WELSTech Audio
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWELSTech explores the use of technology to further the spread of the gospel. This show is sponsored by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
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722 – Picking The Right Tech
April 15, 2024 15:03 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBJoin us for WELSTech 722 where we talk about tech decision making which will stand the test of time. We also share details on an upcoming webinar on the topic of mental health, a great invention to manage the cords in your computer bag, scanning and organizing Google-style, and Sallie’s latest hardware addition. The discussion […]
721 – AI, and More AI
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBTune in to this episode of WELSTech for a discussion of ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist teachers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) plans. We also talk about AI policy for schools and evaluating AI tools. The Newline C series is an affordable new interactive flat panel with no operating system on board. And […]
720 – Modern Messaging
March 14, 2024 15:57 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBOn this episode of WELSTech, we learn about the tech side of mission outreach via Academia Cristo and TELL Network, including the messaging tool which has had a huge impact on that work. We also share details on a boatload of WELS summer events and classes, plus picks of the week that will have you […]
719 – Leapin’ Through History
February 29, 2024 19:06 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBWe’re celebrating Leap Day WELSTech-style as we leap back in time in 4-year increments to find out what was on the podcast docket on four leap days of the past. We also have details on an upcoming webinar, AI and e-giving picks of the week, and a techie e-newsletter of note! The discussion Leap Back […]
718 – How to Host a Webinar
February 09, 2024 17:24 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBWebinars may be just the platform your ministry needs to spread a message or host an event. On this episode of WELSTech, we dig into webinar’s purpose and logistics. And we welcome Women’s Ministry to the conversation as executive committee member Rachel Halldorson takes us on a “backstage” tour of their recent webinars. Martin has […]
717 – Promptcraft
January 25, 2024 17:16 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBAI in education and church makes for an interesting WELSTech episode! Tune in for special guest hosts Rachel and Jason and help with crafting and refining useful AI prompts to assist with everything from report card comments to church graphics. The discussion PREP and EDIT – Martin and Sallie are joined by edtech gurus Rachel […]
716 – All The Hats
January 11, 2024 17:03 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBWelcome to WELSTech in 2024! We kick off the new year with a discussion of the challenges around coordinating our many digital personas for work, home, church, and more. NPH has a new book discussion group, Martin has a new-found appreciation of Goodnotes, and we share have a great cheat sheet to get you started […]
715 – A Look Back At 2023
December 28, 2023 14:42 - 28 minutes - 40.6 MBJust like that, 2023 draws to a close, and it’s time to wrap up the 16th year of WELSTech! Martin and Sallie reminisce about the year’s best events, ministry resources, interviews, and picks, and look forward to lots more tech-in-ministry goodness in 2024! Events We celebrated 700 episodes with a look back at WELSTech tech-in-ministry […]
714 – A WELSTech Merry Christmas
December 14, 2023 20:09 - 16 minutes - 23.5 MBThe WELSTech Christmas tradition continues as we feature an interview-only show with someone from WELS Headquarters, the Center for Mission and Ministry, to share more about their area of responsibility for WELS. Dan Nommensen, Operations Manager for WELS Congregational Services joins Martin and Sallie to reflect on his first few months on the job and […]
713 – Enough With The Boxes!
November 30, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 69.6 MBWonderful … Creative … Verbose? This episode of WELSTech features a talent boost that’s sure to entertain while it educates! We’re sharing what we’ve learned about AI during our book discussion with our special guest edtech correspondents. There’s also a special Advent treat, picks to improve your productivity and video production, plus a couple of […]
712 – Worship Visuals
November 11, 2023 16:02 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBWELSTech is back with a discussion of screen design for worship. Digital artist, Corissa Nelson, joins the conversation to share ideas for getting started designing for screens. AI continues to dominate tech news, and more ideas for church usage are being shared as well. Sallie is excited for home automation, and Martin is reading wisely. […]
711 – Automate All The Things
October 26, 2023 15:39 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBIf you are looking for more time in your day, today’s WELSTech is a must-listen! The spotlight is on automating church and school tasks. We also preview the online Gospel Outreach with Media conference, and Martin has found the world’s greatest bookmarking tool. The discussion Make it automatic – Martin and Sallie share ideas for […]
710 – Just ToDo It!
October 10, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIt’s always a happy day when Martin and Sallie are in the same location for a WELSTech recording, and that’s the case on this episode! Join us in Sallie’s living room for a discussion of to do list, upcoming big events, chair cushions, and a bit of AI in education. You won’t want to miss […]
709 – AI In The Classroom
September 28, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBThe future has arrived on WELSTech as we kick off a series of shows on artificial intelligence. We also discuss The Foundation series from Congregational Services, making stickers on the Cricut Xtra, using your phone as a webcam, and more. Turn it up and enjoy! The discussion The Uprising – A new season of edtech […]
708 – Truth In Love Ministries
September 14, 2023 16:24 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBThis episode of WELSTech kicks off with news of a docuseries in development to reach ex-Mormons with the gospel message. We learn that the Christian Life Resources Convention is just a month away, plus picks of the week include Bible video resources and an important productivity tip. There’s also a call for distance English teachers […]
707 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 5
August 28, 2023 16:01 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBWELSTech is back with a wrap up discussion of Tech Like a PIRATE, our Summer 2023 book selection. Teacher Donovan Waege joins the book conversation. Sallie tips her hand on two of her favorite e-newsletters, and Martin shares a new recommended password keeper solution. Plus, there’s a new podcast for your playlist! The discussion That’s […]
706 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 4
August 15, 2023 19:46 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBWelcome back to WELSTech! Today’s segment of summer reading from Tech Like a PIRATE focuses on exploration and global communication in the classroom. Plus, we learn that even Martin breaks a sweat sometimes, and that’s ok! Sallie plays the hardware pick “ultimate trump card” while Martin does some star gazing. All this, and more, awaits! […]
705 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 3
July 20, 2023 14:50 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBCollaborate with WELSTech on our classroom technology discussion of Matt Miller’s book, Tech Like a PIRATE! We review chapters 5 & 6 this week and share a few summer hardware pics we’ve added to our setups. There’s community news covering AI Sermons, Google Ads for Non-Profits, and video professional development for teachers. The discussion Collaboration […]
704 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 2
June 22, 2023 15:46 - 37 minutes - 52 MBIt’s summertime on WELSTech, and this week the discussion is on chapters 3 & 4 of our current reading selection, Tech Like a PIRATE. Martin and Sallie share their picks of the week (royalty free images for your phone and an Apple watch competitor) plus lots of Community Feedback. Join the conversation! The discussion Video, […]
703 – Tech Like a Pirate
June 01, 2023 14:46 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBWelcome to summer on WELSTech! Martin and Sallie share an abbreviated show centered on chapters 1 & 2 of the summer reading selection, Tech Like a PIRATE. Picks include puzzles with a tech twist to entertain and passkeys with a storage solution to keep you safe. Plus, the Taste of Missions event is coming up […]
702 – Jack Jack Meets AI…Meets The Classroom
May 11, 2023 15:18 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBWELSTech is back! They may be a bit rusty, but Martin and Sallie are happy to be back at the podcasting desk and happy to be joined by edtech guest hosts, Rachel and Jason. The discussion focus is the currently “hot” tech topic, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its effect on education. They share details on […]
701 – E-Newsletters
February 24, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBOn this episode of WELSTech, Martin and Sallie talk with e-news expert Amanda Klemp about the content and desired statistics for e-newsletter efforts. Plus, we share image resources and ideas for both church and school e-news to support the efforts. The picks this week are helpful for detecting ChatGPT content and for upping the ante […]
700 – Celebrating 700!
February 09, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBFor the 700th time, welcome to WELSTech, a show about technology and ministry and where those two intersect! Martin and Sallie look way back to 2008 when the show started and explore the changing landscape of tech-in-ministry which they’ve observed through the years. Church texting platforms, fancy social media posts, and AI-generated text are some […]
699 – An Invisible Superpower
January 26, 2023 13:49 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBThings are lively on this week’s WELSTech as we return to our Incredibles of EdTech series. Tech infrastructure is the focus, and we learn about challenges and strategies for managing this invisible force. Outreach, working genius, chair wheels, and grammar are just a few of the other topics which fill to overflowing this episode. Enjoy! […]
698 – Lutheran Leadership Conf Special
January 19, 2023 17:54 - 21 minutes - 29 MBRecorded in the Grand Ballroom of the Chicago Hilton, a site visited by President John F. Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II (among others), WELSTech is covering WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in style! Listen in as Martin and Sallie are joined by WELS Tech team member Dan Retzlaff to reflect on the mountain of […]
697 – 2022 In Review
December 29, 2022 13:20 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBJoin Martin and Sallie for a look back at WELSTech 2022 featuring our favorite ministry resources, interviews, and picks. As we wrap up the 15th year of WELSTech, we look ahead to our upcoming 700th podcast and beyond, with lots more tech-in-ministry goodness planned for 2023! Events Tech-Enhanced Ministry summer series WELS Education Conference featuring […]
696 – Christmas Special: Christian Aid & Relief
December 15, 2022 15:19 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBTis the season for the WELSTech Christmas special! Each year at Christmas we host an interview-only show with someone from the Center for Mission and Ministry to share more about their area of responsibility for WELS. This year Pastor Dan Sims joins the conversation as we talk about the work of WELS Christian Aid & […]
695 – Church Communication Plans
December 01, 2022 19:36 - 40 minutes - 55 MBOn today’s WELSTech Wendy Kuschel shares a preview of her upcoming session on communication planning happening at the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership, and Martin chats with Nicole Balza about the Forward in Christ December feature on favorite Christmas hymns. You’ll want to explore the fun, interactive online experience they’ve created! The interview […]
694 – One Button Dissertations
November 15, 2022 20:06 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWELSTech is back with our Incredibles of EdTech series. We welcome Rachel Feld to the discussion of multi-purpose tools that would make Elastigirl proud. MLC Spring registration is open, there’s still room for you at the Lutheran Leadership Conference, and picks of the week includes buttons for all things, including starting your car, and a […]
693 – Social Media Graphics
November 03, 2022 18:12 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBThanks for tuning in to WELSTech! This week we have fun graphic design tools to share, both free and fee-based, which do the heavy lifting when it comes to creating social media graphics which look professional. The rest of the show is packed with goodies including Bible study resources, an affordable classroom document camera, Leadership […]
692 – Brainstorming!
October 20, 2022 19:55 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBWELSTech is coming to you this week from the offices of WELS Technology West, a.k.a., Sallie’s living room, as Martin and Sallie enjoy the rare circumstance of being in the same place for the recording. Today’s topic is brainstorming, and we have a myriad of tools to assist with the process. There are also multiple […]
691 – And 250 Episodes Later…d
October 07, 2022 15:49 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBWelcome back to WELSTech listeners and to a very special returning co-host, Gail Potratz. Our discussion focus of the day is school technology planning. We have an exciting announcement about (more than one) lectionary in Google Calendar as well as picks to improve your focus and to create tech plans and more, with flair. Plus, […]
691 – And 250 Episodes Later…
October 07, 2022 15:49 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBWelcome back to WELSTech listeners and to a very special returning co-host, Gail Potratz. Our discussion focus of the day is school technology planning. We have an exciting announcement about (more than one) lectionary in Google Calendar as well as picks to improve your focus and to create tech plans and more, with flair. Plus, […]
690 – The Incredible PICRAT
September 22, 2022 20:31 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBIt’s a happy day on WELSTech when we welcome back Rachel Feld and Jason Schmidt for a new school year season of edtech-focused discussion! We have an incredible theme for the year, and we kick it off with a discussion of instructional design frameworks. Rachel has a site which makes instructional videos easy, Jason is […]
689 – da bomb diggity
September 08, 2022 20:17 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBWelcome back to the most awesome, cool, hip WELSTech podcast. We’ve packed this episode with lots of goodness, including interactive flat panels in the school and church, an open-source bibliography generator, live streaming guidance, and Google Classroom for Catechism. No doubt, it’s da bomb diggity! The interview & discussion Interactive Flat Panels – Chris […]
688 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Ecosystems
August 25, 2022 18:18 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBThe Tech-Enhanced Ministry summer series on WELSTech draws to a close this week with a discussion of the good and the bad of choosing to live in a particular vendor’s space, be it Google or Apple or Microsoft. There are also new options for creating QR codes and reasons to use them in ministry. Video […]
687 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Ecosystems
August 25, 2022 18:18 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBThe Tech-Enhanced Ministry summer series on WELSTech draws to a close this week with a discussion of the good and the bad of choosing to live in a particular vendor’s space, be it Google or Apple or Microsoft. There are also new options for creating QR codes and reasons to use them in ministry. Video […]
687 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Mobile
August 11, 2022 19:28 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBThis week’s WELSTech discussion is all about Mobile and the apps that support ministry, the latest installment of our Tech-Enhanced Ministry series. We also explore some lesser-known iPhone settings, a slick power strip replacement, and a collection of education app tutorial links. The discussion Mobile – The convenience, versatility, and plethora of ever improving […]
686 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Personal Productivity
July 26, 2022 16:58 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBThe Tech-Enhanced Ministry series continues with today’s episode of WELSTech, and Martin and Sallie share their favorite tech for being productive. Today’s show also includes discussion of photo albums for events or projects, smart bulbs, video production training, and media resources to support Bible lessons. The discussion Personal Productivity – A common thread throughout […]
685 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: PLN
July 12, 2022 19:53 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBPersonal Learning Networks (PLN) are the topic of this week’s WELSTech as we march through our summer series on Tech-Enhanced Ministry. Listen for familiar and new tools for managing your network and curating information. Martin made one of the newest his pick of the week because he was so smitten. Sallie’s got you covered for […]
684 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: PKM
July 01, 2022 15:01 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBJuly kicks off with a continuation of the WELSTech summer series, Tech-Enhanced Ministry. In this episode we concentrate on Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). Plus, there’s lots to recap from last week’s WELS Education Conference including a slick conference app, digital citizenship resources for faculty, parents, and students, and a Ditch That Textbook inspired digital escape […]
683 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Data Management
June 16, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe WELSTech summer series Tech-Enhanced Ministry continues this week with a discussion of data management for the church and school office. Google drive rolls out keyboard shortcuts, Martin’s watching YouTube ad-free, and you can learn how to build a digital escape room. Sounds like a fun summer! The discussion Data management – Martin and Sallie […]
682 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Project Management
June 02, 2022 19:21 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBSummer has arrived on WELSTech as we begin a new series titled Tech-Enhanced Ministry. This week we talk all angles of project management including portfolios, cloud tools, and frameworks. Martin has a shortcut pick, and we field questions regarding the new Christian Worship hymnal. The discussion Project management – Martin and Sallie kick off the […]
681 – Multi-Age Teaching
May 19, 2022 19:14 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBYou’re in for a treat – a WELSTech like no other! Martin and Sallie are joined by Jason Schmidt for a mashup discussion of open learning, project management, WiFi access, and summer enrichment. And, for the first time, we close the show with an interview of Dr. Cindy Whaley, icing on the cake of our […]
680 – Screens & Video Games
May 05, 2022 19:13 - 55 minutes - 51 MBSpring has finally arrived on WELSTech, and with that comes graduation season. We are excited to hear from two soon to be assigned seminary seniors about their tech in ministry research projects. We also have outreach ideas, technology curriculum, event updates, security hardware, and library software recommendations to share. The discussion Seminary Senior Theses – […]
679 – Prison Ministry Tech
April 21, 2022 17:48 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBTune in to this week’s WELSTech for an update on the work of WELS Special Ministries including new technology advances for reaching out to those in prison and the need for volunteers to assist with the effort. Martin is upping his keyboard ante with a gamer model that isn’t very quiet. Details on the upcoming […]
678 – Web Excellence
April 07, 2022 19:16 - 47 minutes - 22 MBWe’re talking web sites on this week’s WELSTech, and we’re joined by WELS Web Developer, Tim Sinclair. This episode also includes information security guidelines for congregations, book recommendations, and a recap of the recent XR Festival sponsored by Christ in Media. Geeks will be especially excited by Martin’s incremental backup pick! The discussion Congregation Web […]
677 – On a Desert Island with Rachel & Jason
March 24, 2022 15:30 - 40 minutes - 19.4 MBNot quite a three-hour tour, but Rachel Feld and Jason Schmidt have us thinking of desert islands on today’s WELSTech. Rachel shares details on her upcoming WELS Education Conference presentation, plus there’s a fair share of Google goodness, tools for mass communication, and a real book, complete with that new book smell. Join the conversation! […]
676 – Spotlight on LWMS
March 10, 2022 20:18 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this week’s WELSTech we talk with Beth Taticek from Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS) about the tech that makes LWMS tick. Sallie’s under the weather so Martin flies solo and shares his pick of the week as well as events, resources, and community recommendations and questions. The discussion LWMS – Martin and Sallie welcome […]
675 – Staying Productive: At Home & Office
February 22, 2022 20:47 - 53 minutes - 25.6 MBWELSTech headlines with a discussion of tools to keep you productive, wherever you are. Also in this episode, learn about a great blog to follow for ministry tech topics, organizing passwords, taking smart notes, and live streaming devices. The discussion Top productivity tools – Martin and Sallie each share the 5 tools that keep them […]