Actor Turned Creative Director of Willow Creek Church: Blaine Hogan

You might remember Blaine Hogan as the character he played Seth “Cherry” Hoffner in the television series Prison Break (Scroll to the bottom for a quick lesson on what happens to “Cherry”…but brace your self, it’s raw stuff. PG-10.)

Now Blaine’s the Creative director of the ginormous Willow Creek Community Church in the Chicago area…multiple campuses–one church is how they put it. This Christmas, when plenty of people skipped out on morning church to do Christmasy things, 80,000 turned up at Willow Creek. Yes. 4 zeros are in that number. There’s some amazing stuff coming from Blaine’s creative team, and you should check it out.

Below is the first of a short series of videos with Blaine talking about his new film which he directed, his recent book, creativity, Christian artists, his new project on the ministry of Storytelling in the Inventive Age, and plenty more. For writers, artists, performers, musicians, and any other people who appreciate creating, you’ll love what Blaine shares.

(Please note that some content listed will not be released publicly, here or on youtube. If you’d like to get this bonus video material, please use the contact form on the right sidebar to gain access, or what is referred to as “FREE Savvy”.)

prison break demo from blaine hogan on Vimeo

Rolf Potts, foremost travel writer!

Rolf Potts, travel writer

 

Rolf Potts is arguably one of the best travel writers in a generation. (According to media outlets and what Rick Steves says anyway.)


Rolf Pott’s newest book “Marco Polo Didn’t Go there” explores more than decade of his extensive travel to 5 continents.

Last year, Rolf went on a No Baggage trip challenge, traveling 30,000 + miles with no luggage, and it got me to thinking how this type of perspective can be applied to everyday life.

His feat begs the question:
What do we really need to have to live well? It turns out, not much.

Fascinated with his pure and simple approach, I contacted him to do a Ninja Interview. He responded positively within minutes to my request. So, stay tuned for what looks to be one of the most interesting people the Ninja Interviews has “attacked”. I get the feeling Adventure is Rolf’s middle name. Visit his site, and see if you don’t agree.

By the way, how many of you know that I went backpacking around Europe? Yep. 11 countries in 28 days, with just $500 and a Eurail pass. In Prague my diet was 85% ice cream cones (because they were ¢15 a piece). Crazy, but true. Hum. Maybe I should share some of those crazy tales sometime soon.

What’s the furthest you’ve been from home?

NiNJA attack (interview video) of Kristin Tennant: kt_writes

Kristin Tennant (blogger at halfway to normal) a.k.a. kt_writes gets a NiNJA Interview. Great stuff (If the interviewee spits out coffee while watching it, I think I’ve done my job.)


Tell me what you think…
about SURPRISE.

Coming soon: “NiNJA Interviews”

NiNJA What?
A series of 5-6 min. interviews.

Who?
Creatives, writers, bloggers, humorous types, thought leaders, & fav ppl.

When?
Within 1 week (and then continuing)

Who’s in them?
So far this is by invitation only. They are surprises, hence the NiNJA theme. Featured interviewee are allowed to Nominate new interviewees.

Can I get a “NiNJA interview”…I’m super cool?

The coveted Nominee Badge

Maybe. If you wish to be considered…contact a featured interviewee and seek a nomination from them. If they agree to sponsor you, they can even send you a Nominee Badge for your website.

Send me a link your website, and/or pitch to me (under 100 words) and tell me what you have to say in a “NiNJA interview”. (Such as a creative idea, a useful tip, a book/film/project/album/art work, or something else that falls into the awesomeness category.) These pitch ideas won’t have the sway that a Nomination has, and I cannot accommodate every request, (NiNJAs are an elite bunch after all). However, I’ll be in touch within 72 hours, if I’m interested, because you have wowed me.

Thank you. That is all.