Word Made Digital
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Church has the most important message in the world, so this podcast is all about helping you be the best, and most creative communicators in the world.
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S07 E07: A Generation of Change with Dan Blythe
December 29, 2021 14:07 - 52 minutes - 121 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Dan Blythe is a husband, father, proud Londoner, and passionate evangelist who is committed to encouraging the next generation as they discover who God is and their relationship with him. He is currently serving as the Global Youth Director for Alpha. We are so thankful that Dan could share some of his insights about Gen-Z and how the world will continue to be impacted by their commitment to rethink and change. We hope you are encouraged by th...
S07 E06: The Blessing of Breaking with Chari Orozco
December 22, 2021 14:03 - 57 minutes - 132 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Chari Orozco (pronounced Cha-dee) is an author of books, teacher of the Bible, and podcaster focused on all the feels. In 2021 Chari stepped away from 20+ years of vocational ministry and stepped into a new season. She is currently serving as the Creative Director of The Smithee Group in New York City and writing her next book, Fruitful; Motherhood and Lack thereof. In this episode of the podcast, Joanna and Chari talk about the blessing of bro...
What's in a Name? with Dr. Al Anderson
December 16, 2021 17:50 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- After a lengthy, thoughtful renaming and rebranding process led by Dr. Al Anderson and his team, what you may know as Gideon's is now ShareWord Global. The same mission and heart for evangelism worldwide remain central to ShareWord Global, but with a revitalized focus and perspective now represented in their name. Want to know more about why this change was necessary? What's really in a name? Join host Joanna la Fleur and ShareWord Global Presi...
S07 E05: Meaningful Belonging with Daniel Yang
December 15, 2021 14:03 - 1 hour - 149 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Daniel Yang currently serves as the Director of the Send Institute at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College where he leads and oversees all of its initiatives. Prior to directing the institute, Daniel planted a church in Toronto where he also helped recruit, assess, and train church planters through the Send Network and the Release Initiative. It is not overstating to say that the conversation about race, diversity and healthy belonging ...
S07 E04: The Joy of Missing Out with Christina Crook
December 08, 2021 14:06 - 49 minutes - 114 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Christina Crook is a writer, speaker, and podcast host that has been studying the relationship between joy and technology for over a decade. Whether you're seeking presence, peace, focus, or productivity, Christina has shaped tools and teachings to reconnect your habits with your happiness. In this conversation host, Joanna la Fleur and Christina chat about how to navigate the digital world and stay open and attentive to the needs of others. Ho...
S07 E03: A Healthy Inner Life with Vijay Krishnan
December 01, 2021 13:53 - 59 minutes - 149 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Vijay Krishnan is the lead pastor of The Well Church, a multi-site community throughout the GTA. He's a driven leader, an amazing teacher, and deeply encouraging and motivated to create space in the Church for the questioning, the hurting, and the healing. In this episode of the podcast, Vijay and Joanna want to encourage current Pastors and Christian leaders in how to care for their own souls and nurture a healthy inner life that will keep them...
S07 E02: A Time to Grieve with Andi Andrew
November 24, 2021 14:38 - 1 hour - 138 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Andi Andrew is pioneering a church community in New York City called Liberty Church. She is a wife, mother, motivator, communicator, author, tv show host, and all-around amazing person. In this episode of the podcast, Andi and host Joanna la Fleur chat about grief in this season and the effects that not dealing with it has on our society, communities, mental and physical well beings. This is a poignant conversation that we too often avoid. -...
S07 E01: The Best Way Forward with Jon Tyson
November 17, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour - 154 MBWelcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast! --- Jon Tyson is a pastor and church planter in New York City. His passion to cultivate renewal in the Western Church has him leading Church of the City NY, as well as authoring a number of books including: "A Creative Minority", "Beautiful Resistance" and most recently "The Intentional Father". Jon beautifully shares his heart for the renewal of family values and the connection to the current anxiety epidemic plaguing younger generations. With e...
S06 E12: A Life Submitted with Aaron Niequist
September 01, 2021 13:01 - 44 minutes - 93.5 MBAaron Niequist is a liturgist and creator of A New Liturgy and The Practice. He is the author of The Eternal Current and has recently launched a podcast exploring the practice of contemplation and living a life in the flow of God. Together Joanna and Aaron discuss liturgy in the modern church, surviving the pandemic in a major city and how a life of contemplation allows us access and operate in all the Fruits of the Spirit. We couldn't have asked for a better conversation to close out Se...
S06 E11: Choosing Kindness with Chris Chase
August 25, 2021 12:53 - 56 minutes - 104 MBChris Chase is a sought-after leadership and church communicator. Most recently, he has joined The Meeting House's staff team as the new lead pastor of their Newmarket Site/Parish. Along with 9 of his friends, Chris is a part of The House of Common Show, a podcast and YouTube show that covers areas of popular culture, Black/African-American culture and more. In this episode of the podcast, Joanna and Chris discuss the fruit of kindness in a world that seems dedicated to division. What do...
S06 E10: Good Stewardship with Krish Kandiah
August 18, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 73.3 MBKrish Kandiah is a social entrepreneur, author, broadcaster and consultant. He's passionate about helping to solve some of society’s seemingly intractable problems through partnerships across civil society, faith communities, government and philanthropy. So, it's safe to say with that experience, he has great advice and encouragement for how to cultivate goodness and steward our generosity well. --- Listen to our weekly episodes of the podcast: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/xw8k2t2r A...
S06 E09: Our Capacity to Love with Danielle Strickland & The IMBY Team
August 11, 2021 13:33 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MBDanielle Strickland and the IMBY Home team envision a world where deep needs are met through flourishing communities offering peaceful hospitality and practicing sustainable stewardship. The IMBY Team (Siobhan and Timo Koch, Alicia Wilson) share their experience from having one of the first tiny homes for this project right in their backyard, and how community living becomes easier the more you do it. This is love in action, and a beautiful example of literally loving your neighbour, as ...
S06 E08: Gentle Assurance with Tim Day
August 04, 2021 13:07 - 58 minutes - 107 MBTim is the Director of the Impact Network, WayBase.com, a new platform with 30,000 listings in Canada that helps people and Christian ministries find each other, partner together, and show collective impact. Tim also serves as the Executive Director of City Movement Canada. Previously, Tim served for 14 years in a senior leadership role at The Meeting House, a multi-city church in central Ontario. He is the author of God Enters Stage Left, a creative retelling of God’s story. In this episo...
S06 E07: Cultivating Faithfulness with Tiffany Bluhm
July 28, 2021 13:04 - 55 minutes - 101 MBTiffany Bluhm is an author, podcaster, speaker who has made waves with her latest book "Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell The Truth And How Everyone Can Speak Up". Bluhm explores the complex dynamics of power and abuse in systems we all find ourselves in. In this episode, Joanna and Tiffany discuss how to grow the fruit of faithfulness despite the failings of leadership inside Church and out. Conversations like this can feel heavy and hopeless at times, but we hope you're encouraged...
S06 E06: From Stress to Self-Control with Dr. Merry C. Lin
July 21, 2021 13:01 - 57 minutes - 105 MBDr. Merry is a clinical psychologist, author, and podcaster with over 25 years of clinical expertise. She is the Executive Director of Dr. Lin & Associates. A wise counsellor and respected speaker, she can be heard on her popular podcast, The Fully Lived Life, with her friend, Coach Gillian, where they speak about life, love and purpose through the lens of faith and science. In this episode, Dr. Merry and Joanna talk about the science behind self-control, and how you can regulate and manag...
S06 E05: A Life of Compassion with Richmond Wandera
July 14, 2021 13:04 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBRichmond Wandera is a pastor and entrepreneurial leader from Uganda. This episode is deeply moving as Richmond shares his story, the impact of Compassion child sponsorship on his life, and how he is now training and equipping pastors and ministry leaders in the very church that helped his family out of a desperate situation. There is so much to learn from Richmond and the work that Compassion is doing in the world to help. --- Listen to our weekly episodes of the podcast: Spotify: https...
S06 E04: Peace of Mind with Jon Acuff
July 07, 2021 13:02 - 43 minutes - 81.2 MBJon Acuff is a NY Times Best Selling author, who combines his writing skill and natural humour to encourage and challenge people towards their goals. His latest book, "Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking" reminds us that our restless thoughts are too often a barrier to our growth. In this episode of the podcast, Jon shares some insights from his book and how he navigates the world of social media without losing his peace of mind. --- Listen to our weekly episodes of the p...
S06 E03: Joy + Justice with Danielle Coke
June 30, 2021 12:31 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBDanielle (Dani) Coke is as colourful, bright and impactful as her artwork. She helps everyday people use their passions to make a difference in their sphere of influence, and she's leading by example. In this episode of the podcast, Dani shares with us the story behind her business, how she stays joyful in the face of horrific racial injustice and her mandate as a creative. She's inspired us to look for everyday moments to love our neighbour and how our skills and passions can make a dif...
S06 E02: The Power of Patience with John Mark Comer
June 23, 2021 12:59 - 1 hour - 112 MBS06 E02: The Power of Patience with John Mark Comer John Mark Comer is a pastor, author and passionate advocate for slow, intentional living. In this episode, John Mark and Joanna chat about navigating the digital world with patience. With our phones consuming so much of our attention, John Mark discusses the effects on our mental health, understanding of suffering and even our ability to handle power. If you haven't had the opportunity to read John Mark's book, "The Ruthless Eliminatio...
S06 E01: "Where Do We Go From Here?" with Joanna la Fleur
June 16, 2021 16:22 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBS06 E01: "Where Do We Go From Here?" with Joanna la Fleur In this kick-off episode of Season six (wow!!) Word Made Digital founder and host of the podcast, Joanna la Fleur reflects on the year that was 2020-2021 so far. From languishing to disillusionment and leadership failure at seemingly every turn...the question left is really "Where do we go from here?" The truth is, we don't really know anywhere else to go but the feet of Jesus. To invite him into what was and what is coming, and co...
S05 E20: Paul Burns on Twitter, Censorship, and Faith at Work
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBS05 E20: Paul Burns on Twitter, Censorship, and Faith at Work Paul Burns is the Managing Director of Twitter, Canada. This episode discusses the power of social media for social change, politics and censorship, and how to integrate faith into your work life. Paul Burns: twitter.com/paulburns Joanna la Fleur: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email: [email protected] Join the Digital Church Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/wordmadedigital Weekly Video Tutorials: wordmaded...
S05 E19: Dr. Caroline Leaf on what Science says about overcoming Anxiety
March 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBS05 E19: Dr. Caroline Leaf on what Science says about overcoming Anxiety Dr. Caroline Leaf has spent the last 30 years researching the mind-brain connection, nature of mental health and formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change with directed mind input (neuroplasticity). Pandemic life has drastically increased stress, anxiety and our “mental mess” as leaders. Dr. Leaf shows us how to renew our minds and live in more fullness. Dr. Caroline ...
S05 E18: Hannah Brencher on Start Writing, Fight Forward
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 97.9 MBS05 E18: Hannah Brencher on Start Writing, Fight Forward Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. She coaches us on how to move from idea to actually getting started as writers who publish their work. She teaches how to stay in the fight – the fight to show up, the fight to move forward, the fight to believe we can actually change this world for the better. Hannah Brencher: @hannahbrencher and hannahbrenchercreative.com Joanna la Fle...
S05 E17: Rich Villodas on Racism, Politics, Celebrity Pastors, and the Deeply Formed Life
March 09, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBS05 E17: Rich Villodas on Racism, Politics, Celebrity Pastors, and the Deeply Formed Life Rich Villodas talks about the troubling reality that believers can be deeply committed to being Christian without ever being deeply formed by Christ. How do we find the life—the deep life—that we’ve been craving for a long time? Are spiritual formation and the digital world inherently opposed? We also talk about how friendship doesn’t solve racism, celebrity pastors, and thinking theologically as an a...
S05 E16: Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley on The Mister Rogers Effect
March 02, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBS05 E16: Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley on The Mister Rogers Effect Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley shows us how to use the transformative psychological principles that Mister Rogers masterfully employed to make a difference in our own neighbourhoods. How did Mister Rogers communicate, why was it so memorable, and how can we all use a gentle posture to change the world. Dr. Anita: @the.empathetic.counselor and dranitakuhnley.com Joanna la Fleur: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email: hello@j...
S05 E15: Kait Warman on Digital Romance and Dating App Survival Tips
February 23, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBS05 E15: Kait Warman on Digital Romance and Dating App Survival Tips Kait Warman stumbled into becoming a recognized dating expert and coach in the Digital Age. Her podcast, conferences, books, and courses help singles navigate the confusing world of dating online. In this episode we get real about online dating and what it takes to move from "swipe right" to lasting relationship. Kait Warman: instagram.com/kaitness and heartofdating.com Joanna la Fleur: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleu...
S05 E14: Doug Paul on Innovation and how to Pioneer the Future
February 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBS05 E14: Doug Paul on Innovation and how to Pioneer the Future Doug Paul is an innovation strategist who helps leaders build successful ministries that scale. There was a time when Christians pioneered the future: From business to church, from mathematics to justice reform. Along the way, that redemptive, adaptive movement began to gild in gold the victories of the past, leaving us change averse and frozen-in-time. But ready or not, the invitation is for kingdom leaders to reclaim their cal...
S05 E13: Ray Aldred on what we can Learn from Indigenous Storytelling Techniques
February 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBS05 E13: Ray Aldred on what we can Learn from Indigenous Storytelling Techniques Ray Aldred is status Cree from Swan River Band, Treaty 8. Born in Northern Alberta, Canada he now resides with his wife just outside Vancouver, Canada. Ray is the director of the Indigenous Studies Program at the Vancouver School of Theology whose mission is to partner with the Indigenous Church around theological education. In this episode he teaches us as creatives and communicators about Indigenous storytel...
S05 E12: Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil on Racial Reconciliation and the Impact of 2020
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MBS05 E12: Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil on Racial Reconciliation and the Impact of 2020 Brenda Salter McNeil is recognized internationally as one of the foremost thought-leaders of reconciliation and was featured as one of the 50 most influential women to watch by Christianity Today. We talk on this episode about racial reconciliation, how systemic injustice affects the church, and what we can do about it as people who communicate Good News. Brenda Salter McNeil: www.saltermcneil.com and instag...
S05 E11: Grace P. Cho on Finding Your Voice and Working with an Editor
January 26, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 91.9 MBS05 E11: Grace P. Cho on Finding Your Voice and Working with an Editor As a professional editor, Grace gives insight into the process for aspiring authors who want to work with an editor. But at the same time, particularly as a Korean American woman, she shares with us how to maintain your own voice, even if others are involved in bringing it to the world. We'll learn about women of colour in the publishing business, and her latest project Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life’s...
S05 E10: AJ Sherrill on the Enneagram, Knowing Ourselves, and Spiritual Formation
January 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBS05 E10: AJ Sherrill on the Enneagram, Knowing Ourselves, and Spiritual Formation The Enneagram has become a popular tool for self-awareness and improvement. But AJ goes deeper, exploring with Christians how the Enneagram can be a pathway to profound spiritual transformation. He reveals the Enneagram as a tool to unlock new ways of viewing identity, personality, discipleship, spiritual practices, evangelism, and the Bible. AJ Sherrill: instagram.com/aj_sherrill/ and twitter.com/ajsherrill ...
S05 E09: Alejandro Reyes on how to Grow a Wildly Successful Digital Business
January 12, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MBS05 E09: Alejandro Reyes on how to Grow a Wildly Successful Digital Business Alejandro Reyes is an expert in Digital Marketing and Business. A true entrepreneur, his self-made career has led him to grow companies and ministry platforms for Christian leaders with huge followings. Listen to Alejandro's lessons of hyper-growth including being part of a team that grew to a $100 million start-up. Alejandro grows companies, FAST with online marketing and social media advertising. Alejandro Reyes...
S05 E08: Sunder Krishnan on his Ministry Wins, Regrets, and Why he Never Quit
January 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBS05 E08: Sunder Krishnan on his Ministry Wins, Regrets, and Why he Never Quit Sunder Krishnan is a retired pastor and teacher of a large urban and diverse church in Canada. He was born in India, with an MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. So, not your average North American pastor, and one of the most memorable communicators you'll get the chance to learn from. His whole ministry now is to minister to younger ministry leaders and raise up intercessors for the Great Commission. The wisdo...
S05 E07: Harris III on how to Live Wide Awake and Full of Wonder
December 29, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 86.2 MBS05 E07: Harris III on how to Live Wide Awake and Full of Wonder For the first time, an actual magician joins the us on podcast! Harris III was a self made millionaire by his early 20s and swiftly lost it all. By 30 he began understanding how to live with awe and wonder- and how this switch opens up a world of creativity and possibility for all of us. Harris III: www.instagram.com/harrisiii and harrisiii.com and thewonderswitch.com Joanna la Fleur: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com....
S05 E06: Mike Carmody on how Charities can Thrive in the Digital Age
December 22, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBS05 E06: Mike Carmody on how Charities can Thrive in the Digital Age Mike Carmody is the Executive Director of Marketing and Digital Growth at Compassion Canada. We explore the changing landscape of charities in the digital age, why we can't afford to be risk adverse in this moment, and how to test and market projects online to reach the community. Compassion Canada: compassion.ca, @compassionca and @compassion Joanna la Fleur: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email: hello@joanna...
S05 E05: Ruth Mullen on what we can do about Digital Addiction
December 15, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 86.3 MBS05 E05: Ruth Mullen on what we can do about Digital Addiction Ruth is the former Director of FaithTech Toronto and is now an Instructional Designer at a growing tech company in Waterloo, Canada. This interview explores the unique intersection of technology and Christian theology. We discuss digital addiction, her own break from social media, and the Netflix doc "The Social Dilemma". Ruth Mullen: faithtech.com and @rumullen Joanna la Fleur: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email: ...
S05 E04: Natchi Lazarus on How WhatsApp is Helping Groups Grow
December 08, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 95.5 MBS05 E04: Natchi Lazarus on How WhatsApp is Helping Groups Grow Natchi Lazarus is a marketer, speaker, and digital strategist who has worked with large global ministries, and he has a unique perspective on how the church is growing in Asia. We have much to learn from his life and insight into things like WhatsApp being leveraged to create and facilitate community groups for evangelism and discipleship in India and beyond. Natchi Lazarus: https://www.natchilazarus.com and @natchilazarus Joa...
S05 E03: Justin Khoe on Going Full Time as a YouTuber
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBS05 E03: Justin Khoe on Going Full Time as a YouTuber Would you quit your job to chase a hunch? That's what Justin Khoe did when he decided to go all in on YouTube before he'd even made an income from it. But he trusted his instinct and thought, if he could give it a year to grow, YouTube would become a HUGE platform for sharing his faith and making an impact on the next generation. Check out Justin's inspiring story, but also some of the approaches he's changed along the way as he's learn...
S05 E02: Meisha Watson on Creating Great TV in the Age of Streaming
November 24, 2020 09:09 - 51 minutes - 93.6 MBS05 E02: Meisha Watson on Creating Great TV in the Age of Streaming Meisha Watson is a kids television host and producer. On this episode we talk about how she got her start in television, what it takes to make great content for kids and adults alike, why Christian TV is often so lame, and what the future of television is in the age of streaming. Dream of producing great media content yourself? This episode is for you. Meisha Watson: https://www.heymeisha.com and https://instagram.com/iamm...
S05 E01: Scott Erickson on Honest Advent and the Business of Art
November 17, 2020 17:49 - 54 minutes - 101 MBS05 E01: Scott Erickson on Honest Advent and the Business of Art Scott Erickson is a touring painter, performance speaker, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, mythology, and aesthetics to create art and moments that speak to our deepest experiences. On this episode to launch Season 5 of the podcast, Scott joins Joanna to talk about how he took the leap to make art a career, what that looks like in a pandemic where he can’t do his performative work, and his latest book - Honest Adv...
S04 E017: Kevin Makins on Why Would Anyone Go to Church?
September 22, 2020 14:25 - 56 minutes - 104 MBS04 E017: Kevin Makins on Why Would Anyone Go to Church? Pastor and Creative, Kevin Makins is back for the second time on this podcast- the founding pastor of Eucharist Church in downtown Hamilton, Canada. A podcaster, YouTuber, and now author- his first book is called “Why Would Anyone Go to Church?” and our conversation is an honest exploration of the question both in person and now in digital-only church realities. Kevin Makins: https://www.kevinmakins.com and @kevinmakins Joanna la Fle...
S04 E016: Shane & Shane on Songwriting and Staying Home
September 15, 2020 13:57 - 52 minutes - 95.3 MBS04 E016: Shane & Shane on Songwriting and Staying Home Shane & Shane is a Southern US -based worship band known for acoustic praise and worship music. The band consists of Shane Barnard (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Shane Everett (vocals). We talk about their song writing process, life on the road and how they stay grounded and love being at home and in their local church, we talk about what kinds of songs we need more of today in the catalogue of worship songs we sing and a lot more. You...
S04 E015: Grant Baldwin on how to Make Money as a Speaker
September 09, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBS04 E015: Grant Baldwin on how to Make Money as a Speaker Grant started out in pastoral work, and began to realize how many people were asking him how to build a speaking platform. So he began The Speaker Lab to train and equip others in not only how to speak, but how to make a career out of being a speaker. We bring you this conversation today because so many listeners want to grow their speaking platform into a full or part time part of their income. Grant has lots to say on this topic- ...
S04 E014: Jonathan Merritt on Learning to Speak God from Scratch
August 26, 2020 18:36 - 56 minutes - 104 MBS04 E014: Jonathan Merritt on Learning to Speak God from Scratch At a time when religious language has been hijacked by politicians and exploited by hypocritical, profiteering ministers, the idea of an honest-to-God spiritual conversation feels alienating to many of us. In this podcast episode, we discuss how and why words matter, what’s happening on social media today with Christian celebrity, and how to revive sacred words in the Digital Age. Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most tru...
S04 E013: Darren Rouanzoin on Digital Discipleship, Quitting Social Media, and Global Small Groups
August 20, 2020 16:01 - 55 minutes - 102 MBS04 E013: Darren Rouanzoin on Digital Discipleship, Quitting Social Media, and Global Small Groups Darren is pastor and church planter of The Garden Church in Southern California, as well as leading an initiative called “Digital Church” - all about creating resilient disciples in the digital world. He shares what’s working and what he’s learning with church during the pandemic, why he took a long “digital desert” period away from social media, and what digital is doing to discipleship. AN...
S04 E012: BONUS Episode- Jamie McIntosh on the Global Crisis and the Church's response to Covid-19
August 19, 2020 15:26 - 59 minutes - 108 MBS04 E012: BONUS Episode- Jamie McIntosh on the Global Crisis and the Church's response to Covid-19 What is REALLY going on around the world with the pandemic and the Church? How are our brothers and sisters being affected, and responding? What are the needs? Is there anything we can do that would even make a difference? We get to sit down with Compassion Canada Executive Director Jamie Mcintosh to hear more about what the Church is doing right now around the world to respond to a crisis at...
S04 E011: Rebekah Lyons on Digital Burnout, Depression, and Recovery
August 04, 2020 21:59 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MBS04 E011: Rebekah Lyons on Digital Burnout, Depression, and Recovery Rebekah Lyons joined for an in-person interview in early March 2020 to talk all about rest and renewal from all things online- but we wouldn’t have known how timely it would be for Covid Summer 2020 where everyone is feeling screen exhaustion and disconnection from loved ones. Listen in to her story and insights as she found more health for her mental health and digital consumption. Join the Digital Church Facebook Group ...
S04 E010: Bruxy Cavey on the End of Religion and Why we Need More Female Communicators
July 28, 2020 14:02 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBS04 E010: Bruxy Cavey on the End of Religion and Why we Need More Female Communicators Bruxy Cavey is teacher and pastor who’s drawn 1000’s to an irreligious message of Jesus. Yet he’s not a typical “A type” senior leader we often see in churches. He is firmly about peacemaking and pacifism, soft spoken, introverted, and is known to wear a Blackberry phone on his hip when he preaches. We discuss his approach to communication- right down to the clothes he wears- and he speaks about his work ...
S04 E09: Stefan Kunz on Leaving a Bank Job, Handlettering, and Creating Something Everyday
July 21, 2020 20:19 - 44 minutes - 81.6 MBS04 E09: Stefan Kunz on Leaving a Bank Job, Handlettering, and Creating Something Everyday Stefan Kunz is an artist famous for his hand lettering work- he makes something everyday, even if it sucks. He left a job as a Swiss banker to work as an artist with some of the biggest brands in the world- from Asics, Adobe, Apple, Coca-Cola, Bombay Sapphire, Nokia, Hallmark, Hillsong, Skillshare, and Microsoft. On this episode he wants to share with us some principles of creativity that he uses in h...
S04 E08: Jake Gosselin on Making Live Experiences Excellent, and How to Grow on YouTube with Tutorials
July 14, 2020 15:39 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBS04 E08: Jake Gosselin on Making Live Experiences Excellent, and How to Grow on YouTube with Tutorials Jake Gosselin has gathered over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube through his passion for helping the church. For Jake its all about making worship experiences better- to connect with and reach more people through all the tools of production and creativity. In this conversation we talk about how he thinks about churches who go “cheap” on production, what the power and problems of production c...