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Phil Cooke Podcast

Phil Cooke Podcast

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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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  • Secrets to a Successful Ministry Transition | Steve Woodworth, CEO Masterworks

    Secrets to a Successful Ministry Transition | Steve Woodworth, CEO Masterworks
    Sep 2 2025
    Transitions in ministry leadership can make or break an organization. Join Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com in a conversation with Steve Woodworth, CEO of Masterworks as they unpack the secrets to a successful ministry succession and how leaders can pass the baton with wisdom and humility. Whether you are a pastor, board member, ministry founder, or nonprofit CEO, these insights will help you navigate leadership change with confidence. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ 👉 New Masterclasses Church on Trial—Crisis Management with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/masterclass Ideas on a Deadline Masterclass with Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline Get Phil’s book: “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis” here: https://philcooke.com/crisis Order bulk copies for your pastor team, staff and board members. Contact us at info@influencelab.com for details on bulk orders. Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Expand your Creative Leadershiphttps://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. ======================================== 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* Secrets to a Successful Ministry Transition | Steve Woodworth, CEO Masterworks With over forty years devoted to advancing Christian organizations, Steve Woodworth brings a wealth of expertise in marketing, management, and organizational development. He steered World Vision’s direct marketing and donor services through a decade of annual double-digit growth in the 1980s and 1990s. Since joining Masterworks in 1992, Steve has been instrumental in establishing it as the premier marketing agency dedicated to aiding hundreds of Christian organizations in achieving their mission. Steve also gives back as a volunteer on boards, as a convener of industry leaders and continues to lead the Communications Working Group for The Lausanne Movement. 👉 Learn more about Steve Woodworth and Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.agency/team/steve-woodworth 👉 Get Steve’s book Lost in Transition: Lessons from the Most Disastrous and Successful Ministry Successions: https://amzn.to/3JC5a4G Passing the baton in leadership doesn’t have to be filled with drama — it can be a healthy, God-honoring transition. 00:00 – Introduction: Why Ministry Transitions Matter 01:08 – Why Successions Often Go Wrong (and How to Avoid It) 02:50 – 5 Principles for Successful Leadership Transitions11:25 The Importance of Humility in Leadership Change14:40 – Common Pitfalls: Gone Too Soon, Stayed Too Long19:30 The Key to the Best Transitions 21:26 – Debunking the Age Barrier: Why 65 Is Not the Finish Line 25:40 – The Role of Humility in Mentoring Future Leaders for Succession Success 31:29 – Closing Thoughts + Get the Book Lost in Transition #MinistrySuccession #LeadershipTransition #ChristianLeadership (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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    34 mins
  • Faith & Business: Insights for Christian Marketplace Leaders with Leray Heyne

    Faith & Business: Insights for Christian Marketplace Leaders with Leray Heyne
    Aug 19 2025
    Join Phil Cooke as he interviews Leray Heyne, a visionary CEO and founder of Jesus Christ’s CEOs, transforming the Christian Business landscape. https://philcooke.com This powerful conversation explores how Christian Entrepreneurs and business leaders can thrive in today’s marketplace, influence culture, and lead with Kingdom values. Learn how to integrate faith and leadership, discover opportunities in the influencer marketplace, and turn your business into a true Kingdom business that impacts lives. Whether you’re an established CEO or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is packed with wisdom, strategy, and encouragement to help you succeed without compromising your faith. 👉 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 **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 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* Faith & Business: Insights for Christian Marketplace Leaders with Leray HeyneLeray Heyne has made significant contributions to the business world and faith-based communities. His exceptional career spans decades and is marked by numerous accolades and groundbreaking initiatives including being honored by Ernst & Young, Inc. and Merrill Lynch as an elite CEO and entrepreneur, solidifying his status as a leader in the corporate sphere. Driven by the Holy Spirit, faith, and his entrepreneurial spirit, Leray founded several impactful organizations, including the Windows of Heaven Jesus’ Storehouse, Jesus Christ's CEOs Ministries, the Jesus Christ’s CEOs Bible Institute, and Jesus Christ's CEOs MEDIA, the world’s first Christian Media network consecrated to telling the world what Jesus is doing in business. https://jcceos.tv As an accomplished author, Leray has penned three books in which countless Christian CEOs have been empowered to lead their companies with a Christ-presence approach. Leray's multifaceted career exemplifies a rare blend of business acumen and spiritual leadership, positioning him as an influential figure in the realm of Christian business and the Church. Find out more at https://jcceos.com 00:00 Phil Cooke introduces Leray Heyne, founder of Jesus Christ’s CEOs 00:47 Meet Leray Heyne, CEO and Christian entrepreneur 03:00 Bankruptcy and a new ministry for Jesus Christ’s CEOs 09:25 “It’s never about the business.” 10:38 Phil shares Billy Graham’s prophecy that the next great revival will happen in the marketplace 17:00 Leray encourages Christian business leaders to seek God’s Kingdom first 20:46 Phil encourages business owners to get back in the Bible (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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    22 mins
  • Supercharge Your Bible Study: Understand Scripture in Its Cultural Context

    Supercharge Your Bible Study: Understand Scripture in Its Cultural Context
    Aug 5 2025
    Do you struggle with understanding the Bible? I’ve found that only when you start to understand the cultural context, will you start to understand scripture. In this video, as a producer and media executive with a PhD in Theology, https://philcooke.com I share the single greatest way I’ve found to study the Bible using a chronological Bible. Find out my recommendations that will revolutionize your Bible study and elevate your understanding of God’s plan for your life and career. 👉 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 Masterclasses Church 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 Leadership https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live. Prefer audio? Listen to my Podcast here: https://apple.co/2XbMgDL ======================================== 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 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* Supercharge Your Bible Study: Understand Scripture in Its Cultural Context Get my book, co-written with Jonathan Bock “The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back” https://amzn.to/2QhIFSY 👉 Also available when you support the mission of The Influence Lab with a generous gift here: https://influencelab.com Recommended resources: The Chronological Study Bible – NIV Thomas Nelson https://amzn.to/4lThkoe NT Wright’s book: The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians https://amzn.to/4obK794 (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!) 00:00 Introduction by Phil Cooke: Do you struggle with reading the Bible? 00:28 The single greatest way to study the Bible: in cultural context. 02:17 God’s plan for our life: Are we reading it? 04:29 Phil Cooke’s recommendation: The Chronological Study Bible – NIV Thomas Nelson 07:15 Phil offers other resource recommendations: NT Wright’s book 08:00 Paula Zahn from CNN called me the only working producer in Hollywood with a PhD in theology! 08:30 I’m a big fan of a print Bible for study, but also of the YouVersion Bible app. 09:20 Another resource I recommend: “The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back” 10:25 Thanks for watching! Sign up for my blog for more on creative leadership at https://philcooke.com
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