An exploration in social media ministry, Pocket Pulpit looks to ask the questions surrounding social media ministry - what is it? How do you do social media ministry. Who is allowed to do it and are there best practices? Join hosts, Sarah Kinzer and Hector Martinez as they discuss social media ministry and invite a few friends along the way! Got a few more questions about social media ministry? Let's chat! Shoot us an email - pocketpulpitpod@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters ...
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049 - Supporting Survivors in the SBC ft. Keith Myer
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Help get survivors to NOLA (gofundme.com) Today's conversation revolves around how we might help survivors of SA in the SBC (and beyond) and specifically how you can help get survivors to the annual SBC Convention - see the link above! - and why that’s helpful.Keith Myer ™ (@Pastakeith) / Twitter Pocket Pulpit Podcast (@pocket_pulpit) / TwitterPock…
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048 - Pushing Through Digital Discouragement
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Today's conversation revolves around what to do when we're discouraged online, especially in how the church treats itself and the world around it. Tune in for a few unscripted thoughts. Pocket Pulpit Podcast (@pocket_pulpit) / Twitter Pocket Pulpit (@pocketpulpitpodcast) • Instagram Got a question? Have you seen someone using social media as a mini…
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047 - Marrying Ministry and Marketing ft. Justin Nava
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Show Notes: Reach 10X More People & Be The Best Known | Nava Church Marketing The Best Known Church Show on Apple Podcasts Pocket Pulpit Podcast (@pocket_pulpit) / Twitter Pocket Pulpit (@pocketpulpitpodcast) • Instagram Got a question? Have you seen someone using social media as a ministry tool? Let us know at pocketpulpitpod@gmail.com --- Links: …
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046 - Better On The Inside with Jon Pyle
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Today hector flies solo and chats with friend of the show - Jon Pyle. Jon is an associate pastor in San Antonio, TX. He is also a digital pastor and hosts The "Better On The Inside" podcast. Today we'll talk bout the church, walking with people, and how Jon came to the title of his show. --- Show Notes: Jon Pyle (@jonpyle) / Twitter Pocket Pulpit P…
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Over the last two years (ish) - Sarah and I have had some amazing conversations for The Pocket Pulpit. We had a Christmas wrap episode in 2021, but hadn't managed to get to the rest for the episodes since, so here we are! Now is as good a time as any to shine a spotlight on some amazing thinkers and digital ministers. Today you'll hear from our fri…
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Over the last two years (ish) - Sarah and I have had some amazing conversations for The Pocket Pulpit. We had a Christmas wrap episode in 2021, but hadn't managed to get to the rest for the episodes since, so here we are! Now is as good a time as any to shine a spotlight on some amazing thinkers and digital ministers. Today you'll hear from our fri…
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045 - Using Religious Language Online ft Dr. Valerie Hobbs
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Today Hector and Sarah have a chat with Dr. Valerie Hobbs- Linguist, Professor, and who spends a lot of her time studying religious language. How has social media contributed to the usage of religious langiage? What is religious language? Can Christ followers use social media and religious langaige well together? This and more in today's episode. F…
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044 - Using Online Tools for Ethical Growth ft. Brady Shearer
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Today Hector and Sarah have a chat with Brady Shearer - who heads up Pro Church Tools. He has made a splash in the world of digital tools and helping churches use online tools for growth, including some free tools you can use now! Brady and Pro Church Tools are walking the walk when it comes to doing so ethically. Brady explains a bit of the gray a…
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043 - Critiquing the Critiques of Online Church
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Hector and Sarah chat about the critiques of Online Church and using social media for ministry. Plus a word from our Network leader, Jeff Reed to start off the show. For more info from Jeff visit: http://thechurch.digital/hegetsus Sarah Kinzer (@kinzer_sarah) / Twitter Hector “HEX” Martinez (@digitalhexican) / Twitter Pocket Pulpit Podcast (@pocket…
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Hector and Sarah Catch up after a few months off from recording. What were they up to in late September? Find out on today's episode. Find your the show and your hosts online! Sarah Kinzer (@kinzer_sarah) / Twitter Hector “HEX” Martinez (@digitalhexican) / Twitter Pocket Pulpit Podcast (@pocket_pulpit) / Twitter Pocket Pulpit (@pocketpulpitpodcast)…
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Find your hosts on Twitter! Sarah Kinzer (@kinzer_sarah) / Twitter Hector ‘Hex’ Martinez (@seatexhex) / Twitter Got a question? Have you seen someone using social media as a ministry tool? Let us know at pocketpulpitpod@gmail.com --- Links: Pocket Pulpit is creating conversations exploring social media ministry | Patreon Questions on Church Online?…
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040 - Worship, Social Media, and Human Connection ft. Elias Dummer
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We chat today with Elias Dummer about worship, using social media to teach and reach by being vulnerable, authentic, and honest. This is a great conversation about worship and how it is a transformational thing to move us into the mission of God. Elias talks about his approach to music, the industry, and gives insight from his marketing background …
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039 - The Art of Healthy Timeline Cleanse ft. Aaron Duvall
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We chat today with Aaron Duvall. We chat keeping conversations going, what do you do with the haterz, and how we should think about flipping tables - and what the consequences might be. Links: Aaron Duvall (@RevDuv) / Twitter Pocket Pulpit is creating conversations exploring social media ministry | Patreon Questions on Church Online? Check out The …
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It’s a party on today’s show! We’ve got a whole crew of friends and we’re talking Hector and Angelique’s wedding today. Specifically, we’re chatting about how it brought online friends all together in person for the first time, and their reflections on the experience that weekend. We’re pretty excited for this one! Find your hosts on Twitter! Sarah…
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037 - Finding A New Metric ft Jason Morris
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Today we chat with Jason Morris of Resi. Jason has spent time as an online pastor and in digital ministries for a while now. He has seen firsthand how the internet has changed and how the church has opportunity to use internet tools to further the mission and impact of the church. Jason helps us understand that there is a way forward that helps us …
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036 - Cleaning A Filthy Cup ft. Keith Myer
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Today we chat with Pastor Keith Myer about the Guidepost report in relation to the SBC sexual abuse scandal, and what the heck we do about it. Keith has pastored for 16 years in the local church and serves as the Eastern Baptist Association Director of Missions in Maryland/Delaware. We invited him to chat a bit about the report, but really the conv…
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035 - Church In The Wild ft. Jenai Auman
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Last week we talked about being Raised by God to stay in the church, and this week we are exploring what it looks like when you have left, are looking to leave, but want to hold onto Jesus. What does it look like in the Wilderness?Jenai Auman leads the Wilderness Forum to build community for those who have left after spiritual abuse and are navigat…
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034 - Raised to Stay with Natalie Runion
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Today we talk to Natalie Runion, of Raised to Stay, about what it means to stay in the church, in the midst of really hard times, and that whole deconstruction thing. We chat about what the church might learn from the spaces out in the world that are offering the things we sell, and many times we don't deliver on. Raised To Stay is for those who ha…
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033 - Can Online Ministry Make a Difference?
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Grab your tissues, you'll need them soon. Find your hosts on Twitter! Sarah Kinzer (@kinzer_sarah) / Twitter Hector ‘Hex’ Martinez (@seatexhex) / Twitter Got a question? Have you seen someone using social media as a ministry tool? Let us know at pocketpulpitpod@gmail.com --- Links: Pocket Pulpit is creating conversations exploring social media mini…
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032 - Live Laugh....Troll? ft. Joel Ke3en
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We know the internet is full of trolls and people looking for laughs, but is there a place for that type of humor in Christian spaces, or as part of Christian witness? We sit and chat with Joel Keen and explore this as well as how we should aim to live as Christ followers in online spaces. This is part two of a series on humour. Find your hosts on …
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031 - The Pressure of Platform ft. Leah "BSassy" Boyd
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We know the internet is full of trolls and people looking for laughs, but is there a place for that type of humor in Christian spaces, or as part of Christian witness? We sit and chat with Leah Boyd and explore this as well as how we should aim to live as Christ followers in online spaces. Find your hosts on Twitter! Sarah Kinzer (@kinzer_sarah) / …
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030 - The Power of Community, Conversation, and Connection ft. Holly Stallcup (Part Two)
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What is Rise? Why is Rise? We sit down with Holly Stallcup and chat about so many things including, but not limited to, why the elevator pitch doesn't work for Rise. How Rise subverts power structures, and how the way the world treats money helps the Church understand how they should look to have conversations around money, giving, and generosity. …
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029 - The Power of Community, Conversation, and Connection ft. Holly Stallcup (Part One)
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What is Rise? Why is Rise? We sit down with Holly Stallcup and chat about so many things including, but not limited to, why the elevator pitch doesn't work for Rise. How Rise subverts power structures, and how the way the world treats money helps the Church understand how they should look to have conversations around money, giving, and generosity. …
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028 - Reflections on Online Ministry
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It's been a great exploration so far in the world of digital ministry - so what have we learned? What are we currently thinking about in regard to #OnlineChurchFind your hosts on Twitter!Sarah Kinzer (@kinzer_sarah) / TwitterHector ‘Hex’ Martinez (@seatexhex) / TwitterGot a question? Have you seen someone using social media as a ministry tool? Let …
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027 - The Pastor in the Public Square ft. Benjamin Cremer
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What do you do when your words go viral, and are constantly being screenshot, quote-tweeted, and shared across the social media platforms - reaching audiences you didn't know and now have no control over? We talk about this and pastors speaking intentionally on the Internet with pastor and blogger Benjamin Cremer. Buckle up, it's a good one. Find y…
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I enjoyed this prayer so much that I had to release it on its own as I edit tomorrow's episode. Get ready for a great episode tomorrow! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pocket-pulpit-podcast/support
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026 - Pastoring, Pain, and Prayer ft. Doug Bursch
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We hit a milestone on the Pocket Pulpit Podcast as Doug Bursch returns to talk about pastoring pastors in the online space. We talk pain points of pastoring, mental health, using social media to find safe community - and Doug prays at the end of the show. You can find more about Doug Bursch at fairlyspiritual.org and at the links below. Find your h…
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025 - Catalyzing Community in Digital Spaces ft. Jo Saxton
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When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down everything in 2020. JO Saxton turned to Instagram to gather with people online. "Tea Time w/Jo" was born and a community continued to grow. Today, Jo Saxton joins us to talk about the importance of online communities, the difference between tolerating and celebrating people, and how Jo aims to gather, equip, and…
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024 - Milk, Meat, and Digital Discipleship ft. Isaac Petit Frère
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Dr. Isaac Petit Frère, is a powerhouse and you’re about to hear why. His story has in it titles like producer, pastor, & professor, and from the outside looking in, it is impossible to miss how God has used all of these things to develop him into what we see him as, one of the most powerful persons of influence in social ministry today. Tune in as …
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Paul MIgnard (@sketchysermons) sits to chat about sketching out quotes online, how he got started, and what it takes to have a daily sketch ready to. IN our conversation we discuss the importance of art reflecting our faith - and how if we know the source material, we can enjoy imaginative expressions of truth. Links: Buy some Sketchy art: Sketchy …
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022 - The Church, Digital ft. Jeff Reed
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Jeff Reed (@deerffej) sit to chat about his experience around the Church - digital, phygital, and what the Church can learn about how to think about digital expressions on ministry - and whether or not churches should go digital. His answer may surprise you. Links: The Church Digital || Guidance for Church Online, Digital, Metaverse and Phygital/Hy…
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021 - Casting Light Into Darkness ft. Pastor Kerry Willis
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A few weeks ago, we heard from an online pastor that uses Facebook as a platform for gathering their online people - now hear how one pastor sees social media as a place to cast light and hope so that all might hear the good news of Jesus. You're in for a treat on this week's episode! Kerry W. Willis (@PastorKerryW) on Twitter Follow us on Twitter!…
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020 - Living Out Your Faith Online ft. Steve Bezner
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Steve Bezner (@Bezner) stops by to chat about how pastors can use social media to speak into the lives of those near and far, and also how social media can be beneficial to help them pastor their people. Follow us on Twitter! @Pocket Pulpit Sarah - @kinzer_sarah Hector - @seatexhex Got a question about social media ministry? Have you seen someone u…
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019 - Being A Safe Presence Online ft. Lisa Congo
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TW: Mentions of abuse, domestic violence, suicide Resources: Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) What to Expect When You Contact Us - The Hotline For safe conversation: Lisa Congo (@LisaCongo) / Twitter Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Lisa Congo (@LisaCongo) about her journey in ministry in and out …
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018 - Digital Church Community... on Facebook?! ft. Lindsey Murphy
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Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Pastor Lindsey Murphy about how she ended up as an online pastor for a church out of state, why the church chose Facebook for their communities, and a story we're happy to share about the power of digital discipleship. The Valley Church Troy Facebook Watch the sermon mentioned in the conversation here. YouTube Foll…
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017 - TikTok and Technical Difficulties ft. Carollynn Xavier
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Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Carollynn Xavier about how she came to faith, how she's turned her TikTok platform into an evangelistic opportunity, and what the church can learn from TikTok. Find your hosts on Twitter! Sarah - @kinzer_sarah Hector - @seatexhex Got a question about social media ministry? Have you seen someone using social media a…
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We took a few minutes to reflect on our time with our online friend on Pocket Pulpit this last year. We also talked about the things we're looking forward to in the new year and hopes for the podcast. We also shared a few ways you can use social media to reach out to others this holidy season. From Sarah and Hector - Merry Christmas! Find your host…
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016 - Women and The Social Media Pulpit feat. Dr. Beth Allison Barr
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Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Beth Allison Barr, PhD (@bethallisonbarr) about how how the church has limited women in ministry and how the growth of social media has given women an oppurtunity to step into a pulpit. Beth also helps us understand how to use that pulpit effectively. Grab The Making of Biblical Womanhood here: The Making of Biblic…
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015 - On Tweeting Well feat. Dr. Karen Swallow Prior
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Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Dr. Karen Swallow Prior (@KSPrior) about how we might conduct ourselves in discourse through Tweets, and how we might continue to think of a better way forward. To find out more about Dr. Prior, visit her website here: Karen Swallow Prior Find your hosts on Twitter! Sarah - @kinzer_sarah Hector - @seatexhex Got a q…
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014 - God Speaks My Language, Too feat. Trey Ferguson
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Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Trey Ferguson (@PastorTrey05) about how language can help or harm an invite to diversity, The New Living Tresyslation, and being wise with our words.In addition to The New Living Treyslation podcast, Trey is one of three cohosts of The Three Black Men podcast, a podcast about theology, culture, and the world around…
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013 - With A Little Help From My Friends feat. @JustAmyZing
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Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Amy (@JustAmyZing) about how a little generosity can go a long way, and how it can be a way to build community. Find your hosts on Twitter! Sarah - @kinzer_sarah Hector - @seatexhex Got a question about social media ministry? Have you seen someone using social media as a ministry tool? Let us know at pocketpulpitpo…
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012 - Wisdom From a Pastor/Counselor feat. Will Soto
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The Pocket Pulpit Podcast is an exploration in social media ministry. What is it? Who can do it? How do you do it? Are there best practices? Can you do it poorly? All this and more as we explore together and invite some friends along for the ride! Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Will Soto (@WSoto201) about how pastors can steward the space they t…
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011 - Sharing Scripture and Spreading Kindness feat. Jessica Ebersole
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The Pocket Pulpit Podcast is an exploration in social media ministry. What is it? Who can do it? How do you do it? Are there best practices? Can you do it poorly? All this and more as we explore together and invite some friends along for the ride! Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Jessica Ebersole (@Jessicaebersole ) about the her journey in sharin…
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010 - Viral Jesus feat. Heather Thompson Day
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The Pocket Pulpit Podcast is an exploration in social media ministry. What is it? Who can do it? How do you do it? Are there best practices? Can you do it poorly? All this and more as we explore together and invite some friends along for the ride! Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Heather Thompson Day (@HeatherTDay) about the power of story, commun…
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009 - An Invitation to Prayer ft. Kirk McCall
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The Pocket Pulpit Podcast is an exploration in social media ministry. What is it? Who can do it? How do you do it? Are there best practices? Can you do it poorly? All this and more as we explore together and invite some friends along for the ride! Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Kirk McCall (@kirkmccall68). Kirk has made a ministry by posting inv…
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008 - Seeing People As They Are ft. Mary Jane Suriano
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The Pocket Pulpit Podcast is an exploration in social media ministry. What is it? Who can do it? How do you do it? Are there best practices? Can you do it poorly? All this and more as we explore together and invite some friends along for the ride! Today, Sarah and Hector talk with Mary Jane Suriano about #SelfieSunday's and how a seemingly small ac…
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007 - Social Media Prophets & Celebrities
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The Pocket Pulpit Podcast is an exploration in social media ministry. What is it? Who can do it? How do you do it? Are there best practices? Can you do it poorly? All this and more as we explore together and invite some friends along for the ride!Today, Sarah and Hector talk about the influence and dangers or Christian celebrity culture, social med…
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The Pocket Pulpit Podcast is an exploration in social media ministry. What is it? Who can do it? How do you do it? Are there best practices? Can you do it poorly? All this and more as we explore together and invite some friends along for the ride!Today, Sarah and Hector talk with amongst themselves and reflect, and process, the hard road this has b…
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005 - The Messy Middle - feat. Kate Boyd
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The Pocket Pulpit Podcast is an exploration in social media ministry. What is it? Who can do it? How do you do it? Are there best practices? Can you do it poorly? All this and more as we explore together and invite some friends along for the ride! Today, Sarah and Hector talk with @kateboyd about Instagram Reels, stepping forward in teaching right …
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