ChurchMag Podcast
335 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThe #1 Resource for Church Technology and Creativity
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John Dyer: The Biblical View of Implantable Tech
November 12, 2014 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.39 MBPhil Schnieder and Eric Dye talk about what the Christian view should be on the use of implantable technology; along with an interview with John Dyer, answering the same question: What is the Biblical worldview on implantable technology? The answer may surprise you...
Creative Writing Insights from Torry Martin
November 05, 2014 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.85 MBOn this episode, Eric Dye interviews actor, screenwriter, producer, author and comedian Torry Martin. He has also created the beloved character, Wooton, from the radio drama Adventures in Odyssey.
Jonathan Malm Talks About 'Unwelcome'
October 29, 2014 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.97 MBJonathan Malm talks with us about his newest book, 'Unwelcome', 50 ways churches drive away first-time visitors. This books should be required reading for many church ministries.
What Dropbox Did After Losing 27,000+ Files
October 22, 2014 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.81 MBWhat would you do if Dropbox lost 27,000+ of your files? That's what happened to Kenny Jahng! Eric Dye interviews Kenny about the situation, how Dropbox could have handled it much better, and what the Church can learn from Dropbox's 'unhuman' response.
Dan Owens: Behind the Curtain of Fundraising
October 15, 2014 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.06 MBWhat is like to fundraise as a missionary, ministry or nonprofit organization? Dan Owens of SixtyFeet.org shares insights from 'behind the curtain.'
Church Management Systems: ChMS 101
October 08, 2014 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBEric Dye and Steve Caton of Church Community Builder talk about the basics of Church Management Systems (ChMS). What it is, what it isn't, and how it can help make your church leadership more awesome.
Are You Suffering from Upgrade Lust?
October 01, 2014 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBWith the latest release of the iPhone 6, the question of 'upgrade lust' is front and center on this episode of the ChurchMag Podcast. Why do you upgrade your church or personal devices and software?
Michael D. Perkins' Identity Crisis
September 24, 2014 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.42 MBKC Procter interviews ChurchMag Press' newest author, Michael D. Perkins, about his new devotional, Identity Crisis: 21 Days of Discovering Who God Says You Are.
iPhone Only Photography with David Molnar
September 17, 2014 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBKC Procter interviews professional music and advertising photographer David Molnar about his awesome book, iPhone Only Photography.
Thinking Digital with Justin Wise
August 28, 2014 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBKC Procter interviews Justin Wise, founder of Think Digital, author of The Social Church, and social media superhero. Also Des Moines.
Wes Molebash Draws Stuff
August 12, 2014 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBArtist and pastor Wes Molebash—author of the famed Insert Image online comic—talks with the ChurchMag Podcast crew about life, creativity, and The Incomparable Insert Image.
Everything You Need to Know About .church
July 07, 2014 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.62 MBDJ Chuang tells us everything we need to know about the new .church domain extension. Is your church ready? What are the important dates to know? Find out on this special episode of the ChurchMag Podcast!
Street Fighter II: WWDC Edition
June 25, 2014 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBPhil Schneider and Eric Dye watch co-podcasters Jeremy Smith and KC Procter go nose to nose – and around and around — about Apple and Microsoft.
The Social Media Handbook: Church Edition
June 13, 2014 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBIn a behind the scenes look at the upcoming release of the ”Social Media Handbook: Church Edition” from ChurchMag Press, Eric Dye, KC Procter, Phil Schneider and Jeremy Smith talk about who could use this new resource; along with the usual podcasting nonsense.
Off-the-Cuff (Not Jon Acuff): Please Have Fun
May 29, 2014 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.74 MBIn a completely unplanned episode, Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider explore the importance of having fun and not taking your church tech self too seriously. It should also be noted that this podcast is in no way associated with Jon Acuff, punching fear, or quitting stuff.
The Next Step in Social Media
May 15, 2014 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBEric Dye, Jeremy Smith and KC Procter talk about the next step in social media. You, your church, ministry, or nonprofit organization has a following on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and other social media spots online, now what?
Closer Look at Church Community Builder with Steve Caton
April 30, 2014 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBWe interview Steve Caton about Church Community Builder. A behind-the-scenes look at the heart of this ChCMS, as well as some great thoughts from Phil and Jeremy (and maybe Eric).
Easter Church Tech Tips with Chip Dizárd
April 12, 2014 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBIn the first episode of the second series of the ChurchMag Podcast, we kick things off with three awesome Church tech tips for Easter from the most excellent Chip Dizárd.
What's the Future of the ChurchMag Podcast?
March 12, 2014 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBThis the final episode in the first series of the ChurchMag podcast. What does the future hold? Find out! We also ask ChurchMag Authors Guild member K.C. Procter Five Questions!
What About Women in Church Tech?
February 12, 2014 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBMuch of the technology world is a “boys club”, but shouldn't the Church lead in changing this in our culture? How should the Church tech community approach the inclusion of women? That's this episode's topic along with Five Questions with Church techie Mike Sessler.
What About Using Instagram During Worship Service?
January 09, 2014 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBWhile mobile devices are being used in church services more and more, using Instagram — as well as other photo sharing social mediums – during worship services has been on the rise. Should ‘Instagraming’ be an acceptable practice during Sunday morning worship services? That's the question that's raised on this episode of the ChurchMag podcast. We ask John Dyer Five Questions and the ChurchMag podcast crew talks about a cool photo sharing app that everyone should consider using.
Why Christmas?
December 18, 2013 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this very special Christmas ChurchMag podcast, James Cooper — ChurchMag author and creator of WhyChristmas.com — joins the ChurchMag podcast crew — Phil Schneider, Jeremy Smith and myself, Eric Dye — in a fun and Christmas crafted podcast. May your days be merry and bright — and this podcast be just as fun for you as it was for us.
What's Jon Acuff's Church Communication Pet Peeve?
December 03, 2013 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBJon Acuff is a New York Times Bestselling author and creator of Stuff Christians Like. While he spent 15 years working with the biggest brands in the world (did we mention he was a New York Times Bestselling author?), he took some time to talk with us—not a real powerful career move, but we're grateful. In this special ChurchMag podcast, we talk with Jon Acuff, about Jon Acuff and ask Five Questions of Jon Acuff.
How Should Church Tech Prepare for the Holidays?
November 13, 2013 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBThe holidays are a crazy time of year for everyone, but it can be especially stressful for church tech sound booth volunteers, video operators, worship leaders and more. On this episode, we talk about some things you can do to help relieve some of that stress, making the holiday season more enjoyable for everyone! We also have Five Questions with Church Marketing Sucks editor Kevin Hendricks and the ChurchMag crew talks about the process of blogging.
Who Owns Your Church Website?
October 30, 2013 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBWhether you've had your website built by a web design company, freelancer or volunteer, the question we raise on this episode is: Who owns your church website? Considering some of the intellectual property laws that swirl around today, this is certainly something every church should be considering and understanding when designing their website.
What Should Be on Your Church Blog?
October 17, 2013 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBHaving a blog on your church website is a pretty good idea. The real question, however, isn’t if you should have a blog, but what should you be posting about?Maybe we can help.
How Do You Communicate with Your Tech Team?
October 03, 2013 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBCommunicating with your church tech team goes beyond the technology your using to communicate with your tech team, and has a lot more to do with the communication culture that's been cultivated. How do you communicate with your church tech team?
Are Private Church Social Networks A Good Idea?
September 11, 2013 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBWhether it's packaged with a ChCMS (a church membership database app) or not, there are many different private church social networks; such as The City, The Table Project and Church Social Networking—to name just a few. If you include online apps like Yammer and Socialcast, the list grows even longer!On this episode of the ChurchMag podcast, we tackle the question:Are private, closed, walled-garden, church social networks ever a good idea?
Do Professional Tools Lead to Professional Results?
August 28, 2013 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBThere is a common perception that professional gear—cameras, computers, microphones, etc...—and professional apps—Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, etc...—will result in professional production. On the surface this seems true, but if you take a close look, this isn't always the case.
Dreaming vs Doing: How Do You Get Projects Going?
August 07, 2013 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBThere's a big difference between dreaming and doing. Although dreaming is a very important part of any project, it's the act of doing that really matters! You can spend all your days hanging-out in dreamland, but that doesn't do any good. How do you get projects started? Find out!
Should Churches Use Social Media?
July 24, 2013 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBAlthough many may consider this a ‘no-brainer,’ it's a question that every church should be asking. But it's more than just a question of whether your church should use social media, as much as it's about how your church should be approaching social media in general.
What Is the Difference Between Church Tech Stewardship and Ownership?
July 10, 2013 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBThe usual suspects discuss the semantics of such a question and try to get to the bottom of the real problem that plagues Church tech departments and sound booths in churches everywhere.
Should You Tweet During Church?
June 27, 2013 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBIs it okay to tweet or use other forms of social media during the sermon? In this episode, we talk about the implications of using social media during church from a personal perspective as well as how it might be perceived by those outside of the church. What do you think?
What Makes An Ethical Church Tech Purchase?
June 12, 2013 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBEric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider talk about ethical church tech purchases and top church tech posts from around the web on the second ChurchMag podcast in recording history...
What If the Church Was More Like Google?
May 27, 2013 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBOn our first episode of the ChurchMag podcast we talk about the recent Google+ redesign, what would happen if the Church used Google's 20% approach with Church tech teams, praise and worship teams and pastors, and we ask ChurchMag author Phil Schneider five questions.