Month: October 2021
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The messy reality of raising kids with Kim Meyers
Thinking about what she had not read in parenting books was the springboard for the Rev. Kim Meyers when she started writing Parenting with Perspective. Kim’s new book is a candid look at the various stages of child rearing, from bringing home our newborn babies through guiding our adult children. We talk with Kim about the sometimes messy…
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Hope when life gets messy with Jake Owensby
What is God doing when bad things happen? In this episode, we discuss this question and the place of hope in the midst of our messy lives with Bishop Jake Owensby. Hope is not merely wishful thinking. Hope digs deeper and moves us in a way that wishful thinking cannot. There is hope because we…
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Growing your ministry with email
Click-through rates, drip campaigns, list segments, marketing funnels–we’re talking about it all with Randy Greene of Church of the Resurrection. Randy is a digital media director passionate about helping churches communicate better. In this episode, we learn about how to build engagement and relationships through email communication.
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Methodists and Sand Creek Massacre
Many United Methodists do not know the violent tragedies of our past, including our responsibility and agency in a massacre at Sand Creek. This is that story. GUEST: Dr. Gary Roberts is Emeritus Professor of History, Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton, Georgia, respected historian of the American West and the Sand Creek massacre in particular, has…
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The journey from viewers to members
How do you move people from being passive viewers of online content to active members of a faith community? Steven Adair shares the story of Glendale United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee–a small church that created a big digital footprint. This dwindling congregation used their digital presence to fuel a season of growth that continues…
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MyCom podcast Ep. 066: How to Connect Emotionally without Manipulating
On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are going to explore this facet of connection and see if you might be making the same mistake in your church communications. This episode is brought to you by: Breeze Church Management – With over 400 5-star reviews, Breeze has been rated the easiest to…
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Finding faith in the story of the Grinch with Matt Rawle
Christmas 2020 felt like it was stolen. Many of the things we enjoy most about the season—travel, parties, exchanging cookies, and singing Christmas carols/hymns in a filled sanctuary—were not the same. It made us feel a bit more Grinchy than we may have ever felt before. In this episode of Get Your Spirit in Shape, Crystal…
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Living the word in digital space
We’re going to work on adapting our world-changing message regarding God’s grace for a digital-first culture. Let’s explore living the good word in digital space. This episode itself is an adaptation. It’s repurposed content from a training Ryan Dunn did. It answers questions about how we repurpose content for sharing across multiple platforms and how…
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Encountering the Divine through reading
Feeling a bit disconnected? Utilizing a reading plan helps us connect in community and feel connected to the Divine. In this episode, Pierce and Ryan outline simple plans, note the benefits of investing in reading scripture, and offer a special invitation!
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Asbury Crossing: Methodism in Black and White
Francis Asbury was tasked with carrying out John Wesley’s vision of Methodism in the colonies and the United States. Part of this vision included a strong stance against the institution of slavery. How did Asbury respond to and embody this stance in a society that was increasingly racist and white supermacist? GUESTS: Dr. Gordon Melton…