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Dec 28, 2023

In today’s episode, Dr. Stacy Dandrige, a leading expert in the intersection of technology and theology, guides us through the transformative impact of digital advancements on spiritual practices and discipleship. 

From ethical considerations in AI to the potential of digital platforms for religious outreach, we explore the dynamic relationship between faith and technology. 

Join us for a compelling discussion that transcends boundaries, offering insights into how technology shapes and challenges our spiritual lives in the digital age. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about the evolving landscape where technology and theology meet.

 

Show Notes:

Connect with Dr. Stacy Dandrige 

Dr. Stacy Dandrige LinkedIn 

Dr. Stacy Dandrige Facebook

Dr. Stacy Dandrige Instagram

Connect with DK Hammonds:

DK Hammonds Instagram

DK Hammonds Facebook 

DK Hammonds Twitter

DK Hammonds YouTube 

Social Media Church Discord

 

This episode is brought to you by Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

Feb 11, 2023

There are many things we've predicted to trend this 2023 but we didn't see this one coming. ChatGPT. 

An AI-powered conversational partner, ChatGPT is just one of the many smart tools that are being utilized by businesses today. This state-of-the-art system depends on artificial intelligence to process natural language.  

AI has been around for decades but it's only in the last few years that such a technology is rapidly changing the world. It's not only for businesses but also for personal use. It has been the talk of the town for quite a while now and there have been a lot of conversations going on around it.. If you've tried it already, then you know that it's surprisingly very fast and smart for a new technology on the rise.

ChatGPT is now used by millions of people in the tech space. Definitely, it's a useful tool but like any platform, there are still quite a few downsides. Beyond the disadvantages, the church community can still use it to accomplish the goal of advancing the Gospel. It just depends on how you’re using it!

Watch this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast as Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson have a fun and interesting discussion about ChatGPT. Watch and discover more about this awesome AI-powered tech tool as our hosts talk about their experiences using the system, how it can help in sermon preparation, and what other awesome things it can do to help your ministry. 

Join us in this conversation!

 

Show Notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

Aaron Magnuson TikTok

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter

Nils Smith Instagram

Nils Smith LinkedIn

Social Media Church Discord

Social Media Church Webinar

Amplify Social Media

Mar 23, 2022

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 investing on Facebook for their church. What are Facebook alternatives they can use for preaching the Great Commission?

In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, join Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson as they discuss the different functionalities of Facebook that are still useful for your ministry and how your church can look into different social media platforms that fit perfectly with your church’s objective.

Tune in to know more!

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

 

Show Notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

Aaron Magnuson TikTok

 

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

Nils Smith TikTok

Mar 4, 2022

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 gospel to others and advance the Kingdom of God?

Many churches may be looking at their digital resources and wonder how they can be able to disciple people through TikTok. The good news is that you don't need a lot to create great content.

Join Nils Smith, Aaron Magnuson, and TikTok influencer, Jonah Wiley, in this episode of Social Media Church Podcast as they talk about utilizing TikTok to create engaging content to speak truth, discuss the Scripture, and encourage others. They share the limitless opportunity of this social media platform to reach non-believers with the Gospel.

Tune in to know more!

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

 

Show Notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

Aaron Magnuson TikTok

 

Jonah Wiley Facebook

Jonah Wiley Instagram

Jonah Wiley Discord

Jonah Wiley TikTok

 

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

Nils Smith TikTok

Feb 25, 2022

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

There's no denying that Facebook is a powerful app. Unfortunately, according to an article from Healthcare Success, it's organic reach has continued to decline since 2016. Should your church continue to invest in Facebook? Or is it time to get off Facebook?

Let's hear it from Nils and Aaron in this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast as they talk about the popular social media platform, Facebook, and if your church needs to make a shift from that app.

Tune in to know more!

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

 

Show Notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

 

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

Feb 19, 2022

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 have started to adapt with this concept. But what really is it, and how does it work? How long can the majority of the churches be able to adapt to this kind of setup?

Catch Nils and Aaron in this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast as they talk about virtual reality in the Metaverse and how you and your church will be able to use it in your ministries—be it in your small groups or in leading your worship services.

Tune in to know more!

 

And don’t forget to share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. 



Show Notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

 

Nils Smith 

Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter 

Nils Smith Instagram 

Nils Smith Linkedin 

Sep 4, 2021

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

 

As promised in Episode 337, we’re announcing in this week’s episode the three winners of Altar Live’s ONE-YEAR FREE subscription! 

 

Jump in to find out if you or your church is one of the lucky winners.  

 

P.S If this stirred your curiosity, head to this podcast link as Altar Live’s CEO and Founder, Stephanie Leathe, introduces the software to us. 

www.socialmedia.church/blog/podcast-337-the-software-church-online-has-been-waiting-for-with-stephanie-leathe

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. 

 

Show Notes:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

 

Altar Live Website

Apr 22, 2021

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 difficult subjects.

 

Chances are, many churches aren’t talking  about these subjects, not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t know how to.

Join our hosts, Aaron Magnuson and Nils Smith in this podcast episode as they break this conversation into chunks with Social Media Church’s Founder DJ Chuang. 

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

DJ Chuang

DJ Chuang Facebook

DJ Chuang Twitter

DJ Chuang Instagram

DJ Chuang Linkedin

Social Media Church The Conference

DJ Chuang Podcast: Erasing Shame 

DJ Chuang Podcast: Generous Asian American Christians

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

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.

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.



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.

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

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.

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Mar 24, 2020

For more information visit http://socialmedia.church

Mar 13, 2020

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 can train and empower volunteers to lead social platforms, define their roles, tools to use, and generally, ways to best represent Christ online and grow the church not only numerically but also spiritually.

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Mar 12, 2020

More at http://SocialMedia.Church

Jan 9, 2020

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 as they share their thoughts on integrating digital communication with physical engagement to better serve churches in 2020. These topics and more on this SMC podcast.

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

 

Dec 26, 2019

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 organizations at the start of 2020. Listen as they share their thoughts on different social media platforms they are looking to invest their time and effort in this coming year. This and more on this SMC podcast.

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

 

For more info go to http://www.SocialMedia.Church

Dec 10, 2019

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 share their thoughts on finding a safe place for moms to discuss their personal struggles, seek prayer partners, share church content, and celebrate victories. These and more on this SMC podcast.

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

 

Dec 20, 2018

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 is doing at Moody Radio and more strategies as they look into what lies ahead in the digital world.

 

Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

 

Show Notes:

Moody Radio

Moody Bible Institute

Yvonne Carlson LinkedIn

Yvonne Carlson Facebook

Yvonne Carlson Twiiter

Yvonne Carlson Instagram

Fellowship of European Broadcasters

Jan 7, 2017

Innovation has become a massive adaptation for online church. It became the bread and butter of social media church to be known to the world. In the first episode of podcast for 2017, Nils and Jay identified social networks that would extend massive awareness of churches all over the world. They also discussed how some of the predictions they mentioned in the last episode were realized. Tune in to podcast and see what are the things that you might learn this year!

 

We would like to hear your ideas and experiments! Share us by using the #SMCPodcast.

 

Show Notes:

 

Instagram stories, stickers, time and location

Go live on Instagram stories

Snapchat is the new VLOG

Facebook Messenger is innovating, has integrations

Snapchat Spectacles - Spectacles by Snap Inc.

Wearables Technology - core people are high users, market-wise

TVApp.church - created awesome solution for churches

3 social networks that church should focused on : Instagram, Facebook and Youtube

Offshore Outsourcing has a great impact in social media church

Twitter will be the next adaption of churches to invest

Jun 22, 2016
Nils and Jay talk about the power of Facebook targeting. Basic tactics are discussed and things your church should be doing right now to leverage Facebook targeting to accomplish your goals as a ministry. 
 
 
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Jun 1, 2016

Jay and Nils talk about everything from standing cardboard desks to website video backgrounds to presidential candidates’ tour buses and social platforms. They share valuable takeaways from Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders’ social media engagement. Whose social media works for millennials? Whose model can work as a church social media strategy? Tune in to the podcast!

 

Show Notes

Oristand cardboard desk

Check out the new Amplify website’s video background

MySaddleback’s video background

Donald Trump’s Facebook and Twitter

Bernie Sanders Facebook and Twitter

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