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Now displaying: 2020
Dec 22, 2020

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 churches is: should we get into TikTok, too?  Our host, Nils Smith together with the Digivangelism co-founder, Sammy Kelly share their thoughts and insights on maximizing TikTok for digital evangelism. 

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin

Nils Smith YouTube

 

Sammy Kelly Instagram

Sammy Kelly Twitter

Digivangelism

Digivangelism Facebook

Digivangelism Twitter

Digivangelism Instagram

Digivangelism YouTube

Digivangelism TikTok

Dec 10, 2020

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 conversation on how pastors can navigate the complex realm of social media, to bring light into darkness, to personally know their congregants, and more. 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin

 

Mike Novotny Instagram

Time of Grace Instagram

Time of Grace Website

Time of Grace Facebook

Time of Grace Twitter

Time of Grace LinkedIn

Dec 2, 2020

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 unique online experiences. Church models like the Transformation Church and Life Church (to name a few) set the bar high on these categories. 

 

In this podcast episode, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson share their thoughts on churches producing on-demand services in comparison to live streaming services, and more.

 

We’d like to give a shoutout to @pdenglert for tweeting us these full packed questions! 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson Linkedin

 

Nov 24, 2020

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. Learn more practical tips from creating engaging content, designing powerful graphics, and the social media tools they use to reach and capture Gen Z. 

Show notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson Linkedin

 

Josh Blackard Facebook

Josh Blackard Instagram

Josh Blackard Pinterest

 

Tommy Munoz Facebook

Tommy Munoz Twitter

Tommy Munoz Instagram

Tommy Munoz Pinterest

Nov 20, 2020

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 Smith together with Church Marketing Summit Founder, Alejandro Reyes shares excellent tips on how churches should prepare for these “SuperBowl” events in the Christian Church space. 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 




Alejandro Reyes Facebook

Alejandro Reyes Youtube

Alejandro Reyes Instagram

Alejandro Reyes Twitter

Nov 10, 2020

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 engagement ministry, Bayside Church’s best practices, and how churches can apply these on their own social media today. This and more on the new SMC podcast. 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson Linkedin

 

Haley Veturis Facebook

Haley Veturis Twitter

Haley Veturis Instagram

Haley Veturis Linkedin

 

Bayside Church

Bayside Church Facebook

Bayside Church Twitter

Bayside Church Instagram

Bayside Church Linkedin

Bayside Church YouTube

Nov 3, 2020

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 day and age of social media and technology, while maximizing it to influence people for the Gospel. This and more on this new SMC podcast. 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson Linkedin

Oct 28, 2020

In this episode of the podcast, host Nils Smith is joined by First Impressions Conference Founder, Greg Atkinson to unfold the importance of your social media presence and to help churches navigate this new season in ministry. 

Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Greg Atkinson

Greg Atkinson Facebook

Greg Atkinson Instagram

Greg Atkinson Twitter

Greg Atkinson Youtube

First Impressions Conference

Oct 7, 2020

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 and worship online, navigating through the technicalities, and the best practices on setup and song preparations. This and more on this new SMC podcast. 

 

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Show Notes:

 

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Justin Graves Band

Justin Graves Facebook

Justin Graves Twitter 

Justin Graves Instagram

Justin Graves Band YouTube

Oct 1, 2020

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 remain authentic and share God’s love in and through social media. This and more on this new SMC podcast. 

 

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Show Notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson Linkedin

 

Adam Weber

Adam Weber Facebook

Adam Weber Twitter

Adam Weber Instagram

“Love Has A Name” Book

 

Embrace

Embrace Facebook

Embrace Twitter

Embrace Instagram

Embrace YouTube

Sep 16, 2020

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 share practical advice that churches should maximize today. These things and more on this new SMC podcast.

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson Linkedin

Sep 8, 2020

The Social Media Church Podcast is celebrating its 300th episode with special guest speakers from Transformation Church—one of the trailblazers of online church ministry globally. Join Nils Smith, Aaron Magnuson, and online pastors Julia and Demario Tucker in a conversation around the milestones of Transformation Church, and how they reached a global audience by utilizing technology, tithing, redefining church cultures, and shifting their perspective and leadership through the years. This and more on this new SMC podcast. 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson Linkedin

 

Transformation Church

Transformation Church Facebook

Transformation Church Twitter

Transformation Church Instagram

Transformation Church YouTube

Aug 18, 2020

In this podcast, Executive Pastor of Crossover Church Christopher Harris, joins Nils Smith in a conversation around integrating social media in churches from pre-COVID to today and engaging in social discussions in a healthy way. Listen to this podcast and learn how pastors, church and ministry leaders can prepare in this new normal. These and more on this new SMC podcast. 

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris Facebook

Christopher Harris Twitter

Christopher Harris Instagram

 

Crossover Church

Love Our City

Diverse Jobs

Aug 12, 2020

In this podcast, Marketing Specialist Natchi Lazarus joins Nils Smith in a conversation around social media and digital strategies to reach people globally and impact the lives of those they are called to serve. Listen to this podcast and learn how to grow as a body of Christ in the new normal, and connect to different cultures and nationalities through social media innovation. This and more on this new SMC podcast. 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Natchi Lazarus

Natchi Lazarus Facebook

Natchi Lazarus Twitter

Natchi Lazarus Instagram

Natchi Lazarus YouTube

 

WhatsApp Business

Aug 5, 2020

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 world in this new normal. Listen to this podcast and learn valuable insights on shifting your church’s focus to digital technology, thriving in the world of online churches, and having a vision for your church during this time. This and more on this new SMC podcast. 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Jay Kranda

Healthy Online Church Facebook

Jay Kranda Twitter

Jay Kranda Instagram

Jay Kranda YouTube

 

SMC Podcast with Jay Kranda

Saddleback Church

Jul 30, 2020

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 their church history, the impact of leveraging technology to share the gospel, and the importance of addressing racism as a leader. Listen to this podcast and learn insights on living a good life and finding happiness in something deeper. These topics and more on this new SMC podcast. 

 

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson Linkedin

 

Derwin Gray

Marinate On That Podcast

Derwin Gray Contact

Derwin Gray Facebook

Derwin Gray Twitter

Derwin Gray Instagram

 

Transformation Church

The Good Life Book

Jul 21, 2020

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 churches should be navigating around it in this unique time that we’re in. Listen to this podcast and learn practical tools the church can use and what they should be listening for. These and more on this new SMC podcast. 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Charissa Carnall 

Charissa Carnall Email Address

Charissa Carnall Facebook 

Charissa Carnall Twitter 

Charissa Carnall Instagram  

Charissa Carnall LinkedIn  

Teach for America

Jul 13, 2020

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 email alignment to social media.  Listen to this podcast to learn more about some of the general best practices in email communication for churches. These and more on this new SMC podcast. 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Holly Tate

Holly Tate Email Address

Holly Tate Facebook 

Holly Tate Twitter 

Holly Tate Instagram  

Holly Tate LinkedIn  

Vanderbloemen

Jul 1, 2020

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 sets it apart from other messenger platforms, and the opportunities on WhatsApp that organizations should maximize. These points and more on this new SMC podcast. 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Aaron Magnuson Facebook 

Aaron Magnuson Twitter 

Aaron Magnuson Instagram  

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn  

 

WhatsApp

Jun 16, 2020

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson dive into the best practices for organizations and churches on Instagram, maximizing its features and functions, and the great opportunities to intentionally reach the target audience through this platform. These and more on this episode.

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Aaron Magnuson Facebook 

Aaron Magnuson Twitter 

Aaron Magnuson Instagram  

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn  

May 22, 2020

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 media developments impact the platform and its users?

This and more on this episode.

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May 7, 2020

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 happenings impact churches in prioritizing their online ministry in the future.

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Apr 29, 2020

In this podcast, Bob Pritchett, President and CEO at Faithlife Corporation, joins Nils Smith to talk about their global platform offering live streaming, online giving, church website setup, and more resources for churches to maximize, especially in the midst of this global pandemic.

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Show Notes:

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

 

Bob Pritchett

Bob Pritchett Facebook 

Bob Pritchett Twitter 

Bob Pritchett Instagram  

Bob Pritchett LinkedIn  

 

Faithlife Website

Faithlife COVID-19 Resources

Faithlife Live Stream 

Faithlife Giving

Faithlife Sites 

Faithlife Proclaim

Faithlife Media

Apr 14, 2020

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 pandemic. Learn more about different social media strategies they are taking and what churches can do, especially during these times.

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Apr 9, 2020

In this podcast, L.Michelle Salvant joins Nils Smith to talk about her journey into digital ministry– from getting into platforms, embracing engagement opportunities, learning lessons from ministry failures, and more -for church and ministry leaders to effectively create impact in the Kingdom of God. 

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