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 Helping leaders navigate their career and calling in today’s distracted media-driven culture. Do you have a message or story that could influence the world? Get expert tips from Hollywood producer and media consultant Phil Cooke on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production and more – and the faith to make it happen. Find out more at PhilCooke.com. His philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.2024 Art Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • How to Start Conversations about Jesus – Interview with Evangelist J.John

    How to Start Conversations about Jesus – Interview with Evangelist J.John
    Jun 17 2025
    If you’ve ever felt awkward sharing the gospel, join media executive Phil Cooke in this insightful and entertaining conversation with J.John, internationally known evangelist, speaker, and author, as they explore how to effectively share the Gospel and make disciples in a modern, digital world. In this interview, you'll gain actionable advice on: · How to share the Gospel without feeling awkward · Why many churches avoid evangelism—and how to change that · How to be intentional in witnessing: praying, caring, and sharing · What it means to live out your calling as an evangelist · How Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman teaches us to break barriers · Why every Christian is a witness—either good or bad For over four decades, J.John has preached the message of Jesus Christ across 69 countries, written bestselling books like “The Ten” and inspired millions through TV, podcasts, and live events. ➡️ Whether you’re a church leader, new believer, or long-time Christian, this conversation will equip and inspire you to make disciples and fulfill the Great Commission. 👉 Listen now and transform your creative career! Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ 👉 New MasterclassesChurch on Trial—Crisis Management with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/masterclass Ideas on a Deadline Masterclass with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline **NEW BOOK! “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis” Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Expand your Creative Leadership https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Prefer audio? Listen to my Podcast here: https://apple.co/2XbMgDL ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the WorldDo you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* How to Start Conversations about Jesus – Interview with Evangelist J.JohnJ.John is an evangelist, minister, speaker, broadcaster and writer. He has been in ministry for four decades, communicating the Christian faith in a practical way, and has spoken in towns, cities, and universities in 69 countries. He hosts a weekly TV program broadcast globally and a number of podcasts. He has written several books across a range of subjects including “Jesus Christ The Truth,” “Will I Be Fat in Heaven? And Other Curious Questions,” The Ten” and the “Theology for Little People” series to help children understand biblical truth. A father and grandfather, J.John and his wife Killy reside near London, England. Find out more and invite J.John to speak at your church: https://jjohn.com/Get “The Ten” book: https://just10.org/ 00:00 Introduction – Phil Cooke welcomes evangelist J.John to the show 04:06 God’s calling on J.John to be an evangelist 08:19 What is a Christian witness? The difference between a witness and an evangelist 16:30 How to have conversations about Jesus in your daily life 26:19 What if... someone had never told you about Jesus? 27:56 “The Ten” book about the Ten Commandments 36:18 One Minute Sermons – encouragement from scripture from J.John 42:18 A Closing Prayer from J.John 43:36 Outro by Phil Cooke and an encouragement to check out J.John’s scriptural resources for pastors, leaders, families and children. #Evangelism #ShareTheGospel #HowToShareTheGospel #MakeDisciples #JJohn #PhilCooke #ChristianLeadership #GreatCommission #ChristianPodcast (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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  • How to Maximize a Brainstorming Session | Interview with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley

    How to Maximize a Brainstorming Session | Interview with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley
    Jun 3 2025
    How do you lead a creative brainstorming session that produces results? Join Phil Cooke in this Part 2 interview with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley as we discuss how to implement and maximize a brainstorming session in a church or ministry setting. Plus, find out the difference between a church communications director and media director and who your first three hires should be as your church grows. Includes creative leadership tips on team building! Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Get the book! “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” available here: https://amzn.to/3Lj9gNU Support the mission! Get a free copy of Phil’s books when you give a generous gift to The Influence Lab. Find out more here: https://influencelab.com 👉 New MasterclassesChurch on Trial—Crisis Management with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/masterclass Ideas on a Deadline Masterclass with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Expand your Creative Leadershiphttps://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/Coach Helping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* How to Maximize a Brainstorming Session | Interview with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley For over twenty years Ben Stapley has created and captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He also consults for churches, teaches at universities and speaks at conferences about leadership, communication and creativity including Modern Church Leader, First Impressions Conference, Capture Summit, Church Facilities Expo and SALT. Ben received a BA in Video Communications from MBI in Chicago. After graduating he worked in Toronto as a television producer for Context, a national news program. He designed compelling services at South Ridge Community Church as the Director of Programming & Media. During this time he received a MDiv from Missio Seminary in Philadelphia. After that he worked at Liquid Church as the Creative Arts Pastor. He then served at Christ Fellowship Miami on the executive team as the Experience Director and at The Life Christian Church in West Orange NJ as the Executive Pastor. Ben is currently the Executive Pastor at Zarephath Christian Church leading staff and volunteers to execute the vision and mission of the church. ZCC is located in central New Jersey and is known for its compassion and community outreach. Ben and his wife Rose enjoy life with their two lovely daughters, Violet & Scarlet in New Jersey. Find out more: https://www.benstapley.com/ 00:00 Phil Cooke introduces Ben Stapley and brainstorming tips to come! 01:58 The difference between a church communications director and a media director 04:20 Order of hierarchy in a church media team 12:08 Why you need church photos and the importance of your photography team 16:32 Best practices for brainstorming meetings 19:18 Techniques for productive brainstorming sessions 25:40 Brainstorming and how to deal with skeptics 27:55 Creative processes and how to handle differences 36:24 Why your church needs an R&D department 40:21 Creative tips to get past creative walls 43:21 Outro with Phil Cooke and how to get his book, "Ideas on a Deadline" #ChurchLeadership #CreativeMinistry #BrainstormingTips #BenStapley #ChurchGrowth #ChurchComms #WorshipInnovation #MinistryIdeas (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    45 mins
  • How PTZ Cameras Are Transforming Worship Services | Bryan Bailey, Director of Media, Prestonwood

    How PTZ Cameras Are Transforming Worship Services | Bryan Bailey, Director of Media, Prestonwood
    May 20 2025
    Are you considering PTZ cameras for your church worship service? Join Phil Cooke and Bryan Bailey, Director of Media at Prestonwood Baptist Church, to explore how one of the nation’s leading churches is leveraging PTZ robotic cameras to transform church worship experiences. Whether you're a church media director, on a media team, or training volunteers, this behind-the-scenes conversation is packed with practical and spiritual insights to help you: · Integrate PTZ camera technology for smooth, multi-angle worship production · Lead and empower volunteer teams with clarity and confidence · Develop a ministry-focused mindset as a church media director If your goal is to elevate the worship experience through technology that enhances—not distracts from—God’s presence, this episode is for you. 👉 Watch now and transform your creative career! Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ 👉 New MasterclassesChurch on Trial—Crisis Management with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/masterclass Ideas on a Deadline Masterclass with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Expand your Creative Leadershiphttps://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. Connect:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* How PTZ Cameras Are Transforming Worship Services Bryan Bailey is the Director of Media at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. Bryan graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in Church Music, and after several years of leading worship and doing tech simultaneously, he fully migrated to full-time technical work. Bryan went back to school to expand his horizons and completed his Master's in Communications from Dallas Baptist University in 2020. Bryan has a strong background in theatrical lighting and lighting live events for television. After working at Prestonwood Baptist Church as the Lighting Director, he served as the Director of Media for CrossChurch in Northwest Arkansas. God brought him to First Baptist Dallas as the Minister of Media in 2011 to assist with the implementation of technology in the new $135 Million campus. Most recently, Bryan again joined the staff at Prestonwood as the Director of Media in October of 2017. Throughout the years, Bryan has developed a desire to train volunteers to operate technology at the highest levels of excellence. He uses theories of education and biblical principles to craft training programs that empower teams to achieve exceptionally high production value. Bryan’s passion is training volunteer teams to pursue excellence and pushing technology limits in worship (as well as fishing). Bryan lives in Frisco, TX with his wife, Jenni, son, Caden (currently at Oklahoma Baptist University), two dogs, and a bunch of saltwater corals. Find out more at https://prestonwood.org/ 00:00 Phil Cooke intro: Bryan Bailey, Director of Media, Prestonwood Baptist Church 04:44 The importance of knowing the various roles of your media team 08:48 Understanding the media outreach 12:00 Volunteers and the training process 20:00 Church media directors and the importance of letting go 25:58 PTZ Cameras – robotic cameras in use at Prestonwood Baptist Church 37:34 Audio and the immersive experience 41:36 Recap with Phil Cooke
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    44 mins
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