Social Media Church Podcast

In this episode, Nils Smith and Nick Runyon are together to talk about one of the most confusing, overwhelming, yet exciting topics today–cryptocurrency. Nils and Nick address questions about why blockchain technology should matter to nonprofit organizations, especially churches, and share its advantages and disadvantages to a church’s  mission, and more.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #S...

In this episode, Jay Kranda, Nick Runyon, Nils Smith and Justin Murff are together for the Virtual Church Gathering to talk about what exactly a virtual church is, how ministries and organizations are handling the current digital expressions, how core principles of the church are carried out in today’s digital context, and more of the challenges and opportunities along with it.   Share your though...

In this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Hall, Chief Creative Officer of Echo Global, a contact center for Gospel conversations. Daniel shares his learnings from their three million ministry conversations online and discusses with Nils the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and real-life communication, as well as digital opportunities for ministries and churches today.   Share your thought...

In this episode, we’re joined by the Director for Digital Strategy and User Experience (UX) of Moody Radio. Nils and Nick discuss with Yvonne the unique work she is doing at Moody Radio and more strategies as they look into what lies ahead in the digital world.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes: Moody Radio Moody Bible Institute Yvonne Carlson LinkedIn Yvonne Carlso...

In this episode, we’re joined by the “vlogging pastor” of Passion Creek Church, Arizona, Trey Van Camp. Nils and Trey talk about Trey’s humble beginnings, the creative process he takes for his vlogs, and more about the “Vlog Your Ministry” course he is launching especially for pastors–plus a FREE video training announcement at the end of the podcast!   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPod...

In this episode, we’re joined by long time friend of the SMC Podcast and the Online Pastor of Saddleback Church, Jay Kranda. Jay and Nils discuss online church communities, the Churchome Global app, and the opportunities and challenges that come along with these.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes:   Jay Kranda Website Jay Kranda Facebook Jay Kranda Twitter Jay Krand...

In this episode, we’re joined by a long-time online friend and the new Online Campus Pastor of CCV SoCal, Aaron Magnuson. Aaron shares with us the ministry opportunities made available through social media and technology, and his plans to maximize these resources in his new role.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes:   Aaron Magnuson Facebook Aaron Magnuson Twitter Aar...

In this episode, we’re once again joined by my good friend, media producer, consultant and author, Phil Cooke.  Phil shares with us significant steps that are key to getting the most out of creativity and has a special surprise announcement toward the end of the episode.   You can also check out Podcast 246 Leading Creatives with Phil Cooke: http://www.socialmedia.church/podcast/leading-creatives-...

In this episode, Nick Runyon and Nils Smith talk about three of the biggest leaders in the technology space today–Facebook, Google and Apple, and look into whether they are “friends” or “enemies” of the church, and more about what roles they play for churches to thrive.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes: Podcast 248: Building Faith-Based Communities through Facebook...

In this episode, analytics consultant and creator of Viz. Bible Robert Rouse joins Nick Runyon as they talk about how the concepts of data visualization and business intelligence play huge roles in churches and ministries today.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes:   Robert Rouse Twitter Viz. Bible Viz. Bible Facebook Faith Leads Tech Conference 2018

In this episode, innovation marketing consultant James Poulter joins Nils Smith as they take the discussion of Alexa further into the roles, opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence in churches and ministries.     Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes:   Alexa Amazon Alexa James Poulter James Poulter YouTube James Poulter Instagram James Poulter Faceb...

In this episode, Kenny Jahng joins Nils Smith and shares his takeaways from the recent Grow with Video Live Conference with our friend Sean Cannell in Las Vegas.  Learn about the value of video and why investing in it matters significantly in the growth of ministries.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes:   Kenny Jahng Kenny Jahng Twitter Kenny Jahng Facebook Kenny Jah...

In this episode, Social Media Church legends DJ Chuang and Kenny Jahng join Nils Smith as they revisit what online churches were five years ago, and what they are today. Learn about the significant trends, changes and challenges in the world of online churches, and how they are valuable to you and your ministry as well.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: DJ Chuang DJ...

In continuation to the podcast on Learning from Facebook, Nick Runyon shares the remaining ten out of the 20 learnings he gained from his recent visits to Facebook’s California and Texas offices. Learn more about how these insights can help you and your ministry thrive.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast Show Notes: Learning from Facebook Part 1 Building Faith-Based Communities th...

Join Nick Runyon as he shares the first ten out of the 20 learnings he gained from his recent visits to Facebook’s  California and Texas offices. Learn what these insights mean especially for you and your ministry.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes:   Building Faith-Based Communities through Facebook Groups with Nona Jones and Bishop Joseph Walker

While Facebook continues to grow globally, younger generations are spending more time on other platforms. Join Nils and Nick in this podcast as they share opinions, trends and tips on how social media can be utilized, especially by ministries, for the coming generations.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.   Show Notes:   Teens, Social Media and Technology by Pew Internet

Instagram has made some noise this week with its unexpected launch of IG TV. Join Nils and Nick in this podcast as they talk about what opportunities IG TV provides churches with and where this might lead us.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes:   Instagram App Instagram TV Launch

For Autumn Miles, social media is home. In this episode of the podcast, Nils and Nick are joined by Autumn Miles in a conversation about how social media can be used as an avenue to reach people for Christ and meet the needs of those who need Him most.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes:   Autumn Miles Website Autumn Miles Facebook Autumn Miles YouTube Autumn Miles Ins...

Being in this world, but not of it – this is what well known Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin is driven towards. Listen to Nils Smith and Nick Runyon as they talk with Stephen about how he presses forward in his 10-year ministry, charity and other Christ-centered initiatives with boldness. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Stephen Baldwin @StephenBaldwin7 @stephenbaldwi...

In this episode of the podcast, Nils and Nick are joined by Nona Jones of Facebook’s faith-based projects and Bishop Joseph Walker of Mt. Zion Church in Nashville. Listen as they talk about an exciting project they are launching in making technology and faith communities work together towards building the Kingdom.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes:   Nona Jones Facebo...

The recently-concluded F8 Conference has given us a look into Facebook’s incredible innovation, improvement and features to look forward to. In this podcast, Nils Smith and Nick Runyon, together with guests Justin Dean, Holly Tate, Kenny Jahng and more talk about the future of Facebook for ministries and churches amidst these changes.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.

Phil Cooke, co-author of “The Way Back: How Christians Blew Our Credibility and How We Get It Back”, joins Nils, Nick, and Chad in a conversation about his newly launched book and shares some tips for creatives and Christians as they engage on social media.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Phil Cooke Phil Cooke Twitter Phil Cooke Facebook Phil Cooke Instagram Phil C...

From creating a website that featured local photography in a small town in North Carolina to now being a top innovator in social media and digital marketing, Casey Helmic reveals the ‘most important-least important’ principles and practices in social media and talks about how they can be valuable to your organization today.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: Squarespa...

We have 168 hours each week with an average of one hour spent at a church service on Sunday, but how do we seize the remaining 167 hours for our churches to make a greater impact? In this podcast, Brady Shearer, creator of Pro Church Tools and Nucleus, joins us in an in-depth conversation about the practicality and power of mobile apps and church websites today.   Share your thoughts using the has...

Katie Allred shares the story of how she started the Church Communications facebook group and how she gained nearly 16,000 members just two years into it. Nils Smith and Nick Runyon also take the opportunity to discuss how Facebook groups provide a great opportunity for every church.   Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast. Show Notes: @katiejallred Church Communications