FILO Podcast

Todd is joined by Toby Walters from ChurchGear. They talk about trends in the local church, the need for community within the technical artist community and why Toby wears red shoes. Show Notes: FILO Cohorts: So often as a technical artist, it can be easy to forget to look after yourself. FILO is here to provide spaces where you can feel seen, known, and valued. FILO Cohorts are a place where you can receive practical coaching and best practice sharing. Learn more at filo.org/cohorts. FILO 2025 Conference: Experience community with other technical artists from around the world to learn new skills and to be reminded that what you do matters. Our next price jump is coming up quickly! Learn more and grab your tickets at filo.org/filo2025. Don’t forget, the 10% off discount code for podcast listeners is “podcast10”.  ChurchGear: They believe in rescuing used production gear from churches, restoring and repurposing it to smaller churches, universities, integrators and individuals. Learn more at churchgear.com. Volunteer at FILO 2025 Conference: The FILO 2025 Conference will welcome over 2,500 people In-Person and on the Live Stream. The only way an event of this size is made possible, is by a large group of people serving as the FILO crew! With FILO continuing to grow, we need your help to equip and encourage thousands of church technical artists around the world. Will you join us? If you’re interested in serving to help make the FILO Conference a reality, check out the opportunities on our website and fill out the form to investigate a particular role deeper. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.org FILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails. Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook

Todd Henry, an accomplished author specializing in creativity and leadership, shares insights into fostering a thriving workplace culture. He emphasizes the importance of transitioning from doing to leading, highlighting the need for curiosity and humility. The conversation also delves into the balance between ambition and contentment, urging listeners to align personal strengths with team dynamics. Todd addresses the dangers of promoting based solely on technical skills and underscores the value of unseen preparations for future success in collaborative environments.

Nicole Lucas, Creative Arts Pastor at Christ Community Church in St. Charles, IL sits down with Aubrey Wentz to talk about the importance of self care and taking a Sabbath. God intended for us to last for the long haul and not burn ourselves out.Show Notes:FILO Cohorts: This episode is a recording from a 2024 Summer Skills Cohort. If you are intrigued to learn more about Cohorts or if you would like to sign up for one, head to filo.org/cohorts. Giving Tuesday: FILO Community NFP is a US-registered 501c3 nonprofit corporation. In order to continue providing the best resources to church technical artists around the world, we rely on the donations of people like you. Our goal is to raise $150,000 by the end of 2024 and we are celebrating the over $96,000 we have received so far. Would you prayerfully consider closing the gap with a monthly gift or one-time donation? Thank you for helping us in expanding our reach and ministering to technical artists worldwide! Reach out to the team at hello@filo.org or learn more and donate at filo.org/donate.Nicole's New Book: "Leadership Frameworks: Level Up Your Leadership Skills"Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook

FILO's Aubrey Wentz talks with Shawn Williams and Jeff Boriss from Willow Creek Church about the challenges of production people and pastors working together. Learning to communicate and teach each other what it takes to make Sundays happen are key ingredients to having successful outcomes...and not hating each other. :)Show Notes:FILO Cohorts: This episode is a recording from a 2024 Summer Skills Cohort. If you are intrigued to learn more about Cohorts or if you would like to sign up for one, head to filo.org/cohorts. Jeff's FILO 2024 Breakout: Processes That Get You to Sunday Without Going CrazySubscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook

Willow Presley, a technical and video producer at Hope Fellowship Church, shares her journey in live production and video content creation. She emphasizes the necessity of a clear vision for teams, particularly in a post-pandemic landscape. Willow discusses the impact of the pandemic on church services and the integration of music in video storytelling. The conversation also touches on fostering a culture of ownership among team members and the importance of effective communication to enhance collaboration and alignment within the team.

Todd is joined by the lead pastor and production volunteer at Hope Culture Church to talk about creating an environment for serving and setting a foundation for others to succeed.Show Notes:2025 Cohorts: The 2025 schedule of Cohorts has been released! Learn more and sign up today at filo.org/cohorts.Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook

Todd is joined by Christina and Adam to talk about collaboration. Coming from the production and creative ends of the spectrum, they talk about the ways they have found to work best together to accomplish the goals of the weekend service.Show Notes:Invest In Your Team: As we head into fall, now is a great time to invest in your team! Purchase copies of the FILO book and talk through the discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Or download a digital resource from a past Conference and watch it as a team. Rick Rubin's Book: The Creative Act: A Way of BeingSubscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook

Beau Norton joins Todd to talk about how, when and why use contractors to fill positions on the production team at church. They talk about the importance of consistency and team culture, as well as expectations from the church's leadership.Show Notes:FILO Cohorts: There are a few spots left in the final 101 Cohort of 2024 that launches October 8th! Register today! If that Thursday weekly Cohort doesn’t work in your schedule, you can view the rest of the year’s schedule on our website. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook

Todd is joined by Tim Stevens, former executive pastor at Willow Creek Church. They talk about the importance of the culture on a team and the part that each of us has to play in creating it in our own sphere of influence.Show Notes:Summer Skills Cohort: Journey with like-minded technical artists for growth and support as well as meet with an industry leader for an in-depth discussion around a topic. The best part? Sharing how you’re learning and growing with your group for added support and accountability. Join us for the final August session! Learn more at filo.org/cohorts. FILO Cohorts: There are a few spots left in the next 101 Cohort that launches August 15th! Register today! If that Thursday weekly Cohort doesn’t work in your schedule, you can view the rest of the year’s schedule on our website. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook

Todd has a chat with Kirk Denson from Willow Creek Church. They talk about the importance of developing people, not just to be better technicians but better humans.Show Notes:Summer Skills Cohort: Journey with like-minded technical artists for growth and support as well as meet with an industry leader for an in-depth discussion around a topic. The best part? Sharing how you’re learning and growing with your group for added support and accountability. Join us for the final August session! Learn more at filo.org/cohorts. MxU Pop Up: Join Todd at the upcoming MxU Pop up in Dallas on August 20th. The pop ups are one day events designed to equip you with leadership training and an opportunity to engage with other worship and tech leaders in your city. Learn more at getmxu.com/pop-ups.Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook