Dan Wathen

Executive Producer. Founder DRW Media Works. Host: The Producer's Seat Podcast. 25+ yrs in the chair. Helping mission-driven leaders think like producers.

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"Video janitor."

That's how some church media leaders feel. Not a minister. Not a leader. Just someone who cleans up the technical messes nobody else wants to deal with. If that hit close — you're not alone.

Full episode: https://t.co/xpgPvzMpp5

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Anyone else using @claudeai Pro getting hit with usage limits sooner than normal?

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Treating a job as temporary can hold you back. You can't go all-in or build something lasting when one foot is already out the door. #CareerGrowth #Mindset

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Burnout in church media is not always about overwork.
Sometimes it is about doing the right work in a system that was never built to support you.
Fix the system. Not just the schedule.

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@Harry_Gorilla @AmericanAir Congratulations

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Crossed the million mark. Where’s the firetuck greeting at the airport @AmericanAir ??

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@AmericanAir Thanks!

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I built something for the hard days.
12 beliefs. One reframe for each.
Print it. Carry it. Pull it out when the lies start creeping back in.
Free download https://t.co/FeHgtLPGYH

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Every media director gets told the same thing.
Submit. Serve. Trust the process.
Good advice. But incomplete.

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Your pastor is not ignoring your pain points.
Most of the time they just do not speak your language.
Stop talking gear. Start talking mission.
Watch what changes.

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@DanWathen Great and insightful video

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Pastors — your media director wants to get it right.
They are not trying to miss your vision.
Give them a real conversation at the start and a check-in along the way. That is all it takes.

[Brady Shearer @BradyShearer]

The Church Announcements Formula:

1 Story + 1 Next Step.

That's it.

One story to inspire. One next step to act.

The dates, deadlines, what-to-bring, drop-off times - that can live on the website. Not the stage.

The stage isn't for information. The stage is for inspiration.

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6 beliefs church media leaders hold onto that work against them.
Which one hits closest to home?
🎬 https://t.co/xpgPvzLRzx
#churchmedia #mediaministry #churchproduction

[Phil Cooke @PhilCooke]

Does anyone know someone at T-Mobile who can help me with their international calling plans? I've called 5 times over the last few months, and every customer service person gives me conflicting information,

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Pastors, avoid media project mishaps by having a clear conversation upfront about the vision, feel, and tone. A quick check-in mid-project ensures your media team stays on the right track, saving everyone time and frustration. #ChurchMedia #PastoralTips