In this season 3 finale, we discuss what it takes to have staying power. On the journey of developing creativity in the local church, we've seen many creatives and church planters come and go. So in this episode, we stop and ask ourselves if we're brightly burning, or burning out. 

Brightly Burning or Burning Out

Digging Deep Before Launching Big

Transitions - they are inevitable. But, do they always have to be painful? This week, the team shares some insight on how to curate a healthy transition in ministry. 

Transitioning Well

Am I in an echo chamber? Where is my inspiration coming from? Am I just recreating work that I see other people doing? We got to ask these questions this week on the podcast and share some of our own ways that we like to stay inspired so that we can do our best to create original and inspiring work rather than simply copying and pasting from what everyone else is doing.

Echo Chamber

This week we got to discuss the importance of messaging among organizations. How do you take the cultures and values that are known internally among your church and communicate them externally to people who would otherwise not be familiar with it? We use theoretical examples like specific series designs and also include some real examples that we see in different organizations to help answer this question.

Messaging Matters

This week we got to talk in depth about the importance of storytelling in the church. We are told to tell people's stories of how Jesus changed their life and so we got to talk through some of the practical ways to do so in your organization. In doing so we got to share some of our own processes and systems that we use at Yellowbox to streamline the storytelling process.

Tell Me A Story

This week on the Yellowbox Podcast, the team talks about the importance of humility in your creative processes. We break down the differences of what humility and pride look like in the local church and give some practical solutions for disconnecting your creative from your ego.

Humility or Humiliation

This week on the podcast, the team talks about how we can leverage creativity to lead people to carry the vision and DNA of your church. We talk about the concept of the Upper Room and Lower Room of a Jewish household representing how we are presenting our ministry. Listen in as we unpack how to better invite your congregation/audience to fall more in love with your DNA than your creative output.

Transformational Creativity

Creatives: Yes we have a fire extinguisher, but we try not to break the glass.  We can fight fires, but are we created to be firefighters? Check out this episode of the Yellowbox Podcast where Nick and Kevin dig a little deeper on the art of pushing back. Creative work takes time. It’s a craft, not an emergency services program.  Check out how to get the best creative output in a healthy creative process. 

Break The Glass

So you’re gearing up for a launch or relaunch?  It’s no surprise that you and your launch team members are excited about your plant. However, that excitement won’t translate en masse to the audience you are planting to, which means that you’ll need to do the work to find out how to build a bridge between your excitement and their hearts and minds. We would love to help you navigate building that bridge. Our team would love to chat and discuss your ideas for your upcoming launch—no strings attached. We have also prepared a digital downloadable resource as well as a podcast on this topic, available at yellowbox.co/resources. 

Oh, Look! Another Church Plant

On this episode of the podcast, we're talking about what it means to be Created For More. What does it mean to you to be a creative in the church and not just be seen as someone who can accomplish tasks, but also fulfill their God given calling.  This is a pretty common conversation amongst creatives we know, so we brought the whole gang for this one. Check it out 

Created For More

Welcome back to the Yellowbox Podcast! After a 2 year hiatus we're back to talk about all things creative! But, we can't kick off without going back and reflecting on the affects of Covid-19 on our lives and our organization. So catch up with us here! We're excited to be back and rolling out new episodes each month! 

What has COVID taught us?

On this episode of The Yellowbox Podcast Kevin, MJ, and Ale get together to discuss the affects of COVID-19 in the world and in the Body of Christ. Right now we’re all busy exploring what it means to function as the church online and in-person to our neighbors in this time of national crisis. At Yellowbox, we’re keenly aware of the struggles churches are facing as they are forced to adapt quickly. Our team has all been personally involved in assisting our own local churches with updates and projects aimed at moving church forward as options have become limited for meeting in public spaces over the past few days. With this in mind, we have been head down formulating how we can best assist the local church on a larger scale. Check out this episode to hear about the resources we've come out with that we think can help! 

Closed on Sundays

Hey! We're back with a special episode. Kevin and Tres got the opportunity to speak at a Youth Creative Night for our friends at local Houston church, Grace Humble, and we wanted to share it with all of you. Check it out!

27. Unity Does Not Mean Uniformity

On this episode we got to sit down with someone really special. Ruben Valdez is the Lead Graphic Designer at a local Houston church, Grace Humble. But, before that we got the honor of having him on the Yellowbox team as an intern. Listen in to hear about his creative process and growth since then. Ruben shares his experiences as a self taught designer, pursuing his passions, and pairing that with how he's been serving the church. Check it out! 

A Conversation With Ruben Valdez

On this episode Kevin has a conversation about culture, creativity, and the church's responsibility to make a bigger impact on the world around us. Check it out! 

In Defense of the Indefensible

As a creative you are always looking for inspiration and always having ideas for more projects but we need to first identify and help you get done what you're currently working on. You need to know what to say “yes” to and what to say “no” to.On this episode Tres and our dear friend Gavin are are going to show you some essentials in planning as a creative. -How to get more done as a creative. -How to manage all of your projects easier.-How to get it all done and still have a social life.-What tools to use as a creative to manage tasks and projects.And much more!Discover and define your "why" as a creative and learn how to grow stronger in it. If you've got your "why" then let's look at your "how". We want to help you accomplish more and execute the ideas that God has given you. Check it out here! 

Defining a Creative Process

On this episode of the podcast Kevin and Tres are double dipping into a topic that we've talked about before and even posed the question, "Is it okay to steal from other churches?" Using inspiration from other churches is normal, but we think it's important to know the "why" behind your own inspired execution of someone else's work. Are you in a busy season and reaching for something to plug the holes in a sinking ship? Or, are you broadening your perspective and looking to challenge yourself creatively, building off an idea that you liked? Stealing creative might not be bad, but stealing and not knowing how to use it is criminal. How can you be respectful of work that has been made that is particularly for an audience, a culture, and tone? And how can you see the influence that a church is making and dissect it to be able to make it personal for your own church culture and community? Listen in for some practical next steps and how-to's for creatives to remix work that's been done while still honoring the intention and heart behind the original creation. Check it out! 

It's Not Okay to Steal From Other Churches

We're back and starting the new year, no- decade off with a new podcast! This one is special, as we got to finally meet up with our new friend, Josh Mellor. Josh is a multidisciplinary artist and creative living in Manchester with his wife, Estee. His day-job involves working as a film producer at Hope For Justice—a global non-profit organization which aims to end human trafficking and modern slavery— but he is also involved in several side projects, each of which have garnered attention over the past few months. UR, is a clothing company that exists to communicate important messages surrounding self-worth and positive mental health amongst other things. Josh is the brand’s, Art Director and together with Dillon Wilson, UR’s, Creative Director and founder, the pair of them have worked together to forge the beginnings of what seems to be an effective vehicle for the kind of message desperately needed by the youth / creatives of today. Additionally, he’s also curated and built an online community of 17k followers via his IG magazine, Neon Lime. We love Josh and we know you will too! Take a listen to hear Tres and Josh talk about personal experience in the church + creative culture and their thoughts on what creatives should do to prepare themselves for working with a church. Out now on all streaming platforms! Also check out what Josh (@manlikemels) and Dillon (@dillonscottwilson) are up to with UR, (@youarecomma)

UR, Going To Be Ok - A Conversation With Josh Mellor

This week on the pod, we explore how breaking up your creative planning into seasons can not only balance the process—but also identify strengths and weaknesses in your team. Spotting weaknesses isn’t a bad thing, it presents an awesome opportunity for growth and collaboration! Explore how we dissect the creative process through three month seasons and develop those creative concepts! 

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