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  • "Church Isn’t for You" w/Nathan Finochio - KC Pod #017

    "Church Isn’t for You" w/Nathan Finochio - KC Pod #017
    2025/07/20
    Is the modern church making a massive mistake? In this explosive episode of The Kingdom Creatives Podcast, we sit down with Nathan Finochio — former Hillsong pastor, theologian, founder of Theosu, and master of unfiltered truth — to challenge the very way we think about church. We talk seeker-sensitive culture, worship songs that miss the mark, why Christian comedy doesn’t work, and the dangerous consumerism creeping into the church. Nathan also shares the wild story behind Theosu Seminary, his take on Eucharist theology, and why most churches have forgotten who Sunday is really for. Whether you're a pastor, creative, worship leader, or just love church banter with a side of brutal honesty, this one will wreck your assumptions (and probably your favorite worship playlist). 👀 Topics We Cover: Why the church exists (and who it's not for) What’s wrong with worship lyrics today Christian comedy vs. cancel culture The seeker-friendly church fallout Is your Sunday service lying to people? The brutal reality of real discipleship 🔗 Connect with Kingdom Creatives: Website → https://www.kingdomcreatives.com.au/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kngdmcrvs/ Theosu Seminary → https://www.theosu.ca 🙏 If this convo challenged you, inspired you, or mildly offended you (in a good way), drop a comment, subscribe, and tell us who you'd love to see on the pod next. 🎧 Kingdom Creatives exists to empower churches through cutting-edge creativity and timeless truth. Let’s create, inspire, and transform the way the world experiences church. #NathanFinochio #KingdomCreatives #ChurchIsntForYou #Theosu #WorshipCulture #ChristianCreatives #ChurchLeadership #KCpod
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    1 時間 7 分
  • Are we doing Church media WRONG? w/Ezra Cohen - KC Pod #016

    Are we doing Church media WRONG? w/Ezra Cohen - KC Pod #016
    2025/07/12
    Are we doing Church media WRONG? In this episode, we sit down with creative powerhouse Ezra Cohen (founder of Ezco and Sunday Screens) to talk about the real state of church media — what’s outdated, what’s inspiring, and what needs to radically change. From cinematic design to visual theology, Ezra shares how churches can break free from cookie-cutter content and start creating media that actually moves people. Whether you're a worship leader, church creative, or digital pastor, this convo will challenge how you see church visuals forever. 🔥 Topics we cover: • Why most church media looks the same • What excellence in church creativity actually means • Building tools that equip, not just impress • How to reach a visual generation with timeless truth 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a creative leader in your church. #ChurchMedia #EzraCohen #KingdomCreatives #SundayScreens #CreativeMinistry #ChurchCreatives #ChurchTech #VisualMinistry #ChristianCreatives
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    1 時間 12 分
  • “From Burnout to Communion” w/Wendell Jake McKinney - KC Pod #015

    “From Burnout to Communion” w/Wendell Jake McKinney - KC Pod #015
    2025/04/16
    In this powerful episode of The Kingdom Creatives Podcast, we sit down with Wendell McKinney, founder of Divine Persuasion Studio, for a raw and moving conversation about calling, creativity, and communion with Jesus. 🔹 Wendell opens up about his journey from pastoring to leading a thriving creative agency 🔹 Why the presence of God isn’t just for Sundays but for survival 🔹 How burnout, cynicism, and pride nearly took him out—and how Jesus healed it all 🔹 The truth about creative success and the subtle dangers of self-reliance 🔹 Why encounter is essential to everything from business to fatherhood 🔥 If you’re a pastor, church creative, or Kingdom builder navigating leadership, pressure, or identity, this episode is for YOU. 📢 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Spirit-led conversations that equip creatives to transform how the world experiences church. ✨ 00:00 – Intro and welcome to Wendell McKinney 01:50 – Wendell’s childhood and growing up in ministry 03:10 – “What did you want to do growing up?” 04:00 – Wendell’s early passion for creativity and calling 06:10 – “Did you always have a creative lean?” 08:00 – Wrestling between pastoring and designing 10:00 – Divine Persuasion Studio origin foreshadow 12:30 – “What marked you with God’s presence?” 14:30 – Wendell shares a powerful story of teenage surrender 18:00 – Josh shares his first real encounter with Jesus 20:00 – “How important is encounter in calling and creativity?” 22:00 – Worship, presence, and a spontaneous moment of vulnerability 25:00 – Starbucks encounter and choosing presence over performance 28:30 – “Did you grow up in church?” 30:00 – Josh’s full testimony: the river encounter with Jesus 33:30 – “When did you realize your emotion was worship?” 35:00 – Fatherhood, burden, and depending on presence 37:30 – “How did Divine Persuasion Studio start?” 40:00 – Wendell explains the name, inspiration, and faith-led business model 45:00 – “What does faith in business actually look like?” 49:20 – Seven days of silence: hearing from God on a Mini Cooper 52:00 – Starting with $25k and full surrender 56:30 – “What was the turning point where it all clicked?” 59:00 – Josh and Sam reflect on trusting God financially 1:01:00 – “Jesus is the goal, not the blessing” 1:05:00 – “What’s the vision behind Divine Persuasion?” 1:09:00 – Sam shares a story of leading a friend to Christ over the phone 1:13:00 – A moment of blessing, affirmation, and closing words 1:15:00 – How to connect with Wendell and Divine Persuasion
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    1 時間 17 分
  • How Social Media is Stealing Your Attention w/Dakota Fiebranz - KC Pod #014

    How Social Media is Stealing Your Attention w/Dakota Fiebranz - KC Pod #014
    2025/03/19
    In this eye-opening episode of The Kingdom Creatives Podcast, we sit down with Dakota Feibranz (aka thiefofboredom) to explore faith, creativity, and the impact of social media in the digital age. 🔹 Dakota shares his journey from making viral content to boldly sharing his faith online. 🔹 The hidden dangers of social media and how to stay grounded in your purpose. 🔹 Why Christian creatives need to break out of the traditional content mold. 🔹 How Dakota went from 60K to 200K followers by focusing on faith-driven storytelling. 🔹 The power of silence, rest, and hearing God in a distracted world. 🔥 If you’re a Christian creative, a content creator, or someone looking to use social media for the Kingdom, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration! 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that equip and empower church creatives! 🚀 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - How did you come up with the name “Thief of Boredom”? 02:30 - Why did you start posting content on social media? 04:00 - When did you decide to share your faith publicly? 06:00 - Did you experience any backlash when posting Christian content? 09:00 - How did your audience react to your faith-based content? 13:00 - What was your personal journey to faith like? 18:00 - What was the moment that made you fully surrender to Jesus? 22:30 - How did your church community impact your faith journey? 25:00 - What role does social media play in spreading the Gospel? 27:30 - Do you think social media is helping or hurting young creatives? 30:00 - How do you balance content creation with your personal faith? 34:00 - What advice do you have for Christian creatives struggling with identity? 36:30 - How can churches use social media effectively without chasing trends? 41:00 - What are the biggest mistakes churches make with social media? 45:00 - Why is silence and stillness so important in today’s fast-paced world? 48:00 - What’s your take on mental health and social media addiction? 50:00 - What practical steps can creatives take to use social media wisely? 52:30 - How did you grow your audience from 60K to 200K? 55:00 - What’s the future of Christian content creation? 57:30 - What’s next for you and Thief of Boredom? 1:00:00 - What’s next for you and Thief of Boredom? 1:02:30 - How do you stay grounded with a growing platform? 1:05:00 - What advice would you give to churches struggling with social media? 1:08:00 - What are your thoughts on balancing social media and real life? 1:12:00 - How do you fight against the pressure of performance online? 1:15:00 - What role does personal faith play in creative work? 1:18:00 - What’s your biggest lesson from stepping into Christian content? 1:20:00 - Where do you see Christian content creation going in the future? 1:22:30 - Final thoughts & wrap-up #KingdomCreativesPodcast #PodcastEpisode #ChristianPodcast #FaithBasedPodcast #ChurchCreatives
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    1 時間 28 分
  • The Hidden STRUGGLES of Worship Leaders w/Lachlan Holmes - KC Pod #013

    The Hidden STRUGGLES of Worship Leaders w/Lachlan Holmes - KC Pod #013
    2025/02/19
    In this powerful episode of The Kingdom Creatives Podcast, we sit down with Lachlan Holmes from Elevation Church Australia to dive deep into the realities of creative ministry, worship, and personal revival. 🔹 Lach shares his journey through ministry burnout, personal struggles, and rediscovering his passion for the local church. 🔹 We unpack the power of fasting and how it transforms both the spiritual and creative process. 🔹 The story behind Southland, Elevation Australia’s new worship movement, and how God brought it to life. 🔹 Why the presence of God is the most crucial element in worship, creativity, and church leadership. 🔥 If you’re a creative in ministry, a worship leader, or someone looking for practical and spiritual wisdom, this episode is for you! 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that empower church creatives! 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - What’s it like working at Elevation Church Australia? 02:30 - What’s Pastor Steven like? 04:00 - How did the name “Southland” come about? 06:00 - Why is fasting such a big part of your spiritual life? 09:00 - Why do you think churches don’t talk about fasting much? 13:00 - How did you and Josh first meet? 18:00 - Can you tell us about your lowest point in ministry? 22:30 - What was the moment when you knew you needed to make a change? 25:00 - Did you get counseling, or what helped your healing process? 27:30 - How did your physical health impact your mental health? 30:00 - How did your pastor help guide you through that season? 34:00 - What do you do now in ministry? 36:30 - How did Southland Worship come to life? 41:00 - What was the spiritual shift that led to Southland? 45:00 - What’s been one of your most powerful encounters with God? 48:00 - Why do you think that conference was so different? 50:00 - How has the presence of God changed your approach to worship? 52:30 - Has that encounter affected your personal time with God? 55:00 - Do you feel different when leading worship now? 57:30 - What advice do you have for creatives in ministry? 1:00:00 - What’s next for you and Southland Worship? 1:05:00 - What led to the launch of Southland Worship? 1:08:00 - Why did you run from starting a worship ministry? 1:12:00 - How did that season of fasting and prayer impact Southland? 1:15:00 - What’s your songwriting process like? 1:18:00 - How do you balance serving the local church with leading a worship movement? 1:20:00 - What’s next for Southland Worship? 1:22:30 - Final thoughts & wrap-up #Worship #CreativeMinistry #Fasting #ChurchCreatives #KingdomCreatives #SouthlandWorship #ElevationChurchAustralia #Faith #Revival
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    1 時間 31 分
  • Faith in the Storm w/Chardon Lewis - KC Pod #012

    Faith in the Storm w/Chardon Lewis - KC Pod #012
    2025/02/05
    In this deeply moving episode of The Kingdom Creatives Podcast, we sit down with Chardon Lewis to unpack his incredible journey one filled with faith, creativity, and battles with mental health. Chardon shares his personal struggles with anxiety and depression, how worship became his refuge, and how he learned to hear God’s voice in the midst of life’s chaos. From growing up in a radically transformed household to leading worship for thousands, his story is a testament to God’s faithfulness. 🔹 Topics Covered: • Overcoming mental health struggles while leading worship • The power of childlike faith in hearing from God • Growing up in a home filled with spiritual warfare & redemption • The journey of writing songs like “Breathe You In” • Balancing creativity, leadership, and personal struggles If you’ve ever wrestled with self-doubt, burnout, or fear of stepping into your calling, this episode will encourage and inspire you. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Who is Chardon Lewis? 02:30 - Where did the nickname “Chubbs” come from? 06:00 - Did being called “Chubbs” affect you growing up? 07:00 - What’s the story behind your unique name? 09:30 - How did your parents get saved? 13:00 - Do you ever miss that childlike faith? 17:00 - What stops us from stepping out in faith? 18:30 - How do you hear from God? 22:00 - How do you connect with God personally? 27:00 - Has songwriting always been a way you connect with God? 30:00 - What inspired you to write “Breathe You In”? 32:00 - How do you balance creativity and leadership? 38:00 - Would you ever release a solo album? 40:30 - What would you do if you weren’t a worship leader? 44:00 - How do you separate yourself from your creative work? 46:00 - How do you balance creativity with the demands of leadership? 50:30 - Have you ever had moments where mental health struggles hit after leading worship? 52:30 - How do you overcome dark seasons while still leading worship? 53:30 - Can you share a moment when you felt that dark cloud hit after leading worship? 55:00 - Was that during your season of burnout? 56:30 - What led up to that season of depression? 58:00 - How did you know it was more than just a sad day? 59:30 - What did your healing process look like? 1:02:00 - Did writing “Breathe You In” come out of that season? 1:04:00 - What gave you the confidence to release that song publicly? 1:06:00 - Do you ever feel pressure writing songs for the church? 1:08:00 - Would you ever release raw, personal worship songs? 1:10:00 - Do you see yourself as a songwriter first, or something else? 1:12:00 - What would you do if you weren’t in worship ministry? 1:14:00 - How do you balance leadership responsibilities with creativity? 1:16:30 - How do you stay disciplined in your creative process? 1:18:00 - What’s your advice for creatives struggling with consistency? 1:20:00 - Final thoughts & wrap-up 📢 Subscribe for more conversations with church creatives & faith leaders! 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 💬 Drop a comment: What part of Chardon’s story resonated with you the most? #KingdomCreatives #Worship #FaithJourney #MentalHealth #WorshipLeader
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    1 時間 32 分
  • The RISK of Faith w/Cam Gullo - KC Pod #011

    The RISK of Faith w/Cam Gullo - KC Pod #011
    2025/01/25
    🎙️ Discover the Journey of Faith, Music, and Creativity with Cam Gullo | The Kingdom Creatives Podcast In this inspiring episode, Sam and Josh sit down with Cam Gullo, a passionate artist manager and pastor’s kid, to unpack his incredible journey from giving up music to becoming a sought-after advocate for Christian artists worldwide. 🌍🎶 Cam shares heartfelt stories about his struggles, faith, and how he found purpose by surrendering his dreams to God only to see them reborn in unexpected and powerful ways. From managing top worship artists to collaborating with industry leaders, Cam’s journey is a testament to faith, resilience, and divine calling. 🙌 Highlights include: ✅ The pivotal moment when Cam laid down his music career and saw God restore it. ✅ Why faith often looks like taking risks (R-I-S-K) and trusting God with the impossible. ✅ How creativity in the church can transform lives and inspire revival. ✅ The shift in church culture post-COVID and the rise of authenticity in ministry. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - What makes you tick, bro? 03:30 - How did you get into artist management? 06:30 - Was it hard for you to give up music? 11:00 - What did your wife say when you decided to manage artists? 15:00 - How did your connection with Delta Goodrem come about? 18:00 - What does your work look like now, four years in? 20:00 - How did the Hillsong shift impact you personally? 22:30 - Do you sense a shift in the Australian church? 25:00 - How do you see the role of big churches versus small, authentic gatherings? 30:00 - How are we reaching people who don’t know Jesus? 32:00 - How is content like music and film transforming ministry outreach? 37:00 - Do you think creatives have the greatest responsibility for outreach? 41:00 - Tell us the story behind the song A Great Awakening. 48:00 - How does a download (creative inspiration) happen for you? 53:00 - What role does surrendering your dreams to God play in the creative process? 💡 Join the conversation as we explore the intersection of faith, creativity, and impact, and uncover how God uses ordinary moments to create extraordinary outcomes. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to stay updated on weekly episodes! 🎧 Listen now and be inspired to live boldly for God.
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    1 時間 6 分
  • KC Role play.. We answer all your questions - KC Pod #010

    KC Role play.. We answer all your questions - KC Pod #010
    2025/01/20
    In this episode of The Kingdom Creatives Podcast, Sam and Josh tackle the most frequently asked questions about Kingdom Creatives, their mission, and how they serve churches and non-profits. From improving creative strategies to mentorship programs and maximising tight budgets, they break it all down for you. Key Topics Covered: ✅ What is Kingdom Creatives, and how do they serve the church? ✅ Why storytelling and creativity are vital in ministry. ✅ How their mentorship program equips creatives to thrive. ✅ Flexible solutions for churches of all sizes. ✅ Real-life success stories of transformed ministries. 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - What is Kingdom Creatives, and how do you serve churches? 07:00 - What inspired Kingdom Creatives, and how does faith shape your work? 12:00 - How can you help churches, big or small, improve creatively? 15:00 - How can we better engage with our congregation and community? 18:00 - How do you ensure your work aligns with our church’s mission? 22:00 - Why choose Kingdom Creatives over freelancers or agencies? 27:00 - How does your mentorship package help creatives grow? 32:00 - What creative solutions and support do you offer? 36:00 - Can we customise your services to meet our unique needs? 38:00 - How do you maximise tight budgets and improve engagement? 41:00 - Do you have success stories from other churches? 47:00 - What’s the onboarding process, and how fast can we start? 🎙️ Whether you’re a pastor, creative, or ministry leader looking to elevate your church’s impact, this episode has something for you! 💡 Let us know in the comments: Who would you love to see on the podcast next? 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode to help us empower more churches with world-class creative solutions! #ChurchCreativity #KingdomCreatives #ChurchMedia #Podcast #FaithAndCreativity
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    51 分