In this episode of Conversations, Phil Cooke talks about his experience as a filmmaker in Hollywood and how Christians can use the potent gospel and powerful storytelling to influence and create change in culture.

Dr. Phil Cooke has been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation". As a media producer, writer, speaker, and consultant, his client list includes major film studios and TV networks as well as major Christian organizations like Voice of the Martyrs, The Museum of the Bible, The Salvation Army, and others. He’s also coached and consulted with many of the most influential churches and nonprofit organizations in the world, helping them use media to tell their story. Phil also has his own podcast — "The Phil Cooke Podcast".

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of Conversations, H.B. Charles Jr. (Lead Pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church) touches on key issues regarding mentorship, leadership, and preaching.

H.B. Charles Jr. has been the Lead Pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida since 2008. He has written several books devoted to spiritual formation, pastoral development, and church revitalization. H.B. is also the host of The On Preaching Podcast, which is dedicated to helping pastors preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of Conversations, Todd & Robyn Leyden (Executive Director and Health Services Manager of Fort Wilderness) share their family story and reveal some of the trials and tribulations they went through that shaped them in their journey with Christ and led them to an unexpected blessing in Fort Wilderness.

Todd & Robyn both reside in Rhinelander, Wisconsin where they lead and manage Fort Wilderness Christian Camp. Todd & Robyn have been married for 40 years, and they are the parents of three sons – Payton (deceased), Blake, and Chase. Todd and Robyn are members of Zionsville Fellowship Church (Indianapolis) and St. Germain Evangelical Free Church (Wisconsin).

To learn more about Todd & Robyn's faith journey, check out Todd's book: Eyes of the Father: Seeing Meaning in the Mirror. This book is a story of hope, where Todd discloses important truths of God's provision and grace – uncovered to him through traumatic events that occurred in their lives.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.