Brand strategist Barbara Carneiro shares her four essential questions that help Christian organizations discover and articulate what makes them truly unique after 20 years working across 7 countries. Quick Answer: Start With Four Questions. Barbara has discovered that every Christian organization has something special but struggles to articulate it. Her solution: Four essential questions that force you to look both at yourself and your audience: What do you commit to do? What do you refuse to do? What is the greatest lie you silence? What is the greatest truth you want them to believe?

In this episode, Dr. Dave and co-host Joe Schmidt sit down with Elijah Mayo from Rumble to break down what separates messaging that connects from messaging that gets ignored. Elijah works with top creators like Steven Crowder, Tim Pool, and Devery Dawkins to build brand partnerships that actually convert.

Should Christians Lead With Faith or Skill? Media legend Dr. Phil Cooke reveals why Christian entrepreneurs should lead with excellence, not testimony. Learn how skill opens more doors than broadcasting your beliefs in hostile cultures. Phil, a media producer with 30+ years consulting major Christian ministries, advises: "Don't lead with your testimony. Don't lead with your faith. Lead with your skill." Excellence in your craft earns respect that opens doors for natural faith conversations, while leading with faith often closes those same doors in secular environments.

In this episode, Dr. Dave and co-host Joe Schmidt sit down with Elijah Mayo from Rumble to break down what separates messaging that connects from messaging that gets ignored. Elijah works with top creators like Steven Crowder, Tim Pool, and Devery Dawkins to build brand partnerships that actually convert.

On this episode of the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, Dr. Dave and entrepreneur Josef "Joe" Schmidt talk honestly about what Christian entrepreneurs often get wrong and what it really takes to build something meaningful.

Their conversation highlights a simple but challenging truth: Faith does not remove the need for hard work. Success still requires grind, focus, and excellence.

Steve Noble, founder of Called2Action, host of 3,400+ radio shows, and educator at Noble U, joins Dr. Dave to discuss the fundamental shift in marketing: Your organization is not the hero, your audience is. You are their guide.

In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur Joe Schmidt shares his journey from financial success to founding Freedom United, an anti-human trafficking organization that influenced UN policy. Dave Jones and Joe dive deep into the difference between mediocrity and excellence in Christian calling, challenging the idea that faith means simply "checking boxes" rather than becoming the best version of yourself. They discuss why so many Christians use their calling as an excuse for average work, the problem with fear-based Christian marketing, and Joe's profound "three emoji" understanding of God's love. This raw, honest discussion redefines what it means to live out your purpose with stellar effort, not perfect outcomes.

In this episode of the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, Dave sits down with John Gallagher — founder of Growing Champions and host of The Uncommon Leader Podcast — to talk about faith-driven leadership, living with intention, and building a legacy that lasts for generations. John shares his powerful Six Fs framework (Faith, Fitness, Finances, Friendships, Fun, and Future), personal stories of overcoming fear, and how servant leadership is the key to real transformation — both in the workplace and at home. If you're a Christian leader or entrepreneur looking to live with purpose and make Kingdom impact, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

Welcome to the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, where we explore the God-inspired process of R7 strategies to transform your vision, find clarity, and establish direction in your personal and professional life.

In this episode, we dive into killer messaging—what makes great marketing and branding stand out. From Super Bowl commercials to NHL playoff ads, we break down the key ingredients of messaging that resonates: clarity, emotion, relatability, and storytelling.

We discuss:

✅ What makes killer messaging stand out

✅ The role of emotion & nostalgia in great ads

✅ The Super Bowl halftime show and its impact on audience perception

✅ The NHL’s best playoff ads and why they work

✅ The importance of knowing your audience when crafting a message

Whether you're a business owner, marketer, church leader, or just a fan of great advertising, this episode will give you valuable insights into what makes messaging powerful.

💡 Join the Conversation: What’s your favorite example of great messaging? Let us know in the comments!

🔗 Learn more about our sponsor, M is Good: www.misgood.com

Welcome to the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, where we explore the God-inspired process of R7 strategies to transform your vision, find clarity, and establish direction in your personal and professional life.

In this episode, we dive into killer messaging—what makes great marketing and branding stand out. From Super Bowl commercials to NHL playoff ads, we break down the key ingredients of messaging that resonates: clarity, emotion, relatability, and storytelling.

We discuss:

✅ What makes killer messaging stand out

✅ The role of emotion & nostalgia in great ads

✅ The Super Bowl halftime show and its impact on audience perception

✅ The NHL’s best playoff ads and why they work

✅ The importance of knowing your audience when crafting a message

Whether you're a business owner, marketer, church leader, or just a fan of great advertising, this episode will give you valuable insights into what makes messaging powerful.

💡 Join the Conversation: What’s your favorite example of great messaging? Let us know in the comments!

🔗 Learn more about our sponsor, M is Good: www.misgood.com