Battle of the Platforms: X vs Threads
Special Episode: 10 Years in the Making (Big Announcement)
Who would have imagined the church would have changed so much in the past year? From physical gatherings to Zoom meetings, in-person Sunday services to livestreaming, mail-in tithing to digital giving, and so much more. This past year, the global crisis has revealed the opportunities for churches and ministries in this digital landscape, but not everyone was ready for it.
Here’s the good news: It’s not too late!
Join our hosts, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson together with Social Media Church partner and First Impressions Founder, Greg Atkinson in this special podcast episode for A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.
Visit the #SMCConference website today!
Show Notes:
NextDoor Strategy for Church Leaders: Podcast 323
Just when we thought we have enough social media platforms, we see and hear about another emerging application called NextDoor.
Join our hosts, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson, as they introduce this newest tool inside our digital toolbox, as well as sharing strategies on how church leaders can maximize this platform to the ever-changing needs of the digital audiences.
Listen in!
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Intentional Community With James Carmichael: Podcast 322
Churches, how do you measure success? Is it through the number of shares, comments, and likes you have on a post or a video?
In this podcast episode, The Grove Church’s Senior Pastor, Rev. James Carmichael, shares a conversation with our host Aaron Magnuson about why the true measure of success in churches is reflected on having an intentional community and of people’s lives being transformed.
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Is It Time to Jump on Clubhouse?: Podcast 321
Have you come across the latest trending app, Clubhouse? It’s still in beta but it’s already worth $100 million!
What is this app and is it something church leaders consider jumping on?
In this podcast episode, hosts and Clubhouse app users, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson walk us through this app and how it can be maximized for the church’s workspace.
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Why You Shouldn't Hire an Online Pastor: Podcast 320
As churches continue to figure out this dynamic communication shift, we are seeing how the internet has become a powerful tool to reach people from near and far.
Listen to this podcast episode as hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about why your church’s online strategy shouldn’t involve hiring an Online Pastor. At least not at first. Listen in!
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The Theology of Doing Church Online With Matt Curtis: Podcast 319
Churches are in a season of figuring out the complexity of digital ministry and how it relates to their theology. Does the Bible speak to online ministry?
Listen to this podcast episode as Kingdom One Chief Development & Online Ministry Officer, Matt Curtis shares an eye-opening conversation with host Aaron Magnuson as they unpack the theology behind doing church online, and the value of leveraging technology for online ministry.
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Crypto for Churches with Justin Greene and Matt Hayes: Podcast 318
Is Cryptocurrency the future of money?
As cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin continue to become more and more mainstream, the church doesn’t have to play catch up on this conversation.
In this podcast episode, host Nils Smith shares an insightful conversation about crypto for churches with Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Engiven, Matt Hayes, and Chief Financial Officer of Liberty Live Church, Justin Greene.
We also invite you to the Faith Focused Crypto Forum on February 25 at 2pm ET/11am PT with Nils Smith, Matt Hayes, and Justin Greene. Reserve your online attendance today!
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Learning From the Last Decade of Church Online at Life.Church With Alan George: Podcast 317
No matter where someone is in the world, technology makes it possible to reach them. How can church leaders leverage technology to go beyond a church’s physical location?
In this podcast episode, our host Nils Smith is joined by his good friend Alan George, as they share a conversation about Alan’s decade worth of experience being the Online Pastor at Life.Church, and why the church is in a great position now more than ever to reach the lost through social media.
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TikTok, Reels, and Building a Team With Rohn Starling: Podcast 316
Doing church on social media didn’t make sense before as much as it does now. Today, you find churches even on TikTok and Reels!
In this podcast episode, Transformation Church’s Content Strategist, Rohn Starling shares tips and tricks with our host Aaron Magnuson on maximizing TikTok and Instagram Reels to get the Gospel across a greater reach.
Plus, we get a bonus topic about mentorship, leadership, and building a team of talents.
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How to Reach Gen Z With O&A Youth Pastor Sean Lord: Podcast 315
Who would have thought COVID-19 would impact our lives this long? In the first few months, everybody shifted to digital, then after a few weeks, a lot stopped too.
How do you tap into a generation who just don’t want to consume but rather create? Is there really a “silver bullet” to influencing Gen Z?
Listen to this podcast episode as our host, Aaron Magnuson together with ONE&ALL Youth Pastor, Sean Lord, share a conversation and impart valuable insights on how to reach Gen Z in this digital age.
Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.
