Social Media Church Podcast

Now that everything has gone digital, in the church space, how can we take off the time barriers, get engagement, and be in a community with our online audience as we share the Good News?    In this podcast episode, Sandals Church’s Digital Senior Strategist, Nick Ovalle shares insights with host Aaron Magnuson about 2nd screen experience and how churches and ministries can adapt to this online be...

Are you ready to crush social media this year? As people shift their conversations, and interactions digitally, you need to build a strong relationship with your audience online. Our host, Aaron Magnuson together with Beyond Football Director, Alexis Serna share a conversation on how we can maximize our social media network in 2021.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes:...

Over the quarantine season, we’ve seen an enormous growth and explosion of TikTok. As people are more drawn into this social media platform, the big question for churches is: should we get into TikTok, too?  Our host, Nils Smith together with the Digivangelism co-founder, Sammy Kelly share their thoughts and insights on maximizing TikTok for digital evangelism.    Share your thoughts using the has...

Are you a pastor on social media? Here’s a podcast episode for you. Our host, Nils Smith together with the Time of Grace Lead Speaker, Pastor Mike Novotny share a conversation on how pastors can navigate the complex realm of social media, to bring light into darkness, to personally know their congregants, and more.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Nils Smith   Nils...

In a season where church doors are shut because of the pandemic, we see churches maximize the power of social media to produce creative content, and deliver unique online experiences. Church models like the Transformation Church and Life Church (to name a few) set the bar high on these categories.    In this podcast episode, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson share their thoughts on churches prod...

Join host Aaron Magnuson in a conversation with Josh Blackard and Tommy Munoz as they unlock their best practices and secrets on creating social media content. Learn more practical tips from creating engaging content, designing powerful graphics, and the social media tools they use to reach and capture Gen Z.  Show notes: Aaron Magnuson Facebook Aaron Magnuson Twitter Aaron Magnuson Instagram Aaro...

At this point in time, we are not sure if churches will be allowed to gather physically in order to celebrate big events like Christmas and Easter. Our host, Nils Smith together with Church Marketing Summit Founder, Alejandro Reyes shares excellent tips on how churches should prepare for these “SuperBowl” events in the Christian Church space.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. S...

Join hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson with Haley Veturis, Director of Digital Engagement at Bayside Church, about their journey in social media and digital engagement ministry, Bayside Church’s best practices, and how churches can apply these on their own social media today. This and more on the new SMC podcast.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Nils Smith   Nils...

In this podcast, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about Netflix’s The Social Dilemma documentary, and how churches can stay holistically healthy in this day and age of social media and technology, while maximizing it to influence people for the Gospel. This and more on this new SMC podcast.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Nils Smith   Nils Smith Facebook N...

In this episode of the podcast, host Nils Smith is joined by First Impressions Conference Founder, Greg Atkinson to unfold the importance of your social media presence and to help churches navigate this new season in ministry.  Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Nils Smith   Nils Smith Facebook Nils Smith Twitter   Nils Smith Instagram   Nils Smith Linke...

In this podcast, host Nils Smith is joined by Justin Graves of Justin Graves Band to talk about how worship leaders should approach the new norm of leading praise and worship online, navigating through the technicalities, and the best practices on setup and song preparations. This and more on this new SMC podcast.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes:   Nils Smith   Nil...

Join host Aaron Magnuson in a conversation with Adam Weber, Founder and Lead Pastor of Embrace Church, as they share insights on how pastors and leaders can remain authentic and share God’s love in and through social media. This and more on this new SMC podcast.    Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Aaron Magnuson Facebook Aaron Magnuson Twitter Aaron Magnuson Instagram...

In this podcast, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson, dig deep into some of the key features and elements of YouTube, unpack the platform’s best practices, and share practical advice that churches should maximize today. These things and more on this new SMC podcast.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Nils Smith   Nils Smith Facebook Nils Smith Twitter   Nils Smith Ins...

The Social Media Church Podcast is celebrating its 300th episode with special guest speakers from Transformation Church—one of the trailblazers of online church ministry globally. Join Nils Smith, Aaron Magnuson, and online pastors Julia and Demario Tucker in a conversation around the milestones of Transformation Church, and how they reached a global audience by utilizing technology, tithing, rede...

In this podcast, Executive Pastor of Crossover Church Christopher Harris, joins Nils Smith in a conversation around integrating social media in churches from pre-COVID to today and engaging in social discussions in a healthy way. Listen to this podcast and learn how pastors, church and ministry leaders can prepare in this new normal. These and more on this new SMC podcast.    Share your thoughts u...

In this podcast, Marketing Specialist Natchi Lazarus joins Nils Smith in a conversation around social media and digital strategies to reach people globally and impact the lives of those they are called to serve. Listen to this podcast and learn how to grow as a body of Christ in the new normal, and connect to different cultures and nationalities through social media innovation. This and more on th...

In this podcast, Online Campus Pastor at Saddleback Church, Jay Kranda joins Nils Smith in discussing the changes and innovation in online ministries around the world in this new normal. Listen to this podcast and learn valuable insights on shifting your church’s focus to digital technology, thriving in the world of online churches, and having a vision for your church during this time. This and mo...

In this podcast, Founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, Dr. Derwin Gray joins Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson in a conversation around their church history, the impact of leveraging technology to share the gospel, and the importance of addressing racism as a leader. Listen to this podcast and learn insights on living a good life and finding happiness in something deeper...

In this podcast, National Director for Social Media at Teach for America, Charissa Carnall joins Nils Smith in a conversation around social listening and how churches should be navigating around it in this unique time that we’re in. Listen to this podcast and learn practical tools the church can use and what they should be listening for. These and more on this new SMC podcast.  Share your thoughts...

In this podcast, Vice President of Business Development at Vanderbloemen, Holly Tate joins Nils Smith to talk about how email should better fit into the communication strategy of churches and email alignment to social media.  Listen to this podcast to learn more about some of the general best practices in email communication for churches. These and more on this new SMC podcast.  Share your thought...

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about WhatsApp as a social platform, its core functions and how people use it today. They also talk about what sets it apart from other messenger platforms, and the opportunities on WhatsApp that organizations should maximize. These points and more on this new SMC podcast.  Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Nils Smith...

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson dive into the best practices for organizations and churches on Instagram, maximizing its features and functions, and the great opportunities to intentionally reach the target audience through this platform. These and more on this episode. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Nils Smith   Nils Smith Facebook Nils Smith Twitter...

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson delve into Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg’s 2020 resolution that’s focused on the next decade. How will these social media developments impact the platform and its users? This and more on this episode. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

In this podcast, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about post-easter, how people have been adapting to church through online experiences, and how these recent happenings impact churches in prioritizing their online ministry in the future. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

In this podcast, Bob Pritchett, President and CEO at Faithlife Corporation, joins Nils Smith to talk about their global platform offering live streaming, online giving, church website setup, and more resources for churches to maximize, especially in the midst of this global pandemic. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Nils Smith   Nils Smith Facebook Nils Smith Twitter...