Temeko Richardson, a seasoned Executive Producer, Director, and Writer, is known for her inspirational films that combine business acumen with artistic vision, earning her eight awards. Her latest film is "At the Cross."About film: At the CrossWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Embracing different types of people in the churchKeeping the focus on Biblical teaching and the kingdomCall to ministry vs pleasing the cultureABOUT THE GUEST: Temeko Richardson, a seasoned Executive Producer, Director, and Writer, is known for her inspirational films that combine business acumen with artistic vision, earning her eight awards. Her latest film, "At the Cross," explores thought-provoking topics often overlooked in traditional Church settings, and resonates with youth and contemporary culture. This film skillfully captures the essence of youth and contemporary culture while fearlessly exploring issues that many pastors and religious leaders avoid.RELATED LINKS:About Temeko RichardsonTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:01:39 - Introducing Temeko Richardson03:23 - At the Cross - story based on uncomfortable conversations that church people have to have with the unchurched & seeking03:43 - feeling resistance in telling these stories03:56 - feature film that focuses the audience through the lens of a pastor in dilemmas with his congregation and community04:22 - like youth who astray, people who don't know what church is about, feeling judged, marginalized04:48 - focus on not being so relevant that God's kingdom is not kept in mind04:58 - lessons on the times like women in leadership, succession planning, and calling05:39 - Movie short - male mental health wellness - challenges of upholding "I'm OK" called "I am Him"07:20 - Inspiration of characters of "At the Cross"07:26 - The characters and stories are real08:58 - Traditional vs Modern Day Church09:16 - Pandemic heightened the sense of loss of popularity and will to attend church09:38 - Church was very important to get through adversity09:54 - Traditional church: Fellowship and gathering10:24 - Modern day church : less about relating to people in their Christian walk and more about relating to people where they are in the secular world10:58 - leaders tend to want to focus on popularity over purpose-filled walk11:44 - a changing of the guard in leadership11:53 - Focus of 60-80 year-olds12:24 - Focus of 30-60 year-olds13:02 - The focus still has to be on the kingdom14:15 - Don't let culture take over15:45 - Embracing different types of people in the church15:54 - Bring the church outside to the community16:46 - What do people in the church think16:59 - More and more groups feel marginalized by the traditional church17:38 - Do we really mean, "come as you are?"17:50 - Leaders have to recognize that everyone, including themselves, are or have been broken18:20 - We need to show God's love and forgiveness for all sins18:45 - Be less judgmental18:51 - Today's youth are different and influenced by the culture19:41 - What should the church do? Don't judge people who are not part of the traditional model.19:56 - The role of entertainment in the church20:26 - Social media has killed people's focus20:53 - People want to be entertained21:03 - Praise and worship team21:1