The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

Royalty-free audio is so useful in so many capacities, with the most common being the backing track in videos. Brady shares the 5 best royalty-free audio sites for churches.

 

What's In This Session?

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-best-royalty-free-audio-sites-churches-ep-122/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-021-04-122.mp3
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YouTube is such a huge social media platform, especially with Gen Z. Brady shares some stories from a pastor who has blogged his church planting experience, and how these blogs are affecting people both local and worldwide.

 

What's In This Session?

  • Trey Van Camp (2:21)
  • Story #1: Fan of Casey Neistat (5:11)
  • Story #2: Casey invites Dustin to come to NYC (6:46)
  • Story #3: Couple attends church on Easter (7:47)
  • End notes (9:36)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/millennial-pastor-uses-vlogging-grow-church-ep-121/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-021-03-121.mp3
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With attention being the most important commodity and engagement being the priority, Brady sits down and discusses using current events to spark conversation.

 

What's In This Session?

  • Yanny vs. Laurel (0:57)
  • Take advantage of current events (2:44)
  • Engagement is the priority (2:52)
  • Churches with reservations (4:43)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/life-church-social-media-smartly-uses-current-events-ep-120/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-021-02-120.mp3
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We wanted to give a Biblical foundation for why we care so much about digital media. Brady shares three Bible passages that inspire us.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • What we found . . . (1:17)
  • Acts 17 (2:26)
  • Parable of the Sower (4:42)
  • The Great Commission (7:27)
  • A history of tech in church (8:59)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-bible-verses-support-technology-churches-ep-119/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-021-01-119.mp3
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Life long learning is an integral part of being a person progressing toward a goal. It's also an integral part of being a great leader. Brady shares a couple of his favourite books that he's read this year.

 

 

What's In This Session?

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-books-church-leaders-read-2018-ep-118/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-020-05-118.mp3
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Brady recently spoke at Thrive Conference in California. After his session someone asked him a question about meshing multiple generations in a single church. He shares his answer for all churches.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • The question from Thrive (0:31)
  • Storytelling is powerful (1:21)
  • Storytelling brings focus (1:36)
  • Storytelling is a solution (2:55)
  • The Pro Church Tools story (7:34)
  • What's your church's story & narrative? (8:38)
  • Just start telling stories (9:02)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/ultimate-shortcut-earning-attention-distracted-culture-ep-117/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-020-04-117.mp3
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Brady shares a recent experience of a conflict with a colleague online. He talks about some conflict best practices and how to apply them to church.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • Brady's recent experience (0:23)
  • #1: You can't control what happens to you; you can choose how you respond (2:00)
  • #2: What's the narrative? (2:47)
  • #3: It's not always your job to protect your reputation (4:58)
  • How does this apply to your church? (7:53)
  • On Earth as it is in Heav

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/deal-church-conflict-ep-116/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-020-03-116.mp3
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We often get asked for recommendations of live streaming gear. Brady breaks down a selection of affordable cameras for live streaming recommended by Joel W. Smith.

 

What's In This Session?

  • Disclaimer (0:24)
  • Joel W. Smith (1:01)
  • Canon Vixia G20 (1:35)
  • Canon Vixia G40 (2:50)
  • Canon XA10 (3:31)
  • Canon XA30 (4:06)
  • Sony PXW-X70 (5:59)
  • Other Considerations (7:04)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/affordable-live-streaming-cameras-churches-2018-ep-115/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-020-02-115.mp3
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Brady has often referred to his belief that live streaming your church service is overrated. He breaks down why this is the case and offers some alternatives.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • An unpopular opinion (0:20)
  • The size of churches (1:02)
  • Brady's claim (1:17)
  • Price (1:39)
  • ROI (3:31)
  • Motivation (5:13)
  • Alex's thoughts (6:27)
  • Alternative options (8:20)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/live-streaming-churches-overrated-ep-114/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-020-01-114.mp3
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Brady talks about how Jesus' call to be fishers of men translates to the church and our use of social media and technology. Go where the fish are.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • Alex talks about fishing (1:01)
  • Best time & place to catch fish (2:00)
  • Matthew 4:19 (3:12)
  • Attention is the most valuable commodity your church can possess (4:40)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/fishers-men-digital-culture-ep-113/.

Direct download: 01Podcast-PCD-019-05-113.mp3
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Brady often gets asked the question, what are some examples of churches who do social media exceptionally well? Elevation is definitely one of those churches. Brady talks about why this is.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • #StopTheScroll (1:56)
  • Example #1: The Standing Camera (4:44)
  • Example #2: The Text Message (5:41)
  • Example #3: The Camera Roll (6:51)
  • Example #4: The FaceTime (7:56)
  • Study. Observe. Get creative. (9:19)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/elevation-church-good-social-media-ep-112/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-019-04-112.mp3
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We often receive emails asking about keys to crafting a perfect sermon bumper. Brady breaks down his top five tips to get you started.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • #1: Short (2:12)
  • #2: Abstract (3:16)
  • #3: Curiosity (4:20)
  • #4: Emotional (5:16)
  • #5: Incomplete (6:30)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-tips-crafting-perfect-sermon-bumper-script-ep-111/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-019-03-111.mp3
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If you're looking to create graphics for your church while keeping it quick, easy and affordable - look no further! Brady shares 7 free graphic design tools.

 

 

What's In This Session?

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-free-graphic-design-tools-churches-ep-110/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-019-02-110.mp3
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After doing several episodes on millennials, including a YouTube playlist mini course, Brady discusses a handful of churches that are ministering to this age bracket really well.

 

What's In This Session?

  • Statistics on Millennials (0:58)
  • Barna Trends 2017 study (1:52)
  • Fortune's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials (2:19)
  • Elevation Church (2:32)
  • Fuller Youth Institute study (4:19)
  • Erwin McManus & Mosaic Church (5:15)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at https://prochurchtools.com/250-churches-successfully-reaching-millennials-ep-109/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-019-01-109.mp3
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Instagram is one of Alex's favourite social media platforms, and he is constantly looking for new ways to engage his followers. He talks about how to use Instagram to engage your church in spiritual practice.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • Looking for creative ways to engage your church community online (0:34)
  • Engaging your church in spiritual practice online (2:25)
  • 800 million users as of 2017 (2:56)
  • Creating wallpapers (3:43)
  • Brady's thoughts (6:20)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/use-instagram-engage-spiritual-practice-ep-108/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-018-06-108.mp3
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Brady discusses our manifesto - #SeizeThe167 - and why this is such an important change in focus for churches as we live through the biggest communication shift in the last 500 years.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • What do these platforms have in common? (0:35)
  • Social media usage in 2018 (1:47)
  • Industries disrupted in 2018 (4:04)
  • The state of our churches in 2018 (6:00)
  • Fundamental idea #1 (8:22)
  • Fundamental idea #2 (8:40)
  • Fundamental idea #3 (9:10)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/seizethe167-ultimate-manifesto-churches-changing-world-ep-107/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-018-05-107.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

So many people listen to podcasts, and churches are uniquely positioned to use this tool as statistically more Christians listen to podcasts than those who identify themselves otherwise. Brady talks about what you need to get started.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • What do we use? (1:30)
  • Step #1 - Recording Source (2:37)
  • Step #2 - Editing Software (5:06)
  • Step #3 - Hosting & Sharing (8:34)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/beginners-guide-podcasting-churches-ep-106/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-018-04-106.mp3
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One of the top priorities of your website is ranking well in search so that you can be discovered by new visitors. Brady shares 7 tools for search engine optimization.

 

 

What's In This Session?

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-free-seo-tools-churches-ep-105/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-018-03-105.mp3
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Video equipment can add up quickly but you don't necessarily need the most expensive pieces of gear. Brady shares his updated $1000 camera set up.

 

 

What's In This Session?

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/1000-church-video-camera-setup-2018-ep-104/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-018-02-104.mp3
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"Just preach the gospel" is a common retort Brady sees used online. He discusses why this is bad advice, and how this statement is being misapplied.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • "Preach" is a verb. It demands a medium (1:59)
  • "Preach" requires a listener (2:55)
  • This statement is being misapplied (3:33)
  • Timeless message in a timely medium (4:12)
  • Attention is the most valuable commodity your church can possess (4:30)
  • This statement does a disservice to the Gospel when it prioritizes mediums with less attention over mediums with more attention for the sake of tradition (5:32)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/just-preach-gospel-terrible-advice-ep-103/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-018-01-103.mp3
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Brady discusses the core values he uses when creating videos, some pitfalls to avoid, and how to apply these concepts in your own videos.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • #1: Show don't tell (2:31)
  • #2: Stunning visuals (3:46)
  • #3: Don't force resolution (4:59)
  • #4: No story is too small (7:46)
  • #5: The responsibility falls on the storyteller (9:27)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-core-values-video-storytelling-churches-ep-102/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-017-06-102.mp3
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Some of Brady's favourite projects have been testimony videos he's worked on. He shares 9 questions he uses to help get the best footage of the story being told.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • #1: Tell me about the time when . . . (2:15)
  • #2: Tell me the story of . . . (2:46)
  • #3: Describe the conversation . . . (3:25)
  • #4: Tell me about the day you realized . . . (4:38)
  • #5: What were the next steps that got you from here to there? (4:58)
  • #6: How have you changed in the last 5 years? (5:32)
  • #7: How do you see yourself? (6:22)
  • #8: What was the pivotal moment for you? (6:56)
  • #9: What have you not talked about that you'd like to mention? (8:08)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/9-questions-ask-next-church-testimony-video-ep-101/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-017-05-101.mp3
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Before founding Pro Church Tools Brady worked in his local church as a media director. He shares a handful of his biggest mistakes and how you can learn from them.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • #1: Stock photos on our website homepage (2:28)
  • #2: Mobile app (3:28)
  • #3: Green screen for video announcements (4:46)
  • #4: Watermelon disaster post on Facebook (6:07)
  • #5: No compass; no "why" (7:27)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-mistakes-brady-shearer-made-media-director-ep-100/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-017-04-100.mp3
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Email is still, in our opinion, the second most important platform for your church to be using on digital. Brady shares 7 of his best performing subject lines from this year.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • Example #1: Embarrassing (39.47% open rate) [CURIOSITY] (2:49)
  • Example #2: [Blank subject line] (33.51% open rate) [CURIOSITY] (4:01)
  • Example #3: Pastors are too old (33.9% open rate) [CONTROVERSY] (4:41)
  • Example #4: 7 things Millennials don’t care about in your church (37.3% open rate - 10.83% click rate) [LIST] (5:46)
  • Example #5: A gift from me to you (34.85% open rate) [FREEBIE] (6:49)
  • Example #6: The easiest lighting setup I’ve ever used (32.82% open rate) [EASY] (7:05)
  • Example #7: How to 27X your organic reach on Facebook (30.11% open rate) [HOW-TO] (8:20)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-best-performing-email-subject-lines-2018-ep-099/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-017-03-099.mp3
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Brady shares seven statistics from Barna's Trends 2018 trends that he found particularly interesting in regards to church attendance and where Christians are currently.

 

 

What's In This Session?

  • 1: 2 out of every 3 Christians admit to experiencing a season or spiritual doubt (1:59)
  • 2: More than a quarter of Christians still find themselves doubting (2:26)
  • 3: 38% of Americans are active churchgoers; 43% are unchurched; 34% is dechurched (3:51)
  • 4: Only 9% of churchgoers attend a church of 1,000 or more (4:18)
  • 5: 40% of churchgoers attend a church of 100 or fewer (4:58)
  • 6: More than half of all American adults (58%) wish they read the Bible more often (6:28)
  • 7: The ideal form of Bible study is 59% “discussion with friends or peers” and just 32% for “sermon or lecture" (6:28)

 

Show Notes & Resources Mentioned

 

Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-important-church-statistics-2018-ep-098/.

Direct download: Podcast-PCD-017-02-098.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am EDT

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