had to before. I want to talk through a technique I put into practice recently that has helped me apply God’s Word in a way I haven’t before. If you’ve been listening for a while, you kno...
BONUS: Easter Online
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - April 02, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutesDo 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: Ji...
The 10 & 2 Rule
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - April 01, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutesHow 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....
Creativity in Crisis
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - April 01, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutesWhen 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 cris...
Introduction to Blue Collar Creative
Stephen Brewster Creative + Leadership Podcast - April 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 minuteYou'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 episod...
You Can't Do This Alone | s2ep8
Creative Bites - March 30, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsDuring a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, we begin to see what is most important. In this episode of reflection, I want to encourage you to think about what you are missing. What matters to you? How can you build that into the next season of life you live when things return to normal?
Shifting Your Perspective to Make Others Better | s2ep7
Creative Bites - February 24, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhat is it? Focus on creating a environment that stimulates growth. Why is it important? Wanting to grow isn’t the same as actually growing. There are a lot of conditions that need to exist for healthy growth to happen, and those conditions don’t happen randomly How do you do it? Let people...
Shifting Your Perspective to Your Unique Role | s2ep6
Creative Bites - February 17, 2020 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhat is it? What is it that you are uniquely best at? Are you a high caliber executor? Are you a developer of people? Are you a teacher and communicator of God’s word? What is the most impactful thing you bring to a team? What are you uniquely gifted or skilled at? Why is it important? As ...
Shift Your Perspective To Capital C Church | s2ep5
Creative Bites - February 10, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhat is it? Understanding that you don’t work for A church, you work for THE Church. Why is it important? If you lose this perspective: You will be mad when people leave your team You won’t trust new people for a while You’ll view other churches in your area as competition. You won’t be...
Shift Your Perspective About Problems | s2ep4
Creative Bites - February 03, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhat is it? How you discuss problems in your organization matters. Why is it important? Calling out the wrong things in the wrong ways can cause frustration. The four things I see elevated often are: Starting with complaints: "I didn’t like this." Starting with symptoms: "It seems like ...
Shifting to a New Mindset | s2ep3
Creative Bites - December 16, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week we are going to talk through a couple ways your mindset needs to shift as you take on more leadership responsibility. These may look different depending on the role you are aspiring toward, but these are new challenges you should be anticipating: Helping others grow safely Growing ...
A Conversation about Circumstance with Amy Curtis | s2ep2
Creative Bites - December 09, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIn this week's episode, I wanted to share a conversation I had with my wife, Amy Curtis. Circumstances are often things used by God to "order our steps". Amy provides insight and encouragement for those times in life where our plans and the steps God is ordering don't seem to line up the way we ...
Finding Your Calling | s2ep1
Creative Bites - December 02, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsProverbs 16:9 The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. The call to Christian living is the foundation of effective ministry–regardless of vocation. If you want to learn more about your calling as a Christ follower, spend more time in God’s word. If you are stuck on a st...
The Power of the Pivot
Creative Bites - November 25, 2019 03:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings5 things that can help you know when change is needed and actually change. Information Helps You Change Trust Your Gut When Passion is Dying, Pause and Listen Seek Trusted Counsel Let Your Creation Live It’s Life The Courage to Change Season 2 starts next week!
Heart Check: The Assuming Heart | ep30
Creative Bites - November 01, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe assuming heart is particularly dangerous because of its tendency to scale in damage. We are too impatient to learn the truth We are scared to address a disagreement We are angry about something else (related or unrelated) We are lazy Where The Assuming Heart typically gets us into trou...