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728 – Summer Tech Talks – Joel Prange

WELSTech Audio - July 01, 2024 15:50 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
WELSTech is celebrating summer with a series of tech-in-ministry interviews called “Summer Tech Talks.” This week we head west to the oil country of western North Dakota to talk with Pastor Joel Prange about starting a home mission church. Turn up the audio as Martin and Sallie both have sound-re...

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727 – Summer Tech Talks – Jeremy Seeger

WELSTech Audio - June 20, 2024 15:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The WELSTech “Summer Tech Talks” interview series continues with a trip to the other side of the world as we learn about the technology at work on WELS World Missions Asia One team. Sallie shares tips from the recent OpenLearning@MLC conference, and Martin has a new browser pick. Plus, we have th...

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726 – Summer Tech Talks – Rob Davidson

WELSTech Audio - June 06, 2024 15:30 ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Welcome to the good ole summertime on WELSTech! Our “Summer Tech Talks” interview series will feature technology from around the synod and across the world. This week we start in St. Louis, MO, home of Concordia Technology Solutions. The back half of the show includes Sallie sharing teacher profe...

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725 – Here Be Dragons

WELSTech Audio - May 23, 2024 15:00 ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Turn up the volume for WELSTech as we talk fantasy and escapism from a Christian perspective with Silas Dose. Martin has a trackpad pick and WELSTech friend, Philip Wels has been busy at the video editing desk crafting a video that captures the joy and excitement of graduation and assignment at M...

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724 – Getting Started with AI

WELSTech Audio - May 09, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
On this episode of WELSTech we finish our book discussion of The AI Classroom with a focus on school leadership’s role in shaping AI policy, curriculum, and usage. Along with edtech gurus Rachel and Jason, we share oodles of AI tools, events, and news, plus some non-AI tech topics including cyber...

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723 – Time Blocking

WELSTech Audio - April 25, 2024 16:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
We’re back with another episode of WELSTech starring your handy, dandy calendar. Learn all about time blocking and how it can boost your productivity. We discuss an interactive book creation tool that looks like fun for the classroom and a simple but effective task manager which might be in your ...

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722 – Picking The Right Tech

WELSTech Audio - April 15, 2024 15:03 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join 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 ha...

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721 – AI, and More AI

WELSTech Audio - March 28, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Tune 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 ...

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720 – Modern Messaging

WELSTech Audio - March 14, 2024 15:57 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
On 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 y...

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719 – Leapin’ Through History

WELSTech Audio - February 29, 2024 19:06 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
We’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 B...

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718 – How to Host a Webinar

WELSTech Audio - February 09, 2024 17:24 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Webinars 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 ...

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"The Color Blue" part 2

In A Snit: A Mad Men Retrospective - February 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Frances and Marge continue their discussion of Season 3, Episode 10, "The Color Blue".  Don helps Suzanne's brother, and Peggy helps Paul with Don.  Betty keeps quiet...for now.   Woman of Note Civil Rights Leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman   patreon.com/inansnit

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"The Color Blue" part 1

In A Snit: A Mad Men Retrospective - February 01, 2024 02:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Frances and Marge are back to discuss Season 3, Episode 10, "The Color Blue".  Ms. Farrell is closing in on stalker territory, Peggy shows her talent at work against Paul, and the Sterling Cooper 40th Anniversary party has people feeling lots of ways...   Feedback: [email protected] ...

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717 – Promptcraft

WELSTech Audio - January 25, 2024 17:16 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
AI 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...

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716 – All The Hats

WELSTech Audio - January 11, 2024 17:03 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Welcome 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...

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715 – A Look Back At 2023

WELSTech Audio - December 28, 2023 14:42 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Just 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...

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714 – A WELSTech Merry Christmas

WELSTech Audio - December 14, 2023 20:09 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The 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 ...

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"Wee Small Hours" part 2

In A Snit: A Mad Men Retrospective - December 12, 2023 16:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Frances and Marge have lots to say about this episode of Mad Men!   Sal gets into trouble, Betty thinks Carla is going to rat her out, and Conrd tells Don that he is disappointed! TW/CW Sexual harrassment, terrorist attack 16th Street Church bombing.   [email protected] patreon....

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"Wee Small Hours" part 1

In A Snit: A Mad Men Retrospective - December 12, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Frances and Marge chime in with their thoughts on Mad Men Season 3, Episode 9, Wee Small Hours. TW/CW this episode contains sexual haressment and discussion of two culturally significant murders/terrorist attacks. Betty and Henry begin a love affair in letters, Sal is accousted by Lee Jr, an...

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713 – Enough With The Boxes!

WELSTech Audio - November 30, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Wonderful … 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 you...

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712 – Worship Visuals

WELSTech Audio - November 11, 2023 16:02 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
WELSTech 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 hom...

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"Souvenir" part 2

In A Snit: A Mad Men Retrospective - November 08, 2023 17:25 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Frances and Marge jump back into discussing Mad Men Season 3, Episode 8, Souvenir.  Betty takes on Rome!   TW/CW Pete coerces a young German Aupair- we discuss this around the 20-minute mark   [email protected] patreon.com/inasnit  

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"Souvenir" part 1

In A Snit: A Mad Men Retrospective - November 08, 2023 17:15 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Frances and Marge dive into Mad Men Season 3, episode 8, "Souvenir" Betty is still trying to save the township/woo Henry Francis, and after her victory and kiss with Henry, jets off to Rome with Don.   Woman of Note Maria Montessori [email protected] patreon.com/inasnit  

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711 – Automate All The Things

WELSTech Audio - October 26, 2023 15:39 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
If 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 –...

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710 – Just ToDo It!

WELSTech Audio - October 10, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
It’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 […]

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709 – AI In The Classroom

WELSTech Audio - September 28, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The 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...

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Seven Twenty Three part 2

In A Snit: A Mad Men Retrospective - September 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Frances and Marge continue their discussion of this mid-Season 3 episode.  Is Henry Frances a Daddy? Should Peggy take Duck up on his offer, either of them?   [email protected] patreon.com/inasnit Please leave us a rating and positive review!

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Seven Twenty Three part 1

In A Snit: A Mad Men Retrospective - September 25, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Season 3 Episode 7 Seven Twenty Three- Frances and Marge discuss Betty's flirtation with Henry Francis, Peggy's proposition, and Don's dilema in signing a contract. [email protected] patreon.com/inasnit Woman of Note Dorothy Draper

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708 – Truth In Love Ministries

WELSTech Audio - September 14, 2023 16:24 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
This 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...

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707 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 5

WELSTech Audio - August 28, 2023 16:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
WELSTech 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...

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