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Pulling Over to Pray: A Gaming Pastor’s Raw Battle with Depression and Fear

Dive into an honest conversation about Twitch streaming, digital ministry, and faith with a gaming pastor facing depression. Discover how virtual…

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Turning on the Camera: The Intimacy of Digital Ministry

Digital native and @nerdpastornate joins the conversation to discuss @CheckpointChurch - a community specifically designed for nerds, geeks, and…

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Human Being, Not Human Doing: Why Streamers Are Breaking the Grind Culture Trap

Discover how to navigate the intersection of Christian gaming and digital ministry. Join Flat Cap Dapper Pastor and @JordanWilliamsGaming as they…

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Are you losing patience or learning to trust God’s timing?

Leighton gets honest about the thing nobody wants to sit with — waiting on God. This episode digs into why we fill silence with excuses, convince…

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The Power of the Prompt: Why One Little Step Changes Everything

Digital Ministry, Twitch streaming, Christian faith, counseling, mental health, prison ministry, discipleship, and authentic community are at the…

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Rethinking Evangelism: What the Gospels Teach Us About Mobilizing in the Digital Age

Unlock true digital ministry and redefine discipleship by abandoning broken church programs. Many leaders feel the heavy weight of leading a…

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If you feel like you’re not capable, start anyway. Start small. Start somewhere.

Are you holding back from pursuing your dreams because you feel like you're not capable? This video is here to remind you that capability is not a…

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Breaking the Churchy Barrier: Faith Without the Formality

@bearded_beowulf joins us for a conversation

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No Trust, No Healing. Confidentiality Matters. #ChurchCommunity

In this powerful and thought-provoking video, we delve into the crucial role that confidentiality plays in the healing process within church…

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Sometimes Saying No Is Wisdom, Not Weakness. #HealthyBoundaries

Discover the power of saying no and how it can be a sign of wisdom, not weakness. In this video, we explore the importance of setting healthy…

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The Entryway to God is Love: A Heart-Wrenching Mod Takeover

Explore the heart of Christian Twitch streaming as Control Alt Redeem hosts a Mod Takeover with FlatCap, 5Luces, and Imwatchingyouppl Discover the…

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Meet the Mods Planting Seeds in Dark Spaces

In this profound conversation, FlatCap sits down with veteran moderators @Jaichbinhier and Blanco to pull back the curtain on the essential, often…

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Apr 7, 2026

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The Digital Pavement · E6

Episode 6: Building A Digital Discipleship Community (The Digital Pavement Podcast)

IIn this episode of The Digital Pavement Podcast, host DeMarquis Battle sits down with Dominique Young for a powerful conversation on what it really…

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More Than a Move: Finding God on the Dance Floor

Twitch streaming is real community, and @Papstio joins Control Alt Redeem to discuss his journey from Warframe to rhythm gaming. Discover how faith…

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Can God Use Gaming For His Kingdom? #DigitalMinistry

Discover how God can use gaming for His kingdom in this thought-provoking video. We explore the concept of digital ministry and its potential to…

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No One Is Disqualified From Serving God. #FaithInAction

Discover the powerful truth that no one is disqualified from serving God, regardless of their past or current circumstances. This inspiring message…

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Pouring From an Empty Cup? | introducing TCD Care

In this podcast episode, Christian Twitch streamers tackle the dark side of digital ministry, burnout, and mental health. Discover how TCD Care and…

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From Sudoku Speedruns to Systematic Theology: The Fedorable Will Story

@FedorableWillPlays @FlatCapDapperPastor Software development, world records, and deep theology collide in this episode of Control Alt Redeem as…

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Mar 24, 2026

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The Digital Pavement · E5

Episode 5: Moving From Online Worship To Online Discipleship (The Digital Pavement Podcast)

In this episode of The Digital Pavement Podcast, host DeMarquis Battle sits down with Krys McDonald (@krysmcdonald) —seminary-trained scholar,…

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Embracing Authenticity: A Journey Through Streaming and Community Connection

@FlatCapDapperPastor @willpog

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God Loves Imperfect People. That Includes You. #GodsGrace

Discover the profound truth that God loves imperfect people, and that includes you. This video explores the concept of God's grace and how it…

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You’re Not Broken For Struggling. God Still Loves You. #MentalHealth

In this powerful and uplifting video, we explore the often-stigmatized topic of mental health and spirituality. If you're struggling with feelings…

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Forget the Perfect Pastor | Here's What Actually Grows Communities

@FlatCapDapperPastor @Slifeactually Can faith and authenticity coexist in the digital age? 🌐✨

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God Can Use What You Love For His Kingdom. Are You Ready? #FaithInAction

Discover how your passions and interests can be used to serve a greater purpose in God's Kingdom. In this inspiring video, we explore the idea that…

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Can Jesus Redeem Your Culture Too? #ChristianLiving

Discover how Jesus can transform your cultural context and bring redemption to every aspect of your life. In this video, we explore the power of…

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Mar 5, 2026

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The Digital Pavement · E4

Episode 4: The Five F's Of A Christian Content Creator (The Digital Pavement Podcast)

In this episode of The Digital Pavement Podcast, host DeMarquis Battle sits down with faith-driven entrepreneur and global travel strategist Bianca…

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Gaming Wasn't His Purpose Until This Happened

@FlatCapDapperPastor @Redfirextrevor In a world where gaming often seems disconnected from spirituality, one man's journey stands out as a beacon of…

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🌍 Ever wondered how to build a community that truly reflects who you are?

@chemispere3192 @FlatCapDapperPastor In a world where gaming and faith often seem worlds apart, one streamer is bridging that gap through creativity…

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Feb 24, 2026

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Episode 3: The Hybrid Church & Building Digital Hubs (The Digital Pavement Podcast)

In this episode of The Digital Pavement Podcast, host DeMarquis Battle sits down with Jose Santiago , lead pastor of Life on Mission Church…

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The Radical Truth About Being Light in a Dark Space & Why It Matters Now

In this episode of Control Alt Redeem, host FlatCap welcomes Elaine Light, a Twitch streamer and content creator, to discuss the importance of being…

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Why This Streamer Chose Authenticity Over Religious Labels

@KattieBugg Introduction: In a world where digital content creation is ever-evolving, the streaming community stands out as a vibrant and diverse…

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Feb 10, 2026

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The Digital Pavement · E2

Episode 2: Pioneering A Digital Church Movement (The Digital Pavement Podcast)

Welcome to the very first episode of The Digital Pavement Podcast, hosted by DeMarquis Battle,.

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Why Toxic Gaming Communities Need This Right Now

Introduction In a world where online gaming can often feel overwhelming and toxic, one streamer is on a mission to change the narrative. This vod…

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Reset the culture. Redeem the digital space. CTRL + ALT + REDEEM #DigitalMinistry

Join the movement to reset the culture and redeem the digital space. In this video, we explore the concept of digital ministry and how it can be…

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When the Chain Breaks: Finding Unexpected Peace and Divine Encounters in the Chaos

@StradusLive Explore the profound journey of digital ministry, faith, and physical health in this captivating podcast episode. Host…

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Jan 27, 2026

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The Digital Pavement · E1

Episode 1: What Is the Digital Pavement Podcast? (The Digital Pavement Podcast)

Welcome to the very first episode of The Digital Pavement Podcast, hosted by DeMarquis Battle,.

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Embracing Faith in the Digital Realm: The Journey of @NYTxSABER a Christian Streamer on Twitch

In a world where digital interactions often overshadow personal connections, the emergence of Christian streamers on platforms like Twitch is a…

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Jan 20, 2026

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Becoming theChurch.digital · E371

EP371 - Jeff & Flatcap Talk TCD Streaming Network, Surgery, and Sabbath

Jeff Reed is heading into surgery, and in true theChurch.digital fashion, he's not slowing down—he’s going live. In this unfiltered conversation,…

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She Thought Nobody Would Watch Her Bake. She Was Wrong.

Welcome to the world of Twitch baking, where cakes are more than just desserts; they are the centerpiece of community connection and creativity. In…

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Ctr+l Alt+ Redeem: Reaching People Churches Can't

In an age where digital interaction often overshadows personal connection, this podcast, Ctrl Alt Redeem, shines a light on the transformative power…

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Jan 8, 2026

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EP370 - Becoming theChurch.digital - The 2026 Preview

What if church wasn’t about a building at all? What if digital spaces—Discord, YouTube, the metaverse—were more than outreach tools? Becoming…

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Physical Healing, Spiritual Awakening: What's Happening in Gaming Streams

Digital Missionaries: Faith, Healing, and Kingdom Influence on Twitch How do you turn a gaming stream into a mission field? In this episode of…

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Dec 4, 2025

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Becoming theChurch.digital

theChurch.digital's 2nd Annual 12 Hour Giving Tuesday Livestream

Are you ready to join the movement? On Tuesday, December 2nd—Giving Tuesday—we’re going live for 12 hours straight on YouTube for the 2nd Annual…

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Your biggest problem might be that nobody knows about it

we chat with @bananaisahannah about life, struggles, streaming, and unexpected blessings. Discover how a rare genetic skin condition, a dying…

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Stay-at-Home Dad Reveals Why Gaming Needs More Christian Men

We talk with @redeemedjay about life as a stay-at-home dad and how he feels called to create the kind of place he'd want his kids to find…

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Your Gaming Style Isn't a Problem—It's Your Calling

@charlesqbanks @FlatCapDapperPastor Uncover the raw reality of digital ministry, Twitch culture, and Christian streaming as Charles Q. Banks and…

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Nov 13, 2025

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EP369: Jeff Talks What's Next - Streaming Network & Giving Tuesday

The Church Digital wraps 2025 with a candid look at what is next. Jeff shares why the podcast is shifting to seasons, how decentralization will…

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God Shows Up Even When You Think You're Not Enough

When 2020 hit Christian streamer @PreePonee—felt the walls closing in. Pregnant and isolated, this veteran youth ministry director turned to the…

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The unexpected way Steph & G Funk met at Reach Conference Part 1

We chat with @sassinatorsteph and @GFunkRR about becoming streamers how they met at @ www.reachconf.org and what's been happening since. In this…

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Oct 30, 2025

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EP368 Live Recording: What's Next? Decentralizing TCD

What happens when a ministry built on innovation decides to let go of control and trust God with the future? In this stream, Jeff from The Church…

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Building Safe Spaces When People Are Hurting

We talk with Papa Tsunami a Christian Twitch streamer who found his calling in one of the most competitive and toxic environments on the internet:…

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The Real Reason She Started Streaming (It's Not What You Think)

We chat with @MamaBrickBuilds about how volunteering and spending time to help with #reachconf lead to becoming a twitch streamer. Christian Twitch…

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Oct 16, 2025

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EP367: Jeff, Flatcap and Chinomage Celebrates Gaming Conference

What if your gameplay isn’t just escape—it’s assignment? Today, I streamed live with Chinomage and Flatcap to celebrate what went down yesterday at…

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The Family That Games Together Stays Together

We chat with @AkiAndFam about creating a safe place for him and his kids to game and spend time. And how that has led to so many things and others…

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Oct 9, 2025

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EP366: Final Preview - Jeff Teases the Digital Missionary Gaming Summit

In this stream, Jeff gives a lively behind-the-scenes look at the Digital Missionary Gaming Summit. He recaps a global run of four summits with…

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Oct 8, 2025

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Digital Missionary Conference · E4

Experimenting and Improvement - Jate Earhart

Jate Earhart challenges digital missionaries to examine their motives and methods, sharing how he creates conversation spaces in gaming communities…

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Oct 8, 2025

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How Will You Reach Them? Are You Reaching Them? - Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson challenges the notion that numbers don't matter in ministry, presenting a framework for digital missionaries to identify their…

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Oct 8, 2025

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One Quest One Focus: Zeroing in on the One You Need to Reach - Leighton Seys

In this foundational session, Leighton Seys challenges digital missionaries to identify their 'one quest'—the specific person God is calling them to…

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Oct 8, 2025

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Setting the Table for Community in Stream/Game and Discord - Dalton Ruzicka & Andy Mage

Dalton Ruzicka, Community and Discipleship Pastor at Lux Digital Church, shares practical strategies for building genuine community in digital…

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Oct 8, 2025

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EP365: Jeff & Simon Diercks Celebrate the 2025 European Digital Missionary Summit

The Church Digital Podcast marks its 365th episode with an inside look at the European Digital Missionary Conference. Jeff Reed and Simon Dirks…

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Hands-On Ministry | Why Your Care Might Save a Life

We talk with @kitbeardstone about digital ministry and the overlap or creating with you r hands while you create a place for people. Uncover what it…

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Oct 2, 2025

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EP364 Final Preview: Jeff Teases the European Digital Missionary Summit

In this episode, Jeff gives us a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming up, why Europe’s post-Christian culture makes digital ministry so…

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Oct 1, 2025

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Digital Missionary Conference · E1

European Digital Missionary Summit 2025

The opening session of the European Digital Missionary Summit 2025 begins with an extended moment that appears to capture the atmosphere of…

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European Digital Missionary Summit 2025

This session shifts from overview to practice, featuring Daniel Schoenke sharing about gaming mission in Germany and Aki Gibson discussing…

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Oct 1, 2025

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European Digital Missionary Summit 2025

Session 3 of the European Digital Missionary Summit 2025 begins with participants returning from a networking break. The session includes references…

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European Digital Missionary Summit 2025

This session explores both academic and workplace perspectives on digital ministry. Daniel Fodorian, dean of a Baptist Theological Institute in…

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Oct 1, 2025

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EP363: Jeff & Stacy Celebrate the CTRL+ALT+Recover Summit

In this episode, Jeff Reed reflects on the CTRL+ALT+Recover Digital Missionary Summit and the powerful moments that unfolded. From unexpected tech…

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Gaming Ministry is Bigger Than Anyone Realizes

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Sep 25, 2025

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EP362: Final Preview - Jeff Talks CTRL+ALT+Recover Summit

Jeff Reed recaps a full week: consulting with a small Presbyterian church, highlights from the Digital Neighborhoods conference, and the heart…

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Sep 24, 2025

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A Story of Ministry after Recovery - Tshepi Mofokeng

Tshepi Mofokeng opens Session 1 of the CTRL+ALT+Recover Summit with warmth and humor despite technical difficulties. The session promises a personal…

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Sep 24, 2025

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Beyond The Building: What Churches Need To Understand About Recovery - Nate Graybill

What if your church already has everything it needs to launch a thriving recovery ministry? Nate Graybill of Regeneration makes the case that the…

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Sep 24, 2025

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Light Check: Before You Shine Out, Shine In - Laura Howe

In this session, Laura Howe shines a light inward before outward, walking ministry leaders through the realities of compassion fatigue and burnout.…

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Sep 24, 2025

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Recovery Rewired: Breaking the Myths, Reclaiming the Mission - Conrad Cooper

Conrad Cooper, founder of Project Exodus and 25-year recovery veteran, joins the CTRL+ALT+Recover Summit from South Africa to dismantle harmful…

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Sep 24, 2025

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Unfiltered & Free: Why Every Digital Missionary Needs Recovery

Session 5 of the CTRL+ALT+Recover Summit challenges digital missionaries to stop asking 'do I need recovery?' and start asking 'what do I need to…

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Sep 24, 2025

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EP361: Jeff & JMO Celebrate the 2025 Digital Neighborhoods Summit

The Digital Missionary Conference was more than just an event—it was a movement. Jeff Reed unpacks how God orchestrated the Digital Neighborhood…

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God Called Me to Start Over - Here's What Happened

@Bushido_Desu talks about leaving behind all the success of content creation that was for self and starting over and doing things for God. How key…

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Sep 18, 2025

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EP360: Final Preview - Jeff Talks Digital Neighborhoods

The Church Digital is mobilizing a new wave of digital missionaries. In this stream, Jeff shares why our upcoming Digital Missionary Conferences…

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Sep 17, 2025

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Apprenticing in the Wild: Reproducing Leaders for Digital Mission - Bekele Shanko

Dr. Bekele Shanko, whose influence has contributed to the planting of 2.4 million churches, brings his hard-won wisdom on leader multiplication to…

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Sep 17, 2025

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Audience Mapping: Tracking Spiritual Thresholds Online - Cheryl Boyd

In this session, Cheryl Boyd walks through the Audience Map—a globally researched framework tracking 12 spiritual stages to help digital ministers…

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Sep 17, 2025

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Fluent Faith: Speaking the Gospel Into Everyday Digital Life

What does it look like to speak the gospel as naturally as a native language inside digital neighborhoods? Jeff Vanderstelt brings his landmark…

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Sep 17, 2025

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Platforms as Places: Rethinking the Digital Map

The Digital Neighborhoods Summit kicks off with a global roll call of digital missionaries spanning South Africa, Peru, Sweden, Hawaii, and beyond.…

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Sep 17, 2025

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EP358 Live Recording: It's Time for You to Move into Your Digital Neighborhood

In this stream, Jeff shares what’s coming up with the Digital Missionary Conference and why it matters for anyone trying to reach people with the…

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Sep 12, 2025

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EP359: Share the Vision: Digital Missionary Summits

Jeff opens with a candid update from The Church Digital: after 300+ episodes, the podcast will transition in 2026 into a streaming network that…

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Sep 12, 2025

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EP 23 - What If a Faith Crisis Leads You to Seek God & Share Him More?

Amazing convo with @WebbyPumpkin about the journey of faith. The friends that join with you to encourage and lift you up, and the real struggles…

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Sep 11, 2025

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EP357: Jeff Talks Digital Missionary Confererence

This special Thursday stream previews The Church Digital’s upcoming Digital Missionary Conference—with the first event, Digital Neighborhoods,…

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She Got a Dream from God About Going Live - This is Wild

Great convo with @daisygotgame about God's calling and the journey to digital ministry. Plus, she turns the tables and asks me questions. This…

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Sep 4, 2025

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EP356: Jeff & Marian Camacho Talk Christian Vision's Digital Day

In this episode, Jeff welcomes Marion Camacho from CV Global (Christian Vision) to talk about the heart of their mission—evangelism in the digital…

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Sep 3, 2025

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EP355 Live Recording: Can AI Share Jesus? A Digital Mission Conversation with Apologist.ai

What if AI could help the Church digitally saturate the globe with the gospel? That’s the big question behind today’s livestream. Jeff Reed from…

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Aug 29, 2025

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EP354 - Townhall Meeting

Is digital discipleship working? Are we actually making a difference online or just creating noise?

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Aug 28, 2025

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EP 21 - Should I Go Alone or Join Others to do Digital Ministry?

We chat with Druzi of @LuxDigitalChurch about discerning Gods call, having a partner in ministry and trusting and following God.

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Is Your Faith Pushing People Away or Drawing Them In?

We talk with @pastorkoko of @vrmmochurch about the calling to love people, share Jesus and aways doing so with gentleness.

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Aug 21, 2025

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EP353 - Jeff & Aaron Thomson talk Discipleship, Innovation and What's Next

Digital spaces could be the starting line for spiritual transformation. What if the future of discipleship isn’t about bigger buildings but smarter…

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Aug 20, 2025

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EP 19 - Can Gospel Music Take Over Secular Spaces & Rep Jesus Well?

We chat with OneReson a Gospel Music enthusiast that is reaching and blessing people on twitch.

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Aug 14, 2025

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EP352 - Jeff & Pastor D talk Digital Church Planting, Mental Health, Coaching

What if digital church was not just an option but the lifeline for people who feel unseen by the physical church? Pastor D, founder of House of His…

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Aug 13, 2025

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EP350 - Jeff & The Holy Aces Talk Ministry in VRChat

What if the most authentic expressions of church aren’t happening in buildings but in digital avatars? What if sacred conversations are unfolding in…

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Aug 8, 2025

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CTRL + ALT + Redeem · E18

Ep 18 - Will Copying Others Success Bless Me and My Ministry?

We chat with @comfyhobbit about Following God, Faith and starting over to do things to be faithful to Gods call.

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Aug 7, 2025

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EP351 - Jeff & Dr Tim Talk Motivation, Calling, and the Power of TruCenter

What if discovering your God-given motivation wasn’t optional but essential for digital missionaries? What if the real breakthrough in ministry…

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How to set up: Virtual Cam & Collab Stream on Twitch

Learn how to take your Twitch streams to the next level by setting up a virtual cam and collaborating with other streamers in real-time. This…

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Aug 4, 2025

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EP 17 - Is following God to create something new worth it?

We talk with Johno about gaming e-sports and following God.

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Jul 31, 2025

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EP349 - Jeff Talks Bi-Vocational Missionary Work from a Tesla

What if the future of digital missions isn’t about going viral but about going deep? What if ministry could thrive on less money, more risk and…

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Jul 30, 2025

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EP 16 - Why This Pastor Created a Church for the Socially Anxious

We talk with @Pastor-GTV about his path for a church and digital community. In this episode, we sit down with Pastor G to discuss his journey in…

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When You're Broken, You Can Help Others

@DonnieDreams Shares some very difficult personal struggles that help him reach others with Hope. @DC4C In this latest episode, we dive into a live…

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Jul 17, 2025

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EP348 - Jeff & Eric Kidwell Talk AI, Digital Mission, and Killing the Contact Form

What if your church’s website could talk back? Not with static forms or outdated contact pages but with real-time intelligent conversations. That’s…

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Jul 16, 2025

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EP 14 - Can Online Worship Be Intimate & Communal?

@ukulele4worship Talks about being a worship music streamer and why she is involved is communities of streamers like T.A.C.O.

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Jul 10, 2025

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EP347 - Deconstruction, Jesus, and the Misunderstood Movement

Could deconstruction be more than trendy rebellion and actually mirror Jesus flipping tables in the temple to clear the way for something true free…

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Digital Friendships That Actually Last | Hopeful Disasters

@wufler77 of @hopefuldisasters talks about ministry on twitch and building online community. In this episode, we're diving into the world of gaming,…

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Jul 3, 2025

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Becoming theChurch.digital · E346

EP346 - From App to Impact: Jeff Talks How GodTools Equips Digital Missionaries

What if your smartphone could become your most powerful evangelism tool? On Tuesday, July 1 at 1pm Eastern, Jeff Reed from theChurch.digital sits…

online-evangelismdigital-missions

Can the Holy Spirit Work Online? Here's What Happened

@zSarayu talks about the movement of the Holy Spirit. How it impacts her and the place of the spirit in digital ministry. Ever been in the middle of…

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Jun 26, 2025

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Becoming theChurch.digital · E345

EP345 - Talks Digital Missionary Summit(s), Super Secret Projects, 2026

What if the next revival didn’t come through a pulpit but a podcast, a livestream or a VR headset? What if digital spaces weren’t support tools but…

digital-missionsonline-evangelism

Jun 25, 2025

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65:56

Becoming theChurch.digital · E344

EP344 - Alan Hirsch Talks the Role of Digital in Incarnational Ministry

What if incarnational ministry wasn’t limited by geography, but expanded through presence in digital spaces? What if the Church started seeing…

theology-of-digitaldigital-discipleship

Bringing Hope to a Fearful World - What Actually Works

chatting with @Big_Unk_KB of GMB (God's Many Blessings) about living on mission to bring hope to people who need it.

digital-missionsgospel-conversations

Jun 19, 2025

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72:11

Becoming theChurch.digital · E343

EP343 - Jeff Talks Data, Mission Multipliers with ChurchApps.org

What if your data didn’t just measure ministry but multiplied it? What if your app wasn’t a feature for convenience but a map for mission?

analytics-metricsdigital-discipleship

Rob Wood Reveals What Keeps Pastors & Missionaries Going

@John1723net Rob Wood shares about the heart for ministry leaders to be healthy and have support as they serve. Learn how you can participate in a…

ministry-leadershipmental-health-burnout

Jun 12, 2025

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59:52

Becoming theChurch.digital · E342

EP342: Jeff & Marilyn Adamson Talk Evergreen Content, Reaching GenZ & GenA, Digitally

What if reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha didn’t require new programs but a radically simple tool? What if the secret to digital evangelism wasn’t flashy…

online-evangelismgospel-conversations

Questions Led to Community: Here's What Happened

MotherGoose421 shares about how here physical church asked questions that led them to connection and community on the interwebs. In this episode, we…

online-communitygaming-ministry

Jun 5, 2025

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63:34

Becoming theChurch.digital · E341

EP341 - Jeff & Lucas Pulley from Tampa Underground talk Data, Reporting

What if your reporting system wasn’t just tracking numbers, but unleashing missionaries? What if the key to multiplying disciples wasn’t more…

analytics-metricsdigital-church-planting

Jun 4, 2025

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66:09

Becoming theChurch.digital · E340

EP340 - Jeff & Jose de Urquidi Discuss Learnings from Catholic Digital Missionaries

What if digital missionaries could learn from monks? What if the quiet revolution for online discipleship was already happening in places you least…

digital-missionsonline-evangelism

Authenticity and Faith - What Does That Actually Look Like?

@WordiGirl-LexiCon sits down to talk about being genuinely who you are in all you do. Even if that is doing new things and doing them online.

theology-of-digitalgospel-conversations

May 22, 2025

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91:36

Becoming theChurch.digital · E339

EP339 - TCD's Summer Town Hall Meeting

What happens when digital missionaries call the shots? What if the next move of God doesn’t come from a pulpit, but from a Discord server, a…

digital-missionsdigital-discipleship

We Started a Gaming Church Plant | Here's What Happened

We dive into how an opportunity led to an unexpected church plant with Pastor "North" of @NorthHillLive 🎙️ Welcome back to our podcast! In this…

digital-church-plantinggaming-ministry

May 15, 2025

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43:54

Becoming theChurch.digital · E338

EP338 - Jeff Teases What's Next

Can digital discipleship actually work in every culture? Or are we turning digital missions into digital colonization, leading missions with our…

digital-missionsdigital-discipleship

What If Your Hobby Was Your Calling?

@PastorDoostyn Shares about the support and journey into Gaming ministry. Welcome in everybody to the Church Digital, where we're hanging out in…

gaming-ministrydigital-missions

May 8, 2025

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55:43

Becoming theChurch.digital · E337

EP337 - What's the Role of Media in Digital Missions?

Is content enough to reach people in digital missions? Or does digital ministry demand more than just clicks and views? Content may connect, but…

digital-missionsonline-evangelism

Pastor Turned Creator - Here's What He Learned

@RethinkingInfluence Shares about being a digital content creator as a Pastor and the desire to help others. 🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of…

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May 1, 2025

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77:11

Becoming theChurch.digital · E336

EP336 - The Challenge of Mental Health in Digital Missions

Is the digital mission field breaking digital missionaries? What if soul care was the key to sustaining digital ministry, not a side note? Digital…

digital-missionsmental-health-burnout

Apr 30, 2025

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54:54

Becoming theChurch.digital · E335

EP335 - Jeff Talks Fall Conference(s), Ambassadors & Matthew 6

The digital mission field is exploding, and The Church Digital is leading the way. In this episode, Jeff Reed shares a personal update before diving…

digital-missionsonline-community

Geeks need Jesus too | here's how to reach them

@GeekDevotions chats about how to love others where they are. Catch this engaging live show as we dive into the nuances of digital ministry and…

digital-missionsonline-evangelism

Apr 24, 2025

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23:19

Digital Missionary Conference · E11

Multiplying Disciples to the Ends of the Earth

David Nelms pastored for 37 years before a single afternoon in an Asian rice-paddy village broke him—and launched The Timothy Initiative. Nearly two…

disciple-making-movementschurch-planting

Apr 22, 2025

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33:51

Digital Missionary Conference · E3

Meta Crusade: Planting the Gospel Flag in the Metaverse

Pastor Dominic Laureano didn't plan to become a metaverse evangelist—he was training to be a doctor of physical therapy when a hereditary eye…

metaverse-evangelismgen-z-outreach

Apr 22, 2025

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2:47

Digital Missionary Conference · E5

Reaching Church Refugees Through Online Discipleship Communities

Dr. John Harris didn't set out to plant a digital church — he set out to find the people the church had lost. By reframing his Facebook community…

church-refugeesonline-discipleship

Apr 22, 2025

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23:51

Digital Missionary Conference · E4

Reaching Web3's Degenerate Culture With Regenerate Faith

Jasmine Ng, chair of Christians in Web3 (CW3), paints a vivid picture of the blockchain and metaverse space—a world of young millionaires,…

web3-ministrydigital-evangelism

Apr 22, 2025

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29:54

Digital Missionary Conference · E10

Reaching the World With Overlooked Digital Platforms

Jay Kranda, Innovation Pastor at Saddleback Church, opens up the map of global digital ministry by spotlighting platforms many Western church…

digital-evangelismglobal-digital-ministry

Apr 22, 2025

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29:01

Digital Missionary Conference · E9

Equipping Digital Missionaries for Every Context and Culture

Jeff Reed opens the Digital Missionary Conference by welcoming 1,400 registrants from 85 countries and challenging the assumption that digital…

digital-missionarydigital-evangelism

Apr 22, 2025

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25:02

Digital Missionary Conference · E6

Reaching the Dechurched Through Listening-First Digital Ministry

Researcher Josh Packard unpacks a decade of data on why tens of millions left the institutional church — not faith itself — and what digital…

dechurched-outreachsacred-listening

Apr 22, 2025

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44:28

Digital Missionary Conference · E1

Preaching and Discipleship in the Metaverse and Gaming Spaces

Leighton Seys, a gaming outpost leader with The Church Digital, unpacks how he stumbled into digital ministry one need at a time — from teaching…

vr-ministrygaming-outreach

Apr 22, 2025

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32:53

Digital Missionary Conference · E8

Know the World So God Can Be Known: Global Trends for Digital Missionaries

Matthew Niermann brings global-scale demographic data to challenge digital missionaries to move beyond tools and platforms and deeply understand who…

global-missionsdigital-evangelism

Apr 22, 2025

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32:02

Digital Missionary Conference · E7

Reaching the Next Billion Through Heart Language Digital Media

Miheret Eshete of Jesus Film Project reveals how a 1979 film is still transforming lives in 2025—now supercharged by YouTube (23.5 million views in…

digital-evangelismheart-language-media

Apr 22, 2025

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24:46

Digital Missionary Conference · E2

Trauma, Time, and True Hope: Missionary Work in VRChat

VRChat is home to roughly 100,000 concurrent users—88% of whom say they're addicted, and one in three of whom report it has caused suicidal…

vrchat-ministrydigital-evangelism

Why Your Streaming Journey Doesn't Have to Be Lonely

Talking with Warrior of Light about the path to streaming on Twitch and the path he has helped make for those who will follow behind him.…

digital-missionsonline-community

Apr 17, 2025

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60:08

Becoming theChurch.digital · E334

EP334 - Jeff talks VR with Mr. Pete

What happens when an 84-year-old hijacks your digital missionary conference and it turns out to be one of the best moments of the week? In episode…

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Apr 16, 2025

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1:44

CTRL + ALT + Redeem · E0

EP 0 - What is the TCD Gaming Outpost Podcast?

What is the Podcast about and who will be on the podcast?

gaming-ministrydigital-missions

The Real Reason Pastor B Chose Twitch for Ministry

Chatting with @FriendsofPastorB about why he felt a need to do ministry and start a non profit. #dc4c @DC4C Welcome to our latest live show! In this…

digital-missionsministry-leadership

Apr 10, 2025

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53:26

Becoming theChurch.digital · E333

EP333 - Jeff Revisits the Digital Missionary Conference

What happens when 1,400 digital missionaries from 85 countries collide? This episode of The Church Digital podcast goes deep behind the scenes of…

digital-missionsonline-evangelism

Can Streaming Replace Traditional Ministry?

#blessingboat - mar 24, 2025. As part of a twitch raid train, we share about the vision for the gaming outpost and the digital missionary…

gaming-ministrydigital-missions

Apr 3, 2025

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81:34

Becoming theChurch.digital · E332

EP 332 - Questions - Is the Metaverse Dead?

Is the metaverse dead? Not even close. In episode 332 of The Church Digital Podcast, Jeff Reed sits down with DJ Soto, Pastor Alina and Pastor Coco…

metaverse-vrdigital-missions

Mar 31, 2025

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76:42

Becoming theChurch.digital · E331

EP 331 - Questions - Why Are There So Few Women in Digital Ministry?

Why do digital ministry spaces still struggle with gender equity?

digital-missionsministry-leadership

Mar 25, 2025

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71:55

Becoming theChurch.digital · E330

EP 330 - Questions - What is the role of digital in incarnational ministry? (with Jesse Carbo)

Does digital ministry fit into incarnational mission or is it a contradiction? Many believe discipleship happens best in person, but what if digital…

digital-discipleshiponline-evangelism

Mar 17, 2025

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65:35

Becoming theChurch.digital · E329

EP 329 - Questions - How Can a Digital Missionary Get Funding?

How do digital missionaries get funded? Can full-time digital ministry be sustainable, or is it something on the side? Many digital missionaries are…

digital-missionsministry-leadership

Mar 10, 2025

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58:52

Becoming theChurch.digital · E328

EP 328 - Questions - Laura Howe answers "How am I emotionally present for people, digitally?"

Can you truly be emotionally present for someone in a digital space? Some say deep connections can only happen face-to-face but digital missionaries…

digital-missionspastoral-care

Mar 3, 2025

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67:50

Becoming theChurch.digital · E327

EP 327 - Questions - Pastor SouZy - Is Influencer a Bad Word?

Is digital church a real church or just another way to share content? Some believe church can only happen in a building, but digital pioneers are…

digital-missionsgaming-ministry

Feb 24, 2025

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82:13

Becoming theChurch.digital · E326

EP 326 - TOWN HALL MEETING 2025 - Why Do I Need theChurch.digital?

What if digital missionaries had the strategy, support and community they need to be mobilized for the digital mission field? Church leaders and…

digital-missionsministry-leadership

Feb 17, 2025

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53:24

Becoming theChurch.digital · E325

EP 325 - The Digital Missionary Flywheel - God's Best Kept Secret for Digital Missionaries: Mobilize

What if digital missions could sustain themselves without burnout? Too often, digital missionaries excel in one area—whether it’s creating content,…

digital-missionsdigital-discipleship

Feb 10, 2025

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48:37

Becoming theChurch.digital · E324

EP324 - Teaching People to Fish Takes on New Meaning, Digitally

What if the future of discipleship meant empowering ordinary people to become digital missionaries? The church isn’t confined to buildings…

digital-missionsdigital-discipleship

Feb 3, 2025

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49:34

Becoming theChurch.digital · E323

EP323 - The Right to Share Jesus Digitally is Given or Earned in Community

What if digital ministry isn’t just about connection—but about real discipleship? Too many digital missionaries stop at gaining followers, but…

digital-missionsonline-evangelism

Jan 27, 2025

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34:02

Becoming theChurch.digital · E322

EP322 - How Missionaries can use Digital to Build Their Audience

What if your ministry is stuck in connection but never steps into real impact? Let’s unpack the digital mission flywheel, a framework that…

digital-missionsonline-evangelism

Jan 24, 2025

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97:29

Becoming theChurch.digital · E321

EP321 - theChurch.digital’s 25 Promises for 2025

What if the future of discipleship means rethinking everything we know about church? This year is shaping up to be a game-changer for digital…

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Jan 13, 2025

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67:41

Becoming theChurch.digital · E320

EP320 - 5 theChurch.digital Expectations for 2025

What if the future of church looks radically different? This is a call to arms for digital missionaries to step out and take the gospel into online…

digital-missionsevangelism

Nov 11, 2024

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56:36

Becoming theChurch.digital · E319

EP319 - Digital Missionaries - Warren Bird talks Digital Discipleship

What happens when discipleship steps away from the methods of past generations and meets people where they are—in digital spaces? Today’s digital…

digital-missionsdiscipleship

Nov 4, 2024

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67:04

Becoming theChurch.digital · E318

EP318 - Dr John Harris on Doing Ministry Outside the Church’s Four Walls

We confront a challenging question: what happens when people leave the physical church but still seek purpose, connection, and healing? We dive into…

digital-missionsevangelism

Oct 28, 2024

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64:02

Becoming theChurch.digital · E317

EP317 - Craig Whitney Explores Digital Calling

Can digital relationships be as meaningful and authentic as physical ones? Jumping into the heart of digital ministry, this conversation explores…

digital-missionsdiscipleship

Oct 21, 2024

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72:14

Becoming theChurch.digital · E316

EP316 Digital Missionary - Jeff & JMo Report on Lausanne's Fourth Congress in Korea

Exploring what it means to broadcast live in the digital world. We discuss how an international congress hosts transformative talks on digital…

digital-missionslivestream

Oct 14, 2024

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51:28

Becoming theChurch.digital · E315

EP315 - Mentoring and Disciple-Making in a Digital Age feat. Katie Bulmer

We're exploring how platforms like TikTok are cultivating real relationships and bridging gaps. It’s about seeing digital platforms as allies in…

discipleshiponline-discipleship

Oct 7, 2024

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57:07

Becoming theChurch.digital · E314

EP314 - Online Ministry, Vulnerability and Punk Rock Jesus with Ian Simkins

While Jeff is in Korea representing theChurch.digital at Lausanne, Andy and Ashley take over the episode, diving into the intricate relationship…

discipleshiponline-discipleship

Sep 30, 2024

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68:13

Becoming theChurch.digital · E313

EP313 - Digital & Mental Health - Depression, suicide and crisis

Have you considered mental health within digital spaces, especially in the context of depression, suicide, and crisis support? In this discussion we…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E311

EP311 - Digital & Mental Health - Finding Rest with Mindy Caliguire

Productivity becomes an idol. Explore the need for rest, not fake rest, in a world obsessed with productivity. Leaders face huge challenges during…

pastoral-careleadership

Sep 16, 2024

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63:52

Becoming theChurch.digital · E312

EP312 - Digital & Mental Health - Reacting to & Protecting from Addiction with Dr. Karl Benzio

The opposite of addiction is belonging. We all have addictions, or something we turn to to find comfort when life gets challenging. Let’s explore…

pastoral-carediscipleship

Sep 16, 2024

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65:18

Becoming theChurch.digital · E310

EP310 - Digital & Mental Health - Isolation vs Solitude with Nate Graybill

You'll never know if you can be fully loved until you allow yourself to be fully known. Tackle the reality of isolation versus solitude in the…

pastoral-carediscipleship

Sep 2, 2024

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61:26

Becoming theChurch.digital · E309

EP309 - Digital & Mental Health - Shame vs Guilt with Chris Caputo

Understand the difference between shame and guilt and see how these emotions can impact our identity. What is toxic shame? Use brain science and…

pastoral-carediscipleship

Aug 26, 2024

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68:27

Becoming theChurch.digital · E308

EP308 Digital & Mental Health - Inner Critic with Andy Mage

Let’s look at the critical issue of digital mental health, focusing on understanding and managing the inner critic. Listen to personal experiences…

pastoral-caredigital-missions

Aug 19, 2024

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59:07

Becoming theChurch.digital · E307

EP307 Digital & Mental Health - Compassion Fatigue with Jon Pyle

Balancing pastoral duties with personal well-being can be challenging. Procrastination and disengagement are often warning signs we have to pay…

pastoral-careleadership

Aug 12, 2024

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26:32

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E87

Investing in Apprentices

In ministry, investing in apprentices is so important. See how and why as Christopher Wesley shares.

Becoming theChurch.digital · E306

EP306 Digital & Mental Health - Stigmas in the Church

Hear stories of mental health battles and highlight the urgent need for supportive spaces, especially online opportunities. Realize how online…

pastoral-carefacebook

Aug 5, 2024

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56:20

Becoming theChurch.digital · E305

EP305 - Wait! That's a Church? - Tattoo, Tesla & Dog Park Church Oh My! with Michael Beck

Turn tattoo parlors, dog parks, Tesla supercharger stations, and rehab centers into sacred spaces. See those on the outside encounter Jesus and…

evangelismchurch-planting

Jul 29, 2024

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39:53

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E86

Caring for Others Online

Caring for others online is something Stacy Knapp does and has been doing for years. See how she cares for others online and how you can as well.

Becoming theChurch.digital · E304

EP304 - Why Discord?

Feeling like Zoom and Google Meets just aren't cutting it anymore? Discord is the game-changer. Discover how Discord fosters diverse…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E85

The Power of Authenticity

There is real power in being authentic both in person and online. See how Cory Sullivan is being authentic as he shares online.

Becoming theChurch.digital · E303

EP303 - Wait! That's a Church? - Opportunities to Think Differently

Explore the limitless potential of digital platforms through this podcast's discussions on leader multiplication and pioneering worship music, all…

leadershipdigital-missions

Jul 15, 2024

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45:48

Becoming theChurch.digital · E302

EP302 - Wait! That's A Church? - (Re)Defining Church

Imagine having the freedom to redefine church in ways you’ve never thought possible. There's even talk of trademarking this unique format while…

leadershipchurch-planting

Jul 8, 2024

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37:44

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E84

Youth Ministry in a Digital World

What is happening with Youth Ministry in this digital and online world we live in today? Steve Cullum shares his insights and what he is observing.

YouthMinistryFacebook

Jul 4, 2024

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43:12

Becoming theChurch.digital · E301

EP301 - Wait! That's A Church? - What, Why & How?

Explore how balancing bar management with unpaid ministry flips traditional church models upside down. Enter a unique ministry that thrives on a…

leadershipchurch-planting

Jul 1, 2024

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86:12

Becoming theChurch.digital · E300

EP300 - Alan Hirsch, APEST, and Digital Church Movements

Discover how apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers can team up to ignite innovation and build vibrant communities, both online…

leadershipdiscipleship

Jun 24, 2024

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38:01

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E83

How to Reach the Nones in Your Community

Today, Mark MacDonald shares from his blog post a few tips Churches can implement to reach those in your local and online communities.

Becoming theChurch.digital · E299

EP299 - Steve Addision, Jason Morris, and Historical Movements of God

Discover how the mission to multiply disciples and churches remains vibrant today, drawing lessons from the early church's experiences and the role…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E298

EP298 - Tom Pounder & Utilizing YouTube at Your Church

Welcome to episode 298 of The Church Digital. Join Tom Pounder and Jeff Reed as they explore the changing dynamics of church digital media…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E82

What's Happening with Ministry in the Metaverse?

Ministry is happening in the Metaverse and VR. But what exactly? Stuart McPherson comes on the podcast to talk about what is happening and how…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E297

EP297 - Jeff talks about hybrid microsites

Welcome to episode 297 of The Church Digital, where Jeff unpacks how digital strategies can mesh with church leaders’ objectives, the potential of…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E296

EP296 - Mental Health Ministry with Megan Carter

Welcome to The Church Digital Podcast—your frontline guide as we decode the complex intersection of faith, technology, and ministry in today's…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E81

What Digital Discipleship Can Look Like at Your Church

What does digital discipleship look like and how can Churches use digital tools to further disciple others? DK Hammonds shares his thoughts and…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E295

EP295: Peyton Jones, Stunami, and Planting Churches in the Metaverse

In the Church Digital Podcast, Jeff Reed guides us through the evolving intersection of faith and technology, tackling crucial questions like the…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E294

EP294 - Barbara Carneiro & Focusing Digital Communications for Church

In this conversation, Jeff Reed and Barbara Carneiro discuss their personal experiences and challenges related to church communications. They talk…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E80

Discord Basics for Your Church

What is Discord and how can your Church utilize it for ministry purposes? Today, Andy Mage joins the podcast to talk about all of that and how…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E293

EP293 - Andy Mage & Building Deeper Relationships Embracing Asynchronous Community

In this episode, Jeff Reed and Andy Mage discuss the concept of asynchronous community and its potential for churches. They define an asynchronous…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E292

EP292 - DK Hammonds and the State of the African American Digital Church

Navigating the Digital Landscape: The African American Church's Path Forward How the Digital Church is Reshaping Worship, Community, and Engagement…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E79

How Digital Can Enhance Church Campaigns

How can digital help you and your Church campaign? Find out as Jake McNamara joins the podcasts and share.

Becoming theChurch.digital · E291

EP291 - Jeff Celebrates 5 Years of The Church Digital Podcast

The Evolution of Digital Ministry: Celebrating Milestones and Embracing the Future The Church Digital Podcast is brought to you by Riverside. Check…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E290

EP290 - Jeff Talks New Website, Discord, and a New Online Era

Navigating Digital Transformation: TCD Unveils a New Online Era The Church Digital Podcast is brought to you by Riverside. Check out how Riverside…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E78

3 Ways to Overcome the Summer Attendance Slump

Just because it's the summer doesn't mean your Church should experience a decrease in attendance or faith experiences. Here are 3 things you can do.

Becoming theChurch.digital · E289

EP289 - Jeff Talks Beer, Multiplication, and the Digital Church

Navigating Digital Multiplication and Fostering Global Church Leadership The Church Digital Podcast is brought to you by Riverside. Check out how…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E77

Ministry and Caring for the Chronically Ill

While ministry leaders and Churches do a fantastic job caring for those who are sick and in need of help, what happens when someone needs longer…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E288

EP288 - Navigating Asynchronous Community - Gabe DeWalk and the Kingstide Journey

Connecting Faith and Technology: The Kingstide Journey and Its Digital Aspirations THE CHURCH DIGITAL PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY RIVERSIDE. CHECK…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E287

EP287 - Innovating for Impact: Jeff Talks Digital Church Movements

Exploring Tradition and Innovation in Church Movements: TCD's Vision of Digital DiscipleshipThe Church Digital Podcast is brought to you by…

leadershiponline-discipleship

Mar 18, 2024

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22:58

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E76

Church Communication Trends for 2024

Communications changes regularly, especially in this digital world we live in. That is why it is important to be in the know of what is happening…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E286

EP286 - Jon Pyle on Disappointment, Timing, and Authenticity in Faith

Dive into Unfiltered Chats on Disappointment, Integrity, and Keeping It Real in a Hyper-connected World The Church Digital Podcast is brought to you…

pastoral-carediscipleship

Mar 11, 2024

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60:41

Becoming theChurch.digital · E285

EP285 - Quintin McGrath, Sora, and the Ethics Behind Text-to-Video

In this conversation, Jeff Reed and Quintin McGrath discuss the ethical implications of OpenAI's Sora, a text-to-video technology. They explore the…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E75

One Way to Serve Your Online Community

There are a lot of ways you can serve your online community. In today's episode, Sly King comes on and shares about how his Church is planning on…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E284

EP284 - Simon Diercks & German Digital Church Planting

Digital Frontiers - A Conversation with Simon Diercks on German Digital Church Planting THE CHURCH DIGITAL PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY RIVERSIDE.…

church-plantingdigital-missions

Feb 26, 2024

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57:51

Becoming theChurch.digital · E283

EP283 - Pushpay's Aaron Senneff on AI, Virtual Ministry, and Digital Communities

The Surging Intersection of Tech and Church: A Journey into Hybrid Worship and AI Ethics THE CHURCH DIGITAL PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY RIVERSIDE.…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E74

How to Run a Meeting Where Ideas Flow

As much as people don't like them, meetings have to happen. While people don't often like them, there are creative ways you can run a meeting that…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E282

EP282 - Andy Mage & The Apple Vision Pro

The Future of Tech and Church: Augmented Dreams and Community Realities THE CHURCH DIGITAL PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY RIVERSIDE. CHECK OUT HOW…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E281

EP281 - Barbara Carneiro, Generational Communication, and Target Audience

In an ever-evolving church landscape, it’s crucial to understand who we are communicating with. Barbara Carneiro, CEO of Word Revolution,…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E73

How to Get Out of a Funk

Whether it is a work related one or personal one, we have all been in funks before. And while we have all been in them, it doens't mean we have to…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E280

EP280 - Trauma, Crisis, and Digital Ministry

In digital spaces where the need is significant, the theological and pastoral landscapes of churches are expanding beyond the physical realm. EP280…

pastoral-caredigital-missions

Jan 29, 2024

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50:08

Becoming theChurch.digital · E279

EP279 - Evan Connelly, Intercom.com, and Chat 2.0 for Churches

Leveraging Live Chat for Enhanced Church Connection Creating Community Through Digital Ministry The recent episode of TCD podcast EPA 279 featured…

how-todigital-missions

Jan 22, 2024

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49:45

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E72

How to Reach More People for Christ through Podcasts

Podcasts are a very popular form of media that people like to consume. And, there are a wide variety of podcasts out there.

Becoming theChurch.digital · E278

EP278 - Kenny Jahng, Bacon, and What's Next for AI?

Exploring the Next Frontier: AI's Role in Church and Society Next up on The Church Digital Podcast, we're bringing Kenny Jahng, AI Next director at…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E277

EP277 - Dr Dan Tebo, and a Dissertation on Digital Church

Digital Discipleship: The Exponential Potential of Innovative Ministry In TCD's latest episode, EP277 - Dr Dan Tebo & A Dissertation on Digital…

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Jan 8, 2024

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6 to Seek Out in 2024

Who are the people you should be checking out and following in the new year for online and digital ministry help? Here are 6 to check out.

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EP276 - Bernie Mapili, Andy Mage, and The New "The Church Digital"

Embracing Digital Discipleship: The New Era of Church Digital Engagement The New Frontier of the Digital Church: In an ever-evolving digital…

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Jan 1, 2024

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How Amplify Can Help Your Church

There are a lot of Church Management Systems (CMS) out there. While a lot of them are good, they often are not complete. Enter Amplify from Ministry…

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Trailer: WE'RE BACK! (and Season 6)

So we took a little break from the podcast, and now we're back! With a fresh outlook on digital ministry for pastors, planters and practitioners,…

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Premiere Pro Tips for Best Results

There are a lot of good video editing software out there. While there are many great FREE video editing software out there, iMovie being one of…

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How to Incorporate Digital into Your Ministry

Digital is here to stay. So, how do you incorporate it into your ministry? And, what elements of digital do you incorporate and what do you hold off…

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How to Get Started in Metaverse Ministry

While VR and the Metaverse has been around for a while now, doing ministry in those areas is not always clear. What can you do and not do? That is…

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How Your Church Can Become More Digitally Relevant

The trend happening more and more with digital discipleship and evangelism offerings from Churches. However, this trend doesn't have to continue.

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You ARE Making an Impact

While you can measure a bunch of metrics in your digital ministry, one thing you can't fully identify is the impact you are having. See how you ARE…

Oct 25, 2023

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How Magai Can Help Your Ministry

Magai is a powerful AI tool that gives you access to the worlds most advanced AI chabot models as well as other great features. Learn more about it…

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A Time Saving Tool for Your Ministry

Ministers can work 24/7 and still never been finished with the work. That is why when a tool comes along that helps you reach more people and saves…

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The Age of Curation

We are moving from the age of engagement to the age of curation. What does that mean? Find out in this episode with Barbara Carneiro.

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A Ministry Opportunity for Caregivers

What are you doing to minister and support caregivers in your community? Who is serving them and supporting them? Today Jeanette Yates from…

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Should Ministers Use AI?

AI is what everyone is talking about and processing, including Churches. Today Mark MacDonald shares if/how ministers should use AI

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Creating Digital Systems and Processes for Your Ministry

You can use digital tools to help you so much in your ministry. Today, DK Hammond joins me to talk about how he uses them and what digital tools he…

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The Powerful Impact of Online Ministry

Whether you know it or not, you are making a difference with your online ministry. Today, Brooks Talbott comes on the podcast for the first time.

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Why Outsourcing Is An Option for Your Church

Ministry is tough work. There are lots to do and not always enough people to carry the load.

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What's Currently Trending in Online Ministry (June 2023)

Online Ministry is always changing. What was effective in reaching people online yesterday, may not be effective today.

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Developing a Volunteer Recruitment and Training Plan

No matter what your ministry is, every ministry needs volunteers. But how do you not only recruit them, but empower them so that they can be long…

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EP275 - Jay Kranda & Getting Your Church to Experiment

Saddleback has always had an experimental culture. Seeing Saddleback adopt a digital strategy literally a decade+ ago, and then move into…

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EP274 - Dave Ferguson, BLESS, Digital Missionaries & Next Level Ministry

In Dave Ferguson we trust! Visionary Leader of Exponential as well as NewThing Network and lead pastor at Community Christian in Chicago, Dave has…

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May 29, 2023

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How to Maximize Your Sunday Service Throughout the Week

Church Staffers spend countless hours working on Sunday morning services. See how you can maximize that service for content throughout the week in…

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EP273 - Tyler Sansom & Next Level Digital Discipleship

In 2023, many churches are going back to an old mindset of digital ministry. Let’s broadcast those church services! But, and maybe I’m talking crazy…

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May 22, 2023

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EP272-Stuart McPherson & Planting a Metaverse Church

According to Pushpay’s "2023 State of Church Tech Report ," 25% of American churches are looking to plant a church in the metaverse. So, doing a…

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May 15, 2023

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Creating Digital Processes for Better Communication Amongst Your Team

How can you create digital processes and systems so that your whole team can communicate effectively and be on the same page? Cory Sullivan joins…

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EP271 - Season 5: Metaverse Mission Trip, Relevant Magazine, and Next Steps in Metaverse Church

Welcome to Season 5 of The Church Digital Podcast, as we’re talking about how to take your church’s digital and/or metaverse ministry to the next…

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May 8, 2023

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EP270 - James Emery White Talks Hybrid Church

I’ve had a mutual respect for James Emery White for a while now. His church, Mecklenburg, has gotten some attention in recent years for abandoning…

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May 1, 2023

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4 Tools Online Ministers Can Use to Build Relationships

Real relationships happen online, too. Justin Herman shares 4 different online tools that he uses to help reach and build relationships with people…

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EP269 - Neil Cole & Applying Church 3.0 to Digital Churches

This convo, right here, may be one of my favorite podcasts we've done to date. Years ago “ Church 3.0, ” a book by Neil Cole, was heavily…

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Apr 24, 2023

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EP268: Gen Z, Gen A, and the Benefits of Gamer Church

Season 4 of The Church Digital Podcast has been a deep dive, an introspective look into Gaming and Nerd Culture, and how the church is already…

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Apr 17, 2023

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How to Get and Utitlze Google Ad Grants

What are Google Ad Grants and how can your Church or non-profit use them? Jesse Carbo from Digital Missions Project shares different tips on how.

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EP267: Gaming Church, APEST, and Biblical Collaboration

As we’ve been digging into Season 4: Jesus, Gamers, and Church we’ve explored many different types of gaming church, and we’re seeing many different…

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Apr 10, 2023

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EP266 - Women Streamers, Trolls, and the Struggle of Female Content Creators

It’s Ladies Night with The Church Digital Podcast. During Season Four of The Church Digital Podcast called "Jesus, Gamers and Church" we are doing a…

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How to Effectively Communicate with Families

Children's and Youth Ministry has changed a lot over the years. But, the need for effective communication to families is still vital. See how.

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Mar 30, 2023

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EP265 - DJ Soto, and Churches Inside Video Games

Through The Church Digital Podcast’s Season 4: Jesus, Gamers & Church, we have been exploring how engaging in gaming and nerd culture digitally…

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EP264-Online Church Blueprint Takeover

The Online Church Blueprint is the BEST “how to” for digital church planters, physical church leaders just starting their online transitions, and…

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EP263: Flatcap, Physical Pastors, & Twitch

Hey friends, Jeff here from The Church Digital Podcast. We’ve got a great conversation coming up from Flatcap - Twitch’s Leighton Seys, digging into…

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Practicing the Ministry of Digital Presence with Teens

What does it mean to minister to teens in this digital and online world we are living in today? Brett Talley joins the podcast today to share about…

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Mar 16, 2023

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EP262 - Exponential & The Gaming Church

The Exponential 2023 Global Conference wrapped up last week in Orlando. This year, 5000+ Church Planters and Multiplication-friendly people gathered…

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Mar 13, 2023

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EP261 - Pocket Pulpit Podcast Takeover

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down everything in 2020, JO Saxton turned to Instagram to gather with people online. "Tea Time w/Jo" was born and a…

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EP260 - Aki & Family Streaming

What does an IT guy with a local cable company do after hours? Video Games and Streaming on Twitch of course. Destiny 2 seems to be the game of…

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EP259 - Better on the Inside Podcast Takeover

Today my conversation is with Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of the Springtide Research Institute. Through their extensive research (perhaps…

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How Your Church Can Have Engaging Text Conversations

When your Church texts a person at the Church it doesn't have to be a one-way conversation. Jeanette Yates shares how you can create engaging text…

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EP258: Jate the Gaming Digital Missionary

CATCH THE CHURCH DIGITAL PODCAST LIVE, THURSDAYS 3PM ON TWITCH. HTTP://TWITCH.TV/DIGITALCHURCHNETWORK As we examine gaming culture, we see more and…

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EP257 - Metaverse Church Takeover

Today we Deep Dive into the platform known as BigScreen, and as usual, we will address the goods and bads of what this VR platform has to offer for…

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Feb 24, 2023

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EP256 - Johno, eSports, and YOUR CHURCH.

CATCH THE CHURCH DIGITAL PODCAST SEASON FOUR STREAMS LIVE ON TWITCH. THURSDAYS, 3PM EASTERN. http://twitch.tv/digitalchurchnetwork How can churches…

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EP255 - TCD Sidekick TAKEOVER

Why does Google Search matter and why should your Church or ministry pay attention to it? Find out in this conversation with Mark MacDonald.

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Instagram Engagement Tips for Your Church

Is it still worth it to use Instagram to engage with your community? Jennifer Benton shares different tips to engage your communion on Instagram.

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EP254 - Bubba Stallcup & Love Thy Nerd

CATCH THE CHURCH DIGITAL PODCAST RECORDING LIVE ON TWITCH! WE’RE DOING OUR INTERVIEWS LIVE ON TWITCH, THURSDAY’S AT 3PM EASTERN.…

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EP253 - Online Pastor Coach TAKEOVER

On this episode, Jason Morris and Joey Santos will chat with Mindy Caliguire from SoulCare.com . Today an increasing number of people are looking…

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EP252: Mark Lutz, Season 4: Jesus, Gamers, & Church

CATCH THE JESUS, GAMERS AND CHURCH INTERVIEWS ON TWITCH. THURSDAYS 3pm EASTERN ON http://twitch.tv/digitalchurchnetwork — How do we reach the…

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How to Fix Common Church Email Mistakes

Email is a powerful tool for your Church to communicate. However, there are some common mistakes Churches make when emailing people. Today Mark…

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EP251 - Brad Brisco, Digital Ecclesiology & Deconstructing Church

Can we deconstruct the church and not God? Can we challenge the bride of Christ in America without questioning our faith? This is a quandary I live…

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EP250 - Dr John Harris in Book Launch, Sharing Jesus Online

EP250 - Dr John Harris in Book Launch, Sharing Jesus Online Jeff and Dr John wrote a new book, and we’re celebrating right here on this podcast!…

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How to Keep Improving Your Online Ministry

Despite all the gains in online ministry, some Churches are taking a step back from ministering to people online. See how you can keep improving and…

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EP249 - Jason Shepherd & Accountability Audio

Microchurches are fascinating to me. You have volunteers with an extremely high level of commitment, serving as a church. These are not fairweather…

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EP248 - Patrick Miller, Podcasting, and the Role of Content in Digital Discipleship

You see, I thought I was walking into a conversation about creating and utilizing podcasts in discipleship. Instead, I walk into a conversation…

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6 to Seek Out in 2023

It happens every year! I highlight 6 people to follow in ministry for the upcoming year. Here is the latest list. Who else would you add?

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EP247: 5 Things You Need to Know Heading Into 2023

2023 is upon us, and THECHURCH.DIGITAL & Digital Church Network are working hard to help pastors, planters and practitioners with their digital…

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Jan 2, 2023

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EP246: Leonard Sweet talks Digital Church

SO HERE'S THE DEAL... Almost 25 years ago, as a college student, I read Leonard Sweet’s book SoulTsunami, and to say that it changed my life would…

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How to Honor and Appreciate Your Volunteers this Christmas

Christmas is a great time to honor and appreciate your volunteer leadership team. Cory Sullivan joins the podcast today to share different ideas on…

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EP245: Your Digital Church’s Local Missions Department

Faith without works is dead! How many times have you heard that challenge towards the idea of digital churches and digital ministry? James 2 isn’t…

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EP244: Starting a Barbecue Church

Barbecue Church? Learn how Barbecue is being used to effectively connect with people that church buildings aren’t. We’ve seen lots of unique…

church-plantingevangelism

Nov 28, 2022

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What an Online Christmas Season Looks Like

There are lots of things you can do this Christmas season to minister to your community. Find out what in this conversation with Jake McNamara.

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EP243: Surviving the Creative Christmas Church Service

Tis the season to get stressed out, amiright? So many departments coming together. So many volunteers serving with all their heart. The standards…

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EP242: Jeff’s Book on Churches in Virtual Reality Launches (and We Talk VRchat)

Jeff published his book on churches in virtual reality! Download for FREE, or buy Kindle/Hard Copy from Amazon: http://thechurch.digital/vrbook…

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Nov 14, 2022

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4 Areas That Will Help You Grow As A Leader

Today Christopher Wesley returns to talk about how leaders can continue to be learn and grow. In fact, he shares 4 different areas of learning.

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EP241: A Digital Missionary Strategy That Works with He Gets Us & Alpha

Engagement: A Digital Missionary/Volunteer Structure for He Gets Us He Gets Us sounds like an incredible idea, but it can certainly seem…

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Nov 7, 2022

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EP240 - Jonathan Song and Churchome’s Pastor Chat

PASTOR OVER TEXT? There are plenty of ways to pastor someone digitally, through Zoom or even through Avatars in virtual reality. But text-only?…

pastoral-carevr-ministry

Oct 31, 2022

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Why and How Should Your Church Rebrand

Stan Rodda just led his Church through a slight rebrand. That is why today we talk about why they choose to rebrand with an updated logo and…

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EP239: Global Research Surrounding Digital Discipleship

GET THE INSIDE SCOOP What does Digital Discipleship look like? Get the inside scoop on Sprout Digital’s 2022 Digital Discipleship Research Report…

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Oct 24, 2022

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EP238: DAOs, NFTs and Decentralization

ARE DAOS AND NFTS LEGIT? As the Church looks to Blockchain & Crypto, are DAOs and NFTs legit? Are these gimmicks, or is there a future for the…

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Why Photography is Still Important to Your Online Presence

While video is an extremely important aspect to your online and social media presence, photography is still very important. See why in this…

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EP237: How to Turbo Charge Your Digital Outreach for Free

GET YOUR CHURCH SIGNED UP FOR HE GETS US, AND GET 12 MONTHS FOR FREE... http://thechurch.digital/hegetsus One of the largest Christian Technology…

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EP236: Blockchain, Crypto, and the Church

ARE DAOS AND NFTS LEGIT? As the Church looks to Blockchain & Crypto, are DAOs and NFTs legit? Are these gimmicks, or is there a future for the…

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How Hybrid Student Ministry Works in a Post-Covid World

Today we follow up with Taylor Terpstra who is the Online Youth Lead at Sandals Church in California. We see how his ministry has changed and…

YouthMinistryStudentMinistry

Sep 29, 2022

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EP235: Christ-Centered Recovery with Nate Graybill

Christ-Centered Recovery is so important in digital and metaverse spaces, so why are churches hesitant to do Christ-Centered Recovery digitally?…

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Sep 26, 2022

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EP234: Michael Beck & The Rural, Digital Church

RURAL CHURCHES HAVE STRUGGLED WITH TECHNOLOGY... Is there an opportunity to do something different? Enter Michael Beck, one of the loudest voices in…

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Sep 19, 2022

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How to Get Started Writing a Book

Ever have an idea for a book but not know how to get started? Robert Carnes shares how he got started and also shares about his book, "The Story…

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EP233: Patrick O'Connell, Missional Imagination & The Digital Church

DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT WILL HELP US REACH DIFFERENT PEOPLE. Fortunately, God has equipped us with imagination, allowing us an opportunity to come…

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EP232: Joey Santos & Church in a VR Bar

GET MORE INFORMATION ON CHURCH IN A VR BAR - http://churchinavrbar.com A SELF-PROCLAIMED "PASTOR AT THE BAR" Joey Santos has been on The Church…

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Sep 5, 2022

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How to Create Shareable Content for Your Church

How can your Church create content that people want to share? Cory Sullivan joins the podcast to share some tips and idea for Churches to implement.

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EP231: Turning Tables, Jeff Gets Interviewed by Doug Bursch

TABLES ARE TURNED THIS WEEK. Jeff is getting interviewed by Pastor and Author Doug Bursch. Virtually complete strangers, Jeff and Doug meet for the…

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EP230: Seacoast's Secret Project

Seacoast gets it. To reach different people you have to do something different, and Seacoast is doing something different. What are they doing?…

leadershipchurch-planting

Aug 22, 2022

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How the Church Digital Network Can Help Your Online Ministry

People get into Online Ministry in a variety of ways. Hear how Jeff Reed started doing Online Ministry and how the Church Digital Network can help…

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EP229: Eric Metcalf, Apprenticing to Multiply Today's Church

Part Two of this Apprenticing Roundtable will happen Tuesday, August 23rd, 7pm Eastern in a Digital Church Network LIVE Roundtable on Apprenticing.…

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Aug 15, 2022

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EP228: Anne Bosarge & Digital Discipleship in Africa

HAVE YOU EVER GOTTEN ONE OF THOSE EMAILS WHERE... ...the prince of Nigeria is looking for some money in order to restore his kingdom? All he needs…

digital-missionsonline-discipleship

Aug 8, 2022

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How to Help People Know and Care about Your Church

People in your community probably don't know much about your Church. So how do you help them know and care about your Church? Find out in this…

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EP227: Lucas Pulley & Unique Expressions of Church

It was a quick throwaway line from Lucas Pulley with Metaverse Church NEXT… "We’re even doing Dungeons & Dragons Church!" Wait, what? Dungeons and…

vr-metaversevr-ministry

Aug 1, 2022

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EP226: Ezequiel Fattore & Hispanic Church Online

WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE IF YOUR CHURCH ACHIEVED GLOBAL REACH, DIGITALLY? This is what Casa Church Miami is wrestling with. A Hispanic Church in the…

digital-missionsevangelism

Jul 25, 2022

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Communication Challenges Every Church Faces and How to Address Them

Church communications is so important in today's world. But, with every opportunity comes challenges.

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EP225: LMichelle Salvant & The Opportunities of an Digital African American Church

CAN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHURCHES BE EFFECTIVE IN DIGITAL MINISTRY? Coming out of COVID, what is the role of digital? This is a challenge for many of…

digital-missionsevangelism

Jul 18, 2022

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EP224: Taylor McCall & How a Decentralized Microchurch Impacts the City

Alright. This is one of these conversations where we probably won’t put our technology hat on. We’re not talking some new technique or process for…

church-plantingsmall-groups

Jul 11, 2022

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Getting Started with Google Analytics

Discover how your Church or Ministry can read and understand Google Analytics so that you can reach more people for Christ.

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EP223: Leonardo Blair & the Next Future Church

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE CHURCH LOOK LIKE? This is the question we’re asking. Post-COVID we’ve learned a lot of what a church can look like digitally,…

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EP222: Seth Muse & Ministering to Rude People, Digitally

RUDE PEOPLE! THE INTERNET IS FILLED WITH THEM. Seems like wherever you turn there are negative people, angry people. To make matters worse, they…

pastoral-caredigital-missions

Jun 27, 2022

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New Research about Gen Z and Faith

Dr. Josh Packard and Springtide Research Institute has new research out about how Gen Z is responding to faith and faith leaders in 2022.

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Jun 23, 2022

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EP221: Jay Kranda & the Decentralized Church

Give to DigitalChurch.Network - http://digitalchurch.network/give SADDLEBACK IS REACHING A DIFFERENT TYPE OF PERSON THROUGH THEIR EXTENSION CAMPUSES…

church-plantinghybrid-church

Jun 20, 2022

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EP220: Brianna Heida, Overcoming Medical Issues, and the Strength of Weakness

DIGITAL CHURCHES ARE REACHING PEOPLE WITH HEALTH ISSUES We talk about how Digital Churches reach different types of people. This week we’re talking…

digital-missionspastoral-care

Jun 13, 2022

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How to Start a Digital Church on Twitch

During Covid Mark Lutz started a Digital Church on Twitch. How did he do it and what does it look like now? Find out in this podcast.

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EP219: Michael Beck, Missional Imagination, & Following the Holy Spirit

THE CHALLENGE OF CHURCH INNOVATION & HUMILITY What if what the church needs isn't more of the same. What if it really needs something different. The…

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EP218: Dave Ferguson, Digital Missionaries, & the Power of Shared Experiences

Can We Really Be Digital Missionaries? This is the heart of the conversation with Dave Ferguson today. Dave, and his brother Jon, recently released…

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How Student Ministry has Changed Over the Past 2 Years

Student Ministry has changed a lot over the past few years, especially with a digital ministry component. Hear Tom talk with Steve Cullum on how it…

StudentMinistryFacebook

May 26, 2022

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EP217: Chris Caputo, Internet Addiction & Digital Ministry

How are We Supposed to Stay Healthy When We're Literally Ministering in Addictive Spaces? Internet Addiction is actually a thing. So wait, we're…

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How to Communicate More Effectively to Middle Schoolers

Discover how you can best communicate to middle school students in this digital and online world we are living in.

StudentMinistryFacebook

May 19, 2022

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EP216: Jon Ferguson: Can BLESS be Framework of a Digital Missionary?

Could Everyone in Your Church Become a Digital Missionary? What if your Physical-, Digital-, or Metaverse- Church used Digital as the training…

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How One Digital Missionary is Using Twitter to Minister

Twitter is often overlooked in social media circles. But, for digital missionaries, Twitter is the perfect place to minister. See how Sarah Kinzer…

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EP215: Tyler Sansom & Influencers as Digital Missionaries

What Could Digital Missionaries Look Like for your Church? We’re talking digital missionary today, with my friend. I love hanging out with my friend…

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How Digital Missionaries Can Use TikTok

TikTok is a great way for Digital Missionaries to encourage and inspire others. See how in this interview with Megan Carter.

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EP214: Mark MacDonald & Creating Your Church's Content Strategy

What Does Your Church's Content Strategy Look Like? What is the role of content in the church, and how can we maximize this content. Yes, our…

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TikTok Tips for Churches

What can Churches do on TikTok? Sammy Kelly shares insights she has learned with all of us today.

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EP213: The EPIC Church Experiment

Pastor, are we tired of pivoting yet? I'm sure this season has been exhausting, but as much as we have tried different things (that may or may not…

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Digital Tools and Apps that Help Us

There are lots of digital tools and apps out there. Some are fun. Some are productive. Some are for learning. Apps have have so many uses these days.

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EP212: Steven Barr & 9 Non-Tech Pivots Your Church Needs To Consider

Goes without saying, but it 's a hard season to run a church. So much pressure week in and week out. Interestingly, this isn't going to get any…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E23

How to Effectively Follow-Up from Easter Sunday

Mark MacDonald and Jeanette Yates share about how Churches can effectively follow-up after Easter Sunday. What do you do? Share your thoughts below.

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EP211: Digital Ministry Doesn't Have To Be WEIRD!

Friend of Digital Ministry, ever notice how sometimes people look at you like you're WEIRD because you're involved in digital ministry? Because you…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E22

How One Church Planter Successfully Launched his Church During Covid

Jared Nassiff pray, planned and prepared to launch his Church in October of 2020. Then COVID hit. See what he did to pivot and successfully launch…

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EP210: Chestly Lunday's Launchpad to Digital Ministry/Church

It's 2022. If there's ever a time to start something new, this is it. Some of us are looking to launch digital or metaverse churches. Many of us are…

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Apr 4, 2022

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5 Easter Preparation Tips for Your Church

Adam McLaughlin shares 5 tips your Church can be doing to make Easter a great experience for all who come Share your thoughts and experiences below.

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EP209: Jared Hughes & The Bi-vocational Approach to Digital Ministry

There's a new type of Pastor coming, who's engaging in a different type of ministry. It's funny. I'm not actually sure how "new" this really is, but…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E20

One Way to Minister to Gamers

What does it look like to minister to gamers and the gaming community? Nathan Webb from Checkpoint Church shares what he is doing in today's…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E208

Season 3, EP208: Dr. John Harris, Jared Hughes, and Reaching the De-Churched, Digitally

Season 3 is going strong, as we continue to feature the Humble Disruptors of Digital and Meta Churches. To kick it off, we're talking with two lead…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E19

How to Create an Engaging Online Easter Experience

How can you create an engaging ONLINE Easter experience this year? Tyler Volkers and Jake McNamara join Tom to discuss different ways. Share your…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E207

EP207: Jeff Reed & The State of the Digital Church Address

We're kicking off Season 3 with The Church Digital Podcast this week, talking about the State of the Digital Church, and from where I sit, we are…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E18

How to Break the Covid Bad Work Habits

We've gotten into a lot of bad work habits over Covid. How can you break them? Cory Sullivan shares some tips to help.

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EP206: Metaverse Church 101, or Jeff Takes Over His Own Podcast

So, way back in January (seems like eons ago) THECHURCH.DIGITAL started a podcast network, and it's been a blast bringing the team together, and…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E17

How to Help Parents in a Tech World

As a minister, how do you help parents navigate this tech world we are living in today? Matt McKee joins me to offer different tips and insights.

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EP205: Andy Mage, Gamer Culture, and Breaking the Fifth Wall Takeover

A people group unto themselves, gaming culture is taking over. From video game consoles, to computer games, mobile games, tabletop games, card…

youth-ministryevangelism

Feb 28, 2022

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thechurch-digital-sidekick · E16

What Online Only Student Ministry Looks Like

What does it look like to do Online ONLY Student Ministry? Find out in this conversation with Taylor Terpstra from Sandals Church.

StudentMinistryFacebook

Feb 24, 2022

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EP204: Which Platform is Right for Your Church - The Chestly Lunday Experience Takeover

I first met Chestly early in the COVID season. He was working at a Church in Student Ministry, but had some passionate ideas centered around digital…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E15

Why Google Search Matters for Your Church

Why does Google Search matter and why should your Church or ministry pay attention to it? Find out in this conversation with Mark MacDonald.

Becoming theChurch.digital · E203

EP203: Social Media, Holiness, and the Pocket Pulpit Podcast Takeover

It's time for some new voices in Digital Church. It's been said recently (on Twitter) that "listening" is the new "reading", and I've loved in this…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E14

How to Create an Online Ministry Team

How can your Church create an Online Ministry Team that can help you minster to your online community? Discover key principles with Christopher…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E202

EP202: Staff Soulcare, Jon Pyle, and Better on the Inside Takeover

Confession hour here on The Church Digital Podcast. I say something in this podcast that I've not publicly admitted to in maybe twenty years. So…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E13

The Value of Doing Community Research for Your Church

When your Church or ministry is getting ready to make a decision, it's always best to do the research, especially if it is a big decision. See the…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E201

EP201: Guest Engagement, Tom Pounder, & The TCD Sidekick Podcast Takeover

So THECHURCH.DIGITAL is rolling out it's Podcast Network, and I gotta tell you, I'm excited about the Content Creators we're platforming here on The…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E12

How Strategy Directly Impacts Online Effectiveness

After 2 years of learning and growing in online ministry, discover how strategy directly impacts your ministry effectiveness in this conversation.

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EP200: So, We're Launching a Digital Church Network

200 Podcasts has brought us to this point... Have you heard yet? We are launching a Digital Church Network. Over the years we've had so many…

digital-missionsonline-discipleship

Jan 24, 2022

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34:36

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E11

Email Tips to Help Your Church Communications be More Effective

Here are some email tips that will help your Church emails get a higher open rate so that more people in your Church will get the necessary…

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EP199: So What's Going On with Jeff & THECHURCH.DIGITAL

2021 brought a lot of changes, which brings opportunities in 2022. So, here we are. THECHURCH.DIGITAL, in an attempt to better equip churches that…

digital-missionsleadership

Jan 17, 2022

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44:22

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E10

New Tech Trends to Monitor in Your Online Ministry

There are always new tech trends that are happening. What are they this year and how should we be monitoring them for our Online Ministry? Find out…

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EP198: Todd Wilson & The Challenge of Today’s Metachurch

As a Church Futurist it’s not often when I talk with someone that is ahead of me, and my conversations with Todd Wilson historically have blown my…

leadershipvr-metaverse

Jan 10, 2022

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12:07

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E9

6 to Seek out in 2022

Every year since 2016 I have highlighted 6 people you should follow on social media as they will help you minister more effectively. Here is this…

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EP197: Jason Shepperd & Building a Microchurch Network

Today we're not going to be talking much about technology. In fact, it doesn't come up at all. Today we're going to be focusing on more of…

leadershipchurch-planting

Jan 3, 2022

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EP196: TCD Podcast Network Presents the Top Podcasts of 2021

Pandemic or not, 2021 was a chaotic year for the church and its leaders. Before we get back to 2022, let's reflect back on 2021 and the positive…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E8

Last Minute Christmas Encouragement for Ministers

Christmas is days away. Discover what you can do to encourage yourself and your team this Christmas season. What do you do for encouragement this…

Dec 23, 2021

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63:31

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EP195: Are Digital Pastors Ever Off?

Show Notes Available on THECHURCH.DIGITAL

pastoral-careleadership

Dec 20, 2021

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28:45

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E7

How to Create a Digital Guest Pathway

Today Jake McNamara, Online Pastor at The Compass Church in Illinois joins Tom to talk about how to create a digital guest pathway for your Church…

Dec 16, 2021

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45:35

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EP194: Lee Coate, Complementary Content & an Experimenting Culture

For the love of all, let’s focus on doing something other than the weekend service ! We’ve heard it time and time again, let’s do something…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E6

How to be Social Media Savvy as a Student Minister

Student Minsters have a variety of roles and responsibilities. Discover why being social media savvy is a very important role they have. What do you…

StudentMinistrySocialMedia

Dec 9, 2021

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70:22

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EP193: Jason Poling & The Multiplying META Church

So, what you’re telling me is you met some people in virtual reality and now you want to fly across the country and meet them in person? What are…

vr-metaverseleadership

Dec 6, 2021

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35:18

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E5

Rediscover Reading as a Way to Learn

There are a variety of ways for you to learn these days. Where there are plenty of great digital options, sometimes going old school is just right…

Dec 2, 2021

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59:37

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EP192: Research Findings on Digital Church

What challenges are you facing in Digital ministry? You’re definitely facing challenges. We all are! What’s fascinating to me, in this post-COVID…

stats-datahybrid-church

Nov 29, 2021

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53:34

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EP191: PastorBrock & The Metaverse Missionary

So you want to be a missionary in Belize? Awesome. Learn the language. Understand the culture. Meet some people. Listen. Pray. And eventually talk…

vr-metaversedigital-missions

Nov 22, 2021

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31:37

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E4

How to Make the Transition from Traditional Ministry Role to Online Ministry

More and more traditional ministry leaders are taking on online ministry roles. Tyler Volkers joins the podcast today to talk about how someone can…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E190

EP190: What a Disney Castmember Church can Teach Me about Digital & Discipleship

So happy the Facebook algorithm connected Steven Barr and I together. Being a Disney freak, I was sure Facebook connected us because of my obsession…

online-discipleshipfacebook

Nov 15, 2021

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39:03

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E3

How Your Church Can Use Podcasting

How can your Church be using podcasting? Here are a few different ways Churches can be using it to reach people in their local community. How is…

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EP189: Matt Engel & The Uberization of Church

Uberizing Church. Yeah, at this point we’re just making up words here. That’s a good thing, though, cause we get to define each word. Ulitmately,…

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E2

The Breakdown of an Effective Social Media Post

As a Ministry Social Media Manager, how do you determine what to share, when to share it and what it looks like? Adam McLaughlin joins me on the…

SocialMediaPodcasting

Nov 4, 2021

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17:55

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EP188: The Future Church in the Metaverse

Zuckerberg did it. With the announcement of the new parent company, META, Zuckerberg has made Facebook extremely relevant as they announced their…

vr-metaversevr-ministry

Nov 1, 2021

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34:07

thechurch-digital-sidekick · E1

What to do Now with Your Online Ministry

You've been doing Online Ministry for a bit, but now what do you do as you navigate online and in person ministry? Ben Stapley joins me on the…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E187

EP187: The Perceived Threat of a Digital Church

Why is a digital church perceived to be so threatening to a physical church? Rather than see a digital church as complementary to what’s happening…

Becoming theChurch.digital

The "BIG ANNOUNCEMENT" at THECHURCH.DIGITAL

So what's going on at THECHURCH.DIGITAL? What's this big announcement? Jump on this podcast to get the news first-ish... and find out how…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E186

EP186: Jason Morris - Established? ✅ Micro-location? ✅ Why Not Do Both?

We often talk, here on the podcast, about the idea of churches doing multiple strategies. At Stadia, we call it multimodal churches. Instead of…

hybrid-churchchurch-planting

Oct 18, 2021

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37:33

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EP185: Tom Pounder & Encouraging a Digital Missionary

The idea of a digital missionary may seem almost foreign to some. Can we really empower people to be on-mission digitally? What is that process to…

digital-missionsdiscipleship

Oct 11, 2021

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35:46

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EP184: Tyler Sansom & Discipleship via Mobile App

It is amazing to me how controversial the words “digital” and “discipleship” are, especially when they’re in the same sentence. The truth is that…

online-discipleshipdiscipleship

Oct 4, 2021

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40:45

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EP183: Sam Chacko, BiVo/CoVo, and a Not So New Approach to Funding Ministry

Fun stat. 49% of Church Budgets, Pre-COVID, went to salaries. Payroll. Almost 1/2 of every dollar given went to pay an employee. (Almost 25% went to…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E182

EP182: Jeff Hook & The Personalization of Discipleship via AI and Machine Learning

Thanks to the global pandemic, churches around the world have made leaps and bounds, digitally. Even, as aggressive as, the church has been in…

ai-techonline-discipleship

Sep 20, 2021

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44:11

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Season 2, Episode 181: Theo Davis & Minecraft Small Groups

Season Two is upon us. As we’re launching this next season at THECHURCH.DIGITAL, we are telling the story of the innovators, the out of the box…

small-groupsvr-ministry

Sep 13, 2021

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25:18

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA42: Tips for Better Online Small Groups

Trying to take your small groups to the next level, digitally? Get some quick tips on how to lead and engage digital groups better using some quick…

small-groupsonline-discipleship

Sep 10, 2021

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12:09

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA41: Why My Church Should Think Digital First

Whether you do ministry in an established church, or looking to start something new, in this mid/post-COVID world our churches need to think…

digital-missionsleadership

Sep 7, 2021

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22:24

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA40: How Do I Plant a Phygital (TM) Church (in 3 Not So Easy Steps)

Wanting to plant a church? In this mid/post-COVID culture we live in, there are many complications when it comes to doing physical ministry, much…

church-plantinghybrid-church

Aug 30, 2021

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16:52

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA39: Digital Discipleship - AFFINITY is the new VICINITY

Looking to take that next step in your digital ministry? Recognize that Digital Community is not located by physical boundaries, which leads to new…

online-discipleshipdiscipleship

Aug 23, 2021

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11:46

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA38, Nashville: What Waffle House Taught Me About Digital Church

I was in Nashville last week, and had an incredible experience (over a cup of decent coffee) that brought me some insight on Digital Ministry. What…

digital-missionsleadership

Aug 16, 2021

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30:49

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA37: Creating a Digital Discipleship Pathway

We’ve got all these people, digitally? What are we supposed to do with them? If our churches really expect to exist digitally, then we need to be…

online-discipleshipdiscipleship

Aug 9, 2021

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17:21

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA36: My Church is Reverting Back to Physical-Only. HELP!?!

We get this a lot these days. Coming out of the COVID season many churches are trying to push back towards a physical-only process, while ignoring…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA35: How Do We Staff This Phygital Church Thing?

What does it look like to staff a church to have a phygital impact? Let’s kick around some staffing concepts to maximize your staffing structure for…

hybrid-churchleadership

Jul 26, 2021

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24:55

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA34: Questioning a Social Media Church

As churches are rushing to get back to the building, let’s stop... pause... and ask the question: “Do we really need a building?” Can a church “be…

social-mediadigital-missions

Jul 19, 2021

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18:17

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA33: Five Foundations of a Phygital Church

Is your church wrestling with Phygital? Trying to figure out if hybrid is for your church? What does our mindset need to be? Learn the foundational…

hybrid-churchleadership

Jul 12, 2021

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26:51

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA32: Four Types of Digital Only Churches

The idea of digital-only churches... churches without physical footprints, are not new by any stretch. As a matter of fact, there are healthy…

digital-missionschurch-planting

Jul 7, 2021

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15:20

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA31: Digital Broadcast, Digital Discipleship, Digital Campus, Digital-Only Church

Pastor, you’ve got an incredible responsibility to create disciples. Why not use every tool available to make that happen? Like the BETA SHOW? Check…

online-discipleshipdiscipleship

Jul 5, 2021

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22:38

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA30: Three Reasons Your Church Needs To Go Multimodal

Stadia is championing a new word here. PHYGITAL was so much fun, let's talk MULTIMODAL, multiple models of church... in this new, post-COVID culture…

hybrid-churchleadership

Jun 30, 2021

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61:16

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EP137: Resi & Analytics of Online Church Services

Are our physical services effective? Typically, we measure butts in seats to get that number. Did more people come this week than last week? You’re…

stats-datahybrid-church

Jun 28, 2021

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64:20

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EP136: Brandon Arndt & First Days of a Digital Pastor, Post-COVID Edition

In this new, Post-COVID society, the role of Digital Pastor is becoming more and more complicated. How do you push digital when so much pressure is…

hybrid-churchleadership

Jun 23, 2021

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62:55

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EP135: The New Mission Field - So What Exactly is Going on with Rey?

As a general rule, it’s tough being a Pastor. This COVID season has been tough on the church. As a result, a number of churches are shutting down……

digital-missionsevangelism

Jun 21, 2021

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14:56

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA29: Five Reasons You Might Be A Digital Church Planter

There’s a disruption happening within the Church, and it honestly has very little to do with technology. As churches are re-opening their physical…

church-plantingdigital-missions

Jun 16, 2021

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64:13

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EP134: Rob Wegner & Helping People Find Their Personal Mission

Potentially, what can separate a Physical Church from a Digital-Only Church? The ability to disciple people to the point of getting them on-mission……

discipleshiponline-discipleship

Jun 14, 2021

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18:01

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA28: Four Reasons Your Church Can Thrive, Phygitally

“Jeff, we’re just too small of a church to take advantage of what Digital has to offer.” Many pastors have shared this perspective with me, but…

hybrid-churchleadership

Jun 9, 2021

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60:10

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EP133: Steve Pike & New Streams of Funding for Your Church

75% of the people I talk with, who are interested in planting a Digital-Only Church, are interested in being bi-vocational or co-vocational. They’re…

church-plantingleadership

Jun 7, 2021

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21:30

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA27: 6 Reasons We Need Digital-Only Churches

As social distancing relaxes, and churches re-open their buildings, what lessons have we learned from these digital-only churches? These ecclesia's…

digital-missionschurch-planting

Jun 3, 2021

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51:16

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EP132: Altar Live: Stopping Church in Isolation by Meeting Your Online Attenders

There are lots of solutions out there for digital churches. In my opinion, none of them is a game changer like Altar Live. The biggest problem in…

online-discipleshiphybrid-church

Jun 1, 2021

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17:07

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA26: 7 Reasons Your Church Still Needs Phygital

Masks are finally loosening up. Social Distancing guidelines are weakening. Yay! It’s time for physical church again!!! Let’s not forget the lessons…

hybrid-churchleadership

May 26, 2021

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59:50

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EP131: Transformation’s Multicultural Church, Digitally

If you are reading this, if you are connected somehow to THECHURCH.DIGITAL, then you probably realize this already. If not, let me tell you… you are…

hybrid-churchdiscipleship

May 24, 2021

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52:22

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA25: Nils Smith, Crypto & The Church

Is it gambling or is it the future? Get a better understanding of what Cryptocurrency is, and how your church can benefit from it. Join Jeff, Rey,…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E130

EP130: Pastor SouZy - Understanding the Twitch, Streaming, Video Game Culture

There are some that consider Video Gamers to be one of the largest unreached people groups on the planet. While it can be discussed that Gamers may…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA24: Kids Church Online - Won’t Someone Please Think of the Children

2016 we were doing Kids Church Online at Christ Fellowship Miami. What a crazy idea! Well, the idea was certainly before it’s time, and Kids Online…

youth-ministryonline-discipleship

May 13, 2021

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60:36

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EP129: Church Plantology - A Convo with Peyton Jones

The Church Planting Textbook for the Modern Era has been released. Peyton Jones’ Church Plantology is out, and with it comes years of insight and…

church-plantingleadership

May 10, 2021

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72:04

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EP128: Jared Roth & Defining the Success of a Physical, Digital and/or Multimodal Church

How do we measure success? Are metrics important? Where is the Holy Spirit in a world where data is king? Look, we know the rules of engagement have…

hybrid-churchstats-data

May 6, 2021

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54:01

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EP127: Dave Ferguson & The Ecclesiology of a Phygital, Digital-Only and/or Multimodal Church

I ran into Dave on Twitter, talking similarities between Micro-church and Digital-Only churches. But what started out as a digital/micro convo…

hybrid-churchleadership

May 3, 2021

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63:13

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EP126: Jared & Angie Hughes and the Co-vocational Approach to a Digital Only Church

I thought I knew what to expect with Jared & Angie. Leading one of the largest (if not the largest) digital only expression of church in America, I…

church-plantingleadership

Apr 29, 2021

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56:46

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA23: Digital Revival - Seeing God Move Phygitally

Our churches know what it looks like when God moves in a physical space, but maybe we’re so busy producing the digital elements that we miss what…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA22: Greg Atkinson & Tips from an Online Secret Shopper

Founder of The First Impressions Conference, and one of the early Church Online guys, Greg is an expert in Church Guest Services, physical &…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E125

EP125: Planting a Digital Church through Stadia

We talk often here at THECHURCH.DIGITAL about digital-only churches, interviewing these innovative pastors that run churches that exist in…

church-plantingdigital-missions

Apr 19, 2021

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78:45

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EP124: Disciples Making Disciples in a Multimodal Church

The Bible calls us to go and make disciples … no one questions that. How we define discipleship? While the church doesn’t challenge to make…

discipleshiphybrid-church

Apr 12, 2021

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54:27

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EP123: Justin Murff & Digital Lessons to Learn from the Global Church

Let’s come to clarity. The Western church has done some things right over the years. That being said, there’s still a lot to learn. The mass…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA21: The Future of Physical Church Services Starts Today (Clubhouse Edition)

COVID accelerated culture, but how has this cultural shift influenced physical church services? Look beyond masks & social distancing and find…

hybrid-churchleadership

Apr 1, 2021

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54:29

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EP122: Millennials, Evangelism & Digital Church

For the podcast here, Clivane has a unique perspective of church online. She’s Canadian (okay, that’s not unique). She’s a millennial (once again,…

evangelismyouth-ministry

Mar 29, 2021

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85:27

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA20: Rethinking Church Small Groups, Peloton Style (Clubhouse Edition)

In the year 2021, Small Groups may becoming old hat. Crazy to think, right? How these smaller, church-based biblical communities operate has evolved…

small-groupssocial-media

Mar 25, 2021

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56:35

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EP121: Matt Anderson & Developing One Community’s Phygital Strategy

Pre-COVID, One Community Church was a force to be reckoned with. Located in Plano, the multicultural church was highly effective utilizing physical…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA19: Effective Easter Follow Up with Jeanette Yates

Easter is right around the corner, and while “what is the experience going to be?” is a big question, equally important is, “how are we going to…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA18: Defining a Digital-Only, Location-Independent Church (Clubhouse Edition)

Can a church exist without a building? Sure. Hear stories how God is moving through digital-only, location-independent churches. Join Jeff and other…

church-plantingdigital-missions

Mar 17, 2021

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47:26

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EP120: Sam George, Diaspora Ekklesia & A Mobile God

I’m guilty of many things in life. I admit before you publicly that I occasionally overstate things to prove a point, but when I tell you here that…

evangelismdigital-missions

Mar 15, 2021

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58:17

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA17: What the Church can Learn from WandaVision (Clubhouse Edition)

WandaVision has taken the world by storm. With it’s unique storytelling approach, are there lessons for we the church? Dive into this recording of a…

social-mediadiscipleship

Mar 11, 2021

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58:49

Becoming theChurch.digital · E119

EP119: Phygital Groups that Multiply

Pre-COVID, very few churches were doing groups online. Now as a result of social distancing, churches had to onboard their groups very quickly to…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA16: Differences Between Physical & Digital (Clubhouse Edition)

We call it The BETA Show. Of course we're going to experiment... Here with THECHURCH.DIGITAL we have been testing the waters with this new Clubhouse…

hybrid-churchsocial-media

Mar 4, 2021

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73:25

Becoming theChurch.digital

PODCAST 118: The Church, Mindy Caliguire, and Mental Health

As stressful as the world is becoming in the 2020s, what is happening to our mental health? Okay, this may be a bit “off-brand” for…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA15: Above the Funnel (Clubhouse Edition)

We call it The BETA Show. Of course we're going to experiment... Here with THECHURCH.DIGITAL we have been testing the waters with this new Clubhouse…

social-mediaevangelism

Feb 25, 2021

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76:04

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EP117: The New Digital Pastor

I can remember a conversation I had with a Lead Pastor back in early 2019… “you know, there are probably only 20 people in the country who actually…

leadershippastoral-care

Feb 22, 2021

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32:25

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA14: Six Tips Towards Marketing Easter

Cough Cough, we’re 45ish days until Easter. How’s your communication plan? In this Mid/Post-COVID environment, it’s going to be important for our…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E116

EP116: Collin Jones & Owning Your Platform

When COVID hit, the majority of churches did not have a digital strategy, at least in context of broadcasting services or making disciples online.…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA13: Defining a Successful Church

Butts in seats. Nickels and noses. Unfortunately, this is how the Church has historically gauged its success. COVID did many things, and thankfully…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E115

EP115: Digital Discipleship thru Timothy Initiative

Discipleship means a lot of things. At it’s core value, though, there are two different ideas: 1) Knowledge-Based and 2) Obedience-Based. Many…

discipleshiponline-discipleship

Feb 8, 2021

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34:28

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA12: Clubhouse and the Church

Have you made it to Clubhouse yet? The new, up-and-coming Social Media Network has been taking the world by storm... well, a slow storm. The…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E114

EP114: Jay Kranda and the Constant Evolution of an Online Church

Of course COVID caused a radical shift for churches. I think it’s important to notice that, even for the guys doing Online Ministry for years COVID…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA11: Tips for Better Speaking Online

We’ve been preaching and teaching to a camera for about a year now. What have we learned? How do we get more effective communicating to a digital…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E113

EP113: Justin Nava & Modern Evangelism by Pastor Google

Research December 2020 tells us that 80% of people cold to Christ don’t care about our worship services, physical or digital. Event-based evangelism…

Becoming theChurch.digital

CRAY03: Today’s Cultural Relevancy of DC Talk’s Jesus Freak

Recently, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, DC Talk’s Jesus Freak revolutionized Christian Music back in 1995. Tonally ground-breaking in the day,…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E112

EP112: Jason Morris, Heidi Tompkins, Micro-locations & the Acts 2 Revolution

It’s always a good podcast when Jason Morris is involved. Jason, along with being the Global Innovation Pastor at Westside Family, has been actively…

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Jan 19, 2021

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BETA10: Making the Most of a Phygital Easter

80 days and counting until Easter 2021 is upon us. If your church is like most, you’re currently avoiding thinking about the massive stress that is…

hybrid-churchseasonal

Jan 15, 2021

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EP111: Futurist Churches & The Virtual Reality Multisite Campus

Stadia has group of churches we call the “Futurists”. These churches are focused on experimenting phygitally. Understanding the heart of…

vr-ministryhybrid-church

Jan 11, 2021

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BETA09: Facebook Groups Best Practices

One of the most under-utilized tools online, Facebook Groups allows for incredible engagement digitally. In this COVID season (and beyond), how can…

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EP109: Multiplying Churches Until There’s No Place Left

Check your tech brains at the door for this conversation. We’re wrapping up 2020 not talking about anything tech as much as a core component of what…

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Dec 21, 2020

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EP108: DJ Soto - Virtual Reality, Final Fantasy XIV, and the Church

I love conversations with DJ Soto. DJ challenges me, regularly, and this conversation once again pushes the limits. As Lead Pastor of VR Church, DJ…

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Dec 14, 2020

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CRAY02: The Unofficial Geek Ranking of Christmas Movies

Christmastime is here. Time for love and cheer, and CHRISTMAS MOVIES. THERE ARE SO MANY CHRISTMAS MOVIES. Time to GEEK OUT about the greatness of…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA08: Five Options Better than the Connection Card

It’s the most difficult part of Church Online. You’ll have hundreds, maybe thousands of viewers online. But who are these people? How can your…

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Dec 9, 2020

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EP107: Jate Earhart, Twitch, & Reaching a Different Type of Person

For most Online Ministry people, Twitch is probably not on your radar. For Jate Earhart, broadcasting has become a regular event. Jate streams on…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA07: Experiment - Learn to Fire BBs before Bullets before Bombs

Can you relate to this question by a church volunteer? “I talked my church leadership into trying a live, viewer-interactive service this Dec 20.…

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EP106: Liberty University & the Academia of Online Ministry

We got Episode 106 here and have brought in Professor Steve Lowe from Liberty University to have a great conversation around the theological…

leadershiponline-discipleship

Nov 30, 2020

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CRAY01: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast Smackdown

2020 has been crazy, so we’re taking a break from trying to solve the world’s problems and instead focusing on more important things.…

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EP105: Savannah Kimberlin & Barna’s "6 Questions about the Future of the Hybrid Church"

As church leaders in the midst of this COVID season, there are certainly questions on this whole Digital Church thing. Is this effective? Is it…

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Nov 23, 2020

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BETA06: How Can I Help Leadership See Bigger, Bolder Ideas?

I cannot tell you how many times I’ve had this conversation: “Leadership doesn’t understand. They’re wanting to play it safe. How do I get them to…

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EP104: Does the Holy Spirit Move Online?

Remember back when churches met in large gatherings. Those physical services were so powerful, you could just feel the spirit of God moving across…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA05: Small Steps Towards Effective Digital Strategy

It’s easy to feel underwater with this whole phygital thing. Physical strategy is one thing... now a digital strategy is complicating things…

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EP103: Jason Poling & The Virtual Reality Multisite Campus

I love talking with people who get it. People that you don’t have to convince of a good idea. People that are usually already running down the road…

vr-ministrychurch-planting

Nov 9, 2020

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BETA04: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Phygital Christmas

We got past Halloween. It's not even Turkey-time yet, and here in America we may not even know who the President is, but dang it, it's…

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Nov 5, 2020

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EP102: Essential Ecclesiology Enabling Digital Church Planting

We’ve talked a lot here about the idea of multiplying church, which can be difficult to understand sometimes since the idea of multiplication is so,…

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Nov 2, 2020

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EP101: Jim Tomberlin & The Goal of Physical Church

Jim’s words kinda shocked me. Having worked with Jim Tomberlin at Christ Fellowship Miami, and studied his multisite movement materials over the…

leadershiphybrid-church

Oct 26, 2020

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BETA03: Church, We Forgot the Why

Couple questions on the docket this week on BETA SHOW: Jeff, can you talk about ways that your attendees can engage that’s outside/beyond a physical…

hybrid-churchdiscipleship

Oct 22, 2020

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EP100: Kranda, Atkinson, Nils: The Joys & Difficulties of Online Ministry

Well, we got here quicker than we thought. Episode 100 of The Church Digital Podcast launches this week, and we’ve got a solid podcast for you.…

Becoming theChurch.digital

BETA02: Pushing Church Online While Managing Reopening Transitions

We’re going back to the building, right? But we’re not supposed to go back to February 2020. How exactly are we supposed to do that again? Lay the…

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EP099: Korey Deck - Shepherding, Pastoral Care, & Mourning Digitally

How do we pastor people phygitally? How do we care for people in digital space? Great question, and I honestly thought I had an answer to that until…

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Oct 12, 2020

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BETA01: Get More Value From Your Online Church Services

Wrestling with your church's PHYGITAL approach to online + physical services? Jeff & Rey are diving in, answering YOUR QUESTIONS on how to get more…

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EP098: Patrick Holden & The Potential Simplicity of Online Church Services

Episode 97 was incredible! We did a deep dive into Creative Online Services with lead creative Craig Dockery at Crossroads Church. Incredible…

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Oct 5, 2020

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BETA00: How Do We Do Creative Digital Church Services & Physical Church Services at the Same Time?

You got questions. You're new to this whole digital church thing, and you need some help. You're heading back to the building, but 50-70% of your…

hybrid-churchleadership

Oct 1, 2020

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EP097: Craig Dockery & Crossroads Creative Church Services Online

As churches start to head back into their buildings, Pastor, we have the opportunity to continue to blur the lines of Phygital. We have an…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E96

EP096: Churches That Want to be the Next Christian Netflix

Pre-COVID I don’t think I heard much about the idea of a church becoming the “Christian Netflix”… but thank you very much Coronavirus for once again…

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EP095: Launching & Elevating Church Communication Teams

COVID is teaching us, the church, many lessons. Obviously, there are many lessons about the value of Church Online or Discipleship Online. But why…

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EP094: The Challenge of Church Discipline in Digital Spaces

This is not going to be your typical The Church Digital Podcast. What does church discipline look like at your church? I want to be clear with the…

leadershippastoral-care

Sep 14, 2020

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EP093: Rick Rusaw & The Standard of Church as Platform

The idea of Church as Platform has been resonating for a while here at The Church Digital. Through recent blogs & podcasts we’ve been unpacking this…

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Sep 8, 2020

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EP092: How to do Digital Summer Camp for Students

Most churches shut down for the summer… global pandemic and all. Weekend services are “essential” operations, but the majority of churches have…

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EP091: Tyler Sansom - Building & Using Influence as a Digital Missionary

To do digital ministry you need to think outside the box. What works in the building won’t necessarily work online. We know this. But oftentimes our…

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Aug 24, 2020

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EP090: Greg Nettle & Digital Lessons Learned in this Global Pandemic

Hey, it’s my birthday podcast! And for the second year in a row, we’re bringing in a special guest to celebrate my birthday. Last year it was my…

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EP089: Steve Fogg & Ministering to People on Google’s Dime

As we get further and further into this COVID season, how are we finding new people? It’s so easy to default back to our 99s and to forget about our…

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EP088: Matt Lombardi - What Do You Mean Your Church Won’t Experiment?

Thank you very much, COVID. That long-term vision? That playbook? Your church’s strategy? It’s all trash. Every church is in startup mode, and we’re…

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EP087: Stories & Strategy of a Digital-Only Expression of Church

Thanks to COVID, lots of churches are operating digitally. They’re broadcasting their services online. Trying to start up Online Small Groups. As a…

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Jul 27, 2020

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EP086: Ali Roohi - My Church is Healthier Because of COVID

I’ve talked with hundreds of Pastors in this COVID season. Easily. Not an exaggeration. If I count emails, texts, social media, direct messages,…

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EP085: Doug Parks, Church as Platform, and Moving Beyond the Institutional Model

What can we, the Church, learn from Uber? AirBNB? We’re 100+ days into this COVID thing. Our buildings aren’t getting much usage. In some areas…

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EP084: Christopher Benek, Virtual Reality, and Moving Beyond Church Buildings

What does the future hold for Virtual Reality?... for Artificial Intelligence? Talk to the business world and they're chomping at the bit to take…

vr-metaversevr-ministry

Jul 6, 2020

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EP083: Dave Adamson & Ten Commandments of Church YouTube

YouTube is powerful. Incredibly powerful... if you use it right. In this COVID-19 season, churches have been jumping onboard the YouTube bandwagon.…

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EP082: Stan Rodda, Tyler Sansom & the Different Flavors of Microsites

As reports show COVID-19 is spiking, churches are starting to engage more and more with the idea of micro-locations as a short-term solution. It's…

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EP081: Craig Whitney & Moving Beyond the Church Service Business

How do you start a church movement? Sure, there's probably different ways we can answer that question. If we looked at Christ's example, well, he…

leadershipdiscipleship

Jun 22, 2020

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EP080: Angela Craig & Planting a Digital-Only Church on Facebook

The idea of a Digital-Only Church was quite controversial pre-COVID. Truthfully, it's still controversial today. What we're discovering, though, is…

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Jun 18, 2020

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EP079: Dave Ferguson - Multiplication, Micro-locations, & TCD's 10,000th Play

I love the Internet. Dave Ferguson, Leader of the Exponential Conference/Movement and Lead Pastor at Community Christian Church in Chicago... over…

church-plantingleadership

Jun 15, 2020

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EP078: Kristel Acevedo, Women's Ministry Online & Creating Community Around Content

Church, we are content beasts... I actually had a friend of mine tell me once, "The only people that create more content than Churches is the Porn."…

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Jun 11, 2020

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EP077: Tim Celek & Defining Matthew 28 by Focusing on the One

Church, why do we do this? Why do we do 'church'? I don't mean physical church, or digital church. I don't mean weekend services, or small groups. I…

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Jun 8, 2020

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EP076: Lee Coate & Digital Engagement Pathway for Your Church

So, who are these people who are watching our Churches Online and what are we supposed to do with them? COVID-19 has brought us tons of traffic, and…

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EP075: Adrienne Feldmann & Launching Watch Parties Quickly

Depending on your location, gathering restrictions are starting to loosen, and churches are considering meeting together again. Some restrictions…

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EP074: Scot Mendenhall - Gaining & Using Influence on YouTube

Pastor, if there's one thing you've learned in this COVID-19 season, it's that you want to have influence online. For most churches, that means…

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EP073 - Greg Aukerman, Micro-churches, & Stairstepping Back to Buildings

Well, we're going back into the building. Or at least a small percentage of us are. Many, though, are opting to take a slower approach heading back…

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May 18, 2020

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EP072: Greg Atkinson: Physical Church, Church Online, & Why Toothpaste Won't Go Back in the Tube

If there's a lesson the church needs to learn in this Global Pandemic: Physical Church & Church Online need to learn to play together nicely. In the…

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May 14, 2020

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EP071: Nils Smith & A Futurist's View of an Innovative, Entrepreneurial Church

In the midst of this pandemic, we're taking a moment to talk with one of the pioneers of the Church Online movement. Nils Smith was there from…

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EP070: Ray Hudson & Church Planting, Digital First

COVID-19 has brought a lot of confusion into the church. It's hard enough to be an existing church navigating this season. Try being a church that…

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EP069: Thinking Digital First Even When We Get Back to the Building

When we look at the idea of a Phygital Church, one that truly utilizes digital and physical, there is going to be a tension of who is priority? The…

hybrid-churchleadership

May 4, 2020

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EP068: Greg Nettle, DJ Soto, and The Foundation of a Virtual Reality Church

What does a church look like in Virtual Reality? Greg Nettle, President of Stadia Church Planting and DJ Soto, Lead Pastor of VR Church... who's…

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Apr 30, 2020

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EP067: Tyler Sansom & the Relational Approach to Church Online

In the hectic-ness to build a Church Online, we often forget the biggest part... okay, Jesus is the biggest part. Didn't mean to Jesus juke you…

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Apr 27, 2020

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EP066: The Stuff We Didn't Do When COVID-19 Hit, or Biblical Functions of a Digital Church, Part 3

We're wrapping up here on our our 3rd part of the Biblical Functions of a Digital Church. We've covered the easy stuff coming into this episode.…

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EP065: Fellowshipping Digitally, or Biblical Functions of a Digital Church, Part 2

What is a Digital-Only Church? Well, thanks to COVID-19 we've got maybe a couple hundred thousand of them right now in America. Pre COVID-19,…

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EP064: Patrick Holden, Meeting & Mobilizing People on Facebook

The hardest thing in Church Online is meeting people. I recently had an online pastor tell me that he had over 500,000 people attend Easter services…

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EP063: Mindy Caliguire, Soulcare, & The Freedom of Letting Go

Covid-19 is challenging, stretching the Church. As we've discussed... the Church has responded well, but at what cost? Our newfound love of Digital…

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EP062: Jay Kranda & Tomorrow's Phygital Strategy

Church, you should be celebrated. You survived Easter 2020 Church Online. A month ago most of you weren't even broadcasting online, and now you just…

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EP061: Kids, Students, & Church Online

Don't forget about the Kids & Students. In the midst of the Coronavirus season, with the pressure of Easter looming, what are we doing with Kids and…

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EP060: Larry Walkemeyer & Getting People on Kingdom Mission

My favorite part of this podcast episode is that it is everything I expected it to be, and I had set the standard very, very high.. Larry Walkmeeyer…

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EP059: Ben Stapley & Church Communication During Coronavirus

You know that playbook you had? The strategy that you built for your church? For the foreseeable future it's trash. Not to mention, when the dust…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E58

EP058: What Does It Mean to be On Mission During Coronavirus?

What is the role of the Church? In this Coronavirus season, that is a difficult question. How do we broadcast our church service online? By far this…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E57

EP057: Heredes Ribeiro - Easter Services Church Online Only

Evidently, even the Easter Bunny has to worry about Social Distancing. So, have you come to the realization yet that Easter is only going to be…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E56

EP056: Daniel Im - No Silver Bullets & How to Disciple Online

Need a break from coronavirus? I hear you. Hopefully this podcast is what you're looking for. My favorite book so far in 2020 has been Daniel Im's…

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EP055: Stadia & Virtual Officing

The Church [Office] has left the building as well. But how do we office, how do we as a church staff function digitally? This is the heart of…

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EP054: I Streamed a Church Service, What's Next?

Well, church, we survived. Coronavirus took its shot at us, and we made it. We survived. We figured out how to stream the service. How awesome. We…

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EP053: Stadia & How The Church Can Survive Coronavirus Culture

"Reducing large gatherings." - President Trump said it in his broadcast Wednesday night. Whether Coronavirus gets to a full-fledge pandemic here in…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E52

EP052: Coronavirus & Preparing for Emergencies

Whether coronavirus is a legitimate fear or not is not the topic of conversation here. Fact is, we face all sorts of city-wide emergencies on a…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E51

EP051: Ed Stetzer & Defining a Successful Church

What makes a successful Digital Church? Church Online? Church overall? What is it? I'll tell you what it's not: our Sunday morning attendance…

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EP050: Biblical Function of a Digital-Only Church, Part 1

Can a digital-only expression of church hold up to the Biblical standard of a church? This is the question that we, here at The Church Digital and…

hybrid-churchchurch-planting

Feb 24, 2020

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EP049: Aaron McClung & The Why of Personal Mission

The hardest lesson I've learned in my technology-based ministry life can be boiled down into five simple words: it's not about the tech. What is it…

discipleshipleadership

Feb 17, 2020

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EP048: Mike Christian & the Global, Missiological Impact of Church Online

What if we ran Church Online not like a Pastor would run a church, but like a missionary would run a missional movement. Crazy idea, I know. But…

digital-missionsevangelism

Feb 10, 2020

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EP047: Jon Crabtree & Why Churches (Big and Small) need a Mobile App

It’s 2020. Do churches really need a mobile app? Isn’t my website good enough on mobile devices? The answer for many churches today is,…

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EP046: Matt Welty & Creating Community via Mobile App

Can a mobile app create community? Most people would accuse the mobile app of tearing down community, at least physical community. But can the…

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EP045: Church In A Bar & Other Innovations

Sometimes innovation is overly complicated and very costly. Sometimes innovation is just looking at what you have differently. What you’ll discover…

leadershipchurch-planting

Jan 27, 2020

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EP044: Jate Earhart & Constructing a Digital Church

This Episode of The Church Digital Podcast may challenge some established norms. If so, that’s cool. They probably need to be challenged. A small,…

hybrid-churchdiscipleship

Jan 20, 2020

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EP043: Kyle Schultz & Deconstructing Kids Church Online

One of the greatest untapped resources in Church Online, I believe, is the Kids Church Online. There’s huge potential here to reach kids in unique…

youth-ministrydiscipleship

Jan 13, 2020

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EP042: Church Online Cohort // The Beginning

One of the things that I (Jeff) love about Church Online is that we are basically learning about all of this, together. Big churches, small…

leadershipdiscipleship

Jan 6, 2020

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EP041: Six Lessons Learned from 2019's THE CHURCH DIGITAL PODCAST

2019 has come and gone, and with it, 40 podcasts recorded on the many different facets of Church Online. Each podcast offering many lessons and…

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EP040: Daniel Herron & The Robloxian Christians, or doing Gen Z Church in a Video Game

I (Jeff) used to consider myself innovative. Then I met Daniel. While most kids were running away from church, Daniel at age 11 was trying to figure…

vr-metaverseyouth-ministry

Dec 23, 2019

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EP039: Greg Ligon & Behind the Screens - The State of Church Online

Hey Church! This is your podcast. Two incredible organizations… Living As One and Leadership Network… got together and created a survey to discover…

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EP038: Jay Kranda & The Natural Way to Build Microlocations @ Saddleback

One of the pioneers of Church Online jumps on the podcast here, Jay Kranda, from a small little SoCal Church called Saddleback. No stranger to the…

church-plantinghybrid-church

Dec 9, 2019

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EP037: Joe Radosevich & “Small Church” Church Online

Stat time, are you ready? Here we go. The average church in America has 73 people attending a week. 80% of churches in America today are under 200…

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Dec 2, 2019

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EP036 - Evan Connelly - Redefining Chat Hosts & Community

I’m (Jeff) going to be honest here. I’ve never really enjoyed chat hosting. Maybe I never did it right. Recently, I had a conversation with Evan…

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EP035: Brandon Catoe & Pop-Up Church

I’ve been hearing whispers of this new concept in church. Jeff, you got to talk to these guys. They’re doing Pop-Up Church. Honestly, I had no idea…

church-plantingsmall-groups

Nov 18, 2019

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EP034: Jim Tomberlin, Trends of Multisite & Church Online

The idea of the multisite church was born in the 1990s as church attendance was growing faster than the church buildings could sustain. Even in…

hybrid-churchleadership

Nov 11, 2019

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EP033: Rob Wegner & the Mission of Microchurch

I (Jeff) believe this to be true: In the future, bigger churches will continue to get bigger; but smaller churches will continue to get smaller. And…

church-plantingsmall-groups

Nov 4, 2019

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EP032: CITN & Redefining the Why of Church Online

Why do we do Church Online? I’m willing to bet that you’ve asked this question of yourself, and of your church’s leadership… maybe even asking some…

leadershiphybrid-church

Oct 28, 2019

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EP031: Jennifer Miles & Marketing Church Online

How do you market Church Online? I used to think SEO, SEM, SMM. Gotta love acronyms! All of these are valid, and helpful in ministry, but at the end…

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EP030: Andy Mage & The TikTok Revolution

I love a church that takes a risk. That’s what Bay Hope Church has done. Evidently, there’s this thing called TikTok. It’s currently the #1 app…

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EP029: Mark Venti & Churchome's Digital Culture

One of my favorite podcasts to date, Mark Venti from Churchome lays it out. “We’re experimenting…” “We’re following the Holy Spirit, but learning…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E28

EP028: Seth Muse & Redefining Engagement

Engagement is one of those words that no longer has meaning. It’s been used and misused so often in recent years that the heart of the word has been…

digital-missionsleadership

Sep 30, 2019

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EP027: CITN & the Community and Camaraderie of Ministry

Working on a Church Staff has been one of the greatest joys and greatest burdens in my life. Confession: I spent many years on staff feeling alone…

leadershippastoral-care

Sep 23, 2019

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EP026: Tom Pounder in Apple, Innovation, & Discipleship

Remember when Apple was an innovative company? Steve Jobs would be speaking at a keynote, flash that sly grin, and then say to the audience: “Oh,…

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EP025: Ryan Sharp & The Value of an Individual @ Life.Church

This episode we’re honored to talk with the organization who essentially created Church Online. Life.Church is one of the pioneering churches out…

hybrid-churchleadership

Sep 9, 2019

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EP024: Ken Schafer & The Challenge of Equipping Using Online Technologies

Church Online definitely has strengths and weaknesses, but the power to train and to equip someone is unparalleled. But why do we struggle with the…

discipleshiponline-discipleship

Sep 3, 2019

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51:24

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EP023: Tom Pounder and Developing a Digital Missionary

Before my wife and I got married, we were praying about becoming missionaries. Challenges like learning new languages, adapting to new cultures and…

digital-missionsevangelism

Aug 26, 2019

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EP022: Jeff's Mom & the Heart of Online Groups

I love hearing stories from people who have been impacted by Church Online. Sometimes it feels like the stuffy shirts and the academics argue about…

small-groupsonline-discipleship

Aug 19, 2019

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48:58

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EP021: Danielle Hicks & Elevation’s Watch Parties

The challenge before Church Online is that it is guilty of being church in isolation, allowing people to abandon biblical communities. These views…

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Aug 12, 2019

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53:34

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EP020: Jeff Moore & The Strategy of Discipleship

We’ve talked a lot about Church Online and the potential power that it has to be a strategic force for the church. Today’s church online has many…

discipleshipleadership

Aug 5, 2019

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44:25

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EP019: Church Anywhere & Discipleship

We’re in Week 3 of this deep dive into the Online Ministry at First Capital Christian Church. Church Anywhere, as it’s called, utilizes its Church…

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Jul 29, 2019

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EP018: Randy Kirk, Church Anywhere, & Not My Kingdom

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Jul 22, 2019

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58:38

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EP017: Stories from Church Anywhere

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Jul 15, 2019

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44:52

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EP016: Anthony Coppedge & What Exactly is Online Church Membership?

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Jul 8, 2019

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EP015: Rey DeArmas & How To Impact The Workplace

The world is changing. It’s time for the church to as well. Like it or not, we’re moving into a post-christian society. As a church, we can lament…

digital-missionsevangelism

Jul 1, 2019

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Becoming theChurch.digital · E14

EP014: DJ Soto & Planting a Church in Virtual Reality

Here's my question: "Can 'church' work in virtual reality?" To be honest, I (Jeff) went in a skeptic. To find out the truth, we interviewed DJ Soto,…

vr-ministrychurch-planting

Jun 24, 2019

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56:25

Becoming theChurch.digital · E13

EP013: Jate Earhart & Creating Disciples While Playing Video Games

Love video games? Love discipleship? Sharing your faith? Thinking outside the box? This is your episode. Until Jate Earhart, I (Jeff) don't think…

discipleshipevangelism

Jun 17, 2019

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52:58

Becoming theChurch.digital · E12

EP012: Living As One & Advanced Church Broadcast

You've been broadcasting your church services for a while now, but for one reason or another you feel stuck. How do you improve quality? How do you…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E11

EP011: Steve Kaminsky & Church Broadcasting 101

As we've discussed, there's more to Church Online than broadcasting services online, but broadcasting services is a necessary piece. And while…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E10

EP010: Eric Geiger & Talking to Leadership About Church Online

Plenty of people can see the positives of Church Online, and how Church Online can complement their church's ministry at physical campuses. Some can…

leadershipdiscipleship

May 28, 2019

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29:34

Becoming theChurch.digital · E9

EP009: Eric Geiger & The Theology Of Church (Ekklesia) Online

What started as a simple podcast with the goal of a strategic conversation on Omnichannel Communication and Unified Commerce quickly went another…

discipleshiponline-discipleship

May 20, 2019

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54:59

Becoming theChurch.digital · E8

EP008: Ben Stapley & Communicating via Church Online

The strength of Online Technology (and Church Online) is in our ability to communicate. But are we communicating effectively? Throughout the service…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E7

EP007: Kevin Lee & The Arguments Against Church Online

The number one argument we hear about why Church Online isn't Church is that it causes the abandonment of Ekklesia, the gathering together of…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E6

EP006: Jason Morris & Discipleship Pathways for Church Online

What does it mean to disciple someone Online? Let's back up and ask another question first... what does it mean to disciple someone? In this Episode…

discipleshiponline-discipleship

Apr 29, 2019

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47:48

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EP005: David Urzi & Defining the Online Pastor

What exactly does an Online Pastor do? This episode explores in greater detail the life and ministry of Online Pastors, people who wrestle with…

leadershippastoral-care

Apr 22, 2019

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Becoming theChurch.digital · E1

EP001: Rey DeArmas and the Strength of Church Online

Welcome to The Church Digital Podcast! We'll be hosting an ongoing dialogue here on Church Online, sharing stories and challenges surrounding doing…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E2

EP002: Rey DeArmas and Six Things You Wish Pastors Knew About Church Online

There's no way around it... Church Online is a new concept. With the newness comes uneasiness and doubt, especially from people carrying…

leadershippastoral-care

Apr 11, 2019

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55:31

Becoming theChurch.digital · E3

EP003: Jay Kranda and Creating Healthy Biblical Community thru Church Online

Can Biblical Community exist in Church Online? We sit down with Jay Kranda, Online Pastor at Saddleback, and asked him that question. He may be a…

Becoming theChurch.digital · E4

EP004: Tyler Sansom and Church Anywhere (Small Church, Micro-Locations, and Church Online)

I (Jeff) first heard of Church Anywhere about a year ago, meeting Tyler on Facebook. I immediately fell in love with his Church. First Capital…

church-plantingleadership

Apr 11, 2019

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