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Today's episode features Stephen Brewster, who is currently on staff at Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC. Over the last year, Stephen has experienced quite a bit of transition. During this time, he and his family have lived in three cities and been on staff at three different churches. In today's episode, Stephen discusses what he has learned throughout these transitions. He talks about the difficulties and heartache his family faced as well as how God is always there to provide redemption in the pain.    Notes First Episode with Stephen Stephen's Website FB, Twitter, Instagram Are You Happy At Work (Blog) Salt Tour Music: Running Away by Valdi Sabev

Season Five is here! Paul Nevison, of Sunshine Coast, Australia, joins the show to talk about filmmaking, storytelling and more! Paul has traveled the world, telling the story of Christ and compassion. During our conversation, we talk about Paul's background as well as the thing's he's learned in storytelling. Paul tells great stories and they shine through in this episode. Enjoy!   Notes Paul on Twitter & Instagram Paul's Website Hillsong Creative Blog "The Gap" by Ira Glass Evernote Spotify "The Selfless Way of Christ" by Henri Nouwen Notes on Blindness Teaser Salt Tour | OKC createinitiative.org

Sarah Starrenburg is the Global Communications Director for United Bible Society, an organization that endeavors to get the Bible to everyone in the world. Along with her work at UBS, Sarah runs a website called A Deliberate Life, in which she encourages people to live "Now" with your hands, head and heart.  During our conversation, we discuss how technology has enabled the Bible to be spread in new and amazing ways, what it means to take action with your life.   Notes: Google Sarah United Bible Society A Deliberate Life Arrow Leadership David Allen's Getting Things Done Integrity - Henry Cloud Art and Fear - David Bayles Salt Conference OmniFocus CREATE:film festival

The CREATE:initiative Film Festival is back! In 2017, we are heading to Circle Cinema, in Tulsa to project your work on the big screen!  In today's episode, Jayson takes a quick look at the Film Festival, and explains why you need to submit your work! This is one of the best events of the year, so don't miss it!   Links   Film Festival Info Circle Cinema Music Tracks

Michael Bergstrasser is the Creative Director at North Church, in Oklahoma City. Michael has spent a majority of his life serving in the local church, beginning as the church maintenance man. Over his years, Michael has put his work ethic and creativity to good use, serving in nearly every ministry at North.  In today's episode, Michael discusses the creative process for his team, how to constantly share ideas and why creativity is like solving a problem.   Links: Michael Email Michael Twitter Michael Facebook Michael Instagram North.Church Basecamp Evernote Tale of Three Kings (Book) CREATE:initiative Film Festival

Andrew Stone joins the CREATE:initiative Podcast to show us how to Rock. Andrew is the Global Production Director at Church on the Move, in Tulsa, OK. Before joining the staff twelve years ago, Andrew spent his life on the road; touring with artists all around the country and world. Andrew has brought the wisdom he gained from the touring life into the church production world, and the church world is teaching him quite a bit as well.  In this episode, we cover how he got his start, what the transition into the church world was like, what he is still learning today, and what some of his favorite artists are.   LINKS @stone_rocks@stone.rocksChurch on the MoveSeeds BlogMay 2 CREATE:gathering

Today's episode is all about Art in the Church. How does art play a role in our weekly services? Can a church be home to unique artists that tell a story? Nick Warnock serves at Hope & Anchor, in Springfield, MO. He oversees tech and production and brings some interesting takes to the table. We discuss presenting the story of Christ to your church, the 5x15, photography and more.    Links: Facebook Instagram March 6 & 7 Gatherings

What project or idea keeps you up at night? What is the one thing you cannot shake? Tell us your story at media@okag.org    

Today’s episode features Greg Erway, who spoke at one of our 2016 Gatherings. Greg’s talk stimulated quite a bit of response from those in attendance, so we wanted to share it with you today. Greg spoke about ideas, working with leadership and several other topics.  Notes: Twitter Facebook Instagram

Harris III (the Third) is a world-renowned Illusionist, storyteller and the director of STORY Conference. Known for being more than a magician, Harris has the uncanny ability to produce moments that last. In this episode, we deep dive into Storytelling. Harris outlines how he plans events, how to create emotional stories, ways to capture the imagination and more.  L I N K S Harris III Website Twitter | Instagram | Youtube STORY Conference STORY Podcast Twitter | Instragram Evernote Slack "Story" - Robert McKee "War of Art" - Steven Pressfield Catalyst Leader

It is officially 2017! Is anyone else excited about a new year? There is always something about turning the calendar page and looking to the year ahead. From a creative perspective, it is a great chance to analyze processes and see ways to become more efficient.  In today’s episode, we talk with Katie Strandlund about getting organized in the new year. Katie is a friend of the CREATE:initiative and we were grateful that she would join us to begin 2017. In this episode, Katie gives some practical tips and tools she uses to stay organized with projects and clients. She discusses automation and delegation, as well as identifying your priorities.    NOTES Twitter Instagram If This Then That Zapier Evernote Right Inbox Fantastical Todoist

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to end with a special Christmas Episode! Today's show takes a look at three different churches and what they are planning to do this Christmas. Nick Warnock, Kyle Lee and Andy Wynn join us to talk about their plans for the season. As you will hear, each church is doing something unique to their own culture that will present the Story or Christ in a fascinating way.   Notes: Hope & Anchor Southpointe Church People's Church Music Licensed Through Soundstripe: "Christmas Bells" | Kyle Monroe "Christmas Cheer" | Sam Moses "The First Noel" | Bryant Lowry "Silent Night" | Kyle Buchanan

This episode features the Audio 101 session from our CREATE:initiative Workshop. Russell Combs led this session which spoke to many of the basic ideas of audio in the local church. Russell is the Worship Pastor and Live Event Production Director at Church of the Harvest, in Oklahoma City.    Notes:   Twitter Instagram "Christmas Bells" by Kyle Monroe (Licensed through Soundstripe) www.createinitiative.org

Jordan Farris is the Creative Team Lead at Crossroads Church, in Oklahoma City. Jordan has a hand in pretty much anything creative in the church, and today we discuss some of his processes that help him every day. We discuss the tools he uses for project management, the challenges that come with overseeing so many things and how to keep your sanity!   Notes:   Twitter Facebook Instagram DaPulse "Leadership Pain" by Samuel Chand

Today's episode features the closing session from our CREATE:initiative Workshop. This session featured a talk, by Jayson, that was designed to help us refocus on "Why we do what we do." Links: createinitiative.org Twitter Instagram Facebook