Podcast 369: ChatGPT for Ministry
There are many things we've predicted to trend this 2023 but we didn't see this one coming. ChatGPT.
An AI-powered conversational partner, ChatGPT is just one of the many smart tools that are being utilized by businesses today. This state-of-the-art system depends on artificial intelligence to process natural language.
AI has been around for decades but it's only in the last few years that such a technology is rapidly changing the world. It's not only for businesses but also for personal use. It has been the talk of the town for quite a while now and there have been a lot of conversations going on around it.. If you've tried it already, then you know that it's surprisingly very fast and smart for a new technology on the rise.
ChatGPT is now used by millions of people in the tech space. Definitely, it's a useful tool but like any platform, there are still quite a few downsides. Beyond the disadvantages, the church community can still use it to accomplish the goal...
Podcast 368: What Churches Can Learn from MrBeast
We’re talking about MrBeast! Yes, the 24-year-old YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast is our topic for today.
But why him, you ask? Because we think he’s so relevant and that churches could learn a lot from him.
Our host Nils Smith has recently done a deep-dive into MrBeast and what he is doing. The famous influencer’s reach is just massive –getting an average of 100 to 200 million views on every episode. What he’s doing is fascinating and pastors and church leaders could look at his examples and learn from them.
Watch the latest episode of the Social Media Podcast and find out more about what MrBeast does as hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson discuss how he makes money, his generosity, and what the church can do better to reach more people for the Gospel.
Join Social Media Church hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson as they talk about how MrBeast’s tactics can also be used by the churches.
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Podcast 367: A New 2023 Podcast Strategy for Your Church
Podcasts aren’t outdated; they’re even becoming more popular than ever. It’s another social media strategy your church should try.
Churches should also do podcasting as there are many opportunities around it. So, if you’ve started thinking about doing it, it’s crucial that you understand your “why,” identify your niche, and know the techniques you can apply.
Watch this new episode of the Social Media Podcast to find out as hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson discuss podcasting, how they started, and how churches can leverage this practice.
Join Social Media Church hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson as they talk about how podcasts can be part of your church’s social media strategy.
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Podcast 366: A New Short-Form Video Strategy for Your Church
If you see us all over social media this year, that’s because we’ve started to dive deep into short-form vertical videos.
And in case you haven’t noticed, what’s trending now is vertical video. It’s not only for TikTok but vertical video is for every major platform we know, even on YouTube!
This is the sign that your church needs to start doing a short-form video strategy. These vertical videos–whether YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram or Facebook Reels–can deliver organic engagement and traffic to your channel or website.
In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, we learn why you should and how you can leverage short-form, bite-sized vertical videos. We think they just work and get people’s attention!
Listen and discover why we believe short-form videos will be big in 2023.
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Podcast 365: Is Web 2.0 Irrelevant for Churches in 2023?
You might be wondering if social media is still going to be relevant for churches in 2023.
The answer seems pretty obvious! If you still want to know exactly why, hang on to this episode of the Social Media Podcast because we’ll be talking more about it—how the evolution of the web came about, and how Web3 is going to shape the future for social media.
The World Wide Web has evolved from a static, read-only environment into a dynamic and collaborative medium. The evolution of the internet to Web3 has ushered us into a new era, which not many people might still get.
In this episode, we learn about the role of social media in churches this 2023. Find out how your team can still take advantage of the different platforms and jump in to keep up with the changes in the digital realm.
Join Social Media Church hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson as they talk about how the evolution of web and the future of social media can do for churches this year.
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Podcast 364: Your Church Can Crush Twitter in 2023
Twitter remains an important social media platform not only for information dissemination, but also crucial for creating engagement.
In the past decade, it has become a major tool of brand marketing for companies, organizations, and even celebrities. We believe Twitter will even explode this year in a good way, especially with Elon at the helm.
In this episode of the Social Media Church podcast, we learn about how the church can take advantage of Twitter this year. Discover how your Twitter account can have more engagement in 2023.
Join Social Media Church hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson as they talk about how to approach Twitter and what kind of strategies may be good to implement.
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Podcast 363: Social Media Predictions for 2023
It’s time to wrap up this year and get ready for the 2023 social media predictions!
With everything almost going back to normal after the pandemic, it’s another season to look forward to and social media for churches are definitely here to stay! The Internet isn’t going away and we all know it will continue to play a significant role in everybody’s lives.
The biggest networks are the usual suspects: YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. LinkedIn surprised us all as it’s becoming a more interesting place for networking. Facebook may be slowing down but it will remain for certain audiences. As for Twitter, it’s entering a new phase with Elon Musk at the helm.
In this episode of the Social Media Church podcast, we learn about how the different social media platforms have fared and adapted to the times. Find out to know what those apps are and what the hosts think will get bigger in 2023.
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Podcast 362: Let's Pray with Andrew Carter
Praying is one act of obedience to God, but who knew it could also be part of your online evangelism strategy?
Pastor Andrew Carter has started making TikTok videos for Jesus and has since reached millions of people with his 15-second prayer videos. He’s always kind to pray for everybody that comes across his content. His videos are impacting the digital world in special ways and helping to respond to the Great Commission of Jesus.
In this episode of the Social Media Church podcast, Andrew Carter, Lead Pastor at the Royal City Church in Los Angeles, digital missionary, and kingdom-content strategist and creator, joins host Aaron Magnuson to share his powerful life story and all things he learned over the years in social media. Find out to know how his success on TikTok is leading more people to God.
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Podcast 361: 7 Ways to Use Your Sermon All Week Long with Justin Trapp
Pastors may spend around 10.5 hours every week working on their sermons. This is more than what they spend eating their meals; they do this about 40 times a year. But what happens to a sermon once it goes online?
It is essential that a pastor’s sermon is utilized even beyond the pulpit. There is so much more you can do with one sermon alone. You can repurpose it into other content formats and have your message reach more people.
In this episode, Justin Trapp shares seven practical steps to leveraging your sermon in ways you didn’t even dream possible. Tune in to know more as our guest presents the importance of repurposing a sermon.
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Podcast 360: The State of Podcasting in 2022 with DK Hammonds
Over the years, podcasting has evolved into something accessible to everyone.
From being a listener to a viewer, and now venturing to be a podcaster yourself. But what does it take to be a successful podcaster and content creator in 2022?
Catch SMC host Aaron Magnuson and episode guest DK Hammonds, as they talk about podcasting and social media audio tips and tricks in the digital world.
