In this special 300th episode, Jon will be sharing the journey that this podcast and video show has had, and why it will be stopping for at least a little while as he seeks the Lord to find out what comes next. To watch this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/gXYomvbBzLA
Jun 06, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about a great piece of software that allows you to download and run different AI models locally on your own computer with no internet access needed. To watch this episode, please go here: https://youtu.be/EsnB3XI08rE
May 30, 2025
Having good backups of your data is important, and this is especially true of your most sensitive data. In this episode, Jon will be sharing about a device that he uses with his most sensitive data. With the ability to remote or local wipe the data, brute force protection, weather protection, and more, it is a USB drive that you can use and trust in your digital engagement efforts. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/L0Xe6s2y78A...
May 23, 2025
WhatsApp is used by so many people around the world, but using it for digital engagement brings unique challenges. In this episode, Jon will be sharing about the phone requirement and registration process challenges and how you can overcome them with different software options. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/GJFqLmucqD8
May 16, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing a method to get a phone number and utility bill that works for Meta Business account verification. This is all part of the process of being verified for your business ad accounts. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/3UN-PwCXKBs
May 09, 2025
In this fourth part of a series on Risk Management, Jon will share the hope of a shared risk management group ("Protector Network"), and how the practice of risk management is a spiritual act and discipline for the Lord. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/lAg0uTs5gUI Protector Network Email: protectornetwork@protonmail.com
May 02, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing several risk management and decision making tools and techniques that can help you make the right decision at the right time. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/H78NoIW4jds
Apr 25, 2025
In this 2nd part of a 3 part series, Jon will be looking at how to create risk registers, heatmaps, and then use these tools to build strategies and plans to handle both bad and good risk. To download the software that is mentioned, you can also go to: Risk Register Software To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/qoMGNvY-f0I
Apr 18, 2025
In this multi-part series, Jon will be sharing best practices from GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) for how to handle risk in the work of Christian Missions. Ministry and life is filled with risks and rewards, and this training will give you specifics on how to think and serve through it all. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/TKsJUTJP1r8
Apr 11, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about Meta's new Peer Approval. He will share the options, the ones that Kavanah is using, and why. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/BV5q5rkE0F4
Apr 04, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be comparing and contrasting Apple vs Google Maps in regards to privacy and security for mission teams serving overseas. He will also share another option that has robust privacy and security included. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/P11fhOqyGL4
Mar 28, 2025
In this third part of the series on AI and Christian Missions, Jon will be sharing about potential future uses of AI, ways we need to balance the power and the risks, as well how we can steward AI for the Kingdom. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/yA-1t66j5LY
Mar 21, 2025
In part one, Jon explored AI’s rapid rise and its impact on missions. In this episode, he will focus on how AI is reshaping human perception, cognition, and interaction—and how we must be prepared to help shepherd AI and resources for solid Biblical truth and sharing. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/yXCMGT7YNqo
Mar 14, 2025
In this episode, Jon will start a 3 part series about the role of AI in missions work. From the opportunities, challenges, ethical and theological issues, and more, he will explore how we can walk the line of proper use and containment for greatest Kingdom impact. To watch this training, go here: Video Training
Mar 07, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about the need (still) for SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and how you can leverage your content for multiple ways and strategies. To watch this content, go here: https://youtu.be/HZ7qN-1BTVE
Feb 28, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about word choice and different phrases and concepts that Meta is sharing that can get your ads denied. He will walk through several examples straight from Meta's help page including the use of the word "You". To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/EHaIdN8sB-I
Feb 21, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing recent developments and challenges that we are seeing with Meta's Advantage + audiences. From ads not going to the right people, to much more, Jon will share the best way to regain control (currently) to show your ads to the right people and at the right time. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/2fmGuHZt8Uw
Feb 14, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about a new AI platform called DeepSeek. He will share what it is, and some of the censorship, privacy, and security concerns that he has with ministry usage. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/t8Hj1whTTDk
Feb 07, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing several strategies and the challenges being faced by the use of AI for Ad reviews and Ad accounts being disabled. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/6FpzM8xynoc
Jan 24, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing examples of new, current phishing attacks happening in SMS and even within Google search results. He will share some tactics and practices to help keep yourself safe. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/-K3zYP_kki4
Jan 17, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing 7 steps that you can take, plus one iPhone specific step, to keep your privacy and security in control when using your cellphone camera. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/6Pdv0_8jrMo
Jan 10, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing some amazing metrics of how has blessed our digital engagement through Kavanah Media in 2024. May you be encouraged and inspired to continuing pressing forward in 2025. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/vIK5GEKq5X8
Jan 03, 2025
In this episode, Jon will be challenging us to think through new areas, opportunities, challenges, partnerships, and more in your digital engagement efforts. Instead of just "doing what we have always done", think through some new ways can we learn and grow in this new year of ministry efforts. To watch this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/BYrzh2l5zbQ
Dec 27, 2024
In this episode, Jon will be sharing his observations and thoughts around the concept of "speed" in ministry. Is it rabbits or elephants? Can we have urgency and not bow down to the cult of speed? Hear his thoughts and applications to digital engagement. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/Ihsyf7XLQ8E
Dec 20, 2024
In this episode, Jon will be sharing how being "current" and "proficient" with your social media marketing can lead to excellence and why being both is important for your outreach efforts. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/BPrZvT6Sbd8
Dec 17, 2024
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about some major changes that Meta is starting in January of 2025 that "may" have a major impact on your digital engagement efforts. He shares about the changes and what he thinks you can do to prepare. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/5nqH7sBF_aw
Dec 13, 2024
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about a few different options on how to leverage AI in your online responding within Digital Engagement. From ChatGPT, Gemini, Chatbase.co, FaithCoPilot, etc. there are many options and ways we can leverage these tools to increase the quality and quantity of our online responding. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/7pDMx7ajba0
Dec 06, 2024
In this episode, Jon will be sharing his thanks for different people, organizations, blessings, and more in this Thanksgiving season. To watch this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/9zOGTLa2uU0
Nov 29, 2024
In this episode Jon will be sharing about how Meta's Advantage Plus Audience option is becoming the standard and correct way to target your ads. If you do all sorts of retargeting, you might consider making this change. Jon will share the reasons and data as to why this might make sense for your efforts. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/ngzFqbyNz5M
Nov 22, 2024
In this episode, Jon will be covering a new feature within Meta Business suite that allows for ads and budgets to be changed by AI. This feature has some current drawbacks and has been found to be "on" by some when checking. How to use it, and how to turn it off will be covered. To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/1T1wjGcnC_I
Nov 08, 2024