Creative Potential

About Creative Potential

Welcome to the Creative Potential Podcast - in the face of something new, how do you know if something has Creative Potential? Our creator economy has changed, the way we do business has changed, and the way we create NEEDS TO CHANGE. Join me as I network at a high level with top changemakers and creators in the world of technology, media, politics and religion to uncover the truth about creativity.

Publisher

Chris Decker

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2019

Latest episode

1 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 161 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Oct 2025

   The Power of Testimony: Turning Fear Into Faith

   In this challenging and introspective episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, host Chris Decker is joined by Todd Miechiels, a passionate advocate for story stewardship. The conversation dives deep into a critical question: why do so many Christians hesitate to share their personal stories of faith? Todd unpacks the two primary barriers—pride and fear—that keep believers silent, from the fear of being seen as a hypocrite to the false humility that masks a reluctance to be vulnerable. Together, Chris and Todd explore the transformative paradigm shift of viewing one's platform not as a stage for performance, but as an altar for authentic testimony. This episode is a compelling call to action for individuals and church leaders to embrace the sacred responsibility of stewarding the powerful stories God has written in people's lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pride and Fear are the Core Barriers: The primary reasons believers don’t share their stories boil down to pride (often disguised as false humility, e.g., "I don't have it all together") and fear (of judgment, ridicule, being called a fraud, or negative career impacts). Your Platform is an Altar: Instead of treating public platforms like social media as a stage for performance, view them as altars. This reframes sharing as an act of authentic, transparent offering to God, designed to point others to Him rather than to yourself. Success Is Obedience: True success isn't measured by worldly metrics like organizational growth or public acclaim but by simple obedience to God's specific calling. Faithfulness to the mission, even a simple one like "keeping an idea alive," is the ultimate goal. Embrace the Role of Story Midwife: The church has a massive opportunity to actively help people "birth" their testimonies. This requires "story midwives" who guide people through the resistance of sharing and "story shepherds" who help shape the narrative with clarity and reverence. Lean Into Discomfort: Conversations about faith and calling are not always comfortable. Leaning into that discomfort, asking yourself why you feel challenged, and then deciding what to do about it is a powerful catalyst for genuine spiritual growth and action. QUOTES “How could I not? How could I not testify to what the Lord has done for me?” “The short answer to your question, it all boils down to pride or fear.” “Success equals obedience and obedience equals success.” “I don't wanna hear what you can't do... Just give us your blessing to do what we can do.” "If I had a chance to go back and redefine success, it would be obedience, plain and simple." "...the testimonies in your lives are what I'm going to use to help bring and lead people to me. And you're sitting on these testimonies. Right, wake up." Connect with Todd Miechiels and continue the conversation on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/miechiels/ Learn more about the mission to help believers share their stories at stewardingstories.com. Topics Discussed 00:00 Introduction: Introducing Todd's Mission to Share Stories 02:10 The Core Problem: Why Don't Christians Share Their Testimonies? 04:30 Unpacking the Barriers: How Pride and Fear Manifest 09:05 A New Perspective: Viewing Your Platform as an Altar 13:45 The Role of a "Story Midwife" and "Story Shepherd" 17:10 Story Stewardship: A Missed Opportunity for the Modern Church 21:30 Todd's Personal Calling: A 15-Year Journey to "Keep the Idea Alive" 25:00 Redefining Success: When Obedience is the Only Metric 29:50 A Challenge to Listeners: Lean into the Discomfort of the Message 33:15 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

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   3 Sept 2025

   Counter-Cultural Education in an Age of Widespread Cheating

   In this heartfelt episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, host Chris Decker and his wife, Taylor Decker, sit down with the Bryant family—Bobby II, Ava, Bobby III, and Joseph. As a family new to homeschooling, Chris and Taylor seek wisdom from the Bryants, who have successfully navigated their children's entire education from home. The conversation explores the profound benefits of a faith-centered education, from building a strong Christian foundation to the flexibility that allows children to discover and pursue their unique passions like coding, tennis, and content creation. The Bryants also share the inspiration and collaborative process behind their children's book, "Trust in Timothy," which tackles the modern-day temptation of cheating and underscores the eternal value of integrity and hard work. KEY TAKEAWAYS Homeschooling Builds a Strong Foundation: The primary motivation for homeschooling can be to provide an education centered on non-negotiable Christian values, ensuring that children learn to see the world through a biblical lens, a foundation often unavailable in public or even private schools. Flexibility Fuels Individual Passion: A homeschool environment allows for the flexibility to cater to each child's unique learning style and pace. This freedom gives them the time and space to explore interests deeply, turning hobbies like coding or sports into potential career paths and life skills. True Success is Earned, Not Cheated: In an age of instant answers and AI shortcuts, the most valuable success is the one that is earned through hard work and integrity. Doing things the right way, even when it’s harder, builds character and leads to a more rewarding sense of accomplishment. Family Collaboration Creates Stronger Bonds: Working on a significant creative project as a family, like writing a book, strengthens relationships. Navigating different opinions and creative styles through discussion and mutual respect fosters a deeper connection and produces a result that reflects the whole family. Putting God First Brings Order to Life: When you prioritize seeking God and His Word above all else (Matthew 6:33), everything else falls into place. This principle applies to parenting, education, and life's challenges, as God opens the right doors and provides the wisdom needed for every situation. QUOTES “If Moses can go to Egypt and free a whole civilization of people, like I think I can figure out how to do numbers and letters.” “When you work hard for something, it's actually more rewarding than if you do it the quick way... you don't really appreciate it as much.” “True success comes when you give your best and you work your hardest, not when it just comes easy to you.” “We need to remember to take it slow and remember the Lord will guide us through, and if we're patient, then we'll eventually get to the success that He truly wants.” "First, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness and everything else will be added to you." “If you try to do it your way, then it's just gonna fall apart because we're not perfect, but God is perfect and his way is the best way.” Connect with the Bryant Family: Learn more about their children's book, "Trust in Timothy", which teaches kids the importance of integrity and making the right choices. The first 20 listeners to email chris@creatorspark.com will receive a free copy of the book, courtesy of the podcast! Timecodes 00:00 Introduction: Chris and Taylor Share Their Own Homeschooling Journey 01:45 Welcoming the Bryant Family 03:15 Why We Chose Homeschooling: Building a Christian Foundation 05:30 The Kids' Perspective: Socialization, Flexibility, and Discovering Passions 10:30 Honoring Different Learning Styles 14:10 The Family's Book and the Message of Integrity Over Cheating 17:05 Navigating the Temptation of AI and Easy Answers 20:15 The Rewarding Feeling of Working Hard for Your Success 23:10 The Creative Process: How to Write a Book as a Family 27:45 The Vision for the Future: More Books and Spreading God's Word 32:00 An Offer for Listeners: Get a Free Copy of "Trust in Timothy" 32:30 Final Encouragement: The Power of Putting God First

3. 

   15 Jul 2025

   From Poverty to Power: How Steven Dossou Beat Fear and Found Purpose

   Host Chris Decker interviews speaker and coach Steven Dossou about overcoming fear and finding purpose through a powerful morning routine.

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From Nobel Prize to Practical Health Applications: The story of ESS60

Published 11 Dec 2024 · Transcript excerpt

[…] That molecule was discovered in 1985 here in Houston, just where we're based at Rice University. And the three scientists who discovered it, they discovered it in 1985, they went on to win the Nobel Prize in 1996. So short 11 years from discovery to being awarded the Nobel Prize. […]

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• Steven Dossou
• Bernie Youngblood
• Frank Ziede
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