
FILO Podcast
FILO Podcast continues the conversations started at FILO Conference and carries them throughout the year. Todd Elliott hosts the podcast and interviews key influencers in the world of church production to talk about ideas that affect all of us involved in pulling off weekend services.
Latest episodes

Mar 13, 2023 • 56min
Episode 094: Jon Jorgenson
Todd gets to chat with Jon Jorgenson, Creative and Teaching Pastor at Soul City Church, and FILO 2023 Main Session speaker. They talk about Jon's journey with FILO and about the things he's learned going from a lone creative person to working with a team to execute a service.Show Notes:FILO 2023 Conference: The Conference is right around the corner on May 2nd and 3rd! Be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rates that are available through March 27th. Learn more at filo.org/filo2023. We hope you join us and today’s podcast guest, Jon Jorgenson, at FILO 2023.Bonus Learning Opportunities at FILO 2023: If you're attending the conference In-Person, consider attending one of our pre-conference Tuesday Intensives or Wednesday Lunch & Learn events. Registration required. (Lunch & Learn events are available to Live-Stream participants and do not require registration.)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 | Twitter

Feb 20, 2023 • 46min
Episode 093: Pete Wright
Todd talks with Pete Wright from Sun Grove Church, or as you probably know him @sweetpete.w on Instagram. They talk about how important it is to take care of ourselves if we hope to last long term.Show Notes:FILO 2023 Conference: The Conference website has been updated! Check out the schedule, discounted hotels, faculty, Intensives and Lunch and Learn events and more at filo.org/filo2023. I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas: This book by Todd Elliott is an owner's manual for how to live the abundant life of a technical artist in the local church. Learn more about it and order yours today at filo.org/book.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 | Twitter

Jan 30, 2023 • 39min
Episode 092: Megan Fate Marshman
Todd is joined by Megan Fate Marshman, Teaching Pastor at Willow Creek Church and Main Session Speaker at the upcoming FILO 2023 Conference. They talk about the importance of humility and not just understanding who God is, but who we are.Show Notes:FILO 2023 Conference: Prices go up on February 15th, 2023 on all tickets for the upcoming FILO 2023 Conference in Chicago, IL. Learn more at FILO.ORG/FILO2023. We hope you join us and today's podcast guest, Megan Fate Marshman, at FILO 2023.FILO Coaching Cohorts: Join the waitlist so that you’re the first to hear when they launch. Head to filo.org/coaching to learn more.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 | Twitter

Jan 9, 2023 • 38min
Episode 091: Lyndsey Van Wyk
Todd has a conversation with Lyndsey Van Wyk, the Service & Event Producer at Soul City Church in Chicago. They talk about producing events, volunteering at church and working through change with the whole team.Show Notes:FILO Advent: Recenter yourself after the heavy lift of Christmas by revisiting our Advent devotional series. You can access all of the devotionals on YouVersion, our YouTube Channel or our Blog. FILO 2023 Conference: Prices go up on February 15th, 2023 on all tickets for the upcoming FILO 2023 Conference in Chicago, IL. Learn more at FILO.ORG/FILO2023.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 | Twitter

Dec 19, 2022 • 49min
Episode 090: Blaine Hogan
Todd talks with Blaine Hogan about his new book "Exit the Cave". They cover a wide range of topics from neoscience, portfolios and the Hogan family rules.
Show Notes:
Blaine's New Book: Learn more and buy a copy of Blaine's new book "Exit the Cave" on Amazon.
Hogan Family Rules: Sign up for Blaine's e-news and receive a download of the Hogan Family Rules!
FILO 2023 Conference: Tickets are available for the upcoming FILO 2023 Conference in Chicago, IL. Learn more at FILO.ORG/FILO2023.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 58min
Episode 089: Christina Pendleton
Christina Pendleton joins Todd on the FILO Podcast to talk about leading volunteers, adapting a follower style based on the leader and setting the example for our production volunteers.Show Notes:FILO Advent: Our new Advent devotional series launched yesterday! Each day features a new short devotional, which you can access on YouVersion, our YouTube Channel or our Blog. Book Recommendations: "Procrastinate on Purpose" by Rory Vaden and "Impact Players" by Liz WisemanI Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas: This technical manual, written by Todd Elliott, is the perfect gift for your team members during the holidays! Learn more and purchase copies 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 | Twitter

Nov 7, 2022 • 45min
Episode 088: Rusty Anderson
Todd sits down with FILO Podcast Alumni, Rusty Anderson. They talk about video production in the local church and how Rusty approaches directing whatever the event.Show Notes:Connect with Rusty: Reach out with any questions or to chat about the coaching he offers on his Instagram: @RustyAnderson_FILO Advent: To make sure that you have every opportunity to fill yourself up with God’s word and to help you maintain a perspective that will get you to the finish line intact during this holiday season, we are launching an Advent devotional! Each day will feature a new devotional, both written and on video for every day of Advent, which is 28 days starting on November 27 and going through December 24. You can also set up a group to go through Advent together which could be a great activity to do with your whole team. Subscribe to our eNews, YouTube Channel and Instagram to get all of the information before Advent begins in a few weeks.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 | Twitter

Oct 17, 2022 • 32min
Episode 087: Toby Walters, Church Gear
Todd sits down with Toby Walters of Church Gear and they talk about gear in church. Show Notes:FILO Cohorts: FILO recently launched our last Cohort of 2022. Sign up on the Cohort Waitlist and be the first to know when we launch new ones at the turn of the year.FILO 2023: We are looking forward to our next Conference on May 2 & 3, 2023 at Willow Creek in South Barrington, IL. Learn more and sign up today at filo.org/filo2023.FILO Advent: FILO is releasing a new full Advent devotional this year! Follow us on social and subscribe to our emails for more details coming soon!Connect with Church Gear: Learn more: ChurchGear.ComEarly access to equipment: ChurchGear.Com/EarlyServiceQuestions: sales@churchgear.comCheck out their podcast: The ChurchGear PodcastSocials: church_gearVisit them at FILO 2023!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 | Twitter

Sep 26, 2022 • 45min
Episode 086: Christina Reid
Todd is joined by Christina Reid, worship leader at Forest City Church. They talk about the differences between worship leaders and tech people and what we can do to work toegether better.Show Notes:FILO Book: “I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas” by Todd Elliott is a great resource for you and your teams to walk through before you enter this upcoming holiday season! The book comes in many different formats and is discounted if you buy 10 or more! Check out the details filo.org/book.Meet amazing people at FILO 2023: Learn more about this upcoming event 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 | Twitter

Sep 5, 2022 • 52min
Episode 085: Ryan Loche
Ryan Loche from The Church Collective and the acedemic director of The Belonging Co. College joins Todd on the FILO podcast. Ryan has a really unique perspective as someone who has done everything: Worship Leading, Audio, Lighting, Communications...all of it. And they talk about all of it!Show Notes:Christmas Spotify Playlist: Need a playlist for your Christmas planning meetings? We've got you covered! We curated over 2 hours of upbeat, feel-good, get ya in that holiday mood Christmas music. Listen on Spotify.FILO Book: “I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas” by Todd Elliott is a great resource for you and your teams to walk through before you enter this upcoming holiday season! FILO Coaching Cohort: We are launching our next Cohort real soon! Join the waitlist so that you’re the first to hear about them. Head to filo.org/coaching.Ryan Loche's Breakout at FILO 2022 Chicago: Using Your Creativity and Technology to Pastor PeopleGet in Touch with Ryan Loche: TheChurchCollective.Com, Church Collective on TikTok, Church Collective on Instagram, TheBelonging.CoSubscribe 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 | Twitter