Podcasts by Social Media Church Podcast

Pastors and Personal Branding with Angie White from 2023-12-08T18:47:40

Join us in the latest episode of the Social Media Church Podcast as we sit down with Angie White of Rock Church to explore the tension that comes around pastors and personal branding. ...

How to Transform Your Life with Faithly from 2023-11-30T17:34:24

Are you a Christian leader or ministry enthusiast looking for inspiration and connection? 

Tune in as we get to know Alicia Lee and Danny Yoo who founded the heart and...

A Neural Network for Sermons with Michael Whittle from 2023-11-21T14:46:34

Prepare to embark on a spiritual and technological journey like no other, as we unveil a groundbreaking fusion of faith and innovation with Michael Whittle. 

In this e...

Ministry and Metrix with Amber Smart from 2023-11-14T16:07:02

The words “data” and “analytics” have been thrown around a lot in the digital and social media world. But do we really know what they mean and why they're important? And why does it ma...

Social Media Management for Multisite Churches with Kent Richardson from 2023-11-07T09:02:23

Uncover invaluable insights and strategies tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities multisite churches face when navigating social media management. 

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Digital Evangelism Strategies with Mark Appleton of BGEA from 2023-10-31T12:41:03

In today's episode, we dive into the world of digital evangelism with Mark Appleton, where he shares invaluable insights into how evangelism evolved in the digital age. 

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The Social Media Strategy You Didn't Know You Needed with Marle Mae from 2023-10-20T15:15:38

Join us for an insightful podcast episode as we sit down with Marle Mae, a distinguished social media strategist from the Philippines, to unveil the untapped potential of "The Social M...

Learning from Liquid Church's Digital Director from 2023-10-12T15:24:32

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of digital ministry with Lauren Bercarich, the Digital Director of Liquid Church. Liquid Church, renowned for its innovative approa...

Becoming a Mighty and Timeless Leader with Brian Dodd from 2023-10-05T13:58:32

Step into the realm of profound leadership transformation with Brian Dodd. Join us as we unravel the intricate layers of leadership excellence under Brian's guidance, delving into stra...

Cause and Effect of Digital Discipleship with Drew Davis from 2023-09-28T16:31:15

Join Drew Davis in this insightful episode as we unravel the intriguing realm of  Cause and Effect of Digital Discipleship. 

Dive into the transformative impact of tec...

Talking Digital Discipleship with DK Hammonds from 2023-09-21T13:08:04

In this episode, we delve into DK's insightful book on digital discipleship. 

Join us as we explore the key themes, ideas, and revelations from the book that have been...

State of the Church Report 2023 with Kelli Kelly from 2023-09-18T13:01:29

Discover the latest insights into the ever-evolving landscape of religious institutions with our special guest, Kelli Kelly, on this episode of Social Media Church podcast. 

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Church Media Tips&Tricks with Brad Zimmerman from 2023-08-17T15:32:45

Discover advice and creative solutions for enhancing your worship services through captivating visuals, flawless audio, and seamless tech integration with Brad Zimmerman. 

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From Rock Band to Online Ministry with Christian Crowe from 2023-08-10T12:06:07

Discover the journey of Christian Crowe as he transitioned from captivating audiences as the drummer of a Christian rock band, All Star United, to leading the online ministry of Calvar...

Churchpress Transition Conversation with Josh Brown from 2023-08-03T20:02:49

In this episode Nils Smith and Josh Brown have a conversation about Churchpress and Church SEO. Josh shares the foundations of the company and the two discuss the future of this powerf...

Global Digital Discipleship with Anne Bosarge from 2023-07-27T11:59:10

Join Anne Bosarge, Director of Leadership Strategies and Local Church Resources for the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, as she shares insights and strategies f...

How Gloo is Innovating around AI for the Church with Brad Hill from 2023-07-24T15:24:45

Let’s dive into the fascinating world of AI innovation with Brad Hill, the Chief Solutions Officer of Gloo. 

Discover how Gloo is leveraging AI to revolutionize church...

Church of the King’s Online Discipleship Strategy with Simon Andersson from 2023-07-17T15:03:24

In this episode we dive into Online Discipleship with Simon Andersson, Online Campus Pastor at Church of the King.  

Simon shares practical tips, biblical wisdom and h...

Our First Take on Threads from 2023-07-10T18:08:05

As social media enthusiasts, we couldn't wait to get our hands on this brand new platform from Meta and share our thoughts and experiences with you.

We’re sharing our ...

A Conversation with Kenny Jahng About How Churches Can Get Started with AI from 2023-07-06T11:55:37

The importance of AI, especially with the introduction of ChatGPT, has grown significantly in the past year. AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is more than just a "robot" telling you wha...

Get Away with PastorStays (No Strings Attached) from 2023-06-22T16:48:04

Embark on an inspiring spiritual journey with Pastor Stan Russell. In this episode, we’ll explore Pastor Stan's remarkable life and ministry, along with the innovative platform that am...

Church Marketing Fundamentals with Justin Nava from 2023-06-14T17:57:43

In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast Justin Nava takes us on a journey through the fundamental principles of church marketing. He explores the importance of understanding...

The Power of Kindness with Greg Atkinson from 2023-06-06T16:09:27

In a world that feels overwhelming, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a small act of kindness. However, no matter how insignificant these gestures may seem, they have the ability...

Be Faithful with a Few with Tom Pounder from 2023-05-25T14:43:41

Tom Pounder's captivating journey is an inspiring testament to the power of embracing digital platforms in spreading the message of faith. As an early adopter and visionary, Tom has be...

Learning to Share the King with Joshua Broome and Rashawn Copeland from 2023-05-18T17:36:30

Are you a believer looking to deepen your relationship with God? Or are you someone who is curious about the intersection of technology and spirituality?

Joshua Broome...

Don't Scroll: 7-Point Framework for Creating Reels with Ben Bennett from 2023-05-13T03:08:21

Are you looking to effectively share the message of the gospel with others? Look no further! Here’s an effective seven-point outline for sharing the Gospel, covering all the essential ...

Exploring the Pastoral Impact and Power of YouTube with Sallie Guillory from 2023-05-05T16:51:57

There’s more to what meets the eye! YouTube may be one of the most powerful websites on the internet right now. But how do we utilize it to be a powerful tool for spreading the message...

Top 5 Churches to Watch on Social Media from 2022-04-15T17:41:05

Who are the best churches to watch out for social media for inspiration?

Social media is one of the most powerful co...

NFTs for Church from 2022-04-08T15:36:41

What are NFTs and how can they benefit the church?

With the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, NFTs...

Facebook Alternatives from 2022-03-23T15:42:48

As previously shared from Social Media Church Podcast’s last episode, Facebook has continually been declining. A lot of people have asked if it is wise to keep in...

(Part 2) Discipling In The Digital World Using Discord with Jonah Wiley from 2022-03-14T14:07:10

Have you heard about Discord? 

Discord is an online digital platform that serves as a good  space to meet a...

(Part 1) Discipling In The Digital World Using TikTok with Jonah Wiley from 2022-03-04T13:01:54

TikTok is the 3rd largest social media network, and is taking Gen Z—and even millennials—by storm. But can it be used for an even bigger purpose: to preach the go...

Is It Time to Get Off Facebook? from 2022-02-25T17:21:39

Facebook has just celebrated their 15th anniversary. With their incredible platform, it remains to be the single most effective social media marketing platform ou...

Are Small Groups Moving to the Metaverse? from 2022-02-19T06:49:11

Virtual and augmented reality are just some of the advancements in technology that we see being developed in this digital era. A lot of big names and companies ha...

Most Important Social Media Platform of 2022 from 2022-02-10T14:43:46

If your digital church or ministry is still on the verge of starting out your social media presence, you’re probably thinking and testing out the waters as to whi...

Is This the End of the SMC Podcast? from 2022-02-03T14:14:20

Let’s stop doing this in 2022!

And that is to stop convincing everyone but instead focus on those who stayed. Instea...

UPDATE: from Aaron from 2021-11-11T17:54:35

We are finally in the post-pandemic transition phase in this fast-changing digital world. This team-up doesn’t sound so good but it’s happening now.

Starting, Building, and Sustaining Your Volunteer Media Team with Briana Zananiri from 2021-10-28T16:05:42

There are a couple of reasons why an employee stays with a company. A few of these reasons are having a safe working environment, the feeling of being valued, and...

Your Building Is a Crutch with Jeff Reed from 2021-10-14T13:29:17

As churches continue to ride and embrace the complex yet exciting wave of social media, it’s best to be reminded and grounded of the purpose of why we are utilizi...

Stop Doing Online Ministry By Yourself from 2021-10-08T16:43:36

Whether in our personal or your ministry life, if there’s one thing we’ve all learned from this season we are in, it’s this: We’re all in this together. Listen

Giveaway Winners Announced for Altar Live from 2021-09-04T11:06:26

In case you haven’t heard, Altar Live is THE software that will revolutionize the online church experience – and we mean it!

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The Cre8tive Lead Pastor Larry Weathers II from 2021-08-26T16:37:46

There’s no such thing as a ‘silver bullet’ on social media. The key to success is consistency. 

But consistency does...

Becoming All Things to All People Using Social Audio with DK Hammonds from 2021-08-19T08:51:20

It wasn’t too long ago, we only heard pastors preach once a week in a church building on Sundays. 

But in this digit...

Strategic Communication Using Stories with Dr. Jen Bennett from 2021-08-12T17:58:17

So churches, it’s time that we tap into our people’s stories and bring people together. Because PEOPLE CONNECT WITH PEOPLE. When we make that connection, they wil...

The Software Church Online Has Been Waiting For with Stephanie Leathe from 2021-08-07T17:29:08

It’s true that content is key when creating for an audience in the online world. We’ve seen its importance over the past year and a half.

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Best of the 2021 SMC Conference from 2021-07-27T14:43:40

It has been two weeks since we had our very first Social Media Church Conference and we’re still celebrating all that God did. 

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We Hosted Our First Conference; Now What? from 2021-07-16T10:20:15

What a Conference we just had! And we want to give a BIG thank you to you, our listeners!! 

After months and months ...

The New Lens To Look At Church Through with Ben Stapley from 2021-07-09T14:09:17

It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words - such a cliché, right? 

But the reality is, someone decidin...

How to Keep Your Brand Relevant Using Social Media with Dawn Nicole Baldwin from 2021-07-01T06:47:01

Churches, whether we admit it or not, the people we’re trying to reach online are still consumers at heart. And the reality is, they are bombarded with marketing ...

Your Guide to Facebook Ads with Chris Abbott from 2021-06-24T08:32:05

Social media and the internet have become today’s language. 

And with millions of people out there who do not know J...

Listen to This Before Starting Your Online Community with Sly King from 2021-06-17T15:14:40

The online space is the most inexpensive campus to grow. Even if you spend on advertising and boosted posts, you’re always within your budget.

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Audio Social Networking Tips in 2021 with Jennifer Benton and DK Hammonds from 2021-06-10T18:08:21

We live in a generation where people crave for authenticity. 

And we also live in a generation where people want to ...

How to Lead Creatives with Phil Cooke from 2021-06-03T09:24:16

Some say Michael Angelo is considered to be the best artist in history. Yet in his peak, he said, “I’m still learning.” 

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3 Tips for Online Growth with Nick Ovalle from 2021-05-27T09:10:54

One of the things highlighted over the course of this pandemic is that the internet is just too big! We all could jump in and throw content for social media and o...

Story Living with L.Michelle Salvant from 2021-05-20T09:41:50

It’s one thing to testify but it’s another thing to experience your own testimony. 

Don’t be too caught up on what t...

The Overlooked Platform Your Ministry Needs with Natchi Lazarus from 2021-05-14T06:47:56

When someone new walks into the church, there’s always one thing people get in order to connect–contact details. 

An...

Creating a Digital Communications Strategy with Seth Muse from 2021-05-06T12:13:54

What is the key to creating a digital communications strategy?

In this podcast episode, our guest Seth Muse, joins h...

Discussing Social Media, Shame, Generosity and More With SMC Founder DJ Chuang from 2021-04-22T11:11:17

Mental health, generosity, and racism are such important topics for our churches to be covering. Many people we lead are waiting for us to start engaging in these...

Should Your Church Decentralize? from 2021-04-14T06:58:30

One of the lessons this season has taught us is: there are things that are just out of our control. 

The same is tru...

Special Episode: 10 Years in the Making (Big Announcement) from 2021-04-08T15:00:55

Who would have imagined the church would have changed so much in the past year? From physical gatherings to Zoom meetings, in-person Sunday services to livestream...

NextDoor Strategy for Church Leaders: Podcast 323 from 2021-03-25T16:12:58

Just when we thought we have enough social media platforms, we see and hear about another emerging application called NextDoor.

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Intentional Community With James Carmichael: Podcast 322 from 2021-03-19T09:51:08

Churches, how do you measure success? Is it through the number of shares, comments, and likes you have on a post or a video? 

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Is It Time to Jump on Clubhouse?: Podcast 321 from 2021-03-11T14:56

Have you come across the latest trending app, Clubhouse? It’s still in beta but it’s already worth $100 million! 

Wh...

Why You Shouldn't Hire an Online Pastor: Podcast 320 from 2021-03-04T14:44:13

As churches continue to figure out this dynamic communication shift, we are seeing how the internet has become a powerful tool to reach people from near and far.<...

The Theology of Doing Church Online With Matt Curtis: Podcast 319 from 2021-02-26T03:43:03

Churches are in a season of figuring out the complexity of digital ministry and how it relates to their theology. Does the Bible speak to online ministry?<...

Crypto for Churches with Justin Greene and Matt Hayes: Podcast 318 from 2021-02-23T16:23:52

Is Cryptocurrency the future of money?

As cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin continue to become more and more mainstre...

Learning From the Last Decade of Church Online at Life.Church With Alan George: Podcast 317 from 2021-02-11T04:22:05

No matter where someone is in the world, technology makes it possible to reach them. How can church leaders leverage technology to go beyond a church’s physical l...

TikTok, Reels, and Building a Team With Rohn Starling: Podcast 316 from 2021-02-05T14:21:45

Doing church on social media didn’t make sense before as much as it does now. Today, you find churches even on TikTok and Reels!

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How to Reach Gen Z With O&A Youth Pastor Sean Lord: Podcast 315 from 2021-01-29T17:03:47

Who would have thought COVID-19 would impact our lives this long? In the first few months, everybody shifted to digital, then after a few weeks, a lot stopped too...

Hosting an Online Marriage Retreat with Dr. Kim Kimberling: Podcast 314 from 2021-01-22T11:22:28

October last year, our host, Nils Smith, in partnership with Awesome Marriage CEO, Dr. Kim Kimberling, launched a self-paced Online Marriage Retreat designed to h...

2nd Screen Experience with Nick Ovalle: Podcast 313 from 2021-01-15T13:09:06

Now that everything has gone digital, in the church space, how can we take off the time barriers, get engagement, and be in a community with our online audience a...

Maximizing Your Network in 2021 With Alexis Serna: Podcast 312 from 2021-01-07T19:20:28

Are you ready to crush social media this year? As people shift their conversations, and interactions digitally, you need to build a strong relationship with your ...

Talking TikTok with Sammy Kelly from Digivangelism: Podcast 311 from 2020-12-22T13:31:55

Over the quarantine season, we’ve seen an enormous growth and explosion of TikTok. As people are more drawn into this social media platform, the big question for ...

Social Media for Pastors with Mike Novotny: Podcast 310 from 2020-12-10T12:32:44

Are you a pastor on social media? Here’s a podcast episode for you. Our host, Nils Smith together with the Time of Grace Lead Speaker, Pastor Mike Novotny share a...

Producing Your Live and On-Demand Online Worship Experiences: Podcast 309 from 2020-12-02T14:15:58

In a season where church doors are shut because of the pandemic, we see churches maximize the power of social media to produce creative content, and deliver uniqu...

How to Create Engaging Content: From Inspiration to Execution : Podcast 308 from 2020-11-24T07:00:33

Join host Aaron Magnuson in a conversation with Josh Blackard and Tommy Munoz as they unlock their best practices and secrets on creating social media content. Le...

Preparing for Christmas and Easter with Alejandro Reyes: Podcast 307 from 2020-11-20T12:29:14

At this point in time, we are not sure if churches will be allowed to gather physically in order to celebrate big events like Christmas and Easter. Our host, Nils...

Social Media Best Practices with Haley Veturis of Bayside Church: Podcast 306 from 2020-11-10T13:10:24

Join hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson with Haley Veturis, Director of Digital Engagement at Bayside Church, about their journey in social media and digital eng...

The Church Dilemma With the Social Dilemma: Podcast 305 from 2020-11-03T14:58:18

In this podcast, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about Netflix’s The Social Dilemma documentary, and how churches can stay holistically healthy in this d...

Social Media First Impressions with Greg Atkinson: Podcast 304 from 2020-10-28T14:11:26

In this episode of the podcast, host Nils Smith is joined by First Impressions ...

Leading Worship Online with Justin Graves: Podcast 303 from 2020-10-07T16:10:25

In this podcast, host Nils Smith is joined by Justin Graves of Justin Graves Band to talk about how worship leaders should approach the new norm of leading praise...

Podcast 302: The Role of Love in Social Media from 2020-10-01T08:53

Join host Aaron Magnuson in a conversation with Adam Weber, Founder and Lead Pastor of Embrace Church, as they share insights on how pastors and leaders can remai...

Podcast 301: How Your Church Can Crush YouTube from 2020-09-16T08:58:21

In this podcast, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson, dig deep into some of the key features and elements of YouTube, unpack the platform’s best practices, and sh...

Podcast 300: The Transformation Story With Julia and Demario Tucker from 2020-09-08T12:44:02

The Social Media Church Podcast is celebrating its 300th episode with special guest speakers from Transformation Church—one of the trailblazers of online church m...

Podcast 299: Social Media From an XP Perspective with Christopher Harris from 2020-08-18T16:13:58

In this podcast, Executive Pastor of Crossover Church Christopher Harris, joins Nils Smith in a conversation around integrating social media in churches from pre-...

Podcast 298: Building a Global Ministry Using Social Media with Natchi Lazarus from 2020-08-12T18:12:41

In this podcast, Marketing Specialist Natchi Lazarus joins Nils Smith in a conversation around social media and digital strategies to reach people globally and im...

Podcast 297: Discussing the New Normal of Online Church from 2020-08-05T15:42:35

In this podcast, Online Campus Pastor at Saddleback Church, Jay Kranda joins Nils Smith in discussing the changes and innovation in online ministries around the w...

Podcast 296: Living The Good Life with Dr. Derwin Gray from 2020-07-30T16:34:55

In this podcast, Founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, Dr. Derwin Gray joins Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson in a conversation around...

Podcast 295: Social Listening with Charissa Carnall from 2020-07-21T08:46:39

In this podcast, National Director for Social Media at Teach for America, Charissa Carnall joins Nils Smith in a conversation around social listening and how chur...

Podcast 294: The Power of Email&Social Media from 2020-07-13T06:55:26

In this podcast, Vice President of Business Development at Vanderbloemen, Holly Tate joins Nils Smith to talk about how email should better fit into the communication strategy of churches and em...

Podcast 293: Getting To Know WhatsApp from 2020-07-01T17:21:21

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about WhatsApp as a social platform, its core functions and how people use it today. They also talk about what...

Maximizing ALL of Instagram for Your Church: Podcast 292 from 2020-06-16T14:42:57

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson dive into the best practices for organizations and churches on Instagram, maximizing its features and functions, an...

Analyzing Zuck's Vision for the Future: Podcast 291 from 2020-05-22T08:32:03

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson delve into Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg’s 2020 resolution that’s focused on the next decade. How will these social...

Post-Easter Online Church Analysis: Podcast 290 from 2020-05-07T15:58:08

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about post-easter, how people have been adapting to church through online experiences, and how these recent ha...

Leaning into Free Faithlife Resources During the Quarantine and Beyond with Bob Pritchett: Podcast 289 from 2020-04-29T16:07:14

In this podcast, Bob Pritchett, President and CEO at Listen

Quarantine from a Lead Pastor's Seat with Chris Emmitt: Podcast 288 from 2020-04-14T13:11:41

In this podcast, Chris Emmitt, lead pastor of Mountain Lake Church, joins Nils Smith to talk about navigating ministries and church leadership amidst the global p...

Learning to Be Social With L.Michelle Salvant: Podcast 287 from 2020-04-09T04:56:42

In this podcast, L.Michelle Salvant joins Nils Smith to talk about her journey into digital ministry– from getting into platforms, embracing engagement opportunit...

Responding to Kenny Jahng and Seth Muse's Top 10 Unwritten Rules for Social Media: Podcast 286 from 2020-03-27T11:33:06

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson respond to Church Communications’ recent podcast on the Top 10 Unwritten Rules for Social Media with Kenny Jahng an...

The Life of an Online Campus Pastor During the Coronavirus Quarantine from 2020-03-24T20:46:35

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Mental Health During the Coronavirus Quarantine with Dr. Steve Grcevich from 2020-03-23T14:49:42

Empowering Volunteers on Social Media: Podcast 285 from 2020-03-13T05:49:25

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson share one of the biggest opportunities in the life of churches today: social media. They talk about how churches ca...

Live Streaming Your Church from 2020-03-12T19:33:02

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How To Handle Haters On Social Media: Podcast 284 from 2020-03-06T15:35:42

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about dealing with haters, bashers, and critics on social media. Listen as they share their thoughts on the im...

How Transparent Should You Be On Social Media?: Podcast 283 from 2020-02-26T13:14:08

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Nick Runyon talk about the pros and cons of being real and authentic on social media as wel...

Should Your Church Crowdsource Social Media?: Podcast 282 from 2020-02-01T07:24:39

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about crowdsourcing and repurposing content for your church’s social media platforms. Listen as they share the...

Responding on Social Media to Kobe Bryant’s Death from 2020-01-28T05:56:48

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Real-Time Social Media for Churches: Podcast 281 from 2020-01-22T12:02:06

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson delve into the importance of real-time church updates to increase engagement on social media and connect with the a...

Talking Social Media with Jonathan Malm of Sunday Social: Podcast 280 from 2020-01-09T11:33:58

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Jonathan Malm talk about how social media has been changing through the years and what they see on the horizon for churches. Listen

Churches and Instagram in 2020: Podcast 278 from 2019-12-29T06:35:12

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about the future of Instagram and how churches can maximize this platform for church growth in 2020. Listen as...

Social Media Trends from 2019 and Predictions for 2020: Podcast 279 from 2019-12-26T22:34

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about developments and challenges in the world of social media in 2019 and new opportunities for churches and ...

Learning from Churchome Global with Mark Venti: Podcast 277 from 2019-12-17T09:10:40

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Mark Venti talk about leveraging technology to help connect people and build healthy church relationships. Listen as they share th...

Connecting with Moms: Podcast 276 from 2019-12-10T15:42:51

In this podcast, Nils and Katie Smith talk about helping church leaders to better engage moms and women on social media from a female perspective. Listen as they ...

What Churches Can Learn from Kanye West: Podcast 275 from 2019-12-04T07:20:33

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about Kanye West’s newest album “Jesus is King,” and his Sunday Services. Listen as Nils and Aaron share their...

ChurchLancer with Casey Fulgenzi: Podcast 274 from 2019-11-27T06:39:11

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Casey Fulgenzi talk about connecting churches and ministries with creative and faith-based freelancers through a project called Ch...

Talking TikTok with Justin Dean: Podcast 273 from 2019-11-14T11:31:17

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Justin Dean talk about this extraordinarily popular video app called TikTok, where users can shoot, edit, and share 15-second vide...

Talking Church and Social Media with Gary Vaynerchuk: Podcast 272 from 2019-10-08T05:44

In this throwback podcast episode, Nils Smith and Gary Vaynerchuk talk about social media and the church. While this may be a past episode, we’ve come to realize ...

Discussing Digital Church with Jeff Reed: Podcast 271 from 2019-09-12T16:00

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Jeff Reed talk about online church and how relying on technological advancements can help churches connect, share, and reach more ...

Facebook's New Cryptocurrency: Libra: Podcast 270 from 2019-08-22T10:00

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Nick Runyon talk about one of the most controversial things Facebook has recently started on: its very own cryptocurrency, Libra. ...

LinkedIn for Pastors with Kenny Jahng: Podcast 269 from 2019-07-02T11:21:40

In this podcast, one of our favorite guests, Kenny Jahng, joins host Nils Smith to delve into how pastors can take advantage of LinkedIn’s renaissance. Over the y...

What the Church Can Learn from Western Union with Charissa Carnall: Podcast 268 from 2019-05-14T10:07:48

In this podcast, Samford University’s Social Media Manager, Charissa Carnall, joins host Nils Smith and shares her journey as one of the early adopters of social ...

Cryptocurrency for Churches: Podcast 267 from 2019-04-08T12:00

In this episode, Nils Smith and Nick Runyon are together to talk about one of the most confusing, overwhelming, yet exciting topics today–cryptocurrency. Nils and...

A Conversation About the Validity and Future of Digital Church Expressions: Podcast 266 from 2019-03-05T13:00

In this episode, Jay Kranda, Nick Runyon, Nils Smith and Justin Murff are together for the Virtual Church Gathering to talk about what exactly a virtual church is...

Learnings from 3 Million Ministry Conversations Online with Daniel Hall: Podcast 265 from 2019-02-15T15:00

In this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Hall, Chief Creative Officer of Echo Global, a contact center for Gospel conversations. Daniel shares his learnings from t...

The Future of Digital Radio with Yvonne Carlson: Podcast 264 from 2018-12-20T09:00

In this episode, we’re joined by the Director for Digital Strategy and User Experience (UX) of Moody Radio. Nils and Nick discuss with Yvonne the unique work she ...

The Vlogging Pastor Trey Van Camp: Podcast 263 from 2018-12-06T13:00

In this episode, we’re joined by the “vlogging pastor” of Passion Creek Church, Arizona, Trey Van Camp. Nils and Trey talk about Trey’s humble beginnings, the cre...

Catching Up with Jay Kranda and Talking About Churchome Global: Podcast 262 from 2018-11-22T11:30

In this episode, we’re joined by long time friend of the SMC Podcast and the Online Pastor of Saddleback Church, Jay Kranda. Jay and Nils discuss online church co...

Getting Started as an Online Campus Pastor with Aaron Magnuson: Podcast 261 from 2018-11-14T11:00

In this episode, we’re joined by a long-time online friend and the new Online Campus Pastor of CCV SoCal, Aaron Magnuson. Aaron shares with us the ministry opport...

Growing as a Creative with Phil Cooke: Podcast 260 from 2018-11-06T11:00

In this episode, we’re once again joined by my good friend, media producer, consultant and author, Phil Cooke.  Phil shares with us significant steps that are key...

Are Facebook, Google and Apple Friends of the Church?: Podcast 259 from 2018-10-31T10:00

In this episode, Nick Runyon and Nils Smith talk about three of the biggest leaders in the technology space today–<...

Intersecting Art and Analytics with Robert Rouse of Viz.Bible and Nick Runyon: Podcast 258 from 2018-10-09T15:00

In this episode, analytics consultant and creator of Viz.Bible Robert Rouse joins Nick Runyon as they talk about how the concepts of data visualization and busine...

The Future of Alexa and Artificial Intelligence with James Poulter: Podcast 257 from 2018-10-03T10:00

In this episode, innovation marketing consultant James Poulter joins Nils Smith as they take the discussion of Alexa further into the roles, opportunities and cha...

Kenny Jahng’s Takeaways from the Grow with Video Conference: Podcast 256 from 2018-09-25T10:00

In this episode, Kenny Jahng joins Nils Smith and shares his takeaways from the recent Grow with Video Live Conference with our friend Sean Cannell in Las Vegas. ...

Catching up with Social Media Church Legends DJ Chuang and Kenny Jahng: Podcast 255 from 2018-09-05T12:00

In this episode, Social Media Church legends DJ Chuang and Kenny Jahng join Nils Smith as they revisit what online churches were five years ago, and what they are...

Learning from Facebook Part 2: Podcast 254 from 2018-08-14T10:00

In continuation to the podcast on Learning from Facebook, Nick Runyon shares the remaining ten out of the 20 learnings he gained from his recent visits to Faceboo...

Learning from Facebook Part I: Podcast 253 from 2018-08-07T10:00

Join Nick Runyon as he shares the first ten out of the 20 learnings he gained from his recent visits to Facebook’s  California and Texas offices. Learn what these...

Social Media Trends and the Next Generation: Podcast 252 from 2018-07-03T10:00

While Facebook continues to grow globally, younger generations are spending more time on other platforms. Join Nils and Nick in this podcast as they share opinion...

IG TV is Here & What This Means for Your Church: Podcast 251 from 2018-06-22T10:00

Instagram has made some noise this week with its unexpected launch of IG TV. Join Nils and Nick in this podcast as they talk about what opportunities IG TV provides churches with and where this mig...

Engaging with People on Social Media Conversation with Autumn Miles: Podcast 250 from 2018-06-12T10:00

For Autumn Miles, social media is home. In this episode of the podcast, Nils and Nick are joined by Autumn Miles in a conversation about how social media can be used as an avenue to reach people fo...

Discerning Your Calling Conversation with Stephen Baldwin: Podcast 249 from 2018-06-06T10:00

Being in this world, but not of it – this is what well known Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin is driven towards. Listen to Nils Smith and Nick Runyon as they talk with Stephen about how he presses f...

Building Faith-Based Communities through Facebook Groups with Nona Jones and Bishop Joseph Walker: Podcast 248 from 2018-05-29T10:00

In this episode of the podcast, Nils and Nick are joined by Nona Jones of Facebook’s faith-based projects and Bishop Joseph Walker of Mt. Zion Church in Nashville. Listen as they talk about an exci...

Podcast 247 The F8 Debrief: The Latest with Facebook from 2018-05-23T10:00

The recently-concluded F8 Conference has given us a look into Facebook’s incredible innovation, improvement and features to look forward to. In this podcast, Nils Smith and Nick Runyon, together wi...

Leading Creatives With Phil Cooke: Podcast 246 from 2018-04-03T10:00

Phil Cooke, co-author of “The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back”, joins Nils, Nick, and Chad in a conversation about his newly launched book and shares some tips ...

A Conversation with Casey Helmick about Getting Started with Social Media : Podcast 245 from 2018-03-27T10:00

From creating a website that featured local photography in a small town in North Carolina to now being a top innovator in social media and digital marketing, Casey Helmic reveals the ‘most importan...

Debating Mobile Apps and Church Websites with Brady Shearer: Podcast 244 from 2018-03-22T21:00

We have 168 hours each week with an average of one hour spent at a church service on Sunday, but how do we seize the remaining 167 hours for our churches to make a greater impact? In this podcast, ...

Talking Facebook Groups with Katie Allred: Podcast 243 from 2018-03-13T10:00

Katie Allred shares the story of how she started the Church Communications facebook group and how she gained nearly 16,000 members just two years into it. Nils Smith and Nick Runyon also take the o...

Foundations of the First Virtual Reality Church: Podcast 242 from 2018-02-20T11:00

D.J. Soto, founder, and pastor of Virtual Reality Church shares with us his story on how the first VR Church came to life. Nils Smith and Nick Runyon also discuss some of the most controversial que...

Getting Ahead of Vine 2: Podcast 241 from 2018-02-08T12:39:30

In this episode, Nils and Nick talk about the possible opportunities the upcoming app can bring and how churches can prepare for its launch. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Talking Big Data with Matt Engel: Podcast 240 from 2018-02-08T08:26:17

Churches are missing so many data points and opportunities to use this data to better impact their local communities. This data can be the key to revealing unseen issues, giving a more realistic pi...

Adjusting to Facebook’s New Algorithm Changes: Podcast 239 from 2018-01-17T11:00

"Expect to see more from your friends, family, and groups, see less public content like posts from businesses, brands, and media.. encouraging meaningful interactions between people." - Mark Zucker...

Big Announcement and 2018 Predictions with Nick Runyon: Podcast 238 from 2018-01-10T15:00

Here’s something exciting to start off the year! Nils Smith and Nick Runyon break the biggest news on Social Media Church to date and shares with us their social media predictions for 2018! Share y...

The Power of Words with Wes Gay: Podcast 237 from 2017-12-27T11:00

Good words are worth much and cost little. - George Herbert
Join us in this podcast as Wes Gay, copywriter of Storybrand and Pushpay, unveils the importance of creating a communication system a...

Talking Vlogmas with Kenny Jahng of Church Butler: Podcast 236 from 2017-12-19T11:00

In this episode of the podcast, my good friend, and regular guest, Kenny Jahng will be sharing with us his experience participating in this season’s social media trend called Vlogmas, and what you ...

A Conversation About Our Experience at Museum of the Bible: Podcast 235 from 2017-11-15T11:00

In this special edition of the podcast, I will be sharing my recent experience at Museum of the Bible. I also have a special guest (my wife!) joining us for the first time sharing from her perspect...

A Conversation about Social Media and Church Planting with Dylan Dodson of New City Church: Podcast 234 from 2017-11-07T11:00

How much help is social media for a church planter? In this podcast, lead pastor of New City Church, Dylan Dodson shares with us his story in planting a church from scratch. From the financial chal...

A Conversation with Seth Muse from Hope Fellowship Church and host of Seminary of Hard Knocks Podcast: Podcast 233 from 2017-10-31T10:00

Why is social media ministry unappealing to some churches? There are many reasons that some churches stay away from being fully immersed in social media. For some, it’s a lack of understanding and ...

A Conversation with Greg Atkinson of ExPastors.com about Social Media Secrets from A Secret Shopper: Podcast 232 from 2017-10-24T10:00

What is a secret shopper’s job in the field of ministry? How can this improve a church’s overall effectiveness in ministering their communities? In this episode,  author of Secrets of a Secret Shop...

A Conversation with Nick Ovalle from Sandals Church about the Storytelling Church: Podcast 231 from 2017-10-17T12:00

In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, Nick Ovalle, a former colleague and a good friend of Nils, shares with us how Sandals Church boldly stripped themselves of their trademark and st...

Catching Up with DJ Chuang about Social Media, .Bible, and MultiAsian.Church: Podcast 230 from 2017-10-10T12:00

From recording the very first podcasts of the Social Media Church Podcast to battling  depression through utter dependence on Christ and now as a guest himself. Join us in catching up with DJ Chuan...

A Conversation with That Christian Vlogger Justin Khoe: Podcast 229 from 2017-10-03T12:00

What does it take to be a “Digital Missionary”? Well at least that’s what ‘That Christian Vlogger’, Justin Khoe calls himself. When talking about missions, we usually think of spreading the gospel...

A Conversation with James Eaton of Highlands Fellowship: Podcast 228 from 2017-09-26T12:00

How does your online church fit with your local church? In this week’s podcast, we are joined by James Eaton, Online Director of Highlands Fellowship. James provides us with some wisdom on how to l...

A Conversation with Kenny Jahng about Virtual Reality World and Amazon’s New Social Network: Podcast 227 from 2017-09-19T12:00

Our regular guest, Kenny Jahng, answers these questions and more in this new podcast with Nils Smith. Together, they share their experience and insights from their immersive virtual reality (VR) ex...

A Conversation with Jay Kranda about Podcasting and Alexa Skills: Podcast 226 from 2017-09-12T12:00

Today, Nils and Jay Kranda tell us how podcasts are becoming more relevant and creating greater opportunities for churches. In this episode, we will also get to know the podcast opportunities beyon...

A Conversation with Justin Dean about Church PR in the midst of Tragedy: Podcast 225 from 2017-09-05T16:00

The recent disaster in our country proved one thing true,our churches weren’t prepared on how or what to communicate in the midst of the storm. While some churches communicated beautifully, others ...