The Church3.0 Podcast

How do you transition from a broadcast news career to leading one of the most innovative digital church departments in the country? In this episode, Lauren Bercarich shares her journey of building a unified digital team at Liquid Church and the strategic shifts required to prioritize digital ministry in a post-pandemic world. Lauren Bercarich discusses the vital importance of breaking down organiz...

In this episode, digital ministry Nils Smith joins us to discuss the fine line between healthy innovation and stagnant tradition. As the VP of Marketing for Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Nils shares why "we've always done it this way" is the most dangerous phrase in leadership and how to reclaim your organization's "why." Together, we explore how faith-driven innovation...

How should churches think about AI, digital ministry, and human connection in 2026? In this Inside Track episode of Church3.0, Tyler sits down with Conrad VanLandingham, Chief Product Officer at Apollos, to explore how AI is transforming church technology, product design, and spiritual engagement. Conrad VanLandingham shares how Apollos is reimagining digital ministry tools for the future of the C...

Is your church’s approach to giving built on a budget or a biblical vision for growth? In this episode, Dr. Kregg Hood joins Tyler to explore the profound connection between spiritual formation and a generous heart. Drawing from decades of leadership in the nonprofit and ministry sectors—including his work with over 4,200 churches and Convoy of Hope—Dr. Hood shares how pastors can move beyond the...

Dr. Josh Whitehead joins the Church3.0 podcast to reveal the strategic blueprint behind one of America’s fastest-growing ministries. As the Executive Pastor of Expansion at Faith Promise Church , Josh shares how to move past leadership plateaus by building healthy systems, scaling multisite campuses, and bridging the gap between business excellence and spiritual mission. In this episode, we dive d...

Is your church simply streaming services, or are you actually making disciples in the digital age? Join Jay Kranda, Tech Pastor at Saddleback Church, as he reveals why "online church" isn't the final destination and how to build a robust hybrid ministry strategy. In this episode of Church3.0, we dive deep into the evolution of digital ministry—from the early days of facts machines a...

Nathan Artt, founder & principal of Ministry Solutions Group, challenges everything churches assume about attendance, digital ministry, and physical space. In this episode, Nathan shares why engagement—not attendance—is the new predictive metric for church growth and how digital platforms are shaping the future of the local church. Host Tyler Vance sits down with Nathan Artt to explore how chu...

Daniel Yang of World Relief joins the podcast to discuss how the global migration crisis is actually a massive missional opportunity for the local church. Discover how your congregation can move beyond political rhetoric to embrace a "Great Commission" mindset that welcomes the stranger. Tyler and Daniel Yang explore how local churches can lead with faith, courage, and clarity in a compl...

Zac Stephens, Senior Pastor of Faith Promise Church, shares an unfiltered look at leadership transition, vision clarity, and building a culture of everyday evangelism. In this episode, you’ll discover how Zac Stephens is equipping believers to win their world Monday through Saturday—not just on Sundays. Host Tyler Vance sits down with Zac Stephens to explore what it takes to lead a multi-campus ch...

Blue Van Dyke, founder of Studio C and longtime church and marketplace leader, joins Church3.0 to unpack how data, personalization, and digital strategy can help churches truly know and shepherd their people. In this episode, you’ll learn how modern engagement tools—when submitted to the Holy Spirit—can drive spiritual growth, not just metrics. Blue Van Dyke shares how engagement marketing princip...

In this Church 3.0 episode, Tyler interviews Johnmark Oudersluys, the Executive Director of CityLink Center, for a powerful conversation about the future of church health, long-term disciple-making, and how ministries can rethink their strategies for real community impact. Johnmark shares lessons from leading one of the most innovative, collaborative ministry centers in the country—focusing on out...

What happens when churches start thinking like innovators? In this episode, Data Strategist and Gloo Executive Matt Engel joins us to unpack the mindsets, models, and split-testing strategies reshaping church leadership today. If you’ve wondered how churches can build trust, engage new guests, or make better decisions using real data, this conversation is a must-watch. Matt breaks down the shift f...

Luke Dooley, President of Ocean Accelerator and co-founder of Banded, joins Church3.0 to share how entrepreneurship, discipleship, and innovation intersect in powerful ways. Discover why churches and startups alike must embrace SLC: Simple, Lovable, Complete to build meaningful impact and lasting change. In this conversation with Apollos COO Tyler Vance, Luke unpacks lessons learned from a decade...

How does one of America’s most well-known churches keep innovating in a digital age? In this Church3.0 conversation, Liz Schauer — Marketing, Communications & Digital Director at Willow Creek Community Church — shares how her team is transforming digital strategy, creative communication, and online engagement to reach people where they are. From building digital systems that serve the mission...

Terry Storch — Chief Platform Officer of YouVersion and Pastor at Life. Church — joins Tyler to reveal the next chapter of one of the most transformative digital ministry tools in history. From Beyond the Billion to the launch of YouVersion Platform, this episode uncovers how the Bible app continues to shape global faith and technology. In this powerful Church3.0 conversation, Terry shares never-b...

In this breaking news and bonus episode, join Tyler (Apollos) and Matt Welty (Crossroads Church) for a deep dive into the massive strategic shift happening between Apollos and Crossroads Church Cincinnati, Ohio. For over a decade, these two organizations have been partners in digital ministry, developing the highly effective Crossroads Anywhere app. Now, Crossroads is moving to become a Custom Saa...

Change is constant—and the speed of it is only increasing. In this episode of Church 3.0 presented by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with Ann Eileen Thompson, leadership consultant and former Procter & Gamble market researcher, to explore how church leaders can embrace curiosity, humility, and data to better serve their communities. Key topics in this conversation: 👉Why curiosity fuels humili...

Discover how Cedar Creek Church is transforming ministry through Apollos, a digital platform built to help churches thrive 7 days a week, not just Sundays. In this episode of Church 3.0, Tyler Vance (COO of Apollos) sits down with Jason Jones of Cedar Creek to discuss prayer-driven growth, clarity in digital strategy, and how data can empower church leaders.  If you’re a pastor, church leader, or...

Join church expert Dr. Warren Bird as he dives into the 2025 Large Church Study, revealing key trends, insights, and strategies for spiritual formation, small groups, and church growth. Discover how large churches are evolving post-pandemic, rethinking discipleship, and blending in-person and digital engagement. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ How small groups drive church vitality and engagement....

How can churches use data to grow, disciple, and engage their communities more effectively? In this episode of Church3.0, presented by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with data strategist Amber Smart, founder of Smart Metrics, to explore how churches can transform their ministries using data-driven insights. From helping churches move beyond outdated Excel sheets to implementing scalable church dat...

Is the Sunday service still the best way to reach people? In this powerful episode of Church3.0, Tyler Vance talks with Matt Welty, a leading voice in digital ministry from Crossroads Church, about how technology is reshaping spiritual formation, discipleship, and community. 🎯 Topics Covered: Can a church app truly disciple someone? Why most churches are stuck in a 1990s tech mindset How asynchro...

Discover how Church of Eleven22 is using technology, apps, and social media to scale digital discipleship—without losing the human touch. In this exclusive conversation, marketing expert and church leader Jay Owen shares powerful insights on leadership, trust-building, app strategy, and creating meaningful online ministry. You'll learn: ✅ How small gestures (aka "sprinkles") make a...

Are you a leader who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to care for your team—or yourself? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation, executive coach and wellness strategist Jackie Glass joins Tyler to explore the internal battles leaders face and the simple but profound shift that can change everything: asking for help. Jackie shares wisdom from her work coaching faith-driven exec...

In this episode of Church3.0 by Apollos, Tyler Vance sits down with Ben Snyder, senior pastor of Cedar Creek Church in Toledo, Ohio, to unpack what it really means to lead a modern church in a digital age. Discover how Cedar Creek broke the mold with its iconic "Not Your Mother's Church" campaign and continues to lead with innovation, inclusion, and intentionality. Ben shares the po...

Want to know how to stop people from falling through the cracks in your church? In this episode of Church3.0, hosted by Tyler Vance of Apollos, we sit down with Kacie Frazier, Director of Partnerships at Ministry Brands, to answer real questions church leaders are searching for: ✅ How can churches use data to better engage members? ✅ What is CHMS and why does it matter? ✅ How do you retain new...