In this powerful conversation on the Intentional Podcast, Pastor Travis Greene sits down with members of the Forward City Church creative team to talk about creativity, calling, leadership, discipline, boundaries, and what it takes to build life-giving culture behind the scenes. Podcast Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back 01:12 – Meet the Forward City Creative Team 03:45 – What Everyone Actually Does Behind the Scenes 06:18 – Growing Into Creative Roles Unexpectedly 09:02 – Learning Under Pressure & Fast Growth 12:11 – Creativity as Calling, Not Just Talent 15:26 – Creating From Alignment, Not Attention 18:04 – Working With a Creative Pastor 21:33 – Why Relationship With Leadership Matters 24:18 – How Healthy Creative Teams Handle Critique 27:40 – Separating Ego From the Mission 30:55 – What Pastors Need to Understand About Creatives 34:28 – The Real Cost of Creative Work 37:46 – Boundaries, Family & Avoiding Burnout 41:03 – Discipline, Rhythm & Dependability 44:57 – Knowing Your Capacity & Saying No 48:12 – Final Thoughts on Intentional Creativity 50:06 – Outro & What’s Next Get my book: https://www.travisgreene.tv Follow me on socials: @travisgreenetv From video directing and worship leading to content creation and storytelling, this episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of serving in church creative ministry. The team shares honest insights about burnout, growth, constructive critique, balancing family and creativity, and learning how to create from alignment—not just for attention. If you’re a creative, worship leader, media team member, pastor, filmmaker, editor, musician, or content creator trying to steward your gifts while staying spiritually healthy, this conversation is for you.

Official Music Video for “Church” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend Get this song: https://tcleonard.lnk.to/TASHAVD Listen to the full album “TASHA” here: https://tcleonard.lnk.to/TASHAVD Buy Exclusive Limited Edition 'TASHA' CD: https://store.tashacobbsleonard.com Subscribe to Tasha’s YouTube Channel: https://tcleonard.lnk.to/subscribeVD Listen to Tasha’s Essentials playlist: https://sozo.lnk.to/tashaVD Subscribe to Tasha’s YouTube Channel: https://tcleonard.lnk.to/subscribeVD Listen to Tasha’s Essentials playlist: https://sozo.lnk.to/tashaVD Sign-up for Tasha’s exclusive email list: https://tcleonard.lnk.to/emailVD Text ‘Tasha’ to +1-864-362-8939 to join Tasha’s text list and receive updates on music, merch, tour dates and more! Follow Tasha: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tashacobbsleonard Instagram: https://Instagram.com/tashacobbsleonard Facebook: https://facebook.com/officialtashacobbs X: https://x.com/tashacobbs Website: https://www.tashacobbsleonard.com Follow John Legend: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@johnlegend Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnlegend Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnlegend X: https://x.com/johnlegend Website: https://johnlegend.com LYRICS Where is the choir? I can’t hear them singing Where is the preacher? I can’t hear him preaching Where are those church bells? I don’t hear them ringing Where’s is that feeling? Where’s the piano? With all of its banging Where are those people? With all of their praising All the emotions That I have been chasing Where is that feeling? God it’s just You and me now Tell me what to do now Teach me how to have church on a Monday You can be my company Here’s my heart take the lead Teach me how to have church on Monday Now I’m understanding You’re more than a building When the service is over I’ll still be singing And You’ll meet me right here And God I’ll be waiting Oh, what a feeling You can be our company Here’s our heart, You take the lead Teach us how to have church on Sunday #TASHA #JohnLegend #Church #TashaCobbs #TashaCobbsLeonard

Official music video for "Worthy Of It All (Worthy)" from CeCe Winans Stream or download the song here: https://fts.lnk.to/WOIA Connect with CeCe Winans: Facebook: https://facebook.com/official.cece.winans Instagram: https://instagram.com/cecewinans TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cecewinansofficial X: https://x.com/cecewinans Website: https://cecewinans.com Lyrics: All the saints and angels They bow before Your throne All the elders cast their crowns Before the Lamb of God and sing You are worthy of it all You are worthy of it all For from You are all things And to You are all things You deserve the glory Be exalted now in the heavens As Your glory fills this place You alone deserve our praise You're the name above all names Be exalted now in the heavens As Your glory fills this place You alone deserve our praise You're the name above all names You are worthy of it all You are worthy of it all For from You are all things And to You are all things You deserve the glory You are worthy of it all You are worthy of it all For from You are all things And to You are all things You deserve the glory Worthy is Your name, Jesus You deserve the praise Worthy is Your name Worthy is Your name, Jesus You deserve the praise Worthy is Your name Worthy is Your name, Jesus You deserve the praise Worthy is Your name Day and night, night and day let incense arise Day and night, night and day let incense arise #CeCeWinans #WorthyOfItAll #Worthy

Dorinda Clark Cole, the visionary founder, passionately shares insights about the Stellar Awards and the electrifying Singers & Musicians Arts Conference (SMAC)! This annual extravaganza, created and hosted by the legendary gospel music icon Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole, is a must-attend event that brings together the best in the industry for an unforgettable celebration of talent and artistry!

Get ready to be uplifted by the electrifying performance of VaShawn Mitchell, the sensational artist who has been nominated for both Grammy and Stellar Awards, as he brings his hit song "Joy" to life!

Charlotte is making history! 🙌 The 41st Stellar Awards are headed to the Queen City, and Councilman Malcolm Graham shares how this powerful moment is impacting the city, the faith community, and the culture. This Praise Report is presented by The Praise Café Network, your source for faith, worship, inspiration, community, and culture. Watch, share, and stay connected for more Praise Reports. #Charlotte #StellarAwards #PraiseReport #GospelMusic #ThePraiseCafe #FaithInAction #CharlotteEvents #CommunityImpact

Gospel Singer Brian Courtney Wilson Gospel Image Awards Artist of the Year Honoree

Bishop Randy Borders Gospel Image Awards Leadership Award Honoree.

The Praise Café Artist Highlight on artist Christina Morgan Diaz