The Faith & Work Podcast Voices from the Workplace: Become a Story Leader with TC Johnstone
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Oct 10, 2025 TC Johnstone, an impact documentary filmmaker known for creating films that drive social change, joins the discussion to explore the magic of storytelling. He emphasizes how storytelling can engage audiences and create transformation, sharing insights from his experiences across 63 countries. TC introduces the SPEAK framework—a toolkit for engaging meaningful conversations—while reflecting on the role of curiosity, self-awareness, and the influence of AI in the arts. He encourages the church to embrace creativity and foster community engagement.
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From Senior Project To Documentary Career
- TC described starting filmmaking by helping a friend with a senior project and bluffing his way through learning the craft.
- That early experience showed him film's journey value and launched a career in documentary storytelling.
Show, Don't Tell Reveals True Change
- TC argues film shows rather than tells, revealing inner change through observation more powerfully than words.
- He looks for visible shifts in behavior and presence as the key to meaningful storytelling.
Three Habits That Find Great Stories
- Learn curiosity, ask great questions, and notice small details to find stories anywhere.
- Put phones down, watch people, and give more listening time than expected.