WELSTech Audiohttp://welstech.wels.netenReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Martin Spriggshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d78c9bde4ac0ca124d4dea90b68c63e.jpgWELSTech Audiohttp://welstech.wels.netThu, 08 Jan 2026 23:17:36 +0000Martin SpriggsMartin Spriggswelstech@wels.netWELSTech explores the use of technology to further the spread of the gospel. Video and audio episodes are released weekly. This show is sponsored by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).cleanepisodic767 – Best of 2025https://www.spreaker.com/episode/767-best-of-2025--69362163Take a look back at 2025 with Martin and Sallie as they share highlights, memories, and favorites from year 18 of the WELSTech Podcast. Events Ministry resources Interviews Picks of the year Next time Year 19 of WELSTech is ahead of us. What will it hold for tech-in-ministry? Get involved ]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26304Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:26 +0000Martin SpriggsTake a look back at 2025 with Martin and Sallie as they share highlights, memories, and favorites from year 18 of the WELSTech Podcast. Events - https://welstech.wels.net/ai-summit/ - https://welstech.wels.net/ai/ Ministry resources - Grace...Take a look back at 2025 with Martin and Sallie as they share highlights, memories, and favorites from year 18 of the WELSTech Podcast. Events Ministry resources Interviews Picks of the year Next time Year 19 of WELSTech is ahead of us. What will it hold for tech-in-ministry? Get involved
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Send your entries to welstech@wels.net, and we'll choose a random contributor to receive some sweet WELS swag! Try this prompt: A black and white coloring page for kids of [YOUR TOPIC], thick lines, white background, no shading, no grey scale, simple vector style. Next time Join us in January for our look back at WELSTech 2025! Get involved ]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26283Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:00:25 +0000Martin SpriggsMerry Christmas from WELSTech! We’re continuing our holiday tradition of sharing a special Christmas interview with our listeners. This year, we’re excited to welcome Melanie Giddings from the Lutheran Schools Office to talk about the important work...Merry Christmas from WELSTech! We’re continuing our holiday tradition of sharing a special Christmas interview with our listeners. This year, we’re excited to welcome Melanie Giddings from the Lutheran Schools Office to talk about the important work underway to develop a new religion curriculum. The interview A new curriculum in development – Melanie Giddings, Curriculum Coordinator from WELS Lutheran Schools, joins Martin and Sallie to share an inside look at the work being shared by many hands on a new Pre-K to 12 religion curriculum being developed to succeed Christ Light. Christmas Coloring Book Collab There's still time to submit your AI-generated Christmas coloring page for inclusion in a WELSTech crowd-sourced coloring book. Send your entries to welstech@wels.net, and we'll choose a random contributor to receive some sweet WELS swag! Try this prompt: A black and white coloring page for kids of [YOUR TOPIC], thick lines, white background, no shading, no grey scale, simple vector style. Next time Join us in January for our look back at WELSTech 2025! Get involved ]]>1461cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull765 – Christmas Coloringhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/765-christmas-coloring--68998309‘Tis the WELSTech Christmas season! Join us for a giveaway announcement that involves the good news of Christmas, coloring books, and AI. You could win a fun WELS item while you exercise your AI skills. Christmas concerts, anniversary offerings, travel apps, managing your smart home, and free EDU GPT round out this episode. Let's goooo! The interview and discussion Celebrating in color – Martin and Sallie are collocated, Christmas-color coordinated, and collaborating on a coloring project. Everyone is invited to participate in an AI experiment, creating Christmas-related coloring pages which we'll compile into a sharable book. Send your entries to welstech@wels.net, and we'll choose a random contributor to receive some sweet WELS swag! Ministry resource Picks of the week Community feedback Chat GPT is free for teachers until June 2027 Next time Melanie Giddings, Curriculum Coordinator from the Lutheran Schools office, shares details on this important work. Get involved ]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26254Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:34:34 +0000Martin Spriggs‘Tis the WELSTech Christmas season! Join us for a giveaway announcement that involves the good news of Christmas, coloring books, and AI. You could win a fun WELS item while you exercise your AI skills. Christmas concerts, anniversary offerings,...‘Tis the WELSTech Christmas season! Join us for a giveaway announcement that involves the good news of Christmas, coloring books, and AI. You could win a fun WELS item while you exercise your AI skills. Christmas concerts, anniversary offerings, travel apps, managing your smart home, and free EDU GPT round out this episode. Let's goooo! The interview and discussion Celebrating in color – Martin and Sallie are collocated, Christmas-color coordinated, and collaborating on a coloring project. Everyone is invited to participate in an AI experiment, creating Christmas-related coloring pages which we'll compile into a sharable book. Send your entries to welstech@wels.net, and we'll choose a random contributor to receive some sweet WELS swag! Ministry resource Picks of the week Community feedback Chat GPT is free for teachers until June 2027 Next time Melanie Giddings, Curriculum Coordinator from the Lutheran Schools office, shares details on this important work. Get involved ]]>1514cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull764 – NotebookLM: The Godzilla of AIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/764-notebooklm-the-godzilla-of-ai--68745724This week on WELSTech we take a deep dive into Google’s NotebookLM. Discover how this AI tool uses only your uploaded documents to create everything from video and audio overviews, flashcards, and summary documents, plus learn about other innovative AI tools like Hume Voice AI and the Plaud audio recorder that are changing the way […]]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26227Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:42:04 +0000Martin SpriggsThis week on WELSTech we take a deep dive into Google’s NotebookLM. Discover how this AI tool uses only your uploaded documents to create everything from video and audio overviews, flashcards, and summary documents, plus learn about other innovative...This week on WELSTech we take a deep dive into Google’s NotebookLM. Discover how this AI tool uses only your uploaded documents to create everything from video and audio overviews, flashcards, and summary documents, plus learn about other innovative AI tools like Hume Voice AI and the Plaud audio recorder that are changing the way […]]]>3512cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull763 – Planning That Workshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/763-planning-that-works--68555661On this episode of WELSTech, we take a closer look at one of the standout offerings from the upcoming WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership. We also revisit the WELS Strategic Plan, with a special focus on the Calling pillar. Plus, we’ve got our usual lineup of helpful Picks of the week and the latest […]]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26209Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:00:42 +0000Martin SpriggsOn this episode of WELSTech, we take a closer look at one of the standout offerings from the upcoming WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership. We also revisit the WELS Strategic Plan, with a special focus on the Calling pillar. Plus, we’ve got...On this episode of WELSTech, we take a closer look at one of the standout offerings from the upcoming WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership. We also revisit the WELS Strategic Plan, with a special focus on the Calling pillar. Plus, we’ve got our usual lineup of helpful Picks of the week and the latest […]]]>2320cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull762 – Llamas in the Machinehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/762-llamas-in-the-machine--68354756This episode of WELSTech opens with an overview of the recent WELS Artificial Intelligence (AI) survey. The AI theme continues throughout the show, featuring details on the new Hour of AI initiative, a powerful prompt designed to help organize scattered thoughts, a WELS-centric GPT tool, and the latest edition of the TAAFT (There’s an AI […]]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26187Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:38:55 +0000Martin SpriggsThis episode of WELSTech opens with an overview of the recent WELS Artificial Intelligence (AI) survey. The AI theme continues throughout the show, featuring details on the new Hour of AI initiative, a powerful prompt designed to help organize...This episode of WELSTech opens with an overview of the recent WELS Artificial Intelligence (AI) survey. The AI theme continues throughout the show, featuring details on the new Hour of AI initiative, a powerful prompt designed to help organize scattered thoughts, a WELS-centric GPT tool, and the latest edition of the TAAFT (There’s an AI […]]]>3184cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull761 – Comms and Cardiganshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/761-comms-and-cardigans--68171340Fall has arrived on WELSTech, and we’re reminiscing about childhood sweater weather.  We share a church communication focused interview as well as details on all the happenings at January’s Lutheran Leadership Conference. The picks of the week include worksheet alternatives for teachers as well as a great place to keep things. It’s time to press […]]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26171Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:31 +0000Martin SpriggsFall has arrived on WELSTech, and we’re reminiscing about childhood sweater weather.  We share a church communication focused interview as well as details on all the happenings at January’s Lutheran Leadership Conference. The picks of the week include...Fall has arrived on WELSTech, and we’re reminiscing about childhood sweater weather.  We share a church communication focused interview as well as details on all the happenings at January’s Lutheran Leadership Conference. The picks of the week include worksheet alternatives for teachers as well as a great place to keep things. It’s time to press […]]]>2662cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull760 – Listening to Your Flockhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/760-listening-to-your-flock--67990683For the 760th time, welcome to WELSTech, a podcast at the intersection of technology and ministry. This episode features a discussion of the dos and don’ts of church and school surveys. Also included is a new source for liturgical art, a deep dive into “Smart” Health, and a new vocabulary word – workslop! Eek! The […]]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26152Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:01 +0000Martin SpriggsFor the 760th time, welcome to WELSTech, a podcast at the intersection of technology and ministry. This episode features a discussion of the dos and don’ts of church and school surveys. Also included is a new source for liturgical art, a deep dive...For the 760th time, welcome to WELSTech, a podcast at the intersection of technology and ministry. This episode features a discussion of the dos and don’ts of church and school surveys. Also included is a new source for liturgical art, a deep dive into “Smart” Health, and a new vocabulary word – workslop! Eek! The […]]]>2936cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull759 – Academic Integrityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/759-academic-integrity--67825196WELSTech is back with an unexpected AI buzz word discussion that’s a hot topic in schools right now – Academic Integrity. Jason and Rachel return bringing videos, gems, and flow to the podcast. Plus, there’s a new tech-enabled look at WELS 10-year strategic plan. Your earbuds are waiting! The discussion AI using AI – Martin […]]]>https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26125Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:00:59 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is back with an unexpected AI buzz word discussion that’s a hot topic in schools right now – Academic Integrity. Jason and Rachel return bringing videos, gems, and flow to the podcast. Plus, there’s a new tech-enabled look at WELS 10-year...WELSTech is back with an unexpected AI buzz word discussion that’s a hot topic in schools right now – Academic Integrity. Jason and Rachel return bringing videos, gems, and flow to the podcast. Plus, there’s a new tech-enabled look at WELS 10-year strategic plan. Your earbuds are waiting! The discussion AI using AI – Martin […]]]>3174cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull758 – A Season of AIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/758-a-season-of-ai--67557045https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26076Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:49 +0000Martin SpriggsThe first episode of the 2025-26 season of WELSTech is unlocked! Martin and Sallie kick off with a Lutheran-flavored AI theme for the season and share resources to assist with school AI policies. Sallie has a random pick of the week, and Martin shared...1868cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull757 – Cybersecurity Tipshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/757-cybersecurity-tips--67482455https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26038Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:00:36 +0000Martin SpriggsHow vulnerable is your church or school to hacking? On this episode of WELSTech learn why vigilant training on threat avoidance is important in ministry settings and find links to available (and many times free) resources to assist with those efforts....2395cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull756 – 10 SMART Goalshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/756-10-smart-goals--67290289https://welstech.wels.net/?p=26019Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:10:44 +0000Martin SpriggsThe WELSTech summer tips and tricks keep coming with this week’s rundown of church marketing ideas courtesy of Grace Ungemach. Set a goal and see what changes may take place in your outreach efforts. Sallie’s got new hardware, Martin has a new Inbox,...2317cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull755 – Social Media Graphics That Matterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/755-social-media-graphics-that-matter--67217988https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25901Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:37:37 +0000Martin SpriggsTune in to WELSTech 755 for a discussion on church social media graphics, including examples and templates to follow. Martin shares his latest gadget pick, plus we talk about a Facebook guide on branding your digital community. The discussion Why...1731cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull754 – Photos That Matterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/754-photos-that-matter--66932566https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25880Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:32:24 +0000Martin SpriggsTune in to WELSTech 754 for tips and tricks related to church photography. There’s also discussion regarding finding an icon for any need and the effect of AI on mission outreach. Plus the WELSTech Google Group is in the spotlight with lots of great...1823cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull753 – Make Announcements Matterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/753-make-announcements-matter--66762932https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25863Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:35:30 +0000Martin SpriggsThis week on WELSTech we reveal ways to write church announcements which get the word out on needed topics without being ignored by those you’re trying to reach. AI weaves itself throughout the conversation from personalized AI in picks of the week,...1694cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull752 – Healthy Church Staff Communicationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/752-healthy-church-staff-communication--66536613https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25821Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:18:35 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome to WELSTech summer series 2025! Join us as we talk about practical tips and tricks to make public and personal ministry efficient and effective. The series kickoff focus is church office communication. Martin and Sallie share AI picks of the...2218cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull751 – Making Music with AIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/751-making-music-with-ai--66318347https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25728Wed, 28 May 2025 15:17:36 +0000Martin SpriggsThis episode of WELSTech features an interview with Pastor Nate Seiltz who recently creating 3 albums of music without singing or playing a note himself. With AI at his fingertips, he transformed his ideas for gospel outreach music into reality, and...2685cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull750 – A Season of SAMRhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/750-a-season-of-samr--66154774https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25671Sat, 17 May 2025 15:28:06 +0000Martin SpriggsThe WELSTech co-hosts for all things edtech are driving this episode as we wrap up our SAMR focus with how it assists education leaders. We also introduce the AI Assessment Scale, a tool for clearly stating acceptable levels of AI use. Rachel has new...2223cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull749 – Welcome to our Churchhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/749-welcome-to-our-church--65832210https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25649Thu, 01 May 2025 15:31:34 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcoming visitors and tracking attendance are the topics of the day on WELSTech 749. We’ve got an interview on a kiosk worship check in system which is guaranteed to make you smile, plus examples of paper attendance tracking and guest welcome...3173cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull748 – Lori Ehlke Arthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/748-lori-ehlke-art--65614240https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25625Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:28:39 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome to Holy Week 2025, and a warm WELSTech welcome to art educator Lori Ehlke. Lori shares her path from art and Spanish teacher through Covid shutdown to YouTube fame, and how she benefitted from learning as she went and being consistent with her...2196cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull747 – Canva for Ministryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/747-canva-for-ministry--65340622https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25601Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:40 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is back with a deep dive into Canva waters and the terrific capabilities it has for churches and schools. The toolset is easy and intuitive, even if you’ve never used it before. This episode may be all you need to get started! Martin shares...3015cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull746 – Doctors and Suitshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/746-doctors-and-suits--65003011https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25585Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:50:57 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is back with so much to discuss regarding SAMR in Secondary Ed, so much brain-power from our newly awarded doctor guest host, so many picks of the week (including a bonus pick that is so tasty), so many e-newsletters on church marketing, so...2826cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull745 – WELSTech AI Summit Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/745-welstech-ai-summit-review--64716544https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25563Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:00:21 +0000Martin SpriggsWednesday and WELSTech, an unlikely pairing, but so worth it! Join us for a recap of the recent WELSTech AI Summit plus discussion of an AI classroom tool/powerhouse, Lent and Easter resources, and browser tips to enhance your day. Blessings on this...2236cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull744 – Smarty Pants AIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/744-smarty-pants-ai--64378302https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25493Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:22:05 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is back and talking AI (Artificial Intelligence) from the perspective of a pastor-in-training. Senior seminarian Jon Pederson shares insights from his thesis work on the topic. A teen online Bible study opportunity is coming up soon, and WELS...2922cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull743 – The Anxious Generationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/743-the-anxious-generation--64055502https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25465Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:00:54 +0000Martin SpriggsOn this episode of WELSTech, the edtech guest hosts are back with more SAMR and how it supports budget and procurement decisions. Should 1:1 computing continue in all classrooms?  Plus, there’s lots more covered in the ministry resources, picks, and...2733cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull742 – Everything Is A Nailhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/742-everything-is-a-nail--63764609https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25382Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:05:19 +0000Martin SpriggsWhat’s that? WELSTech goes “anti-tech” this episode? Say it isn’t so!! But it is somewhat true, and for a very good reason. Corralling church tech use can lead to more tech adoption and more satisfied members when tech is done well verses overdone....2206cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull741 – 2024 Year In Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/741-2024-year-in-review--63547416https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25354Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:00:43 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech starts 2025 with a look back at 2024, our 17th year of podcasting! Listeners will likely agree that the theme of the year was AI, and Artificial Intelligence weaves its way into many of Martin and Sallie’s “best of” picks for the year. Events...2553cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull740 – Chatting with Josh Petermanhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/740-chatting-with-josh-peterman--63399493https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25345Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:40:22 +0000Martin SpriggsThe WELSTech Christmas tradition continues as we bring you an interview with a synod administrator. This year the microphone is pointed at WELS Benefit Plans Office and Director Josh Peterman. We also send our best wishes to you and yours for a...966cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull739 – Building Better Formshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/739-building-better-forms--63169391https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25313Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:24:34 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech this week features a discussion of the online form creation process. There’s also mention of WELS Youth Night resources, a free online edtech conference, and a nifty set of bits that could make the perfect Christmas gift. Plus, the listener...2526cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull738 – Aviation & Overallshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/738-aviation-overalls--62959658https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25282Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:25:14 +0000Martin SpriggsWe’re back at the intersection of technology and ministry with another episode of WELSTech. The topic of the day is elementary tech integration, and it features a lively conversation with WELSTech semi-regular co-hosts, Jason & Rachel.  We also...2985cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull737 – AI Talk with Dr Jameshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/737-ai-talk-with-dr-james--62658373https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25259Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:37 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech welcomes MLC’s Dr. James Carlovsky for a look at Artificial Intelligence from his research and presentations to various audiences. The rest of the show includes thoughts on giving thanks, the AI prompts industry, AI YouTube resources, texting...2952cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull736 – Desk Talkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/736-desk-talk--62505752https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25213Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:58:06 +0000Martin SpriggsOn WELSTech this week we talk about the tech at our fingertips as we reveal our office setups. Additionally, we share gift ideas for welcoming church visitors and new members, an overview of the latest version of Logos which introduces AI into the...2532cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull735 – Digital Ministryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/735-digital-ministry--62316912https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25140Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:59 +0000Martin SpriggsWe’re 15 years past episode 100 of WELSTech and back once again with your 735th dose of WELSTech goodness! Joining us is the first “Director of Digital Ministry” ever to appear on WELSTech. Listen and learn about the work behind that unique job title....2479cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull734 – Frameworks, Leaves & Llamashttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/734-frameworks-leaves-llamas--62121472https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25108Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:30:05 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech meets edtech meets ministry this week as we talk tech integration steps for learning and building the infrastructure to support it. We also include details on upcoming classes and webinars of interest, AI image generation, and a surprise new...3102cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull733 – Silent Micehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/733-silent-mice--61407054https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25093Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:54:11 +0000Martin SpriggsOn this episode of WELSTech, Martin and Sallie continue their discussion on ministry volunteers, with a look at the challenges of communication and showing appreciation. You’ll also hear about creating your own online store for branded merchandise...2143cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull732 – Volunteer Onboardinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/732-volunteer-onboarding--61203441https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25064Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:32:56 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is in the groove! The regular season groove, that is. Join Martin and Sallie as we kick off a new season of the show and bring back a favorite show segment, Ministry Resources, that was missed over the summer. The show focus today is adding...2511cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull731 – Summer Tech Talks – Joel Zankhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/731-summer-tech-talks-joel-zank--61041508https://welstech.wels.net/?p=25006Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:14:15 +0000Martin SpriggsOn this episode of WELSTech … we conclude our Summer Tech Talks series with an interesting interview of District President Joel Zank about the technology in use by WELS Conference of Presidents. We also share image editing, student reflection,...2981cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull730 – Summer Tech Talks – Sarah Krause & Eileen Rosenowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/730-summer-tech-talks-sarah-krause-eileen-rosenow--60902552https://welstech.wels.net/?p=24978Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:11:39 +0000Martin SpriggsIt’s almost time for back-to-school, and this episode of WELSTech will introduce listeners to helpful Lutheran Schools personnel who many will recognize. They shed light on school statistics and products as well as give us a sneak peek at next...3007cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull729 – Summer Tech Talks – Ben Workentinehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/729-summer-tech-talks-ben-workentine--60730589https://welstech.wels.net/?p=24955Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:00:01 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome to WELSTech! This episode focuses on our triple citizenship, in heaven, on this earth, and now, in a digital world. Pastor Ben Workentine shares thoughts for the Christian living in an increasingly opinionated and unfiltered digital world. We...2609cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull728 – Summer Tech Talks – Joel Prangehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/728-summer-tech-talks-joel-prange--60571526https://welstech.wels.net/?p=24926Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:50:24 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is celebrating summer with a series of tech-in-ministry interviews called “Summer Tech Talks.” This week we head west to the oil country of western North Dakota to talk with Pastor Joel Prange about starting a home mission church. Turn up the...2171cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull727 – Summer Tech Talks – Jeremy Seegerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/727-summer-tech-talks-jeremy-seeger--60451871https://welstech.wels.net/?p=24897Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:15:48 +0000Martin SpriggsThe WELSTech “Summer Tech Talks” interview series continues with a trip to the other side of the world as we learn about the technology at work on WELS World Missions Asia One team. Sallie shares tips from the recent OpenLearning@MLC conference, and...2585cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull726 – Summer Tech Talks – Rob Davidsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/726-summer-tech-talks-rob-davidson--60301600https://welstech.wels.net/?p=24867Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:30:24 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome to the good ole summertime on WELSTech! Our “Summer Tech Talks” interview series will feature technology from around the synod and across the world. This week we start in St. Louis, MO, home of Concordia Technology Solutions. The back half of...2643cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull725 – Here Be Dragonshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/725-here-be-dragons--60154566https://welstech.wels.net/?p=24833Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:28 +0000Martin SpriggsTurn up the volume for WELSTech as we talk fantasy and escapism from a Christian perspective with Silas Dose. Martin has a trackpad pick and WELSTech friend, Philip Wels has been busy at the video editing desk crafting a video that captures the joy...2528cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull724 – Getting Started with AIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/724-getting-started-with-ai--59955322https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20435Thu, 09 May 2024 16:00:59 +0000Martin SpriggsOn this episode of WELSTech we finish our book discussion of The AI Classroom with a focus on school leadership’s role in shaping AI policy, curriculum, and usage. Along with edtech gurus Rachel and Jason, we share oodles of AI tools, events, and...3308cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull723 – Time Blockinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/723-time-blocking--59659894https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20254Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:53 +0000Martin SpriggsWe’re back with another episode of WELSTech starring your handy, dandy calendar. Learn all about time blocking and how it can boost your productivity. We discuss an interactive book creation tool that looks like fun for the classroom and a simple but...2018cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull722 – Picking The Right Techhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/722-picking-the-right-tech--59476641https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20235Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:03:29 +0000Martin SpriggsJoin us for WELSTech 722 where we talk about tech decision making which will stand the test of time. We also share details on an upcoming webinar on the topic of mental health, a great invention to manage the cords in your computer bag, scanning and...2551cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull721 – AI, and More AIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/721-ai-and-more-ai--59209426https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20210Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:00:37 +0000Martin SpriggsTune in to this episode of WELSTech for a discussion of ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) can assist teachers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) plans. We also talk about AI policy for schools and evaluating AI tools. The Newline C series is an...2706cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull720 – Modern Messaginghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/720-modern-messaging--59049812https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20181Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:57:33 +0000Martin SpriggsOn this episode of WELSTech, we learn about the tech side of mission outreach via Academia Cristo and TELL Network, including the messaging tool which has had a huge impact on that work. We also share details on a boatload of WELS summer events and...2940cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull719 – Leapin’ Through Historyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/719-leapin-through-history--58883063https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20165Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:06:28 +0000Martin SpriggsWe’re celebrating Leap Day WELSTech-style as we leap back in time in 4-year increments to find out what was on the podcast docket on four leap days of the past. We also have details on an upcoming webinar, AI and e-giving picks of the week, and a...2193cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull718 – How to Host a Webinarhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/718-how-to-host-a-webinar--58627685https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20135Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:24:54 +0000Martin SpriggsWebinars may be just the platform your ministry needs to spread a message or host an event. On this episode of WELSTech, we dig into webinar’s purpose and logistics. And we welcome Women’s Ministry to the conversation as executive committee member...2661cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull717 – Promptcrafthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/717-promptcraft--58459127https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20114Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:16:22 +0000Martin SpriggsAI in education and church makes for an interesting WELSTech episode! Tune in for special guest hosts Rachel and Jason and help with crafting and refining useful AI prompts to assist with everything from report card comments to church graphics. The...3453cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull716 – All The Hatshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/716-all-the-hats--58277188https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20046Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:03:27 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome to WELSTech in 2024! We kick off the new year with a discussion of the challenges around coordinating our many digital personas for work, home, church, and more. NPH has a new book discussion group, Martin has a new-found appreciation of...2826cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull715 – A Look Back At 2023https://www.spreaker.com/episode/715-a-look-back-at-2023--58139021https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20019Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:42:07 +0000Martin SpriggsJust like that, 2023 draws to a close, and it’s time to wrap up the 16th year of WELSTech! Martin and Sallie reminisce about the year’s best events, ministry resources, interviews, and picks, and look forward to lots more tech-in-ministry goodness in...1710cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull714 – A WELSTech Merry Christmashttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/714-a-welstech-merry-christmas--58022742https://welstech.wels.net/?p=20012Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:09:21 +0000Martin SpriggsThe WELSTech Christmas tradition continues as we feature an interview-only show with someone from WELS Headquarters, the Center for Mission and Ministry, to share more about their area of responsibility for WELS. Dan Nommensen, Operations Manager for...1012cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull713 – Enough With The Boxes!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/713-enough-with-the-boxes--57871326https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19986Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:13 +0000Martin SpriggsWonderful … Creative … Verbose? This episode of WELSTech features a talent boost that’s sure to entertain while it educates! We’re sharing what we’ve learned about AI during our book discussion with our special guest edtech correspondents. There’s...2995cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull712 – Worship Visualshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/712-worship-visuals--57620670https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19962Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:02:24 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is back with a discussion of screen design for worship. Digital artist, Corissa Nelson, joins the conversation to share ideas for getting started designing for screens. AI continues to dominate tech news, and more ideas for church usage are...2616cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull711 – Automate All The Thingshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/711-automate-all-the-things--57401883https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19940Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:39:26 +0000Martin SpriggsIf you are looking for more time in your day, today’s WELSTech is a must-listen! The spotlight is on automating church and school tasks. We also preview the online Gospel Outreach with Media conference, and Martin has found the world’s greatest...2478cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull710 – Just ToDo It!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/710-just-todo-it--57214671https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19914Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000Martin SpriggsIt’s always a happy day when Martin and Sallie are in the same location for a WELSTech recording, and that’s the case on this episode! Join us in Sallie’s living room for a discussion of to do list, upcoming big events, chair cushions, and a bit of AI...2028cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull709 – AI In The Classroomhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/709-ai-in-the-classroom--56997025https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19886Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:00:42 +0000Martin SpriggsThe future has arrived on WELSTech as we kick off a series of shows on artificial intelligence. We also discuss The Foundation series from Congregational Services, making stickers on the Cricut Xtra, using your phone as a webcam, and more. Turn it up...2723cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull708 – Truth In Love Ministrieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/708-truth-in-love-ministries--56804759https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19866Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:24:22 +0000Martin SpriggsThis episode of WELSTech kicks off with news of a docuseries in development to reach ex-Mormons with the gospel message. We learn that the Christian Life Resources Convention is just a month away, plus picks of the week include Bible video resources...2382cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull707 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 5https://www.spreaker.com/episode/707-tech-like-a-pirate-pt-5--56625558https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19846Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:01:02 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is back with a wrap up discussion of Tech Like a PIRATE, our Summer 2023 book selection. Teacher Donovan Waege joins the book conversation. Sallie tips her hand on two of her favorite e-newsletters, and Martin shares a new recommended...2281cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull706 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/706-tech-like-a-pirate-pt-4--56504090https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19829Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:46:09 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome back to WELSTech! Today’s segment of summer reading from Tech Like a PIRATE focuses on exploration and global communication in the classroom. Plus, we learn that even Martin breaks a sweat sometimes, and that’s ok! Sallie plays the hardware...1910cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull705 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/705-tech-like-a-pirate-pt-3--56170721https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19811Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:50:14 +0000Martin SpriggsCollaborate with WELSTech on our classroom technology discussion of Matt Miller’s book, Tech Like a PIRATE! We review chapters 5 & 6 this week and share a few summer hardware pics we’ve added to our setups. There’s community news covering AI...2011cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull704 – Tech Like a Pirate Pt 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/704-tech-like-a-pirate-pt-2--54828898https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19790Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:46:52 +0000Martin SpriggsIt’s summertime on WELSTech, and this week the discussion is on chapters 3 & 4 of our current reading selection, Tech Like a PIRATE. Martin and Sallie share their picks of the week (royalty free images for your phone and an Apple watch competitor)...2271cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull703 – Tech Like a Piratehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/703-tech-like-a-pirate--54075948https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19765Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:46:12 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome to summer on WELSTech! Martin and Sallie share an abbreviated show centered on chapters 1 & 2 of the summer reading selection, Tech Like a PIRATE. Picks include puzzles with a tech twist to entertain and passkeys with a storage solution to...2150cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull702 – Jack Jack Meets AI…Meets The Classroomhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/702-jack-jack-meets-ai-meets-the-classroom--53890037https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19726Thu, 11 May 2023 15:18:49 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is back! They may be a bit rusty, but Martin and Sallie are happy to be back at the podcasting desk and happy to be joined by edtech guest hosts, Rachel and Jason. The discussion focus is the currently “hot” tech topic, Artificial...2763cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull701 – E-Newslettershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/701-e-newsletters--52890858https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19701Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:00:05 +0000Martin SpriggsOn this episode of WELSTech, Martin and Sallie talk with e-news expert Amanda Klemp about the content and desired statistics for e-newsletter efforts. Plus, we share image resources and ideas for both church and school e-news to support the efforts....2796cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull700 – Celebrating 700!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/700-celebrating-700--52890883https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19676Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:00:36 +0000Martin SpriggsFor the 700th time, welcome to WELSTech, a show about technology and ministry and where those two intersect! Martin and Sallie look way back to 2008 when the show started and explore the changing landscape of tech-in-ministry which they’ve observed...2875cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull699 – An Invisible Superpowerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/699-an-invisible-superpower--52891183https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19581Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:49:12 +0000Martin SpriggsThings are lively on this week’s WELSTech as we return to our Incredibles of EdTech series. Tech infrastructure is the focus, and we learn about challenges and strategies for managing this invisible force. Outreach, working genius, chair wheels, and...3011cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull698 – Lutheran Leadership Conf Specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/698-lutheran-leadership-conf-special--52890958https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19568Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:54:36 +0000Martin SpriggsRecorded in the Grand Ballroom of the Chicago Hilton, a site visited by President John F. Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II (among others), WELSTech is covering WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in style! Listen in as Martin and Sallie are...1266cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull697 – 2022 In Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/697-2022-in-review--52890938https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19545Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:20:39 +0000Martin SpriggsJoin Martin and Sallie for a look back at WELSTech 2022 featuring our favorite ministry resources, interviews, and picks. As we wrap up the 15th year of WELSTech, we look ahead to our upcoming 700th podcast and beyond, with lots more tech-in-ministry...2711cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull696 – Christmas Special: Christian Aid & Reliefhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/696-christmas-special-christian-aid-relief--52891187https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19522Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:19:49 +0000Martin SpriggsTis the season for the WELSTech Christmas special! Each year at Christmas we host an interview-only show with someone from the Center for Mission and Ministry to share more about their area of responsibility for WELS. This year Pastor Dan Sims joins...1245cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull695 – Church Communication Planshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/695-church-communication-plans--52890780https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19495Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:36:57 +0000Martin SpriggsOn today’s WELSTech Wendy Kuschel shares a preview of her upcoming session on communication planning happening at the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership, and Martin chats with Nicole Balza about the Forward in Christ December feature on...2402cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull694 – One Button Dissertationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/694-one-button-dissertations--52890990https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19465Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:06:37 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is back with our Incredibles of EdTech series. We welcome Rachel Feld to the discussion of multi-purpose tools that would make Elastigirl proud. MLC Spring registration is open, there’s still room for you at the Lutheran Leadership...3815cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull693 – Social Media Graphicshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/693-social-media-graphics--52890734https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19444Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:12:59 +0000Martin SpriggsThanks for tuning in to WELSTech! This week we have fun graphic design tools to share, both free and fee-based, which do the heavy lifting when it comes to creating social media graphics which look professional. The rest of the show is packed with...2587cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull692 – Brainstorming!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/692-brainstorming--52891038https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19424Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:55:18 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech is coming to you this week from the offices of WELS Technology West, a.k.a., Sallie’s living room, as Martin and Sallie enjoy the rare circumstance of being in the same place for the recording. Today’s topic is brainstorming, and we have a...2439cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull691 – And 250 Episodes Later…https://www.spreaker.com/episode/691-and-250-episodes-later--52890947https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19410Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:49:41 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome back to WELSTech listeners and to a very special returning co-host, Gail Potratz. Our discussion focus of the day is school technology planning. We have an exciting announcement about (more than one) lectionary in Google Calendar as well as...3124cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull690 – The Incredible PICRAThttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/690-the-incredible-picrat--52890821https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19390Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:31:25 +0000Martin SpriggsIt’s a happy day on WELSTech when we welcome back Rachel Feld and Jason Schmidt for a new school year season of edtech-focused discussion! We have an incredible theme for the year, and we kick it off with a discussion of instructional design...2492cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull689 – da bomb diggityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/689-da-bomb-diggity--52890872https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19364Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:17:56 +0000Martin SpriggsWelcome back to the most awesome, cool, hip WELSTech podcast. We’ve packed this episode with lots of goodness, including interactive flat panels in the school and church, an open-source bibliography generator, live streaming guidance, and Google...2548cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull688 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Ecosystemshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/688-tech-enhanced-ministry-ecosystems--52890945https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19349Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:18:00 +0000Martin SpriggsThe Tech-Enhanced Ministry summer series on WELSTech draws to a close this week with a discussion of the good and the bad of choosing to live in a particular vendor’s space, be it Google or Apple or Microsoft. There are also new options for creating...2393cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull687 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Mobilehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/687-tech-enhanced-ministry-mobile--52890928https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19332Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:28:52 +0000Martin SpriggsThis week’s WELSTech discussion is all about Mobile and the apps that support ministry, the latest installment of our Tech-Enhanced Ministry series. We also explore some lesser-known iPhone settings, a slick power strip replacement, and a collection...2921cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull686 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Personal Productivityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/686-tech-enhanced-ministry-personal-productivity--52890863https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19315Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:58:56 +0000Martin SpriggsThe Tech-Enhanced Ministry series continues with today’s episode of WELSTech, and Martin and Sallie share their favorite tech for being productive. Today’s show also includes discussion of photo albums for events or projects, smart bulbs, video...2553cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull685 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: PLNhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/685-tech-enhanced-ministry-pln--52891178https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19297Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:53:32 +0000Martin SpriggsPersonal Learning Networks (PLN) are the topic of this week’s WELSTech as we march through our summer series on Tech-Enhanced Ministry. Listen for familiar and new tools for managing your network and curating information. Martin made one of the newest...2560cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull684 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: PKMhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/684-tech-enhanced-ministry-pkm--52890940https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19274Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:01:25 +0000Martin SpriggsJuly kicks off with a continuation of the WELSTech summer series, Tech-Enhanced Ministry. In this episode we concentrate on Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). Plus, there’s lots to recap from last week’s WELS Education Conference including a slick...2308cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull683 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Data Managementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/683-tech-enhanced-ministry-data-management--52890949https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19256Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:00:22 +0000Martin SpriggsThe WELSTech summer series Tech-Enhanced Ministry continues this week with a discussion of data management for the church and school office. Google drive rolls out keyboard shortcuts, Martin’s watching YouTube ad-free, and you can learn how to build a...1781cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull682 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Project Managementhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/682-tech-enhanced-ministry-project-management--52890827https://welstech.wels.net/?p=19241Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:21:52 +0000Martin SpriggsSummer has arrived on WELSTech as we begin a new series titled Tech-Enhanced Ministry. This week we talk all angles of project management including portfolios, cloud tools, and frameworks. Martin has a shortcut pick, and we field questions regarding...2374cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull659 – Are You Checking Your Email Again?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/659-are-you-checking-your-email-again--46294330https://welstech.wels.net/?p=17812Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:39:49 +0000Martin SpriggsAfter a bit of a hiatus, WELSTech is back, and we’re kicking off a book discussion of A World Without Email by Cal Newport. Google goodness, more reading, and tech-in-ministry practical solutions for network management and video editing round out the...2016cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull658 – Dan Schmidthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/658-dan-schmidt--46294331https://welstech.wels.net/?p=17781Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:21:55 +0000Martin SpriggsOn WELSTech this week we wrap up the summer “techy-Sem-theses” interview series with recent Sem graduate, Pastor Dan Schmidt, on today’s gospel ministry in a time of dramatically changing media. App and YouTube picks plus a full calendar of WELS...2626cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull649 – Great City Networkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/649-great-city-network--43714743https://welstech.wels.net/?p=17594Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:59:20 +0000Martin SpriggsThis week’s WELSTech includes a look at the offerings of Great City Network and the wrap up of The Post-Quarantine Church book discussion. There’s also chat about a Lenten podcast, texting in church, online giving, and capturing parent’s attention as...2957cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull648 – Luck Is The Residue Of Designhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/648-luck-is-the-residue-of-design--43487435https://welstech.wels.net/?p=17570Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:23:31 +0000Martin SpriggsWe’re breaking tradition to bring you WELSTech on a Thursday this week, but no worries. The “hit parade” is here, just like always! Listen for details on NDI video streaming, unique opportunities to consider as your congregation emerges from the...3268cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull647 – Rachel and Jason EdTech Favoriteshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/647-rachel-and-jason-edtech-favorites--43234362https://welstech.wels.net/?p=17547Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:12:04 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech welcomes guest hosts Rachel and Jason for a discussion of our favorite edtech resources. Plus we share picks, events, discussions, and reports to supplement your tech-in-ministry efforts! The discussion The best in edtech – Our WELSTech...3039cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull646 – The Post-Quarantine Churchhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/646-the-post-quarantine-church--43120603https://welstech.wels.net/?p=17484Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:45:11 +0000Martin SpriggsHappy 13th anniversary to WELSTech! Today’s show includes a new book discussion, changes to Facebook, Edge browser features which may convert you, online collaboration resources for teachers and more. Join the celebration/conversation! The discussion...2385cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull645 – Looking Back At 2020https://www.spreaker.com/episode/645-looking-back-at-2020--42877191https://welstech.wels.net/?p=17467Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:17:39 +0000Martin SpriggsWELSTech wraps up year 13 of podcasts with a review of highlights from this pandemic year! The discussion Unprecedented – Martin and Sallie consider the blessings (and challenges) of tech in ministry as we close out 2020, a year like no other. Events...3280cmm,draper,episode,god,jesus,lutheran,ministry,net,podcast,rss,spriggs,synod,technology,trinity,wels,welsnet,welstech,wisconsin,wordpress,wpmucleanfull