Social media used to be predictable - now it's chaos, even when the averages are higher. This episode is about surviving the new game, with the metrics and mindset that actually keep you sane.

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0:00 - Intro

1:35 - The Volatility Problem

7:45 - The Three Audiences Framework

10:11 - Content Equals Credibility

12:30 - The No Weeks Off Approach (Reframed)

14:26 - How To Stay Sane

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Church Social Media Trends 2026: https://youtu.be/354IpgzSIEU

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The most important email you'll ever send someone in your church is the very first one. So we're going to help you get it right. Today, we're sharing a 76-word church welcome email that works for churches of any size. It hits every goal a great welcome email should. Feel free to steal it word-for-word.

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0:00 - Intro

1:50 - Big Idea #1: The First Email You Send Is The Most Important

5:53 - Big Idea #2: Send It From The Pastor

7:25 - Big Idea #3: Choose Your Focus - Connect Elsewhere Or Important Next Steps

9:46 - Big Idea #4: The P.S. Reply

15:04 - Big Idea #5: You Reply Back

IMPORTANT LINKS

- The 76-Word Church Welcome Email Cheatsheet: https://prochur.ch/49vyftg

- This Church Guest Follow-Up System Is…Unusual: https://youtu.be/pd6b7eRzmg4

- Pro Church Certified: https://prochurchcertified.com/

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The world is changing fast. AI is reshaping economies, industries, and even how we relate to one another. So what does that mean for the church and its future? In one of our most important episodes yet, we're breaking down four changes every church should seriously consider making before 2030.

DOWNLOAD CHEAT SHEET: https://prochur.ch/church-AI-cheat-sheet

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0:00 - Intro

10:18 - Canon vs. Content

18:00 - Formation vs. Information

26:15 - Communal vs. Individual

31:45 - Cost vs. Convenience

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The language you use shapes the culture you build. And when that language goes stale, it quietly starts holding things back. So today, we're sharing our list of church lingo to retire in 2026 - and what to consider saying instead.

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0:00 - Intro

2:30 - Why Does This Matter?

4:25 - Do Life Together

7:25 - Season Of Singleness

9:20 - Wow

12:03 - Circles Not Rows

13:03 - Welcome Home

16:22 - Don't Miss It

18:20 - Loving On

19:56 - Turn To Your Neighbor

21:17 - Daddy God

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When it comes to church shirts, most of us default to tossing a logo on the front and calling it done. But with a few thoughtful changes, you can turn simple merch into something people genuinely love to wear outside of Sunday morning. So today, we've invited our friend Karl Nilsson onto the podcast to walk us through his practical workflows and share the wisdom he's picked up creating merch that actually gets worn.

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0:00 - Intro

1:10 - Design Process

5:50 - Karl's Style

8:56 - Design Process Cont'd

13:20 - Overcoming Communication Issues

18:54 - Balancing Aesthetics With Audience Needs

22:42 - Garment Selection And Print Production

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Karl Nilsson | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigvardnilsson/

- Karl Nilsson | Dribble: https://dribbble.com/KarlNilsson

- LA Apparel: https://losangelesapparel.net/

- AS Colour: https://ascolour.com/

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When you serve at church, there are always going to be ideas, projects, or ministries you're unsure about. Sometimes your instincts are right. Sometimes they're not. Today, we're sharing real stories from churches that pushed past their initial resistance, took the risk anyway, and saw incredible results.

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0:00 - Intro

1:55 - Building A Human Claw Machine

5:26 - Hiring A Full Time Creative

10:02 - Live Stream

15:32 - Getting Away From "Professional" Video Announcements

19:02 - Youth Group Instagram Account

20:13 - Letting The Holy Spirit Lead. 10/10 Recommend

20:51 - Planning Events Months Ahead And Not A Month Before

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Skills alone can't compensate for a broken culture. If the team is unhealthy, the ministry will always feel stuck. Today, we're laying out a reset plan — a practical roadmap to start rebuilding trust, clarity, and a healthy team culture. Let's get to work.

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0:00 - Intro

1:12 - Why This Matters

7:53 - Value 1: Bring Heaven to Earth

11:52 - Value 2: Say the Quiet Part Out Loud

17:48 - Value 3: Yes Be Yes, No Be No

21:48 - Value 4: Disagreement Is Not Disrespect

27:06 - Value 5: Solutions First

33:05 - How to Use Values to Shape Culture

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Level up your church's social without spending a cent. From scheduling and analytics to project management and planning, today's episode is all about the best $0 tools churches can use to streamline their work and improve results. Let's upgrade your workflow and keep costs at zero.

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0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Instagram Insights

10:44 - Buffer

14:00 - Trello

15:09 - Linktree

16:16 - The Launcher by Nucleus

17:54 - Coschedule Headline Analyzer

19:58 - Auphonic

21:41 - Canva

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Buffer: https://buffer.com/

- Trello: https://trello.com/

- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/

- The Launcher by Nucleus: https://www.nucleus.church/the-launcher

- Coschedule Headline Analyzer: https://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer

- Auphonic: https://auphonic.com/

- Canva: https://www.canva.com/

- PNAS NEXUS Article: https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/11/pgaf327/8285703

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