In today's climate, distrust is more familiar than trust. Opposition is more familiar than finding common ground. The Conference-local church relationship has long been marred with distrust but it seems worse than ever. In this episode, BEN and Tim discuss the difficulties of leading and communicating in an environment of politicalization, quick to divide and cast blame. How do personal beliefs inform professional communication? How do we deal with topics of antiracism and LGBTQ+ inclusion in our Conference work and in our personal lives? Wow, what an episode!

After an agonizing two weeks haitus, podcasting phenom Ben Smith and his sidekick, Tim Jones, are back and better than ever. The people were saying, "we need video." Well, we've responded. Enjoy a special listener-submitted Q&A and stay till the end to se our official Holston staff football teams. 

For more on re:Brand and it's hosts, Ben and Tim. Check out our website, rebrandpodcast.com and follow us on instagram @rebrand_pod

Tim and Ben recap some of their favorite moments from the first 17 episodes, and they talk about what to look for as the second half of the season begins.

Finally we get an answer on what communications professionals actually do! For more info, check us out on instagram at rebrand_pod or on our website at rebrandpodcast.com

With less than a week to go, check out a brief overview of the upcoming Creative Worship Conference in Holston on August 18-19, 2023. Registration ends Tuesday, August 16, so get to smashing that button and join us for a time of worship and planning. Ben promises a special prize for an attendee that can embarrass Tim at the conference. Best of all, Ben learns a little pop culture history...Hee Haw anyone?

Long time friend of Holston and former City Harmonic frontman Elias Dummer joins us for  conversation on the state of worship leading, how we got here and where we could be going. For more from re:Brand, visit our website at rebrandpodcast.com

In this episode, Ben talks about his upcoming trip to Uganda and visiting some of our South Sudanese friends taking refuge there. He also discusses how he plans to capture and release stories in a micro-documentary series.

It's that time of year again. The summer break has come and gone, and now it's time to get the kiddos ready for school. In this episode, Tim and Ben chat about school memories and give pro tips on how to market back-to-school campaigns and events.

We've finally convinced the Holston Communications Content Editor Annette Spence to join us join the pod. The three of us talk all about working together to plan and execute our content strategy for The Conference as well as the value of working as an intergenerational team.

Ben (and Tim) get some planning time in with Rev. Charles Maynard, a well known storyteller in Holston, about the upcoming bicentennial celebration of The Holston Conference. For more info on reBrand, check us out at rebrandpodcast.com.