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Episode 064: Greg Atkinson Jun 21, 2021

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Greg Atkinson joins Todd on the FILO Podcast to talk about how to develop volunteers, how to engage people and the inside scoop on his life as a secret church shopper.
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Learn more about Greg: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Social Media Church Conference | First Impressions Conference
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reflections from FILO 2021 chicago Jun 10, 2021

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It has been a few weeks since we hosted FILO 2021 Chicago, and I’ve been reflecting on what an amazing experience it was. And along with that, wondering why it was such an amazing experience. Like any good event producer, I like to analyze why something went well or why it didn’t go as planned. As part of that process, we sent out a survey to people who attended our event to see what their experience was like, and we got a whole range of responses. Some people loved everything and some people loved nothing. It is definitely a lesson in “it is impossible to please everyone.” But what is most significant to me is how much the worship time means to people who attend FILO. As a group of people, we are typically “working” during worship at our churches. Our form of worship involves making sure every distraction is eliminated; creating an environment where others have an opportunity to experience God first hand. At the FILO Conference, we take care of everything so that everyone attending can just focus on their own personal worship time. They don’t have to worry about the lighting, the audio mix and what font to use for the lyrics. And over the last 6 years, I have been amazed by my own personal worship experience at FILO. It is the highlight of my year. Nothing compares to it. And I know I’m not alone. Even talking to the worship team and the FILO crew, this is a top personal worship experience for many of us. Why is that? Is it the song selection? Is it the people in the band? Is it the mix? The lighting? The perfect camera shots? In reality, there is nothing special about the ingredients in the worship experience at FILO. However, I believe one of the key factors is each person’s expectations. We have experienced God at FILO during worship in the past and we expect Him to show up again. The people in the seats expect to meet God. The people on stage expect to meet God. And then we do. While I believe that God is ever-present and that He is everywhere always, I think I am more apt to miss out on His presence because I don’t expect to find it all the time. I’m just living my life each day. When I think about how I show up in the booth to work a service, am I expecting to meet with God or am I just trying to get the task list done? I am mostly expectant for problems: late message graphics, late drummer, Dante issues…you know what I’m talking about. I expect us to do our best to make no mistakes. I expect to be prepared. I expect to go through the motions. I expect to check my email during the second service message. I don’t believe I really think this way, but it is the way I behave. And besides, meeting with God in our services is for other people. That’s why I’m there, to help others have an opportunity to be with God. However, what if I showed up each week expecting God to show up, not just for others, but for me personally? Or if I believed that the production team could experience God in a new way, not just produce a flawless service? How do we keep ourselves in a state of expectancy each week? How do we stay engaged with what God wants to meet us for? Not simply showing up to get a job done, but showing up waiting for God to do something miraculous. Whether I am expecting God to move or not, doesn’t affect what God does. It does however affect what I do and my awareness of what God is up to. Doesn’t that seem like a better way to come to church this weekend? Not just getting a job done (because we still have to do that!) but knowing that God is present and waiting to meet with each of us.

Episode 063: Tony Fransen May 31, 2021

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Todd hangs out with Lighting Designer Tony Fransen. They talk about details, earning trust, lighting for the room vs. lighting for TV, and the mayhem that is traveling evangelistic revivals.
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FILO Coaching Cohorts: 2 Cohort Groups are starting soon! Join the Women's Cohort, lead by Aubrey. Or the Cohort lead by Todd. Can't make either? Sign up on the Coaching Cohort waitlist to be the first to know when the next group launches.
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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.org
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Episode 062: Chelsea Pribyl May 10, 2021

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Todd gets to hang out with Chelsea! As one of the original FILO Core Team members, Chelsea brings a deep love of process to help make FILO happen. They talk about the need to develop systems to help keep things on track, building relationships to build trust and how making cupcakes is a type of production.
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LifePlan: Paterson Center
FILO 2021 Chicago Conference: It's happening tomorrow, May 11th and 12th! Visit the event website to learn more. Register with discount code "podcast10" to receive 10% off your in-person or streaming ticket! Join us!
FILO Coaching Cohorts: Learn more and join a Cohort this summer.
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.org
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Episode 061: Stephen Brewster Apr 19, 2021

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Stephen Brewster joins the FILO podcast to talk about developing a creative culture, showing honor to one another, and brainstorming with a "yes, and" mentality.
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Seth Godin's Book: The Practice, Shipping Creative Work
Jackie Brewster's Enneagram Devotional: Hearing God Speak
Contact Stephen Brewster: Text him at 615.492.2342. Follow him on Instagram @b_rewster. Listen to his Blue Collar Creative Podcast.
FILO 2021 Chicago Conference: Visit the event website to learn more. Register with discount code "podcast10" to receive 10% off your in-person or streaming ticket!
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.org
FILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.
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Episode 060: Brian Tabor, Worship Leader Probs Apr 09, 2021

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Todd sits down with Brian Tabor of Worship Leader Probs fame. They talk about how the Instagram account started and how it lead to launching a podcast. They talk about all the humor as well as the deep conversations that have resulted from people feeling seen and understood.
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FILO 2021 Chicago Conference: Visit the event website to learn more. Register with discount code "podcast10" to receive 10% off your in-person or streaming ticket!
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.org
FILO 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

Episode 059: Stan Endicott & Caleb Loeppky Mar 29, 2021

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Todd sits down with Caleb Loeppky from FILO Staffing and Stan Endicott from Slingshot Group to talk about the challenges of being a technical artist on staff at a local church when trying to figure out whether you need to buckle down or decide that your season is done.
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FILO Staffing: Interested in learning more? Visit the Staffing website to learn more.
FILO Coaching Cohort: A new Cohort begins on April 8, 2021 and will meet on Thursday mornings for 4 weeks. Learn more or sign up on the waitlist to be notified when the next Cohort launches!
FILO 2021 Chicago Conference: Visit the event website to learn more. Register with discount code "podcast10" to receive 10% off your in-person or streaming ticket!
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.org
FILO 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

Episode 058: Dr. Andrew Johnston Mar 08, 2021

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Todd sits down with author, professor and consultant Dr. Andrew Johnston, who is one of the FILO 2021 Chicago main session speakers. They talk about creating a team culture that activates individual and collective creativity.
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Dr. Andrew Johnston's Book: Purchase Fired Up: Kindling and Keeping the Spark in Creative Teams on Amazon today.
FILO Coaching Cohort: Sign Up on the Waitlist to be notified when the next Cohort launches!
FILO 2021 Chicago Conference: Visit the event website to learn more.
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.org
FILO 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

Episode 057: Jon Jorgenson Feb 15, 2021

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Todd sits down with YouTuber and Teaching Pastor from Soul City Church in Chicago, Jon Jorgenson. They talk about being creative for yourself, creating for others, along with what it means to be a "team player".
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FILO Coaching Cohort: Sign Up on the Waitlist to be notified when the next Cohort launches!
FILO 2021 Chicago Conference: Visit the event website to learn more.
FILO 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

Episode 056: Dave Dolphin Jan 25, 2021

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Todd sits down with Practical Worship YouTuber and worship leader Dave Dolphin to talk about important details to consider when streaming your services, including how to handle copyright.
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Dave Dolphin's YouTube Channel: Practical Worship
Dave Dolphin's Website: PracticalWorshipBlog.Com
Copyright Resources: Christian Copyright Solutions, CCLI, EasySongLicensing.Com
"Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl: Purchase the book on Amazon.

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