Podcast 379: Exploring the Pastoral Impact and Power of YouTube with Sallie Guillory
There’s more to what meets the eye! YouTube may be one of the most powerful websites on the internet right now. But how do we utilize it to be a powerful tool for spreading the message of hope, love, and faith to a global audience?
Join us in this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast as we talk about the challenges and opportunities of building an online community, the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in creating content, and the role of technology in shaping the future of pastoral ministry. All that and more with pastor and content creator, Sallie Guillory!
Tune in for an exciting discussion as Sally shares with us her firsthand experience in using YouTube to connect with people and impact their lives.
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Podcast 378: Holy Scared with Jason Romano
The idea of a “sports ministry” may not be widely known, but it involves merging a passion for sports with the love for Jesus and His followers. This is what Sports Spectrum is all about – shining a light on the intersection of faith and sports.
Sports Spectrum is an interview-driven podcast hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano. He came to realize that there were people doing his work, but for a greater purpose. This realization called him to start something similar, but for God this time.
In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, Jason Romano of the Sports Spectrum Podcast, shares his experience listening to God’s call for him to transition out from one job to another — one that involved his passion for both sports and for God.
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Podcast 377: Tech-Mediated Ministry with Bryan Barrineau and Heath Woolman
Many believe technology use in the church started only in the last century. However, it didn't just begin with radio broadcasts and TV evangelism; it dates back to the Old Testament, when God’s people used various tools to communicate messages from God. One example was when Noah built an ark to deliver a message from God.
Today, the tech-mediated ministry is evident in social media, live streaming of church services, mobile apps, and more. While many churches rush to reach high engagement, some people believe that what matters most are the stories of lives changed. Churches often focus on the quantitative side, but it's essential to consider the qualitative aspect.
In this episode of the Social Media Podcast, Heath Woolman, Chief of Staff and Instructor at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, TX., and Bryan Barrineau, Student Pastor of FBC Enterprise, share their insights based on their study of Technology-Mediated Ministry and its role in fulfilling...
Podcast 376: How Ministry Brands is Approaching Church Technology in 2023 with Nathan James
While the mission of the Church doesn’t change, the technology needs of churches everywhere is constantly changing. One company that is working to improve the way churches and ministries operate through technology is Ministry Brands.
Ministry Brands has a fairly long history in the church technology space, but they are also on the verge of pioneering a new approach on how to better serve churches through software development. This includes church management systems, online giving, and mobile apps designed for ministry application.
In this episode of the Social Media Podcast, Nils Smith sat down with Nathan James to discuss what they're up to at Ministry Brands in 2023.
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Podcast 375: How Mariners Church is Building their Online Ministry with Justin Herman
Guess who’s changing the game with online ministry? Mariners Church.
With everything going digital these days, churches are exploring the potential of expanding online. Having an online presence means getting to connect with people from all over the world beyond just your physical church. It's a great way to connect with members and share the Gospel with more people.
Hop on in this conversation with Justin Herman, a remote online pastor in Arizona with experience in serving an online church in California. His expertise in the online church community with Mariners Church is more than what we need to know to kickstart the journey toward having a digital church.
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Podcast 374: The Rise and Fall of Clubhouse
If you’re an audio-based enthusiast, you’d probably heard about Clubhouse. Clubhouse blew up fast during the pandemic and became the talk of the town as celebrities, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders all flocked in to host live discussions on the audio-based social media app.The social media app attracted many high-profile personalities, and for a time, it provided a unique way for people worldwide to interact, connect, and engage.
But Clubhouse's success was short-lived due to the declining quality of content, as the platform became overrun with spammers. The app's exclusivity also hindered its growth, and it failed to pay creators while it still had the opportunity. Twitter and Facebook also started to launch their own audio-only features, competing against Clubhouse’s exclusivity.
Tune in this podcast episode as, DK Hammonds shares with Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson what he thinks were the reasons for the rise and fall of Clubhouse.
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Podcast 373: Short Form Simplified with Corey Alderin
Posting full sermons online has become standard for most churches, but short-form video has taken over social media, and churches have struggled to keep up. The content is in the sermon, but the time required to edit horizontal to vertical while finding the right clips, editing the captions, and everything in between is no small task!
In this podcast, Corey Alderin explains how they’ve simplified the process of creating short-form content from sermons and why they’ve done it with the trends on TikTok, Instagram, and even YouTube.
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Podcast 372: To App or Not to App with Drew Landrum
The big debate in church technology is whether to have an app or not. It’s still a conversation that needs to be discussed by leaders and pastors alike, especially those who seek to innovate their church culture.
Churches now have access to good technology more than ever. There are plenty of opportunities for ministries to conveniently reach out to their community. However, not many see the advantages of having a church app. It may not be for all, but it is crucial to understand its importance and the advantages of having both a church app and a church website.
Watch the latest episode of the Social Media Church Podcast as Nils Smith and Drew Landrum of SecureGive talk about how church leaders can leverage a mobile app, the importance of the security of digital properties, and the future of HTML5 websites.
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Podcast 371: A Conversation with Katie Allred about Empowering Women in Ministry
Empowering women has been a focus in different industries but it's not always talked about within the church. We believe it's time we start a conversation as women offer tremendous value to the faith community.
Women in the church are important so it's a must that churches include them and to allow them to use their talents and gifts for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Women can do so much more!
It's time that women are given different opportunities in the ministry. Women are encouraged to become the people God wants them to be, just as how we empower men the same way. By empowering everyone and not just women, the church can become a community that fully reflects the love of God.
Watch this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast as Nils Smith and Katie Allred have an interesting conversation about empowering women in the ministry. Learn why churches should give more opportunities to women beyond the kitchen and the home.
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Podcast 370: It's Time to Yelp Your Church
Many people say that a church doesn’t need to worry about reviews. But we think otherwise.
It doesn’t matter if reviews are on Yelp, Google, or any other social media platform. A review is still a review—and it matters. Pastors and leaders must understand that reviews can affect the church more than you think. They don’t exactly tell the world how God is moving in your community, but they tell you that some things ought to change.
Reviews by real people–newcomers, regular churchgoers, volunteers, and staff–should matter more. Every opportunity should be an avenue to improve and encourage others in telling how the church has made an impact in their lives.
Watch this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast as Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson discuss getting reviews online. Learn why you shouldn’t ignore the feedback you receive, what you can do, and how you can highlight the work that God is doing.
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