Where did it all go wrong? Today’s episode is nothing short of chaos, and we might even suggest it is purely for our long-time listeners. Topics range from how music videos are making a comeback to what it’s like disciplining students in the school system. Hold on tight!

Opening Theme: written and performed by The Hand Lungs

Additional music provided by Kyle Lee and Kyler Clapp

Today we are joined by worship pastor and songwriter, Chris Douglas. Chris is the worship pastor at National Community Church, in Washington, D.C., and is passionate for Jesus and His kingdom. Chris’s music is born out of the worship life of the local church. Chris’s love for music led him to Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA, where he earned a BFA in Musical Theatre. During our conversation, we discuss turning prayers into songs, how to be vulnerable in our worship, and detail NCC’s latest release, The Jesus Way.

National Community Church

NCC Worship

The Jesus Way

Music from The Jesus Way, used with permission

Opening Theme: written and performed by The Hand Lungs

Additional music provided by Kyle Lee and Kyler Clapp

Today we are joined by Matt Lombardi and Rachel Baird, of Shaar, a community that works to bridge the gap between the projects church leaders need to complete and the skills freelance ministry professionals bring to the table. We take a deep-dive into what makes Shaar a great resource for both churches and creatives, as well as discuss what creative jobs might look like in a post COVID world.

Links:

Shaar Website

Song Exploder

Josh Whiting is a designer and the founder of Bright Coal, which focuses on design for youth ministries. During his time in youth ministry (both volunteer and paid), Josh came face-to-face with the struggles, needs, responsibilities, and desires of people in full-time ministry. In this episode, Josh talks about why he chose to focus on youth ministry as a market, how we can get better at different aspects of creativity, and a whole lot more!

Bright Coal

Josh’s Newsletter

Bright Coal IG

Briana Walters lives in San Antonio, TX, and is the founder of Briana Walters Digital Media. After graduating from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2011 with a degree in Communications, she had the opportunity to intern with KSAT 12 and the San Antonio Spurs where she got a taste of the broadcast industry, learned the value of hard work, and how to adapt quickly in a fast pace environment. Briana soon began to oversee the Media Department at her church that includes helping create and execute strategies for the Social Media, Photography, and Videography team. This past year, she began a Digital Media company that offers social media management, content creation, and more. During our conversation, we discuss how churches can overcome obstacles of an effective social media strategy and so much more.

Briana Walters Digital Media

Briana on Instagram

Finding the Good

Sunday Social

Have you seen Netflix’s “The Social Dilemma?” In today’s episode, we take a look at the ideas the documentary poses, and how we should respond. Is social media doing more harm than good? Is there any good that can come of it at all?

LINKS:

Center for Humane Technology

Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now

Digital Minimalism

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

List It with Jesse Carey

MUSIC:

Additional music provided by Kyle Lee and Kyler Clapp

Brandon Brown is the creative behind Plotwist Creative + Cornerstone Digital. An Atlanta transplant, he’s had several years of experience in developing brand identities and creative assets for companies and organizations – small and large. Brandon is passionate about mentoring and advocating for creative professionals. He helps creatives learn how to navigate through their various industries while, also, helping them create within their purpose. Most of his free time is spent developing his passion projects and finding inspiration in art, music, and all things culinary.

Links:

Brandon’s Website

Brandon on IG

Plotwist

Plotwist IG

MUSIC:

Opening Theme: written and performed by The Hand Lungs

Additional music provided by Kyle Lee and Kyler Clapp

 David Pfaltzgraff, the Founder and Lead Sound Designer of Sunday Sounds — a team of sound designers, musicians, and creators dedicated to resourcing churches around the world with the highest quality worship patches, templates, and resources you’ll find anywhere. Sunday Sounds commits 5% of their profit as a business to directly support Alexander the Great, a young boy with Trisomy 18 born to Ryan and Katie Buck, friends of David. This 5% helps pay for in-home medical care, therapy aids, and more for Alexander. Thank you for making it possible for us to support this amazing family.

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MUSIC:

Today’s episode is with special guest, Kayla Harris. Kayla is a creative artist based in Jacksonville, FL. She creates through photography, video, and design, and is currently on staff at Celebration Church as a graphic designer. We discuss how she began her career in the creative church world, how she has grown during a pandemic, and we also discuss creating more diverse cultures in the world of church creativity.

MUSIC:

Additional music provided by Kyle Lee and Kyler Clapp

Kyle is back! After a few weeks of molding young minds, Kyle is able to join the fun! For the first time, he takes part in TOP 3! We also discuss synonyms for the word, Rapture. It’s an episode full of hot takes and a deep discussion on how the church approaches discipleship.

Kyle’s Top 3 Books Right Now:

All Things New

So You Want to Talk About Race

God Has a Name

Kyler’s Top 3 Books Right Now:

Celebration of Discipline

Anonymous

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Chris’ Top 3 Books Right Now:

The Holy Bible

Jayson’s Top 3 Books Right Now:

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Chasing Francis

Tulsa, 1921

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