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Helping your church navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. Hosted by Brady Shearer and Alexander Mills.
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Gospel-Centered Pro-Life is a podcast hosted by Daniel Parks and Vicky Kaseorg. Daniel currently serves as the West Coast Regional Shepherd for Love Life and Vicky serves as Sidewalk Training Director for Love Life. Together they have a combined 25+ years of experience in reaching women and men at abortion centers across the nation. This podcast covers pro-life issues with a focus on Biblical truth and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Noticed a drop in your church's Instagram Story views? You're not alone, and we know why. It’s not a mystery, and better yet, we can fix it! In this video, we’ll cover eight reasons your church’s Instagram Stories are flopping—and how to turn it around. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:41…
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Google Business Profile For Church [Master Guide]
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Your church’s website isn’t always the first stop for online visitors. Often, they’ll see your Google Business Profile first—the widget in Google search and maps with photos, contact info, and reviews. If this isn’t optimized, visitors might never reach your site. In this video, we dive into the essentials of Google Business Profiles for churches. …
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Having a host is one of the best ways to truly elevate a church service. But what exactly is a host and what do they do? In this video, we'll break down the 7 essential things every church needs to know about hosting. Plus, if you're hesitant, we've got word-for-word script options for you to use. ============================= Table of Contents: ==…
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03Is your church guilty of these 10 visitor-repelling behaviors? We've compiled real reports from church visitors detailing what scares them off. Because you only get to make one first impression. So let's make it a good one. Let's dive in. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - The New Vi…
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A common reason given for the desire to abort is that either the mom or the baby will suffer if brought to term. In this episode, we examine the fallacy of this point of view as well as scriptural support and practical things to say in countering this rationalization. https://sidewalks4life.com/equipping-articles/…
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The Worst Church Website Design Trends
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Today, we list 15 supposed essentials for church websites. Some are unnecessary! We'll categorize them: necessary, nice to have, or nonsense. By the end, you'll know what truly matters for your site. Let's dive in. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Speed 10:08 - Live Stream Primary CT…
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The Online Church Myth Debunked with Ryan Burge
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Does online church negatively impact in-person attendance? It's a debate we've been having for years, and now we finally have some great data to shed light on it. Join us as Ryan Burge from Graphs About Religion helps us untangle the insights and implications. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Int…
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Trending Sounds Church Social Media Report
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Rohn Starling returns to the show for a section we’re called “Rohn’s Rankings”. We're discussing trending social media sounds and sharing five church post ideas. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Trend #5: Part of me feels bad, but not that bad 12:28 - Trend #4: Not my problem 28:23 -…
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Apps We Can't Live Without, Burnout, & Church Podcast Channels
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Today on the show we’re answering your questions. Questions about burn out, bilingual church social media strategies, and everything in between. Let’s dive in. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - How should bilingual churches post on social media? 4:25 - Where did you get all the wisdom…
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God’s word is powerful, and can make the difference between a mom choosing life or death. We are called to use His Word wisely and to be prepared to use it with discernment and at the appropriate time. This podcast explores the major general topics or areas that we will encounter in counseling on the sidewalks as well as many suggested scriptures i…
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It's our quarterly social media review. Discover changes, constants, and their impact on your church. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Assessing Our Previous Predictions 8:54 - Adult Content on X 17:40 - Church Invite Memes 23:22 - Reels Split Design 31:26 - YouTube Thumbnail A/B Tes…
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Instagram's Most Important Metric Revealed
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On June 10th, the head of Instagram made a significant statement: "____ matters most across the board." So, what is it? Likes? Comments? Watch time? Saves? None of the above. Today on the show, we're diving into the most important metric on Instagram—a metric that's not easy to find and requires some digging. ============================= Table of …
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The Small Rural Church Social Media Blueprint
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In today's episode, we feature a rural pastor who discovered he had more time for social media than he thought…it’s our very own Alexander Mills! This episode is packed with both introductory and advanced social media tips for churches. If you're part of a smaller church or serving in a rural area, this one's for you. ============================= …
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Trends We Were Wrong About, Declining Engagement, & Giving Up
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Join us in today's episode as we tackle your burning questions! Ever wondered about the ideal time commitment for pastors on social media? Or how to navigate challenges when your social media efforts seem to fall short? Plus, discover insights on maintaining a God-centered focus in fulfilling pursuits. ============================= Table of Content…
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Addressing the disproportionate number of minorities being killed in abortions is not one of our three key talking points we have found to be effective. However, we cannot be unaware of the truth of this sad fact. Should we address this while ministering on the sidewalk, and if so, how can we do so effectively? This podcast explores the issue of ho…
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Big changes on social media that have churches worried
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Social media changes fast! Today, we discuss these changes with church social media expert Danielle Davis. Alex, Danielle, and I each bring two topics: one exciting and one concerning trend for the future. We're here to keep your church in the know on all of the changes happening on social. ============================= Show Notes: ================…
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Lightroom Presets From Former Life.Church Photographer
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Today we’re welcoming back to the show, for the second time, former Life.Church photographer - Benjamin Suter. We get to follow along a live demonstration of his photo editing process. We'll cover exposure, white balance, sharpening, grain, and preserving skin tones under stage lighting. Plus, he shares his custom presets, available as a free downl…
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Church social media strategies that DIED in 2024
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Today we’re discussing 15 social media aspects often deemed crucial - but which you might be surprised to learn otherwise. We’ll be categorizing them into ‘necessary’, ‘nice to have’, or ‘nonsense’ so by the end of this episode you’ll know what is actually worth your time on social. ============================= Table of Contents: =================…
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Unfiltered Conversation With Former Life.Church Photographer
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Today on the show, we have a former Life.Church photographer joining us. We discuss preparing shot lists, favorite gear, and photographer etiquette. Plus, we share creative ideas for capturing baptism photos without damaging our cameras - hint: think fish tank! ============================= Show Notes: ============================= - SocialSermons:…
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The May 2024 Mailbag Bro Church Tools
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Today, we're tackling your questions: How to handle new church issues? Does a small-town setting alter social media strategies? This is The May 2024 Mailbag. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - What is your opinion on Sora's impact on church content? 10:03 - What do you do when you face…
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In this episode, Daniel and Vicky give a gentle rebuke along with encouragement. Many of us have grown disheartened with apparent church apathy regarding abortion. We ask, “Where is the church?” And grow discouraged. In this podcast, we exhort all of us not to ask this downer question, and focus on the reality that the church is very active in many…
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The Producer Behind Lecrae & Tim Ross' Podcasts
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Who is behind the successful podcasts of Tim Ross and Lecrae? Join us as we chat with the Creative Director of B-Side App, the studio behind these hit shows. Learn about their episode ideas, set design, and the gear they swear by. ============================= Show Notes: ============================= - Hector Guerrero IG: https://www.instagram.com…
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Church Facebook Ads For Beginners 2024 Guide
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There is a step-by-step plan that has already brought 10,000 new people to churches this year. How did that happen? We’re joined by paid ads expert Brady Sticker to demystify online advertising for your church and learn how this happened. We talk about ad targeting, creative, budgeting, and more. ============================= Show Notes: ==========…
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Alarming Stats About Declining Religion With Ryan Burge
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The most religious cities in America are places you might suspect. However, there’s a weird addition here - a city in California where nearly 30% are monthly attenders. What city is that? And which cities are the least religious in the country? To help us break it all down we have the preeminent source on data and faith - Ryan Burge from Graphs Abo…
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The April 2024 Mailbag [Bro Church Tools]
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On today's episode, we're answering your questions about improving your church’s photography when faced with less than enthusiastic expressions and whether each ministry requires its own branding. Additionally, we'll touch on our reflections on the recent Elevation episode and its online impact. This is The April 2024 Mailbag. Let’s dive in. ======…
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