The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast

Ken Joslin shares why proximity to the right people changes everything. Learn about vision vs. goals, the Core Five Framework, and Proximity Live Oct 14-16.

Dr. Dave sits down with Thomas Costello, executive pastor in Honolulu and founder of Reach Right, one of the sharpest teaching voices in church marketing today. Their conversation covers what it actually means to grow closer to Jesus one day at a time, why habit stacking beats willpower for spiritual disciplines, the obligatory religious phraseology killing most church communication, and why accou...

Dr. Dave sits down with Scott Shuford, founder of FrontGate Media and one of the original voices in Christian marketing. Scott has spent twenty-five years on the west coast doing the same work Dr. Dave has been doing on the east coast, and this is the first time the two of them have sat down together. Their conversation covers what actually works in Christian marketing right now, why owning your a...

Welcome to the launch of the Plan to Win Podcast. Dr. Dave sits down with Mark McDonald, founder of Be Known For Something and a 25-year veteran of church branding. Two grizzled veterans meeting for the first time dig into why churches say too much, why fear makes messaging generic, why pride quietly makes vision too personal, and why the average church is a lot less welcoming than the pastor thin...

Dr. Dave Jones and Bryce Johnson unpack the FLAP framework — Fear, Lust, Anger, Pride — and how to beat the toxic motivators derailing your leadership and vision.

What do you do when God tells you to shut down the thing that is making you the most money? Rachel Ngom did it. She walked away from a 7-figure business and watched the whole thing come down with it. In this episode of the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, Dr. Dave sits down with Rachel to talk about what happened in that prayer closet, what she discovered about the personal development industry, ho...

Dr. Dave Jones and Bryce Johnson unpack faith in sports, the FLAP framework, why only 50-60 NHL players are Christian and what that means for identity.

Travis Vaughn from Upward Sports joins Dr. Dave to talk about lazy marketing, the trap most growing organizations fall into without realizing it. They cover founder syndrome, the 17,000 impressions problem, journey mapping, and why nothing important happens in your office.

Mental toughness coach Gabe Cox reveals how she shaved nearly an hour off her marathon time to qualify for Boston twice—and why the same mental training that got her across that finish line is transforming how Christian entrepreneurs build their businesses.

Brady Shearer started Pro Church Tools in his sophomore year of Bible college with nothing but a camera and a calling to help churches. Today, his company has 30 team members, generates over $5 million annually, and serves churches navigating the biggest communication shift in 500 years.

Marks Driestadt, founder of Infinity Concepts, explains that successful Christian organizations focus on brand clarity, mission alignment, and simple messaging. Ministries often struggle not because of passion or funding, but because they lack a clear brand identity and consistent communication across their organization. By revisiting their core mission and reducing cognitive overload in messaging...

What if the stress, fear, and limitations you're experiencing aren't the real problem—but rather symptoms of living in a space far too small for who you are in Christ? In this transformative episode of The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, mentor Rico Magnelli reveals how toxic motivators (Fear, Lust, Anger, Pride) keep believers trapped in mental prisons, unable to access the spacious freedom that...

Brand strategist Barbara Carneiro shares her four essential questions that help Christian organizations discover and articulate what makes them truly unique after 20 years working across 7 countries. Quick Answer: Start With Four Questions. Barbara has discovered that every Christian organization has something special but struggles to articulate it. Her solution: Four essential questions that forc...

Should Christians Lead With Faith or Skill? Media legend Dr. Phil Cooke reveals why Christian entrepreneurs should lead with excellence, not testimony. Learn how skill opens more doors than broadcasting your beliefs in hostile cultures. Phil, a media producer with 30+ years consulting major Christian ministries, advises: "Don't lead with your testimony. Don't lead with your faith. Lead with your s...

In this episode, Dr. Dave and co-host Joe Schmidt sit down with Elijah Mayo from Rumble to break down what separates messaging that connects from messaging that gets ignored. Elijah works with top creators like Steven Crowder, Tim Pool, and Devery Dawkins to build brand partnerships that actually convert.

On this episode of the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, Dr. Dave and entrepreneur Josef "Joe" Schmidt talk honestly about what Christian entrepreneurs often get wrong and what it really takes to build something meaningful. Their conversation highlights a simple but challenging truth: Faith does not remove the need for hard work. Success still requires grind, focus, and excellence.

Steve Noble, founder of Called2Action, host of 3,400+ radio shows, and educator at Noble U, joins Dr. Dave to discuss the fundamental shift in marketing: Your organization is not the hero, your audience is. You are their guide.

In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur Joe Schmidt shares his journey from financial success to founding Freedom United, an anti-human trafficking organization that influenced UN policy. Dave Jones and Joe dive deep into the difference between mediocrity and excellence in Christian calling, challenging the idea that faith means simply "checking boxes" rather than becoming the best version of...

In this episode of the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, Dave sits down with John Gallagher — founder of Growing Champions and host of The Uncommon Leader Podcast — to talk about faith-driven leadership, living with intention, and building a legacy that lasts for generations. John shares his powerful Six Fs framework (Faith, Fitness, Finances, Friendships, Fun, and Future), personal stories of overc...

Welcome to the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, where we explore the God-inspired process of R7 strategies to transform your vision, find clarity, and establish direction in your personal and professional life. In this episode, we dive into killer messaging—what makes great marketing and branding stand out. From Super Bowl commercials to NHL playoff ads, we break down the key ingredients of messagi...

Welcome to the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, where we explore the God-inspired process of R7 strategies to transform your vision, find clarity, and establish direction in your personal and professional life. In this episode, we dive into killer messaging—what makes great marketing and branding stand out. From Super Bowl commercials to NHL playoff ads, we break down the key ingredients of messagi...

Welcome to the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, where we explore the God-inspired process of R7 strategies to transform your vision, find clarity, and establish direction in your personal and professional life. In this episode, we dive into killer messaging—what makes great marketing and branding stand out. From Super Bowl commercials to NHL playoff ads, we break down the key ingredients of messagi...

Welcome to the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, where we explore the God-inspired process of R7 strategies to transform your vision, find clarity, and establish direction in your personal and professional life. In this episode, we dive into killer messaging—what makes great marketing and branding stand out. From Super Bowl commercials to NHL playoff ads, we break down the key ingredients of messagi...

On this episode of the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast, host Dr. Dave dives into the importance of vision statements.