Despite Eric, Jeremy, and Phil feeling under the weather, they accidentally this episode of the podcast as they respond to comments from those using the ChurchMag Podcast hashtag #CMAGCAST. We also talk about the line between technology aiding the church or becoming a liability.
Eric Dye, Jeremy Smith, and Phil Schneider talk with Kent Woodyard about Buzzfeed strategy, church eGiving, and some cool features you can use from Mogiv to bring it all together. Learn more about Mogiv at mogiv.com
Do you know your MBTI? What about those you work with? And your Church tech team? And what about introverts? Can they successfully lead a team?
We accidentally another ChurchMag Podcast as we take another look at Ephesians 4:29 and what exactly "unwholesome words" means as it relates to all forms of media – including social media.
Nate Smoyer from BeaconAds.com talks with us about blog advertising. Is your blog ready for ads? Are you interested in advertising your product or service on Christian blogs? We talk about this and more! You can also call Nate at 360-398-5336.
Eric, Jeremy, and Phil talk about ChurchMag's new logo and re-branding, and what to consider when re-branding your church or ministry. Also, Michael Hamilton dispels the rumor of no arms... https://youtu.be/0i8ySDz8FzI
Eric Dye, Phil Schneider, Chris Wilson – and eventually Jeremy Smith –stumble on the topic of cultural differences in communication and how that plays out on social media, with sharing the Gospel, and communication in general.
Happy New Year! For the first week of the New Year, we decided to talk all about New Year’s Resolutions, Goals, and that apps are NOT the key to your 2016 success. Join the conversation – use the ChurchMag podcast hashtag #cmagcast.
On the final episode of 2015, we talk about having fun – and while ‘fun’ for many of us is playing Minecraft or other video games – the fundamentals of fun remain the same no matter how you like to have it. Are you forgetting fun in your life?
On this fine ChurchMag Christmas Podcast, we present to you ChurchMag writer, ukulele musician, WhyChristmas.com webmaster, James Cooper: TheChristmas.Expert
The Christmas holiday season isn't the easiest time of year for many people and sometimes it feels like social media compounds the problem. How can the Church share the hope of Christmas in a better way?
Fueled by a recent social media conversation, we talk about whether or not “church marketing” is something that should be considered. We also talk about the effects of Christians online social media communication footprint (all of that sounds much fancier than what actually happened on the podcast—LOL Marketing much?).
Black Friday has gotten pretty ugly over the years, and while Cyber Monday may bring some relief to the chaos that often ensues, it's really Giving Tuesday that should be getting all the attention.
We're celebrating ChurchMag's 15,000th blog post! Come join the fun! http://churchm.ag/15k/
Many of us like to quote Steve Jobs—and while he was very successful—we need to consider how often we live and lead in business, ministry, church, and our lives.
Are you ready for the holidays? We may be several weeks away from Christmas, but pastors, leaders, and tech teams need to be planning or already planned for those busy weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year. Merry Christmas? Let's make it so!
Kent Woodyard, Director of Business Development for Mogiv, joins this week's podcast as we talk about the current state of mobile giving for churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations. Are you using a mobile giving solution? Try Mogiv.com for FREE! :D
ChurchMag Staff Writer Chris Wilson joins the CMAG Crew again as they talk mobile productivity and whether or not tablet computing can become your primary device—edging out laptop and desktop solutions.
ChurchMag Staff Writer Chris Wilson shares his super cool interview with author, podcaster, and missionary Steve Bremner. We talk about using technology on the mission field as well as the global scene of technology use.
We answer your questions this week—centered around podcasting in general, specific questions about the ChurchMag Podcast, and we even squeeze in a social media pet peeve. :D
Another look behind the building of a mobile app! We hear from the creator of Owlegories, an animated series for kids about nature, faith, and God. Buliding your own app may not be as hard as you think...
How much is technology costing your church? The true cost of technology is far more than just dollars and cents—there are human costs to consider as well.
Taking a pause from our usual format, we field some “behind-the-scenes” personal questions from YOU! And in the end? Oddly enough, this episode is about Winnie the Pooh and Doctor Who...I kid you not.
It's easy to get focused in on one solution or think that there's only one way to approach church tech solutions, but the truth of the matter is, there are multiple avenues to pursue. Also, cats.
Jeremy Smith gives us a behind the scenes look at the 2015 Top Church Tech Blogs list along with the usual ChurchMag Podcast antics—social media pet peeves included. ;)
We asked. You delivered. A few weeks ago we asked for your social media pet peeves, so on this episode, we share your pet peeves, our own, and discuss. Do you have a social media pet peeve we didn't mention? Let us know! Simply use #cmagcast on Twitter and we'll share it on an upcoming podcast.
On our first podcast about pornography, we talk about the basic problem, but talk more in-depth about church tech's relationship to pornography and begin to think about how ChurchMag can help fight the problem of pornography in the church. But first we kick things off from Steve Fogg as he brings us a ChurchMag Pro Tip.
We hear from the creators of Tithe.ly and the ChurchMag gang talks about mobile giving, titheing, and how it all relates to church culture. (For a limited time, ChurchMag readers/listeners get the newest Tithe.ly feature, text giving, free for 3-months! Sign-up at http://tithe.ly for free!)
We hear from church marketing and communication specialist Steve Fogg (http://stevefogg.com) and the crew talks church social media in the follow up. And don't miss Jonathan Malm's pro tip on church websites!
You don't have to be working in church tech long before you come face-to-face with the dreaded Church Tech #FAIL. How do you handle tech failure—human or mechanical? Eric, Jeremy, and Phil discuss and we've got a powered-up ChurchMag pro tip from Mike Sessler on audio mixing. Join the conversation: #cmagcast
