Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast with Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast Ep. 27 Ft. Urban D. & Darnel Butler "Reflections on Flavor Fest 2021" Pastor Tommy "Urban D." & Pastor Darnel Butler sit down and share and show some dope highlights of Flavor Fest 21. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference coming October 6th - 9th, 2022 in Tampa @ Crossover Church: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Edited by TreLibra of 39 Lashes

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast Ep. 26 Ft. Ruslan "How Ruslan hit 100k on his channel" Ruslan is a refugee, a Hip-Hop artist and content creator. The past few years he has been growing his youtube channel by giving what he calls "Disruptive Value" as he talks about hot topics and gives a Biblically balanced view. He has smashed through 100k since this recording. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference in Tampa @ Crossover Church: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Edited by TreLibra of 39 Lashes

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast Episode 25 Ft. Maddie Rey "Making Jesus known to the Next Generation" At 23 she is already an author (wrote 3 books), singer, rapper, youth pastor, preacher, TV host, and clothing line owner. WOW! Plus, she was recently featured on the You Version App sharing the verse of the day. Maddie Rey is super focused and constantly making moves to make Jesus known to the next generation. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference coming October 7th - 10th in Tampa @ Crossover Church: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Edited by TreLibra of 39 Lashes

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast Episode 24 Feat. Michael Carrion "The New Church Burned Down!" A miracle happened in the middle of the pandemic... Promiseland Church got a new building in the Bronx. They spent months remodeling the space getting it ready for church... they had a big kick off Sunday - the place was packed, God was moving - there was momentum... then 2 weeks later the entire block burned down! Check out the story and Michael Carrion's passion for empowering church planters. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference coming October 7th - 10th in Tampa @ Crossover Church: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Edited by TreLibra of 39 Lashes

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast Episode 23 Feat. Steven Malcolm National recording artist Steven Malcolm shares his journey of coming to Christ and connecting at a church that spoke his language, poured into him and gave him a platform. He talks about how that local church keeps him anchored as he navigates the music industry. We actually caught him in the studio as he gives us a glimpse of his upcoming project. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference coming October 7th - 10th in Tampa @ Crossover Church: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Edited by TreLibra of 39 Lashes

Pastor Jerome Vierling and Citylife Church are an anomaly in Urban Church Planting. From day one they were self-sustainable and have seen incredible growth and life change as they have raised up an army of leaders and artists to Love their city. Jerome and Tommy share some of the highlights, but also walk through some of the heavy struggle and dark moments of ministry in the city. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference coming Octover 7th - 10th in Tampa @ Crossover Church: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Edited by TreLibra of 39 Lashes.

The past 18 months has been exhausting for leaders. So many are burning out, quitting and leaving ministry. The challenges of leading through a pandemic is taking its toll. In this episode Pastor Tommy talks about the importance of rest, sabbath and sabbatical. He shares how he has stayed healthy through this season and some important steps you can take to have longevity.

Da Truth shares his journey of being part of the Cross Movement Family and how he transitioned to start his own label and how he now is moving into church leadership as the Pastor of Apologetics at Hillsong Atlanta. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference coming Octover 7th - 10th in Tampa @ Crossover Church: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Edited by TreLibra of 39 Lashes.

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 19 feat. KB This episode features KB sharing some of his history in Tampa and how Flavor Fest played a major role in him getting signed to Reach Records. He gives some details on what he is working next and gives us a sneak peak of his debut upcoming book! For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference coming Octover 7th - 10th in Tampa @ Crossover Church: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed, Recorded and Edited by Trelibra of 39lashes Media.

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 18 "How To Love Your City In These Crazy Times" This episode features Lily Perlaza from the Crossover Church Staff. She is the Flavor Fest and Love Our City Director. She'll share how outreach looks different in these times, what we're learning and an announcement about the NEXT FLAVOR FEST! For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on social media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Recorded and Edited by Trelibra of 39lashes Media.

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 17 "Play's Pandemic House Party" This episode features Christopher "Play" Martin from Kid N' Play. He hasn't been touring the past year, but God has opened new doors and new opportunities for Play. *This is also available on youtube @urband813 For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed, Recorded and Edited by Trelibra of 39lashes Media.

Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 16 "Steward Your Stimulus" Most of us recently had some extra money drop in our accounts. How do we "Secure The Bag" and lead those that follow us to also make wise decisions with their money? *This is also available on youtube @urband813 For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed, Recorded and Edited by Trelibra of 39lashes Media.

Crossover Church reopened in October after being closed for in-person services since Sunday, March 15th. Pastor Tommy shares the wins, what they are learning and how to move forward with both in-person and online church. *This is also available on all podcast platforms. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network and The "How your church can Thrive in The Pandemic" Course: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Recorded by Nathan Johnson of Allison's Alligator website design and digital marketing agency: www.allisonsalligator.com Edited by Trelibra of 39lashes Media.

Urban Ministry Vet Larry Acosta shares how to pass the baton to empower the next generation. He drops some gold that will teach you how to be a connector and build the kingdom and not your own empire! *This is also available on all podcast platforms. For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference: www.flavorfest.org For information on The Innovative Pastors Network & Pastor Tommy's courses and resources: www.tranzlationleadership.com Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest Filmed and Recorded by Nathan Johnson of Allison's Alligator website design and digital marketing agency. www.allisonsalligator.com Edited by Trelibra of 39lashes Media.

Zauntee was a teenager that created a movement (The Zealots) and had a music video (God Taught Me) that went viral. Check out his incredible story as the journey leads to him releasing his first national album in the fall of 2020! *This is also available on all podcast platforms. For Information on Resources from Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen www.tranzlationleadership.com and www.urband.org For information on the Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Conference: www.flavorfest.org Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest

Evan Peet is the lead pastor at Bridge Church in one of the most diverse places in the world - Queens, NYC. But, he's originally from Australia. We'll hear how Flavor Fest helped connect him to the US. Evan and his wife both ended up in the hospital in Queens in the worst US epicenter early in the pandemic. He'll share how they survived and how they are helping their church move forward in this crazy time. * This is also available on all podcast platforms. For information on The Flavor Fest Urban Leadership Podcast: www.flavorfest.org For information on Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen: www.urband.org Follow us on Social Media: www.instagram.com/urband813 www.facebook.com/urband813 www.instagram.com/flavorfest www.facebook.com/flavorfest

Nikita Carter of Christafari shares her amazing journey how she came from Amsterdam to Tampa (Crossover Church) to becoming a global musicianary with the chart topping Reggae group Christafari. She gives some great steps on fund raising, connecting with donors and shares about Christafari's free masterclasses.

Pastor Myron Pierce comes back for a part 2 as he talks planting digital churches and shares his heart about the recent wave of racial killings. His new book “Black and White - How Reconciliation Can Save America” gives us solid next steps.

Myron Pierce shares his journey from prison to planting churches to starting multi-million dollar companies. This serial entrepreneur shares how he has learned to feed his family, his team and fund his inner-city church. Myron talks about creating an entrepreneurial culture at your church and how they've launched dozens of companies from Mission Church.

KJ-52 (Jonah Sorrentino) shares about transitioning from two decades of full-time artistry into full-time pastoral ministry at a church just months before the pandemic hit. He wants you to PAY ATTENTION though… as he didn't fully retire, he'll still be doing music and creating lots of content.

Darnel Butler (Worship, Arts & Media Director of Crossover) gives the details of what's working at Crossover Church during the quarantine. They share how Crossover is innovating, adapting and thriving. They have seen growth in attendance, engagement, discipleship, outreach and even giving!

Datin from the God Over Money record label went through a nasty divorce and literally lost everything. He shares how painful it got, but gives steps how he rebuilt his life, his ministry and moved forward into his purpose.

Scott Free on the challenges of planting a diverse church in the city. That is difficult enough, but having to go ALL digital in your first six months is crazy. They share some of the miracles stories of how Crossover Church ATL has navigated the Covid19 crisis and what both Crossover locations are learning. Watch this episode on www.youtube.com/urband813 - check out more info on Flavor Fest at www.flavorfest.org

In Episode 1 Tommy "Urban D." Kyllonen has a conversation with Montell Jordan. He shares his transformational story about going from Def Jam to becoming a pastor. They share some realities, miracles and tips for navigating the current crisis and what God may be doing next. Watch this episode on www.youtube.com/urband813 - check out more info on Flavor Fest at www.flavorfest.org