Thu, 31 May 2018
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/. |
Wed, 30 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Tue, 29 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Mon, 28 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Fri, 25 May 2018
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/. |
Thu, 24 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Wed, 23 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Tue, 22 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Mon, 21 May 2018
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?
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Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/live-streaming-churches-overrated-ep-114/. |
Fri, 18 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Thu, 17 May 2018
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?
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Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/elevation-church-good-social-media-ep-112/. |
Wed, 16 May 2018
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?
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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/. |
Tue, 15 May 2018
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/. |
Mon, 14 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Sat, 12 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Fri, 11 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Thu, 10 May 2018
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?
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Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/beginners-guide-podcasting-churches-ep-106/. |
Wed, 9 May 2018
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/. |
Tue, 8 May 2018
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?
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Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/1000-church-video-camera-setup-2018-ep-104/. |
Mon, 7 May 2018
"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?
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Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/just-preach-gospel-terrible-advice-ep-103/. |
Sat, 5 May 2018
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?
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Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-core-values-video-storytelling-churches-ep-102/. |
Fri, 4 May 2018
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?
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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/. |
Thu, 3 May 2018
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?
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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/. |
Wed, 2 May 2018
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?
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/. |
Tue, 1 May 2018
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?
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/. |