Latest Bradyshearer Podcast Episodes
High Production vs. Low Production, Stop The Scroll In 2023, Church Vocabulary
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - May 03, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:27): Is "high production" vs. "low production" a heart issue? Question #2 (13:13): For announcements it’s easy to shift to a model of: inspiration and one next step, but I’m wondering how do you shift the vocabulary of your ma...
How To Use ChatGPT In Church, Lemon8, & Rogue Church Members
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - April 26, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:00): How best to use ChatGPT in church? Church leadership? Ministry issues? Question #2 (16:44): Just curious, what are your thoughts on the social media app Lemon8? Do you think it would be beneficial for a church to utilize ...
Dealing With Insecurity, Church Staff Not Pulling Their Weight, & Social Stigmas
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - April 19, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:06): Any tips on dealing with insecurity as a leader? Question #2 (18:04): What do you do when you feel one of your church's paid staff isn't pulling his weight? Question #3 (31:11): If you could pick one social stigma The C...
Visitors Not Coming Back, Churches On Twitter, & Video Podcast Studios
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - April 12, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (00:28): I hear you talk frequently about bridge events. We are struggling to get buy-in with our church leadership because, in years past, we had many such events and, while they were well attended, there was rarely ever a person w...
Older Congregations Eager To Grow, Increase Your Reach On Social, & Worst Church Print Blunders
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - April 05, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:03): I just took the leap from a large student ministry to a small older congregation as a lead pastor. Our church is older, not tech savvy, but is looking to grow. I am 32, pretty tech savvy, and ready to reach our community. W...
How To Attract More Young People To Your Church, Multi-Site Social Strategy, & Aesthetic Feeds
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 29, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:08): How do you bridge the age gap? Our church has a lot older people but they also want to bring in younger people. Unfortunately when they come, they don’t feel comfortable or connected. Question #2 (16:24): How would you go...
Promoting Early Service, Multisite Website Strategy, & Military Churches
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 22, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (00:30): What is your best tip for churches to encourage people to attend an earlier service? We are experiencing rapid growth and need to make room at our popular second service. Question #2 (06:13): Hey Brady, I work for the US ...
1M+ Views On Reels, Encouraging Social Media Interaction, Transformation Church's New Content House
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 15, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:51): Can you look at the Instagram Reel that hit one million views and the other videos on our channel and see if there's anything we can be doing better? Also, I accredited you to all the staff for that video that hit one milli...
Starting From Scratch, Follow-Back Strategy, & Email Newsletter Tips
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 08, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:30): If you were starting over at a new church with little social media presence and an outdated website, what would be your approach/priorities. I think you message is resonating with many people today, but most of us are overw...
Meta Verified, Extreme Measures To Recruit Volunteers, & Building Confidence
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - March 01, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:02): What’re your thoughts on Meta’s new paid verification system? As an Aussie getting first access to it is tempting, but do you see it adding value to normal churches / individuals other than the cheap clout? Question #2 (...
Christian Author Urges Churches To Not Use TikTok & Reels
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - February 22, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Got a question from a listener asking us to comment on Doug Smith - author and software engineer - on the podcast “Theology in the Raw” with Preston Sprinkle. The listener goes on to say "I’d love to hear your considered response in light of Sm...
Louie Giglio Calls Social Media "Absolutely Pointless"
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - February 15, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Got a question from a listener asking us to comment on Louie Giglios comments from Passion Conference 2023 in his message titled "Yes, Lord" in which he takes aim at social media. Particularly, discovery algorithms on platforms like TikTok, Ins...
Instagram Notes, Church Surveys, & Monetizing Church Social Accounts
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - February 08, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:46): Instagram Notes: Genius? Stupid? And how do we use it for church? Hot takes most welcome. Question #2 (09:10): What are your thoughts on polls/surveys sent to the church family in order to make decisions? For instance, sa...
Re-Using Social Content, Text Giving, & Are Engagement Posts Dead?
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - February 01, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:55): I just had an engagement post asking "What was the name of the first church you ever attended?" that probably did better than any engagement post to date. When is it okay to reuse an engagement post? I'm sure it can vary! ...
No To Church Apps In 2023, Social Media Post Timing & Handheld Mics
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - January 25, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:31): What is the value of having a dedicated app for your church as opposed to just relying on your existing website? Question #2 (24:40): With the discovery algorithms taking over, does it still matter what time I post each ...
Dealing With Troll Comments, Troubleshooting Social Stagnation, & Cleaning Up Your Church's Website
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - January 18, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:40): Hey Brady, how do you recommend responding to antagonistic or outright trolling in comments? Especially with the video reply option in TikTok and the increasing desire for authentic content - when do we engage versus ignore...
The Secrets To Editing Your Sermons For Social Media
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - January 11, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:54): Our church records our services in landscape format - any recommendations for software to clip/crop and make our videos vertical for social? Question #2 (06:40): Do you recommend directing people to your YouTube channel a...
The SocialSermon Formula
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - January 04, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:26): We've posted sermon clips before on Instagram Reels. They haven't gained a ton of traction. What are we doing wrong? Question #2 (07:13): Your sermon clip system for social media is just using business tactics that don't ...
Social Media Trends For Churches 2023 (This Year Is Going To Be Big!)
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - December 28, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:36): What social media trends are you seeing for 2023? Question #2 (07:39): I've seen you talk about 'discovery' algorithms? What's the difference between that and a typical algorithm on social media? Question #3 (16:14): Is...
Volunteer Team From Scratch, Best Social Media Apps, & The Next Steps Ladder
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - December 21, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:38): Tips for starting a volunteer social media team at a church? I am the only staff for digital communications at our church of 900 and I can’t make any more progress by myself, but we are not in a position to hire more staff....
ChatGPT, Posting Too Much On Social, & YouTube Community Posts
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - December 14, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:48): Thoughts on the viral success of ChatGPT? Question #2 (16:10): Is it possible to post too much on socials? My pastor has asked me to post three times a day on his social pages. I post a Reel six times a week Monday throug...
Instagram Music, Vertical Video Ideas, & Church Contests
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - December 07, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:07): Here are my 2 questions: 1. I still love my church and the people I work with, and I am compelled to obey my leadership even when I don't agree with them. But how can I get over my frustration and keep moving forward? 2. Ho...
Video Podcasts, Facebook vs. Instagram, The 'Follow-The-Leader' Trap
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 30, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (02:45): What’s your take on uploading video podcasts to YouTube? Worth the hassle? Question #2 (12:57): Do you & your church treat Insta & FB differently? Those are the 2 social platforms we use & I've always found FB to be reall...
Best Church Testimony Questions, Project Management Tools, & Email Signatures
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 23, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (03:23): What’s the best way to have kids and adults speak up more in testimony videos when doing baptisms or stories? Would this require more vocal coaching to the person who’s story we're filming or creating a more comfortable env...
Facebook Jail, YouTube Handles, & Increased ACH Giving Fees
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 16, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:14): Recently our church's FB page was put into "FACEBOOK jail" based on content from a recent sermon. Is this something that we should be concerned about or take it as an object lesson on the "suppression of truth"? Question ...
The Perfect YouTube Video Recipe with Sean Cannell
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 11, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsQuestion #1 (01:18): Can you break down the perfect YouTube video receipe with us? Question #2 (04:17): Can you tell us what you've learned about the hook, those first 30-60 seconds? Question #3 (10:24): How can we bring this video recipe into the church world? Can we take portions of the m...
Best Camera For Churches, Church Visitor Follow-Up Sequence, & Connect Cards
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 09, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (00:57): What are your thoughts on the best camera for churches? Question #2 (19:20): What are your best tips for a new visitor follow-up sequence? Question #3 (31:44): How should we promote the connect card in our church each w...
The Next Big Thing On YouTube, Traditional vs. Contemporary Services, & Social Media For Church Camp
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - November 02, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (01:40): How do you see Shorts fitting into the future of YouTube? How do you see vertical video fitting with YouTube’s future? Question #2 (13:30): My church currently has two services with an average attendance in each of about ...
Church Drama Online, Avoiding Burnout In Busy Seasons, & Favorite Fonts
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - October 26, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (03:22): My church recently had to make a statement on a theological topic that's fairly gray. However, as with many things in ministry, there is always a wide spectrum of response...especially since our church family is extremely d...
TV Ads, Better Skin On Camera, & The Cycles Of Social
The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer - October 19, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 400 ratingsSend in your question via text to 1-800-485-3139. Question #1 (00:55): We have a rare opportunity from a local FOX station for a free 15-second ad that they will produce. What in the world do we say for that 15 seconds? Question #2 (10:50): So as the lead Pastor I’m in front a lot and do som...
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