https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/divine-persuasion-radio--6152449enChristianityCopyright Neighborhood Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/401caf5a65ab12f0f66fd3cf535a5bca.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/divine-persuasion-radio--6152449Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:16:43 +0000Neighborhood MediaWendell Mckinneyhelp@dps.teamTune in as Wendell Mckinney, founder and owner of Divine Persuation Studios, stits down with guests all across the Christian community. From Pastors to business owners, tune in and learn from their unique journey of following Jesus. cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-i-learned-working-with-the-nfl-nba-and-spacex-joshua-rhodes-e043--67730721
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66810928Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:00:08 +0000Neighborhood MediaWhat if the hardest part of being a creative... isn’t the work itself? In this raw, honest conversation, Wendell and George unpack the invisible struggle that so many creatives carry — the pressure, the identity crisis, the emotional fatigue that...
]]>5182art,church,creative,creators,cristianity,health,hurt,jesus,mentalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-he-turned-a-pinterest-moodboard-into-a-real-brand-dylan-rizzo-e039--66702986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66702986Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:00:08 +0000Neighborhood MediaWhat does it really take to build a brand from nothing? In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Rizzo, the founder of @BaggyPantsGolf, who reveals how a simple Pinterest moodboard became the blueprint for his entire clothing brand. From designing in...5149cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-ministry-to-media-the-untold-story-of-divine-persuasion--66125669
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#DivinePersuasion #PodcastInterview #CreativeJourney #ChristianEntrepreneur #MediaAndMinistry]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66125669Sat, 17 May 2025 14:00:07 +0000Neighborhood MediaIn this special episode, Wendell McKinney, founder of Divine Persuasion Studio, sits down to share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how he built a creative empire rooted in faith, design, and relentless vision. From nearly quitting to pioneering a...
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Thanks for tuning in! If this episode inspired you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use a dose of encouragement. #Faith #OvercomingFear #Purpose #DivinePersuasion #TheDept #Omareltakrori]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63120744Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:30:06 +0000Neighborhood MediaIn this episode, we are joined by Omar El Takrori, from The Dept. Omar has helped thousands of entrepreneurs build their social media presence through video. We dive into powerful conversations about fear, faith, and personal growth. We get practical...
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Thanks for tuning in! If this episode inspired you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use a dose of encouragement. #Faith #OvercomingFear #Purpose #DivinePersuasion #TheDept #Omareltakrori]]>6040cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sd-day-trip-coffee-with-ben-graves-podvlog-e020--62963717
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Watch the full sitdown eposide live on YouTube!]]>5220cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wendell-josh-struggle-through-a-game-of-fifa-e018-bonus-content--62662152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62662152Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:00:02 +0000Neighborhood MediaMake sure to head over to the YouTube channel to watch the full episode! Wendell has been talking a lot of trash leading up to this episode. Let's see if Wendell can stand on his business in this bonus episode of the radio! Honestly, it's a pretty...55cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-success-worth-it-without-family-the-perspective-we-all-need-e017--62617376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62617376Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:00:02 +0000Neighborhood MediaIn this episode of the Radio, Wendell and Josh dive into the beauty of family, the importance of faith, and how we can be more intentional with the time we have. The guys bounce around in a great bro focused conversation, talking about family, fifa,...1891agency,business,christianity,conversations,creative,design,entertainment,faith,family,fifa,healthy,jesus,media,podcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-grills-up-a-competition-grade-ribeye-for-dps-bonus-episode-on-youtube-ep-016--62495857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62495857Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:01:59 +0000Neighborhood MediaWendell and Dan hop on outside right after their sit down podcast episode to grill up some of Dan's famous meat! They talk about Dan's grilling business, amongst a bunch of other things you would expect a couple bros to talk about while grilling some...31cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversations-on-life-faith-and-the-struggles-no-one-talks-about-e015--62467463www.dpswebinar.com. Gain valuable insights on how to build and lead a creative team!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62467463Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:05:10 +0000Neighborhood MediaJoin us as Wendell and Daniel Fernandez dive into real conversations about balancing faith, family, and the pursuit of purpose. From reflections on personal struggles to the joys of daily life, this episode is full of relatable moments and unfiltered...www.dpswebinar.com. Gain valuable insights on how to build and lead a creative team!]]>2818business,christianity,church,discover,encouragment,entrepenuer,journey,motivation,pastors,podcast,preacherscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcoming-delays-and-doubt-why-you-must-keep-going-e013--62288428
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Watch the sitdown eposide here!]]>1382cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeling-stuck-this-simple-practice-can-change-your-life-you-re-meant-for-more-e011--61349047
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction, Thankfulness, Set up 06:03 What Judah Smith is up to these days 11:09 Direction of Churchhome 17:11 Judah's thoughts on the direction of the future church 20:25 Amazon comparison to the Church 24:15 Wendell's take on church now vs the future of the church 26:34 Judah's revelation on how God reveals himself to us 32:19 Wendell talks on a standout Judah Smith sermon 35:05 What passage Judah has been studying lately 37:30 Judah's emotional talk on the the reality of the how God will reveal himself 39:32 Why DPS, Churchhome, and many others are here 43:45 How Digital Media is the future church 46:18 Wendell reflects on the purpose of starting Divine Persuasion Studio 47:36 Church employee burnout, bitterness, corporate competition 49:22 Technology and The Gospel 51:56 Final thoughts from Judah and Wendell

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60282533Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:58:23 +0000Neighborhood MediaThis week's episode entitled: Judah Smith: The Future Church Connects Billions to Jesus | E004 Hosted by Wendell McKinney Chapters 00:00 Introduction, Thankfulness, Set up 06:03 What Judah Smith is up to these days 11:09 Direction of Churchhome 17:11...This week's episode entitled: Judah Smith: The Future Church Connects Billions to Jesus | E004 Hosted by Wendell McKinney

Chapters 00:00 Introduction, Thankfulness, Set up 06:03 What Judah Smith is up to these days 11:09 Direction of Churchhome 17:11 Judah's thoughts on the direction of the future church 20:25 Amazon comparison to the Church 24:15 Wendell's take on church now vs the future of the church 26:34 Judah's revelation on how God reveals himself to us 32:19 Wendell talks on a standout Judah Smith sermon 35:05 What passage Judah has been studying lately 37:30 Judah's emotional talk on the the reality of the how God will reveal himself 39:32 Why DPS, Churchhome, and many others are here 43:45 How Digital Media is the future church 46:18 Wendell reflects on the purpose of starting Divine Persuasion Studio 47:36 Church employee burnout, bitterness, corporate competition 49:22 Technology and The Gospel 51:56 Final thoughts from Judah and Wendell

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]]>3883cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/filmore-bouldes-iii-creating-a-compelling-online-presence-to-connect-with-people-e003--60042715Creating A Compelling Online Presence To Connect With People

On this week's episode, Wendell sits down Pastor Filmore Bouldes from One Church. In this conversation, Filmore Bouldes The Third shares his journey from being born and raised in Detroit to planting a church in Seattle. He talks about his love for the church and how it has transformed his life. Filmore also discusses the importance of the gospel and how it offers identity, belonging, forgiveness, and hope. He emphasizes the need to make the gospel relevant to the context and to meet people where they are. Filmore believes that the future of the church is bright and that Jesus will continue to build it. In this part of the conversation, Filmore Bouldes The Third discusses the relevance of Jesus and the church. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to the gospel and how Jesus offers something that can't be found anywhere else. He also shares his personal experience of finding affirmation, identity, and worth in Christ. The conversation then shifts to the topic of calling and vocational ministry. Filmore encourages young people to seek wisdom from older, wiser individuals and to focus on their gifts and the needs they can meet. He also highlights the importance of stewarding what God has given and not comparing oneself to others. The conversation concludes with a discussion about leveraging social media in the church and creating a compelling online presence. Filmore emphasizes the need to connect with people on an emotional level and create a sense of belonging. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about basketball and the NBA playoffs. The conversation covered various topics including basketball, loyalty to teams, the future of the church, and the compelling nature of Jesus. The guest shared his perspective on the future of the church, emphasizing the need for a both-and approach that embraces diversity and innovation. He also encouraged listeners to investigate the claims of Jesus and experience the transformative power of his love and grace.

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On this week's episode, Wendell sits down Pastor Filmore Bouldes from One Church. In this conversation, Filmore Bouldes The Third shares his journey from being born and raised in Detroit to planting a church in Seattle. He talks about his love for the church and how it has transformed his life. Filmore also discusses the importance of the gospel and how it offers identity, belonging, forgiveness, and hope. He emphasizes the need to make the gospel relevant to the context and to meet people where they are. Filmore believes that the future of the church is bright and that Jesus will continue to build it. In this part of the conversation, Filmore Bouldes The Third discusses the relevance of Jesus and the church. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to the gospel and how Jesus offers something that can't be found anywhere else. He also shares his personal experience of finding affirmation, identity, and worth in Christ. The conversation then shifts to the topic of calling and vocational ministry. Filmore encourages young people to seek wisdom from older, wiser individuals and to focus on their gifts and the needs they can meet. He also highlights the importance of stewarding what God has given and not comparing oneself to others. The conversation concludes with a discussion about leveraging social media in the church and creating a compelling online presence. Filmore emphasizes the need to connect with people on an emotional level and create a sense of belonging. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about basketball and the NBA playoffs. The conversation covered various topics including basketball, loyalty to teams, the future of the church, and the compelling nature of Jesus. The guest shared his perspective on the future of the church, emphasizing the need for a both-and approach that embraces diversity and innovation. He also encouraged listeners to investigate the claims of Jesus and experience the transformative power of his love and grace.

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