Inspired by Ed Stetzer's article on “An Embarrassing Week for Christians Sharing Fake News,” we speculate on why this happens, but more importantly, how to avoid it. Jonathan Malm shares a pro tip and here's the link to Media Fusion's awesomeness: http://cmag.to/yourstory200
Eric, Jeremy and Phil begin to talk about the role of church tech leadership, Jonathan Malm talks stage designs, and Media Fusion wants to give you $200 for sharing your church streaming story: http://cmag.to/yourstory200
We answer three questions submitted by Lisa Severson—including a question about how to go about pulling in church tech volunteers. Plus a church bulletin pro tip from Jonathan Malm.
Phil shares with us his personal experience of social media going wrong with his church Facebook event page. Have you had your church social media turn sour? Let us know! #cmagcast
If you're curious about how to use your church's social media and website to promote your Sunday morning service, Eric, Jeremy, and Phil talk about some specific ideas as well as foundational thoughts to get you started in the right direction.
We take a look “behind the curtain” of the Bible memorization app, Verses, with the creators Zach Whelchel and Brock Klein. Join the conversation using #cmagcast and learn more about this awesome app at getverses.com
Jeffrey Kranz talks with us about a cool new church curriculum called Disciplr; meanwhile, back on the podcast, Eric, Jeremy, and Phil explore more about the future of church curriculum. Join the conversation: #cmagcast
ChurchMag Staff Writer Rachel Blom talks with the #cmagcast crew about becoming and being a writer and blogger; and Jonathan Malm delivers this episode's Church Tech Pro Tip!
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what's a photograph worth? We talk with ChurchMag Staff Writer Chris Wilson about the value (or devalue?) of photography on the web. We also hear from Jonathan Malm on this week's ChurchMag Pro Tip.
Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith, and Phil Schneider talk with Jay Kranda from the Social Media Church Podcast and Online Campus Pastor from Saddleback Church about dealing with conflict on social media. We also get a pro tip on church websites from Jonathan Malm.
With the help of the awesome ChurchMag Podcast listeners, the ChurchMag Podcast finally has a hashtag! Tune in and find out what it is and hear from the contributor himself. Hashtag hint: #cmagcast
We hear from Kory Westerhold, one of the developers behind the Bible app Neubible. Kory talks about his personal journey from working for Apple to the launch of the Neubible app, as well as interesting ideas about Church, technology, and Bible translation.
In this episode, we hear an interview with author Jeff Goins about his book The Art of Work. Eric, Jeremy and Phil discuss the interview and talk about how they started blogging.
It's time for the ChurchMag Podcast to cook-up a hashtag—but Eric, Jeremy, and Phil need your help. You can submit your ideas via @ChurchMag, podcast@churchm.ag, or http://churchm.ag and the winner will recieve a $25 gift card of awesomeness.
What's the problem with giving and receiving church tech advice? And what is the most important thing we should be doing? Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider discuss this issue—and we hear from Jonathan Malm about Discussions.church, a new online forum for church techs and creatives!
With the new approach to Windows 10 and the fact that Apple machines are not designed for doing your own maintenance, would you switch from Mac to Windows? Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith, and Phil Schneider discuss...
Eric, Jeremy, and Phil strike-up a conversation about video games, we announce the new ChurchMag Minecraft world, and Jonathan Malm drops a ChurchMag Pro Tip about numbers and marketing.
Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider talk about the new YouVersion Verse Images feature. What started out as a casual question before we started the podcast, turned into its very open episode. :) Also, Jonathan Malm throws down his knowledge about Instagram and Pinterest in this week's ChurchMag Pro Tip.
With the DC Comic's character Catwoman being officially made bi-sexual, Phil Schneider, Jeremy Smith and Eric Dye talk about what this says about our culture, and more importantly, how it may relate to church communications. And Jonathan Malm brings us this week's pro tip!
Can a church community be cultivated online? Can online church really be just as effective as brick and mortar church? Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider hammer it out and Jeremy drops this weeks Pro Tip.
We get to know Jonathan Malm, talk about creativity, the church, and all the usual awesome with Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith, and Phil Schneider. And Mike Sessler from Church Tech Weekly drops some serious church audio knowledge.
Easter Sunday will be here soon—is your church website ready? Eric Dye, Phil Schneider and Jeremy Smith talk about some important things to consider as you prepare your church website for Easter Sunday.
Does it make any difference whether or not your church website is free or if you paid top dollar? Matthew Snider weighs in during his interview with Eric Dye, and this topic is discussed further with Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider. Also, don't miss Chip Dizard's ChurchMag Pro Tip!
Jeremy Smith interviews Church tech pro Mike Sessler, and Phil Schneider and Eric Dye join-in the conversation as they discuss a few key points Mike brings up regarding Church and technology—including whether or not your church should be video streaming. Also, don't miss Chip Dizard's ministry pro tip!
Jeremy Smith brings up the topic of Christian bloggers writing 'open letters' to the Church along with Phil Schneider and Eric Dye. Are they good? Bad? Maybe neither? What do you think?
Have you thought about podcasting for your church, ministry or yourself? Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith and Phil Schneider share what they've learned about podcasting—along with a ChurchMag Pro Tip from Jonathan Malm.
We continue our annual tradition of a Christmas themed podcast as Phil, Jeremy and Eric talk about the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special and James Cooper and Chris Wilson play Silent Night on their ukuleles. It doesn't get any more merry than this, folks!
Eric Dye & Phil Schneider talk Black Friday on Black Friday! Nothing too serious here, folks, just some fun times for your Black Friday enjoyment. :)
Media Fusion by UpperRoom Tech has got an awesome stocking stuff for churches this year! They are offering to video stream your church Christmas service for FREE! Learn more at http://mediafusionapp.com
Phil Schnieder and Eric Dye talk about what the Christian view should be on the use of implantable technology; along with an interview with John Dyer, answering the same question: What is the Biblical worldview on implantable technology? The answer may surprise you...
