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Social Media Church is a podcast for conversations with church leaders about social media, web strategy, and online trends. Hosted by Nils Smith and Nick Runyon.
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6 NOV 2025 · The latest Social Media Church episode is an essential listen for any ministry team navigating the digital world. Host Matt Williams welcomes KartWheel founder Kristen Chouinard to unpack the secrets of effective social media ministry. This conversation centers on shifting the mindset from "marketing" to "connection." Kristen and Matt analyze what it takes to build a meaningful online presence and share ideas for creating content that resonates, even with limited budget and resources. If you're a ministry volunteer or church leader, this episode will provide you with a wealth of strategies to help you reach more people and deepen your community impact.  Show Notes:
Connect with Kristen Chouinard
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-rock-chouinard-12072a74/
https://www.kart-wheel.com/ This episode is brought to you by https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.
24 OCT 2025 · In the latest episode of Social Media Church, Matt Williams shares why churches STILL MUST engage with social media in 2025. He explores the dangers and incredible ministry opportunities, and provides a practical roadmap for using social media to spread seeds of hope and transformation. Matt discusses the real impact of social media on mental health and why Jesus calls us to digital mission fields. He also presents strategies for ministry online and practical tips for a sustainable social media presence. Whether you're a church leader, ministry worker, or passionate believer, this episode will change how you view social media forever. Tune in now and learn how to be salt and light in the digital world!  Show Notes:
Connect with Matt Williams:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt323williams/ This episode is brought to you by https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.
16 OCT 2025 · In the newest episode, Nils Smith passes the torch to Matt Williams as the new host of the Social Media Church Podcast! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane through the podcast's 14-year history, explore the evolving landscape of digital ministry, and discuss how churches can effectively use social media to reach people in 2025. Matt shares his background, including his baseball career, transition to ministry, and current role at Resurrection Church. He emphasizes the importance of digital presence for churches. Matt also discusses his use of AI tools for efficiency and his passion for integrating digital media into ministry. Nils mentions his new role at Faith Driven Entrepreneur and their initiative to support entrepreneurs in churches. Together, the two explore the latest social media strategies and AI applications in ministry. Whether you're a church leader, ministry worker, or simply interested in the intersection of faith and digital media, this episode is packed with important insights and inspiration. Show Notes: Connect with Matt Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt323williams/
Connect with Nils Smith
https://www.nilssmith.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nilssmithsolutions/
https://twitter.com/NilsSmith
https://www.instagram.com/nilssmith/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilssmith/ This episode is brought to you by https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.
24 JAN 2025 · The Social Media Podcast's latest episode features DK Hammonds kicking off 2025 by unveiling the Top 5 Major Trends That Will Revolutionize Your Ministry. DK, a passionate advocate for the intersection of faith and the future, shares insights into God's innovative work through technology and within this digital realm. He highlights five key trends transforming how ministries and nonprofits leverage technology to maximize their impact.  Watch this episode to discover how you can strategically harness technology to amplify your ministry's influence and still ensure the human element remains central to your mission.  Show Notes:
Connect with DK Hammonds:Â https://www.instagram.com/iamdkhammonds/ https://www.facebook.com/IamDKHammonds https://twitter.com/IamDKHammonds
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDd0NhRNqn9E1ddYARyEVA?app=desktop&sub_confirmation=1 https://discord.gg/3V2UTcpvmy  This episode is brought to you by: https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing. https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising can elevate your ministry's impact today.
3 JAN 2025 · The newest episode of The Social Media Podcast features one of the veterans in church communications, Katie Allred, sharing insights on the social media trends we can expect in 2025.  Katie discusses the rise of AI and how churches can leverage tools like ChatGPT and Claude effectively and ethically. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and community-driven content while also addressing the need for accessible church websites. Together with DK Hammonds, they discuss new platforms and valuable tips on how churches can navigate upcoming trends and adapt their communication strategies.   Watch this episode to learn practical tips on social media and discover effective strategies for your church.  Show Notes: Connect with Katie Allred
https://www.facebook.com/katiejallred
https://katieallred.com/https://twitter.com/katiejallred https://www.instagram.com/katiejallred/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiejallred/
Connect with DK Hammonds:Â https://www.instagram.com/iamdkhammonds/ https://www.facebook.com/IamDKHammonds https://twitter.com/IamDKHammonds
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDd0NhRNqn9E1ddYARyEVA?app=desktop&sub_confirmation=1 https://discord.gg/3V2UTcpvmy  https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing. https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising can elevate your ministry's impact today. https://godlistens.hopemediagroup.com/Church empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured.
29 NOV 2024 · The latest episode of the Social Media Podcast features Christian social media influencer and pastor Kap Chatfield sharing his inspiring journey--from growing up in a Christian family to becoming an atheist, and ultimately returning to the faith.  Kap discusses how God guided his path, from being a videographer to a creative director, and eventually, a pastor. He shares how his content is now reaching countless people with the truth of the Gospel. Nils emphasizes the importance of investing in people within the church and the potential of leveraging social media for ministry.  Watch this episode and learn practical tips on using social media to share the Gospel and disciple new believers.  Show Notes: Connect with Kap Chatfield
https://kapchatfield.com/https://www.facebook.com/officialkapchatfield
https://www.instagram.com/kapchatfield/
https://www.youtube.com/@KapChatfieldhttps://x.com/kapchatfield https://www.tiktok.com/@kapchatfield https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapchatfieldÂ
Connect with Nils Smith
https://www.nilssmith.com/https://www.facebook.com/nilssmithsolutions/ https://twitter.com/NilsSmith https://www.instagram.com/nilssmith/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilssmith/ https://discord.gg/3V2UTcpvmy  https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing. https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising can elevate your ministry's impact today. https://godlistens.hopemediagroup.com/Church empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured.
29 NOV 2024 · Uncover invaluable insights and strategies tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities multisite churches face when navigating social media management.  Tune in as special guest Kent Richardson, the Director of Communications for New Life Community Church in Chicago, shares his wisdom on crafting compelling content, optimizing platform management, utilizing essential tools, strategic scheduling, and measuring success in the realm of multisite church on social media.  Whether you're a church leader, pastor, communicator, or someone who’s intrigued by this dynamic intersection of faith and digital engagement, this conversation is bound to empower your online presence.  Show Notes: Connect with Kent Richardson and the New Life Community Church: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-richardson-a3834418/  https://newlifecommunity.church/  Connect with Nils Smith:
https://www.nilssmith.com/https://www.facebook.com/nilssmithsolutions/ https://twitter.com/NilsSmith https://www.instagram.com/nilssmith/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilssmith/  https://discord.gg/3V2UTcpvmy  https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing. https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising can elevate your ministry's impact today. https://godlistens.hopemediagroup.com/Church empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured.
29 NOV 2024 · Prepare to embark on a spiritual and technological journey like no other, as we unveil a groundbreaking fusion of faith and innovation with Michael Whittle.  In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of spirituality and cutting-edge technology, guided by Michael's expertise. We explore how neural networks and AI are transforming the sermon landscape, drawing wisdom from sacred texts and traditions to inspire and guide congregations.  Through in-depth conversations, we uncover the ethical, theological, and practical dimensions of this groundbreaking approach, shedding light on the convergence of faith and innovation in the digital age.  Show Notes:
- Pulpit AI offers a remarkable solution for enhancing your sermons and discipleship content. By uploading an audio file of your sermon, this service can automatically create a transcript, segment it into chapters, and generate keyword hashtags.
 Connect with Michael Whittle and PulpitAI.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-whittle-43735a2b/ https://twitter.com/michaelwhittle https://www.instagram.com/michaelwhittle/?hl=en  https://www.instagram.com/pulpit.ai/?hl=en https://twitter.com/PulpitAI https://pulpitai.com/  Connect with Nils Smith:
https://www.nilssmith.com/https://www.facebook.com/nilssmithsolutions/ https://twitter.com/NilsSmith https://www.instagram.com/nilssmith/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilssmith/  https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing. https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising can elevate your ministry's impact today. https://godlistens.hopemediagroup.com/Church empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured.
8 NOV 2024 · This episode of the Social Media Podcast features Dan Watts from Hope Media discussing the God Listens App, a new prayer tool for churches and ministries.  Dan demonstrates how the app can help organizations better manage and engage with prayer requests. He also catches up with DK Hammonds, and they share their experience at the CITN (Church Information Technology Network) conference. DK emphasizes the importance of prayer, especially in digital environments, and expresses his desire to see more expressions of prayer online. He is excited about the potential of the God Listens app to enhance community involvement and prayer support within churches and faith communities.  The God Listens App allows users to submit prayer requests that the entire community can pray over. It can also be used for outreach and building stronger, more connected communities.  Don't miss this episode for practical tips on using the God Listens prayer app.  Show Notes: Connect with Dan Watts
https://godlistens.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danwatts1?trk=public_post_feed-actor-nameConnect with DK Hammonds: https://www.instagram.com/iamdkhammonds/ https://www.facebook.com/IamDKHammonds https://twitter.com/IamDKHammonds https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDd0NhRNqn9E1ddYARyEVA?app=desktop&sub_confirmation=1  https://discord.gg/3V2UTcpvmy  https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing. https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Liveâ„¢ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising can elevate your ministry's impact today. https://godlistens.hopemediagroup.com/Church empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured. Â
24 OCT 2024 · Guess what? Nils Smith has a special guest— ChatGPT!
In this one-of-a-kind episode, Nils and ChatGPT discuss how churches can effectively leverage social media. ChatGPT shares strategies for maximizing social media impact, including focusing on authentic relationships, community engagement, and sharing inspirational messages. Nils suggests that if you're not yet using ChatGPT in your workflows, now is the time to start. Don't miss this episode for practical tips on using social media to enhance your church's outreach. Â Show Notes: Connect with Nils Smith
https://www.nilssmith.com/https://www.facebook.com/nilssmithsolutions/ https://twitter.com/NilsSmith https://www.instagram.com/nilssmith/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilssmith/ https://discord.gg/3V2UTcpvmy  This episode is brought to you by: https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how https://donorbox.org/church-fundraising can elevate your ministry's impact today. https://godlistens.hopemediagroup.com/Church empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured. https://www.amplifysocial.media/, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.
Social Media Church is a podcast for conversations with church leaders about social media, web strategy, and online trends. Hosted by Nils Smith and Nick Runyon.
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