Filo Podcast

Toby and Blake wrestle the hosting role away from Todd to talk about everything that's happening at the FILO Conference starting tomorrow! Show Notes: FILO 2024: Conference starts tomorrow! Live Stream and In-Person tickets are still available. Learn more at filo.org/filo2024. Don't forget, the 10% off discount code for podcast listeners is "podcast10".  Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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 

Todd is joined by Alex Seeley, the Lead Pastor at The Belonging Co Church in Nashville. They talk about the story of leaving everything and starting a church in another country that focused on people who were on tour: musicians, artists, production people. This beginning has given the church a unique perspective on serving together.Show Notes:FILO 2024: We are a couple weeks away from our next Conference! Learn more at filo.org/filo2024. Don't forget, the 10% off discount code for podcast listeners is "podcast10". Summer Skills Cohort: Journey with like-minded technical artists for growth and support as well as meet with an industry leader for an in-depth discussion around a topic. The best part? Sharing how you’re learning and growing with your group for added support and accountability. You can register for all 3 sessions at a discounted rate, or choose which months you want to join. Learn more at filo.org/cohorts. Registration is open!Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the F

Whit George joins Todd to talk about transitioning from creative director to lead pastor and how his early days helped to shape where Church on the Move is currently. From production and worship culture to what's best for the congregation as a whole, they talk about how all the areas of the church play a vital role. Show Notes:FILO 2024 Price Jump: The final price increase for FILO 2024 is happening on April 9th. Grab your tickets today and save those dollars! Don't forget, the 10% off discount code for podcast listeners is "podcast10". Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.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! filopodcas

Nathaniel Smith joins Todd to talk about balancing family and work, personal and professional, and being intentional with the people in our lives. Show Notes:FILO 2024 Intensives and Lunch & Learn Events: We recently opened registration for our extended learning opportunities at FILO 2024. Intensives are longer form learning environments taught by our industry partners that are held a few hours before the conference kicks off. Lunch & Learns are one hour classes taught by our industry partners and include a free lunch! Check out these links to learn more and to register. Intensives. Lunch & Learn Events. Don't forget, the discount code for podcast listeners is "podcast10". FILO Cohorts: There are just a few spots left in the next Cohort that launches April 4th! Register today! If that Thursday weekly Cohort doesn't work in your schedule, you can view the rest of the year's schedule on our website. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast plat

Todd sits down with FILO 2024 main session speaker, Trey McKnight. Leaning on Trey's diverse experience, they discussed all the different ways that having a personal mission statement and being intentional with the time we have can help create the life we're wanting. Show Notes:FILO 2024 - The next price jump happens tomorrow, February 13, 2024! Don't delay! Tickets are available for the In-Person experience or the Live Stream experience. Learn more at filo.org/filo2024 and be sure to use code "podcast10" for 10% off your registration fee. First In Last Out... Together - FILO exists to encourage and support technical artists who create moments that connect people to Jesus, no matter where they are in the world or how big or small their church is. This means some of our friends in under-resourced communities can only afford to attend FILO for roughly $6. Unfortunately, revenue generated from the conference is simply no longer enough to fill the gap and reach more people. This is where you come in! Will you joi

Todd sits down with FILO Cohort Leader Alex Sawyer to talk about all kinds of topics: leading up, building trust, congregational approval, committees, mall church...and the list goes on.Show Notes:FILO Cohorts - Join other church technical artists in smaller group settings on Zoom to grow in your skills this year. The entire Cohort schedule has been released for 2024! Check out the 101, 201 and Summer Skills Cohorts at filo.org/coaching.FILO 2024 - The next price jump happens on February 13, 2024! Don't delay! Tickets are available for the In-Person experience or the Live Stream experience. Learn more at filo.org/filo2024 and be sure to use code "podcast10" for 10% off your registration fee. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.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

Paul Johnson from Bravingbird joins the podcast. He and Todd talk about collaboration, leading up and down, and ways to create a culture of care and trust on worship and production teams.Show Notes:Bravingbird - Our guest today, Paul Johnson, is the Executive Director of Bravingbird. They are a non profit dedicated to telling stories and giving those away for free. You can learn more about their organization and view their beautiful works of art at bravingbird.com.FILO Cohorts - Join other church technical artists in smaller group settings on Zoom to grow in your skills this year. The entire Cohort schedule has been released for 2024! Check out the 101, 201 and Summer Skills Cohorts at filo.org/coaching.FILO 2024 - The next price jump happens on February 13, 2024! Don't delay! Tickets are available for the In-Person experience or the Live Stream experience. Learn more at filo.org/filo2024 and be sure to use code "podcast10" for 10% off your registration fee. FILO: Advent - If you didn't have a chance to engag

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!Subscribe to the FILO P

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.Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.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.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our ema

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. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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@fil

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. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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 bes

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! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate you

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!) Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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

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. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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

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 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. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews h

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. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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 receiv

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.  Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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 you

Todd is joined by Joanne Botten, long time Willow Creek volunteer turned production staff turned the leader of Arts and Worship at Willow Creek South Barrington. They get a chance to talk through surviving through different eras of a church's story and the necessary focus on people. Show Notes: FILO 2024 Conference: Registration has opened for FILO 2024! In-Conference pricing ends May 31, 2023 and is the lowest pricing you'll have access to all year. Learn more and register today at filo.org/filo2024. Summer Skills Cohort: Looking to extend the FILO Conference into the rest of the year? Join us this summer for a 3-month Cohort experience. Each session you’ll journey with like-minded technical artists for growth and support. Then, you’ll meet with an industry leader for an in-depth discussion around audio, video, and lighting. The best part? Sharing how you’re learning and growing with your cohort for added support and accountability. There will be a 90 minute session once a month for the 3 months of su

Todd sits down with Pastor Ricky Jenkins, Main Session speaker for FILO 2023. They talk about what a senior pastor needs from their tech team, but more importantly what a senior leader needs to provide for their tech team. Show Notes: FILO 2023 Conference: The Conference is in one week on May 2nd and 3rd! Learn more at filo.org/filo2023. We hope you join us and today’s podcast guest, Pastor Ricky Jenkins, at FILO 2023. Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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 ou

Todd sits down with James Jaskowiak, the production manager at Willow Creek's Huntley campus where Todd serves on the production team. They talk about living life with people versus just serving with them and how important it is to continually stretch the skills of our volunteers. Show Notes: I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas: This book by Todd Elliott is an owner’s manual for how to live the abundant life of a technical artist in the local church. Learn more about it and order yours today at filo.org/book. FILO 2023 Conference: The Conference is right around the corner on May 2nd and 3rd!  Learn more at filo.org/filo2023.  Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode. 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