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Wedding Planner Society PodcastSacred Spaces: Working With (Not Against) Church RulesChurch weddings don't have to be a battlefield between sacred tradition and creative vision. Join Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, alongside Emma Cockerham, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, and Riley Snider, Master Certified Wedding Planner and Certified Educator, as they reveal how alignment—not conflict—transforms church ceremonies into seamless, deeply meaningful experiences.What you'll discover:The three-lane model that changes everything: church coordinators protect sacred flow, creative vendors drive visual and emotional impact, and you—the planner—connect it all. Discover the language we use to set expectations early, g...
2025-12-0820 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastFrom Assumptions To Alignment: How Planners Thrive With Church TeamsWedding days inside a church can feel like navigating a maze of policies, people, and expectations, and many planners carry battle scars from these sacred spaces. In this episode, Master Certified Wedding Planner & Certified Educator, Emma Cockerham joins Krisy Thomas, COO of the CWP Society, to unpack why church venues often feel more challenging and how to transform tension into trust through intentional communication and genuine respect.From first contact to final blessing, Emma maps out a calm, proven approach that honors sacred spaces while protecting timelines, budgets, and your couple's vision. We start with the real...
2025-10-2321 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastSacred Partnerships: How Wedding Planners and Church Coordinators Can Work TogetherThe relationship between wedding planners and church coordinators has long been marked by tension, misunderstandings, and at times, outright conflict. But what if there’s a better way forward?In this episode, Emma Cockerham, Certified Educator and Master Certified Wedding Planner, joins Krisy Thomas, COO of The CWP Society, for a candid conversation on transforming these often-strained relationships into true partnerships.Emma shares her personal journey through church wedding burnout in 2019, when a series of difficult experiences left her both professionally and spiritually discouraged. Instead of walking away, she leaned into education and a new ap...
2025-09-0524 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastEvery Altar is Different: Navigating Religious Wedding Protocols with RespectMaster Certified Wedding Planner, Certified Wedding Planner, and Certified Educator Emma Cockerham teams up with CWP Society COO, Krisy Thomas, to transform how you approach religious ceremonies.This eye‑opening conversation with Emma, reveals why wedding planners must move beyond the dangerous habit of generalizing religious traditions.When planning church weddings, the difference between success and disaster often lies in your preparation. Emma shares her decade of experience navigating everything from Protestant ceremonies to Hindu Sikh weddings, offering candid insights about approaching each religious tradition with appropriate reverence. The relationship between wedding planners and...
2025-06-2426 min
Wedding Planner Society PodcastThe Wedding Ministry Certification: A New Era of Church and Planner PartnershipsEmma Cockerham, Master Certified Wedding Planner, Certified Educator and Owner of Infinity Events, joins Krisy Thomas, VP of the CWP Society, on this episode to share her journey from challenging church-hosted weddings to crafting the transformative Wedding Ministry Certification Course. By tackling the common issues faced when planning religious weddings, Emma reveals how her course, initially aimed at the Memphis church community, has expanded to inspire a broader change in the wedding planning industry. Encouraged by CWP Society's Founder & CEO, Laurie Hartwell, Emma's mission is to revamp wedding planning in religious settings, emphasizing joy, positivity, and inclusivity....
2025-02-2526 minWedding Planner Society PodcastEnhancing Collaboration Between Wedding Planners and Church CoordinatorsWhy do so many wedding planners and church coordinators clash during the happiest day of a couple's life?" This episode of the Wedding Planner Pro Files Podcast is an eye-opener as we unravel the frequent misunderstandings and miscommunications that often arise between wedding planners and church staff. Emma Cockerham, with her experience in wedding planning and as a certified educator, shares both heartwarming and frustrating real-life stories, including the emotional turmoil caused when church staff forget crucial details like the bride's name. Emma's insights emphasize the dire need for clear communication and mutual respect to create a joyful and...
2024-10-0127 min
BIG REDS PodcastS1E20: Mrs. Ashby, Daphne Cockerham (11th), & Emma Withrow (10th) - Music ManIn this episode today, we will get to talk to students Daphne Cockerham & Emma Withrow, and one of our teachers, Sonya Ashby, about their upcoming roles in Music Man. We will discuss their roles in the performance for the next three weeks at the Actors Guild, the times and dates you can go watch the show, and we will also have a Fun Facts segment with them.
2024-04-1721 min
Join The JourneyS3:026 Proverbs 27We think too little of sin, too much of ourselves and we don't think enough of Jesus. Today Emma Dotter is joined by Saegan Cockerham to talk through what it looks like to love our friends well and what biblical rebuke looks like. Additional Scripture referenced in today's episode: John 10:10; "I have come that they may have life" Matthew 7:4-5, "First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." Saegan's previous JTJ episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...
2024-02-0510 minJoin The JourneyS2:042 Genesis 46 - 47:12When God gives us something we really want, are we more inclined to praise God or praise the gift? Said differently, do we worship the giver or the gift? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined ONE LAST TIME (for now) by this year's Join The Journey Resident, Saegan Cockerham, to talk all things Genesis 46 and 47.Giveaway Info:We want to know who's on The Journey! Share how you're joining (share a podcast episode, your journal, an app screenshot, etc.) to any social media platform and tag @watermarkchurch - every share is...
2023-02-2811 minJoin The JourneyS2:041 Genesis 45How often are we tempted to hold even the tiniest things against our brothers or friends? What does it look like to extend unhindered forgiveness? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by this year's Join The Journey Resident, Saegan Cockerham, to talk all things Genesis 45.
2023-02-2710 minJoin The JourneyS2:040 Genesis 44What does it look like when the weight of our past sins bears down on us? What happens when we procrastinate repentance? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark Institute Student, Saegan Cockerham, to discuss Genesis 44.
2023-02-2409 minJoin The JourneyS2:034 Genesis 37How do you handle jealousy? How do we combat it? In this episode, Emma Dotter is joined by Watermark Institute student, Saegan Cockerham, to talk all things Genesis 37.
2023-02-1610 minJoin The JourneyS2:017 Genesis 20Why does Abraham lie about his wife's identity? What happens when our fears get out of control? In this episode, Emma is joined by one Watermark's Institute students, Saegan Cockerham, to talk about Genesis 20.
2023-01-2411 min