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enJuly 02, 2022

Should the Church Use Twitter?

Twitter is known as one of the social media platforms that can make a difference for the world. It has proven itself as a powerful app that can directly engage audiences, create brand awareness, and help your business’ customer base grow without needing a huge budget for advanced expertise.

But with the recent news about Elon Musk buying Twitter, there might be certain changes that your church or ministry needs to anticipate to continue your social media presence being impactful.

In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson share their thoughts about their favorite social media platform, Twitter, and how the church can continue to increase followers, reach potential attendees, and spread the word of the gospel.

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enJune 03, 2022

Moving Mountains Podcast Ep. 16: Creating an Engaging and Successful Vacation Bible School for Children and Youth - Carolyn Kersten

Whether you want to effectively impact the next generation or build faithful volunteers, Carolyn Kersten has the insight to help! Carolyn was a Children and Family Ministry Director who led Vacation Bible School for 16 years before her role as Strategic Leader of Growth. Along with her sister Katie Kregel, they make a dynamic duo impacting children and families! Katie has created an incredible VBS resource with helpful processes that you can find here: https://bit.ly/vbsprocess

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enJune 01, 2022

Sunday | Baptism - Ashley Bell

Ash speaks on Baptism.

en-zaMay 19, 2022

Sunday | Mother's Day - Trevor Hartley

Happy Mother's Day! Trevor shares with us on the fullness of God's goodness.

en-zaMay 12, 2022

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Calling Up The Next Generation

The generation who grew up and were shaped by technology are the ones who have the skills to use social media to their advantage and integrate the internet as a daily aspect of their life.

But how do you effectively preach the Gospel to the next generation through social media?

In this episode of the Social Media Church podcast, Aaron Magnuson, with guest speaker Sam D, talks about how the online church can use different social media platforms to successfully reach the next generation.

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enMay 06, 2022

Moving Mountains Podcast Ep. 15: Balancing Life and Work

How can I have a more balanced life? For Jenn Alexander, Pastor with Hosanna Church, that perfect place of “balance” does not exist. In this episode, she shares her experience balancing ministry, leadership, motherhood, and family time. In doing so, she explains the journey we all go on to grow and become all that God has made us as leaders. #jennalexanderhosanna #balancingact #motherhoodandministry #movingmountains Pushpay helps churches connect and engage with their community, through church management software, digital giving, and custom apps. To learn more about how Pushpay can help your church's ministry, click here: https://bit.ly/3l8K9QT

enMay 01, 2022

Is Gary Vee Still Relevant?

The evolution of social media has been fueled to make use of personal communication, retail platforms, and even online ministry.

Various social media websites offer numerous niches and have grabbed the attention of users from all over the world.

In this throwback episode, Nils Smith and Gary Vaynerchuk (more known as Gary Vee) talk about social media and the church. While this may be a past episode, its relevance of how Gary Vaynerchuk viewed the future of social media is still on the spot.

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enApril 29, 2022

Listener Q&A with Aaron Magnuson

Social media has fundamentally changed the way we interact and engage with others.

It's important to be intentional when posting content and in communicating with your audience.

In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, Aaron Magnuson shares answers to two questions on how creating genuine interactions using different social media platforms can help reach more people in preaching for the advancement of God's Kingdom.

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enApril 22, 2022

Top 5 Churches to Watch on Social Media

Who are the best churches to watch out for social media for inspiration?

Social media is one of the most powerful communication tools that your church can use. But sometimes it can be a struggle coming up with fresh, new, and creative content ideas all of the time.

In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson share the top 5 churches to watch out for on social media. These churches are leading the way for the other ministries, especially when it comes to inspiration and engaging content.

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enApril 15, 2022

NFTs for Church

What are NFTs and how can they benefit the church?

With the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, NFTs or non-fungible tokens have become quite popular as collectibles and investments to achieve personal and financial success.

In this episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, join Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson as they talk about the other benefits of NFTs that can help churches build ownership and how it can serve as a remembrance of their commitment and connection to your church.

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enApril 08, 2022

Ep. 14: You can't shake this Lion Heart - Mike Yeager

"There is a great adventure that awaits when we step out and say 'yes' to God. Courage presupposes the existence of danger and we want to write music that resurrects Christian courage." In this episode, Pastor Mike shares how, in the midst of the most challenging times in their ministry, they created songs that inspired believers of their God-given authority in Christ to be overcomers. There are songs within the hearts of Believers that have yet to be written. We hope that you and your teams will be inspired to step out and see what awaits! Make sure you check out Awaken Music's album, Lionheart, available on multiple streaming platforms. And if you'd like to download a copy of their sheet music, including their new single Come What May, go to https://grow.pushpay.com/lp-pdc-moving-mountains.html

enApril 01, 2022

Facebook Alternatives

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.

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enMarch 23, 2022

(Part 2) Discipling In The Digital World Using Discord with Jonah Wiley

Have you heard about Discord?

Discord is an online digital platform that serves as a good space to meet and chat with people — despite starting out with a very simple reason: how to communicate with friends while playing games online. You can opt to communicate through chat, voice calls, or face-to-face conversations with people from different parts of the world without a time limit.

But how can this platform benefit the digital church in building a community and pointing others to Jesus?

In this episode of Social Media Church Podcast, join Nils Smith, Aaron Magnuson, along with Jonah Wiley, as they discuss how Discord has become an amazing tool to create communities, and how the church can use that opportunity to reach non-believers to help them grow more in their relationship with Jesus.

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enMarch 14, 2022

Ep. 13: Friendship—It's Complicated - Andi Andrew

Andi Andrew, co-founding pastor of Liberty Church and author of 'She is Free', 'Fake or Follower', and 'Friendship it's Complicated', isn’t afraid to analyze the common denominator in her failed friendships: herself. In this episode, pastor Andi candidly shares what she's learned through her own mistakes and offers tools for creating meaningful and lasting relationships, including humility, confrontation, and boundaries—all of which starts with self.

If you would like to purchase Andi's books, or check out more of the fantastic resources that she offers, make sure you go to andiandrew.com.

enMarch 11, 2022

Sunday | Worship That Costs - Paul Edy

This week Paul Edy shares with us on worship that costs.

en-zaMarch 10, 2022

(Part 1) Discipling In The Digital World Using TikTok with Jonah Wiley

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.

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enMarch 04, 2022

Is It Time to Get Off Facebook?

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.

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enFebruary 25, 2022

Are Small Groups Moving to the Metaverse?

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.

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