ChurchMag Podcast
335 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe #1 Resource for Church Technology and Creativity
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085 - James Cooper: The Christmas Expert
December 18, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.94 MBOn this fine ChurchMag Christmas Podcast, we present to you ChurchMag writer, ukulele musician, WhyChristmas.com webmaster, James Cooper: TheChristmas.Expert
084 - 'Tis the Social Media Season
December 11, 2015 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.44 MBThe Christmas holiday season isn't the easiest time of year for many people and sometimes it feels like social media compounds the problem. How can the Church share the hope of Christmas in a better way?
083 - Do We Really Need Church Marketing?
December 04, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.52 MBFueled by a recent social media conversation, we talk about whether or not “church marketing” is something that should be considered. We also talk about the effects of Christians online social media communication footprint (all of that sounds much fancier than what actually happened on the podcast—LOL Marketing much?).
082 - Black Friday Edition - 2015
November 26, 2015 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBBlack Friday has gotten pretty ugly over the years, and while Cyber Monday may bring some relief to the chaos that often ensues, it's really Giving Tuesday that should be getting all the attention.
081 - 15,000 Blog Posts (and Counting)
November 20, 2015 05:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBWe're celebrating ChurchMag's 15,000th blog post! Come join the fun! http://churchm.ag/15k/
080 - WWJD vs WWSJD
November 13, 2015 05:00 - 13 minutes - 5.99 MBMany of us like to quote Steve Jobs—and while he was very successful—we need to consider how often we live and lead in business, ministry, church, and our lives.
079 - Getting Ready for the Holidays
November 06, 2015 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBAre you ready for the holidays? We may be several weeks away from Christmas, but pastors, leaders, and tech teams need to be planning or already planned for those busy weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Merry Christmas? Let's make it so!
078 - The State of Mobile Giving
October 30, 2015 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBKent Woodyard, Director of Business Development for Mogiv, joins this week's podcast as we talk about the current state of mobile giving for churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations. Are you using a mobile giving solution? Try Mogiv.com for FREE! :D
077 - Can a Tablet Meet All Your Computing Needs?
October 23, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBChurchMag Staff Writer Chris Wilson joins the CMAG Crew again as they talk mobile productivity and whether or not tablet computing can become your primary device—edging out laptop and desktop solutions.
076 - Steve Bremner Talks Tech
October 16, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBChurchMag Staff Writer Chris Wilson shares his super cool interview with author, podcaster, and missionary Steve Bremner. We talk about using technology on the mission field as well as the global scene of technology use.
075 - Riddle Me This: Podcasting
October 09, 2015 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBWe answer your questions this week—centered around podcasting in general, specific questions about the ChurchMag Podcast, and we even squeeze in a social media pet peeve. :D
074 - The Man Behind the App: Owlegories
October 02, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.6 MBAnother look behind the building of a mobile app! We hear from the creator of Owlegories, an animated series for kids about nature, faith, and God. Buliding your own app may not be as hard as you think...
073 - Counting the Cost of Technology
September 25, 2015 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBHow much is technology costing your church? The true cost of technology is far more than just dollars and cents—there are human costs to consider as well.
072 - Riddle Me This: Winnie the Pooh and Doctor Who
September 18, 2015 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBTaking a pause from our usual format, we field some “behind-the-scenes” personal questions from YOU! And in the end? Oddly enough, this episode is about Winnie the Pooh and Doctor Who...I kid you not.
071 - My Way or the Highway?
September 11, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBIt's easy to get focused in on one solution or think that there's only one way to approach church tech solutions, but the truth of the matter is, there are multiple avenues to pursue. Also, cats.
070 - The 2015 Top Church Tech Blogs
September 04, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBJeremy Smith gives us a behind the scenes look at the 2015 Top Church Tech Blogs list along with the usual ChurchMag Podcast antics—social media pet peeves included. ;)
069 - The Social Media Pet Peeve Podcast
August 28, 2015 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWe asked. You delivered. A few weeks ago we asked for your social media pet peeves, so on this episode, we share your pet peeves, our own, and discuss. Do you have a social media pet peeve we didn't mention? Let us know! Simply use #cmagcast on Twitter and we'll share it on an upcoming podcast.
068 - How Can We Help Fight Pornography?
August 21, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBOn our first podcast about pornography, we talk about the basic problem, but talk more in-depth about church tech's relationship to pornography and begin to think about how ChurchMag can help fight the problem of pornography in the church. But first we kick things off from Steve Fogg as he brings us a ChurchMag Pro Tip.
067 - Tithe.ly, Mobile Giving, and the Church
August 14, 2015 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBWe hear from the creators of Tithe.ly and the ChurchMag gang talks about mobile giving, titheing, and how it all relates to church culture. (For a limited time, ChurchMag readers/listeners get the newest Tithe.ly feature, text giving, free for 3-months! Sign-up at http://tithe.ly for free!)
066 - Church Online Communication with Steve Fogg
August 07, 2015 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWe hear from church marketing and communication specialist Steve Fogg (http://stevefogg.com) and the crew talks church social media in the follow up. And don't miss Jonathan Malm's pro tip on church websites!
065 - How to Handle the Church Tech #FAIL
July 31, 2015 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBYou don't have to be working in church tech long before you come face-to-face with the dreaded Church Tech #FAIL. How do you handle tech failure—human or mechanical? Eric, Jeremy, and Phil discuss and we've got a powered-up ChurchMag pro tip from Mike Sessler on audio mixing. Join the conversation: #cmagcast
064 - Dear Christian, Stop Sharing Fake News
July 24, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBInspired by Ed Stetzer's article on “An Embarrassing Week for Christians Sharing Fake News,” we speculate on why this happens, but more importantly, how to avoid it. Jonathan Malm shares a pro tip and here's the link to Media Fusion's awesomeness: http://cmag.to/yourstory200
063 - What About Church Tech Leadership?
July 17, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBEric, Jeremy and Phil begin to talk about the role of church tech leadership, Jonathan Malm talks stage designs, and Media Fusion wants to give you $200 for sharing your church streaming story: http://cmag.to/yourstory200
062 - Riddle Me This: How Do You Get Church Tech Volunteers
July 10, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBWe answer three questions submitted by Lisa Severson—including a question about how to go about pulling in church tech volunteers. Plus a church bulletin pro tip from Jonathan Malm.
061 - Fireworks on Social Media
July 03, 2015 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBPhil shares with us his personal experience of social media going wrong with his church Facebook event page. Have you had your church social media turn sour? Let us know! #cmagcast
060 - Sunday Morning Social Media & Church Websites
June 26, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBIf you're curious about how to use your church's social media and website to promote your Sunday morning service, Eric, Jeremy, and Phil talk about some specific ideas as well as foundational thoughts to get you started in the right direction.
059 - The Man Behind the App: Verses
June 19, 2015 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBWe take a look “behind the curtain” of the Bible memorization app, Verses, with the creators Zach Whelchel and Brock Klein. Join the conversation using #cmagcast and learn more about this awesome app at getverses.com
058 - Disciplr and the Future of Church Curriculum
June 12, 2015 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBJeffrey Kranz talks with us about a cool new church curriculum called Disciplr; meanwhile, back on the podcast, Eric, Jeremy, and Phil explore more about the future of church curriculum. Join the conversation: #cmagcast
057 - Becoming a Writer and Blogger
June 05, 2015 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBChurchMag Staff Writer Rachel Blom talks with the #cmagcast crew about becoming and being a writer and blogger; and Jonathan Malm delivers this episode's Church Tech Pro Tip!
056 - The (De)Value of Digital Photography
May 29, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBIf a picture is worth a thousand words, what's a photograph worth? We talk with ChurchMag Staff Writer Chris Wilson about the value (or devalue?) of photography on the web. We also hear from Jonathan Malm on this week's ChurchMag Pro Tip.
055 - Social Media Conflict with Jay Kranda
May 22, 2015 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBEric Dye, Jeremy Smith, and Phil Schneider talk with Jay Kranda from the Social Media Church Podcast and Online Campus Pastor from Saddleback Church about dealing with conflict on social media. We also get a pro tip on church websites from Jonathan Malm.
054 - Introducing the New ChurchMag Podcast Hashtag
May 15, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBWith the help of the awesome ChurchMag Podcast listeners, the ChurchMag Podcast finally has a hashtag! Tune in and find out what it is and hear from the contributor himself. Hashtag hint: #cmagcast
053 - The Man Behind the App: Nuebible
May 08, 2015 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBWe hear from Kory Westerhold, one of the developers behind the Bible app Neubible. Kory talks about his personal journey from working for Apple to the launch of the Neubible app, as well as interesting ideas about Church, technology, and Bible translation.
052 - The Art of Work
May 01, 2015 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode, we hear an interview with author Jeff Goins about his book The Art of Work. Eric, Jeremy and Phil discuss the interview and talk about how they started blogging.
051 - Please Help Us Pick A Hashtag!
April 24, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBIt's time for the ChurchMag Podcast to cook-up a hashtag—but Eric, Jeremy, and Phil need your help. You can submit your ideas via @ChurchMag, [email protected], or http://churchm.ag and the winner will recieve a $25 gift card of awesomeness.
050 - What About Discussing Church Tech?
April 17, 2015 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat's the problem with giving and receiving church tech advice? And what is the most important thing we should be doing? Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider discuss this issue—and we hear from Jonathan Malm about Discussions.church, a new online forum for church techs and creatives!
049 - Would You Move from Mac to Windows?
April 10, 2015 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBWith the new approach to Windows 10 and the fact that Apple machines are not designed for doing your own maintenance, would you switch from Mac to Windows? Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith, and Phil Schneider discuss...
048 - What About Video Games?
April 03, 2015 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBEric, Jeremy, and Phil strike-up a conversation about video games, we announce the new ChurchMag Minecraft world, and Jonathan Malm drops a ChurchMag Pro Tip about numbers and marketing.
047 - Will You Use the New YouVersion Verse Images?
March 27, 2015 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBEric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider talk about the new YouVersion Verse Images feature. What started out as a casual question before we started the podcast, turned into its very open episode. :) Also, Jonathan Malm throws down his knowledge about Instagram and Pinterest in this week's ChurchMag Pro Tip.
046 - Catwoman, Culture & Church Communication
March 20, 2015 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.57 MBWith the DC Comic's character Catwoman being officially made bi-sexual, Phil Schneider, Jeremy Smith and Eric Dye talk about what this says about our culture, and more importantly, how it may relate to church communications. And Jonathan Malm brings us this week's pro tip!
045 - Can Community Be Created with Online Church?
March 14, 2015 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.71 MBCan a church community be cultivated online? Can online church really be just as effective as brick and mortar church? Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider hammer it out and Jeremy drops this weeks Pro Tip.
044 – The Very Cool Jonathan Malm
March 06, 2015 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWe get to know Jonathan Malm, talk about creativity, the church, and all the usual awesome with Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith, and Phil Schneider. And Mike Sessler from Church Tech Weekly drops some serious church audio knowledge.
043 - Get Your Church Website Ready for Easter
February 27, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.81 MBEaster Sunday will be here soon—is your church website ready? Eric Dye, Phil Schneider and Jeremy Smith talk about some important things to consider as you prepare your church website for Easter Sunday.
042 - Free vs Paid Church Websites
February 20, 2015 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBDoes it make any difference whether or not your church website is free or if you paid top dollar? Matthew Snider weighs in during his interview with Eric Dye, and this topic is discussed further with Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider. Also, don't miss Chip Dizard's ChurchMag Pro Tip!
041 - Church Tech with Mike Sessler
February 13, 2015 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBJeremy Smith interviews Church tech pro Mike Sessler, and Phil Schneider and Eric Dye join-in the conversation as they discuss a few key points Mike brings up regarding Church and technology—including whether or not your church should be video streaming. Also, don't miss Chip Dizard's ministry pro tip!
040 - Church Blogging: Open Letters
February 06, 2015 05:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBJeremy Smith brings up the topic of Christian bloggers writing 'open letters' to the Church along with Phil Schneider and Eric Dye. Are they good? Bad? Maybe neither? What do you think?
039 – What We've Learned About Podcasting
January 30, 2015 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBHave you thought about podcasting for your church, ministry or yourself? Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider share what they've learned about podcasting—along with a ChurchMag Pro Tip from Jonathan Malm.
Doctor Who, Ukuleles & Merry Christmas
December 20, 2014 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWe continue our annual tradition of a Christmas themed podcast as Phil, Jeremy and Eric talk about the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special and James Cooper and Chris Wilson play Silent Night on their ukuleles. It doesn't get any more merry than this, folks!
Black Friday Edition
November 28, 2014 05:00 - 21 minutes - 9.73 MBEric Dye & Phil Schneider talk Black Friday on Black Friday! Nothing too serious here, folks, just some fun times for your Black Friday enjoyment. :)
Media Fusion: Video Stream Your Christmas Service for FREE!
November 19, 2014 05:00 - 11 minutes - 5.25 MBMedia Fusion by UpperRoom Tech has got an awesome stocking stuff for churches this year! They are offering to video stream your church Christmas service for FREE! Learn more at http://mediafusionapp.com