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Apps We Can't Live Without, Burnout, & Church Podcast Channels
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - July 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday on the show we’re answering your questions. Questions about burn out, bilingual church social media strategies, and everything in between. Let’s dive in. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - How should bilingual ch...
Summer 2024 Church Social Media Trends
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - July 03, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsIt's our quarterly social media review. Discover changes, constants, and their impact on your church. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Assessing Our Previous Predictions 8:54 - Adult Content on X 17:40 - Church ...
Instagram's Most Important Metric Revealed
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - June 26, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsOn June 10th, the head of Instagram made a significant statement: "____ matters most across the board." So, what is it? Likes? Comments? Watch time? Saves? None of the above. Today on the show, we're diving into the most important metric on Instagram—a metric that's not easy to find and requires...
The Small Rural Church Social Media Blueprint
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - June 19, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsIn today's episode, we feature a rural pastor who discovered he had more time for social media than he thought…it’s our very own Alexander Mills! This episode is packed with both introductory and advanced social media tips for churches. If you're part of a smaller church or serving in a rural ar...
Trends We Were Wrong About, Declining Engagement, & Giving Up
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - June 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsJoin us in today's episode as we tackle your burning questions! Ever wondered about the ideal time commitment for pastors on social media? Or how to navigate challenges when your social media efforts seem to fall short? Plus, discover insights on maintaining a God-centered focus in fulfilling pu...
Big changes on social media that have churches worried
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - June 05, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSocial media changes fast! Today, we discuss these changes with church social media expert Danielle Davis. Alex, Danielle, and I each bring two topics: one exciting and one concerning trend for the future. We're here to keep your church in the know on all of the changes happening on social. ==...
Lightroom Presets From Former Life.Church Photographer
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 29, 2024 13:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday we’re welcoming back to the show, for the second time, former Life.Church photographer - Benjamin Suter. We get to follow along a live demonstration of his photo editing process. We'll cover exposure, white balance, sharpening, grain, and preserving skin tones under stage lighting. Plus, h...
Church social media strategies that DIED in 2024
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday we’re discussing 15 social media aspects often deemed crucial - but which you might be surprised to learn otherwise. We’ll be categorizing them into ‘necessary’, ‘nice to have’, or ‘nonsense’ so by the end of this episode you’ll know what is actually worth your time on social. ==========...
Unfiltered Conversation With Former Life.Church Photographer
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 15, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday on the show, we have a former Life.Church photographer joining us. We discuss preparing shot lists, favorite gear, and photographer etiquette. Plus, we share creative ideas for capturing baptism photos without damaging our cameras - hint: think fish tank! ============================...
The May 2024 Mailbag Bro Church Tools
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday, we're tackling your questions: How to handle new church issues? Does a small-town setting alter social media strategies? This is The May 2024 Mailbag. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - What is your opinion on S...
The Producer Behind Lecrae & Tim Ross' Podcasts
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 01, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsWho is behind the successful podcasts of Tim Ross and Lecrae? Join us as we chat with the Creative Director of B-Side App, the studio behind these hit shows. Learn about their episode ideas, set design, and the gear they swear by. ============================= Show Notes: =============...
Church Facebook Ads For Beginners 2024 Guide
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - April 24, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsThere is a step-by-step plan that has already brought 10,000 new people to churches this year. How did that happen? We’re joined by paid ads expert Brady Sticker to demystify online advertising for your church and learn how this happened. We talk about ad targeting, creative, budgeting, and more...
Alarming Stats About Declining Religion With Ryan Burge
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - April 17, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsThe most religious cities in America are places you might suspect. However, there’s a weird addition here - a city in California where nearly 30% are monthly attenders. What city is that? And which cities are the least religious in the country? To help us break it all down we have the preeminent...
The April 2024 Mailbag [Bro Church Tools]
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - April 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsOn today's episode, we're answering your questions about improving your church’s photography when faced with less than enthusiastic expressions and whether each ministry requires its own branding. Additionally, we'll touch on our reflections on the recent Elevation episode and its online impact....
Spring 2024 Church Social Media Trends
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - April 04, 2024 13:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsIt's our quarterly look at the social media landscape. What's changing, what's staying the same, and how does it affect your church? One specific design trend is cooking in Spring 2024. Church sermon clips are showing no signs of slowing down - and there's one reason for this that you've probabl...
10 Stats About Gen Z Churches Shouldn't Ignore
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 27, 2024 13:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsGen Z, also known as Zoomers, born between 1996 and 2010, are the first generation to grow up in the smartphone era. Here are 10 stats about Gen Z that churches shouldn't ignore. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 2:04 - Brin...
The Fastest Growing Church On YouTube Tells Us Their Secrets
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 20, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsIn just four years, a previously unknown church went from 0 to 100,000 YouTube subscribers. Over the past ten months, they've added another 100,000 subscribers, despite their pastor's anonymity. Their remarkable online impact, leading to significant in-person transformations, prompted us to delv...
The Mystery Woman Behind Our Favorite Church Designs
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsKatlyn Hovland is the creative mind shaping brands like VOUS Church, Maverick City, and more. Today we're talking church branding, typography, colors, logos, photography, and more with her. Let's dive in. ============================= Show Notes: ============================= - Katly...
The March 2024 Mailbag [Bro Church Pools]
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsWe’re doing things a little differently on this episode, as we’re not in our usual studio in Niagara Falls. Instead, we are poolside in the Dominican Republic on our company retreat. With mojitos in hand - this is Bro Church Pools. ============================= Table of Contents: =====...
An Honest Conversation With Elevation Church’s Copywriter
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday on the show, we're joined by Nicki Shearer (of no relation!) who manages copywriting and language for all church-wide initiatives at Elevation Church, determining both what Elevation says and how they say it. Nicki oversees the development language style guides, an often overlooked part of...
An Unfiltered Conversation With Mike Todd's Social Media Advisor
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday on the show, we're joined by Rohn Starling, who spent three years as the Content Creator and Strategist for Lead Pastor Mike Todd at Transformation Church in Tulsa, OK. With a wealth of insights into strategy on social media, we asked him questions like how to differentiate content between...
The Secret World Of Church Rivalries
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - February 14, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsEvery church has its share of drama behind the scenes, something we all have to manage. Occasionally, it escalates into a full-fledged rivalry, causing considerable harm that is really unfortunate. This is the secret world of church rivalries. Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-31...
Underrated Changes Churches Should Actually Consider
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - February 07, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsServing in church in 2024 is tough. Young people aren’t as religious, churches are shrinking and closing - so what do we do? Here are some underrated changes churches should actually consider. Send in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139 📲 ============================= Table of...
Debating Hot Takes About The Future Of Church
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - January 31, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsI recently asked my Instagram followers to share with me: “what are your hot takes about the future of the church?” and we got some really great responses. Alex and I sat down to discuss, to debate, to disagree, to find out what we think about the future of the church. Send in your questio...
My 16 Rules For Living And How To Develop Your Own
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - January 24, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday, we’re going through my 16 rules for living (10 personal values for myself and my family + 6 organizational values for myself and the Pro Church Tools team). We’re going to talk through each of those, and then discuss some exercises to help you develop your own. Send in your question...
The Ultimate Guide To Social Media Metrics For Churches
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - January 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsHave you ever wondered how to measure your church's performance on social? Is there a universal rule for how many likes or comments a church of a certain size should be getting? No matter your church size, there is an easy way to analyze what you're doing on social media and see how it stacks up...
8 Ways To Deal With Negative Church Staff
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - January 10, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsLeading and serving in church is a tough job, and it gets even tougher when you have to lead negative staff and volunteers, but there are some practices that can help us as leaders to navigate these relationships in a way that leads to life and hopefully to change, and that’s what we’re talking ...
Unconventional Advice For Young Christian Leaders with Carey Nieuwhof
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsToday, I'm joined in our Niagara Falls studio by fellow Canadian and friend of close to ten years now, Carey Nieuwhof. Carey does a lot of work in leadership development, so I wanted to hear Carey’s best leadership advice - especially for younger Christian leaders. Send in your question vi...
What Churches Always Overlook On Social Media
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - December 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsThe discovery era of social media is only a few years old, so many are still getting used to it, and as they do - there is one specific thing that comes up that creates a eureka moment for them. This is what churches always overlook on social media. Send in your question via text to 1-800-...
Church Social Media Predictions For 2024
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - December 06, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsAs we bid farewell to 2023, we eagerly set our sights on the horizon of the upcoming year. The dynamic realm of social media, ever youthful and constantly evolving, continues to undergo rapid transformations. Keeping up with these changes can be overwhelming, but fear not – we've got your back! ...
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