Gourds and Pomegranates - Comms Advice for UK churches

In this episode, we speak with Judith Andrews about GDPR, Privacy and Data. We cover why data privacy is not something to be scared of, and how it can actually be a blessing when we think of how we can use the personal data we hold as a church. Find Judith online: https://www.businesstamer.co.uk/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithandrews/   Find out more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like and f...

In this first episode of series 3, we take a look at sermon graphics. What’s their role? And how can we make the most of them, without it taking over our to do lists! Mentioned in this episode: Canva (affiliate link) G&P Episode 9: *Terrible* Church Posters — https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gppodcastuk/episodes/Episode-9--Terrible-Church-Posters-e1redop   Adam Savage, ‘So, About Comic...

We're back! Well, almost… Here’s a few hints at what we’ve got coming up in Series 3 of Gourds & Pomegranates. We can’t wait to share it with you, so see you next week! Find out more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like and follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/GPPodcast.uk

In this bonus episode, it’s Joe Gallant’s turn to make a surprising appearance, as we interview our co-host to find out more about him and his work. Mentioned in this episode: https://begallant.uk   https://begallant.uk/work   https://cbik.uk   https://www.kentgospelpartnership.uk/ (Kent Men’s and Women’s Conventions) https://www.facebook.com/BeGallantUK   https://www.linkedin.com/in/joegallant/  ...

In this bonus episode, we interview none other than *special guest star* Hannah Fleming-Hill, co-host of the Gourds & Pomegranates podcast. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: https://fhdigital.co.uk/   https://changemakersmedia.uk/   https://twitter.com/TheHannahFH   https://www.instagram.com/thehannahfh/   https://www.tiktok.com/@thehannahfh   Find out more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like...

In the last episode of the series, Hannah and Joe discuss some of the ways we can take care of those who are in comms roles — whether that applies to ourselves or those under our leadership. We highlight the importance of equipping and supporting church communicators, encouraging church leaders to consider invest in resources, tools, and events that can help them, as well as actively listening to...

In this episode, we share some of our favourite resources and tools that help us through our work in church communications.  In this edition: Epidemic Sound (affiliate link) Youtube Audio Library - can be found on the left hand menu of your Youtube Studio Squoosh ImageOptim - Mac only Find out more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like and follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/GPPodcast.uk

In this episode we take a slightly different approach, as we’re joined by Matt and Danielle from New Life Church in Wall Heath. We talk about their roles covering communications in a fairly small church, thinking about results they’ve seen, as well as the challenges they’ve encountered and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Then we take a bit of time to do a sort of case study, where we look a...

In this episode, we’re really privileged to speak with Laura Treneer — former CEO and Innovation Director for communications charity CPO, with fantastic insights in to all things digital, brand and strategy. This episode was a joy to record and the only problem was having to persuade ourselves to bring the chat to a close! Expect to have your thoughts provoked as we think about the people behind t...

In this episode, we discuss the characteristics of bad church websites and provide tips on how to improve them. The key factor: your church website should serve people. While it’s important to be found via Google, the focus should be in making the website useful to visitors, providing them with the necessary information. We talk a bit about your website's homepage and providing clear paths for...

In this episode, we share some of our favourite resources and tools that help us through our work in church communications.  This time out we’re talking about Password Managers (how they can save time and increase your security) and Video Editing tools, from apps for those just starting, right up to powerful editing applications. Password Managers mentioned in this episode: Keeper (affiliate link)...

In this episode, we take a step back from the nitty-gritty comms details to consider the place of prayer in church communications. If we believe church comms is a ministry like any other, what does — or should — this mean for our prayer lives? Find out more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like and follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/GPPodcast.uk   Further reading: https://www.churchtrain.uk/blog/c...

This is another of those incredibly practical episodes where we take you step by step through an important part of church communications. This time we’re talking social media — how to create a church social media content plan and schedule it in advance so you don’t have to do it every. single. day. Doing scheduling successfully does require a bit of planning in advance but in the long run it will...

In this episode, Joe and Hannah interview Benj from Living Rock Church, covering topics such as the challenges and opportunities that come with running a church comms team. Benj also gives some super practical advice with some comms quick wins and ideas you can *steal* to create effective church social media campaigns. Tools mentioned in this episode: Google Business Canva (affiliate link) Trello...

Is church comms worth all the time and effort? We're back with a new series of Gourds & Pomegranates and we're starting it with the big question. Is this all really worth the time? Spoiler alert… we think it is. But then if we didn't, we probably wouldn't be making a podcast about church comms would we? By thinking strategically about your organisation, team and the resources y...

Happy Christmas! In this festive episode, we think about how we might use our church events this December to get ahead and prepare for next December. This is a practical toolkit for making the most of our Christmas events in order to best communicate with those we come in to contact with at this busy time — looking on into the New Year and further ahead to planning for 12 months’ time. Find out mo...

In this episode, we think about how to avoid creating publicity that looks… terrible (truth in love, sorry!). We have some practical tips for designing print publicity including posters and flyers, that can be applied to your digital designs too. Get your church comms questions in by e-mailing hello@GPpodcast.uk and we’ll answer them soon! Mentioned in this episode: Canva Creative Market Pinterest...

In this episode, we share some of our favourite resources and tools that help us through our work in church communications. In this edition: Coolors Buffer We’d love to hear your favourite tools too, so we can consider recommending them in future episodes! Send us an e-mail at hello@gppodcast.uk . Find out more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like and follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/GPPod...

In this episode we’re looking at photography and its importance though often dismissed use. Expect practical tips for taking photos, organising your images, arranging photographers and more… Links and tools mentioned in this episode: Blog: Event Photography – Take great photos at church events! https://www.churchtrain.uk/blog/church-event-photography/ Ben Stoney Photographer https://www.benstoney....

In part two of our episodes helping you to create a comms plan, we look at the next steps including platforms, how to organise your time and planning as well as taking the time to reflect and review. As before, this episode will be covering a lot of ground so have a listen through to understand what you need to do, then listen again taking breaks to put it into practice. If you have any suggestion...

In the first of this two part guide into creating a comms plan, we talk through getting started with prayer and getting buy-in from your church teams, on to goal-setting and thinking about your audience make-up. This is a slightly more intense episode and we cover a lot of topics and aspects of a comms plan so please have a listen through first, then go through it again stopping to complete each o...

In this episode, we share some of our favourite resources and tools that help us through our work in church communications. In this edition: Trello Google Drive Canva Pinterest We’d love to hear your favourite tools too, so we can consider recommending them in future episodes!

For this episode, Joe and Hannah look at some practical ways to respond to negative comments on social media. It is never nice to receive negative comments, but we the Gospel opportunities, to connect with your audience and those engaging with your church’s online presence. Find out more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like and follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/GPPodcast.uk

In this episode Joe and Hannah talk about what churches are getting wrong with their communications. This covers a few different areas including a… lack of clarity lack of mission lack of organisation lack of sincerity lack of confidence And of course, some helpful pointers in how to get these things right! Find out more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like and follow us on Facebook - facebook...

Welcome to the first episode of the 'Gourds & Pomegranates' podcast! Have a listen to learn more about our passion for helping churches to communicate and maybe even to get a clue as to the random, vague title of our podcast… Find our more about the show  - GPpodcast.uk Like and follow us on Facebook - facebook.com/GPPodcast.uk