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Todd and Andrew Junge talk about how to maximize being a portable church. Especially when there can be so many expectations for production in today’s church, trying to get it all done while having to set up and tear down each week can be a challenge.

Show Notes:

Christmas is right around the corner! Look for ways to encourage your teams this holiday season. Consider one of these three options: 

• FILO 2024 – Purchase tickets for your team to attend FILO 2024 In-Person or on the Live Stream. Learn more at filo.org/filo2024 and be sure to use code “podcast10” for 10% off your registration fee.
• FILO Book – Purchase copies of “I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas” for your team. There are questions at the end of each short chapter, making it conducive for group discussion. Learn more at filo.org/book.
• FILO: Advent – Let the FILO Community encourage you and remind you of the reason for your hard work this season. Create a shared plan and read together on You​Version or check out our YouTube Playlist!

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Dara joins Todd to talk about leading all types of volunteers, from the super committed to the “my mom signed me up to serve” variety.

Show Notes:

FILO 2024: Are you starting to talk budget for next year? New things are coming with the schedule and breakouts for FILO 2024, so make sure you get that added into your 2024 budget! Learn more at filo.org/filo2024 and be sure to use code “podcast10” for 10% off your registration fee.

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Justin Firesheets joins the FILO Podcast to talk about dealing with change and leading through change from his experience in ministry at Church of the Highlands.

Show Notes:

Coaching Cohorts: Registration is open for a few more days for our final Cohort of 2023! Join this group of people just like you during this holiday season to invest in yourself and lean into community with others. Learn more and register at filo.org/coaching. Podcast listeners get a unique deal! Use code “podcast33” for $33 off your registration fee.

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Todd gets to chat with Dan Johnson, the technical director at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, MI. They talk about how recruiting volunteers is way more than just having a ministry job fair.

Show Notes:

Coaching Cohorts: Our next winter Coaching Cohort will be announced in just a few days! Stick close to your email and socials to learn when it is live. Learn more and register at filo.org/coaching. Podcast listeners get a unique deal! Use code “podcast33” for $33 off your registration fee.

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Todd is joined by the original Swedish Gurus of Tech, Johan and Albin. They talk about the importance of community within the local church technical community, whether you’re Swedish or not.

Show Notes:

Christmas Playlist: Need a playlist for all those Christmas planning meetings you’re about to have (or already having)? We’ve got you covered! We’ve curated over two hours of upbeat, feel-good, get ya in that holiday mood, Christmas music. Download now on Spotify!

Coaching Cohorts: Our next winter Coaching Cohort will be announced soon! Be the first to know and have first dibs on the sign ups when you join the waiting list. This is the perfect session to participate in, leading up to the Christmas season!

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Dylan Hofmann joins Todd to talk about volunteers. How to develop a volunteer friendly culture from the recruiting process all the way through developing your key volunteer leaders.

Show Notes:

FILO Blog: New blogs have recently been released! Read about caring for volunteers, leading through transition and creating a culture of celebration. Check them out at filo.org/blog. 

I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas: Learn more about today’s podcast topic by reading certain chapters of Todd Elliott’s book. Chapters 20, 22 and 23 are a good place to start. Learn more at filo.org/book. (Buying 10+ copies at a discount for your team and walking through the content together is a great idea!)

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Todd talks with FILO and Fusion Productions’ leadership coach Neil Sternberg. They talk about how important it is to understand who we are so that we can become the most effective technical artist possible.

Show Notes:

Coaching Cohorts: Our next fall Coaching Cohorts will be announced soon! Be the first to know and have first dibs on the sign ups when you join the waiting list.

FILO Community NFP: At the beginning of 2023, FILO became a non profit! FILO is now open to receive donations toward raising $100,000 in 2023. Will you join us? Learn more and donate at filo.org/donate.

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Episode 100! Aubrey takes the reigns as the host to interview Chelsea, Nate and Todd to talk about ways to celebrate. Celebrate big wins and small wins. Celebrate individuals and celebrating as a team.

Show Notes:

Podcast Guests: 
Todd Elliott – Founder
Nate Parker – Technical Producer
Chelsea Pribyl – Chief Operations Officer

Podcast Host:
Aubrey Wentz – Event Host & Cohort Leader

A Picture of Team Mayo:

Pom Pom Encouragement:

Photo Credit: Christina Pendleton

FILO Book Chapters:
Chelsea references 2 chapters in I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas, by Todd Elliott:
Chapter 22: Production is Tough. Let’s Enjoy It
Chapter 37: Celebrate the Wins 

Summer Skills Cohort: Our next session about all things lighting is coming up soon! Learn more at filo.org/coaching. We hope you can join us.

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Todd sits down and finally talks to Arnez Bonsol instead of just talking about him on the podcast. They talk about Arnez’s secret sauce when it comes to building teams and developing people.

Show Notes:

Summer Skills Cohort: Our next session about all things audio is coming up in just a couple of weeks! Can’t make it? Jump into the August session all about lighting. Learn more at filo.org/coaching. We hope you can join us.

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Author, social media influencer and FILO Main Session Speaker, Carlos Whittaker joins Todd to talk about his new book “How to Human”.

Show Notes:

Summer Skills Cohort: The very first session kicks off next week! Can’t make it then? Jump into one of the sessions in July or August! Learn more at filo.org/coaching. We hope you can join us.

Carlos Whittaker’s Books: Carlos has written multiple captivating and life-changing books. We encourage you to check them out! carloswhittaker.com/books

Carlos Whittaker at the FILO Conference: Carlos was a Main Session Speaker at FILO 2021. Check out his message. 

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