Filo Podcast

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

Todd gets to chat with Jon Jorgenson, Creative and Teaching Pastor at Soul City Church, and FILO 2023 Main Session speaker. They talk about Jon's journey with FILO and about the things he's learned going from a lone creative person to working with a team to execute a service. Show Notes: FILO 2023 Conference: The Conference is right around the corner on May 2nd and 3rd! Be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rates that are available through March 27th. Learn more at filo.org/filo2023. We hope you join us and today’s podcast guest, Jon Jorgenson, at FILO 2023. Bonus Learning Opportunities at FILO 2023: If you're attending the conference In-Person, consider attending one of our pre-conference Tuesday Intensives or Wednesday Lunch & Learn events. Registration required. (Lunch & Learn events are available to Live-Stream participants and do not require registration.) Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be

Todd talks with Pete Wright from Sun Coast Church, or as you probably know him @sweetpete.w on Instagram. They talk about how important it is to take care of ourselves if we hope to last long term. Show Notes: FILO 2023 Conference: The Conference website has been updated! Check out the schedule, discounted hotels, faculty, […]

Todd is joined by Megan Fate Marshman, Teaching Pastor at Willow Creek Church and Main Session Speaker at the upcoming FILO 2023 Conference. They talk about the importance of humility and not just understanding who God is, but who we are. Show Notes: FILO 2023 Conference: Prices go up on February 15th, 2023 on all […]

Todd has a conversation with Lyndsey Van Wyk, the Service & Event Producer at Soul City Church in Chicago. They talk about producing events, volunteering at church and working through change with the whole team. Show Notes: FILO Advent: Recenter yourself after the heavy lift of Christmas by revisiting our Advent devotional series. You can […]

Todd talks with Blaine Hogan about his new book “Exit the Cave”. They cover a wide range of topics from neoscience, portfolios and the Hogan family rules. Show Notes: Blaine’s New Book: Learn more and buy a copy of Blaine’s new book “Exit the Cave” on Amazon. Hogan Family Rules: Sign up for Blaine’s e-news and receive […]

Christina Pendleton joins Todd on the FILO Podcast to talk about leading volunteers, adapting a follower style based on the leader and setting the example for our production volunteers. Show Notes: FILO Advent: Our new Advent devotional series launched yesterday! Each day features a new short devotional, which you can access on YouVersion, our YouTube […]

Todd sits down with FILO Podcast Alumni, Rusty Anderson. They talk about video production in the local church and how Rusty approaches directing whatever the event. Show Notes: Connect with Rusty:  Reach out with any questions or to chat about the coaching he offers on his Instagram: @RustyAnderson_ FILO Advent: To make sure that you […]

Todd sits down with Toby Walters of Church Gear and they talk about gear in church. Show Notes: FILO Cohorts: FILO recently launched our last Cohort of 2022. Sign up on the Cohort Waitlist and be the first to know when we launch new ones at the turn of the year. FILO 2023: We are looking forward […]

Todd is joined by Christina Reid, worship leader at Forest City Church. They talk about the differences between worship leaders and tech people and what we can do to work toegether better. Show Notes: FILO Book: “I Love Jesus But I Hate Christmas” by Todd Elliott is a great resource for you and your teams to […]

Ryan Loche from The Church Collective and the acedemic director of The Belonging Co. College joins Todd on the FILO podcast. Ryan has a really unique perspective as someone who has done everything: Worship Leading, Audio, Lighting, Communications…all of it. And they talk about all of it! Show Notes: Christmas Spotify Playlist: Need a playlist for […]

Todd sits down with Jeremy Bagwell from the Worship Production division at Ross Video. They talk a lot about vacations, hobbies and community, as well as what Ross Video has to offer those of us doing production work in the local church. We are grateful for Ross’ support of this podcast episode. Visit rossvideo.com to start a conversation today! […]

Jesse O’Brien talks with Todd about broadcast audio, creating a consistent sound across all campuses and all the other cushy parts of being an audio person in the local church today. Show Notes: Willow Creek Message by Albert Tate: Todd references a recent message titled “How We Love Matters”. Check it out on Willow Creek’s YouTube […]

Todd has a conversation with Cassandra Langton, the Global Worship and Creative Pastor at Hillsong. They talk about how to create culture in a multi-site church model and well has how to keep your faith personal and not just a requirement for your job. Show Notes: Cassandra Langton’s Main Session Talk: In 2021, Cassandra taught […]

Joshua Hoegh joins Todd on the FILO Podcast to talk about staying connected to who we were created to be, not just going through the motions or mindlessly copying what other people are doing. Show Notes: FILO Coaching Cohorts: Todd is leading a new Coaching Cohort that launches next week! Spots are still open. Register […]