The Blackbar Podcast

3 Conversations Your Church Can't Ignore in 2025 (In Our Opinion)

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/754322/open_sms] The guys look back at some of their favorite conversations from 2024 to reflect on what lessons are most important for church teams to prioritize in the coming year.  Check out each of the previous conversations referenced in this episode:  * Surviving & Thriving In Church Media Teams: Insights with Phil Bowdle [https://blkbar.buzzsprout.com/754322/episodes/15305647-surviving-and-thriving-in-church-media-teams-insights-with-phil-bowdle] * Building Online Communities, Not Just Audiences with The Monochrome Podcast [https://blkbar.buzzsprout.com/754322/episodes/15367910-building-online-communities-not-just-audiences-with-the-monochrome-podcast] * Is Social Media Good For Society? with JP Dorsey [https://blkbar.buzzsprout.com/754322/episodes/14635400-is-social-media-good-for-society-with-jp-dorsey] Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/ [http://discord.blk.bar/]

Media, Ministry, & Leadership with the Blackbar Discord Pros

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/754322/open_sms] Nick and Zach are joined by three of the Certified Pro community leaders from the Blackbar Discord to share some lessons and encouragement they've picked up from their time in ministry.  Follow Abner on Instagram:  @axc_photo Check out Blaise's worship resource platform: theworshipserver.com Learn more about the SALT Conference and John-Mark's work with their team:  saltvirtual.com Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/ [http://discord.blk.bar/]

How To Tell Good Stories Well w/ Brent Reese

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/754322/open_sms] The guys talk with Brent Reese, professional cinematographer and digital storyteller, about how to identify good stories and turn them into something that captivates others.  Follow Brent's work and connect with him for your storytelling needs:  https://www.instagram.com/reesmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/brentlovesgames/ Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/ [http://discord.blk.bar/]

Tech News Your Church Needs To Know About

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/754322/open_sms] Caleb & Zach dive into some 2024 tech-focused news stories that church creatives and media professionals should be aware of. From the DJI Drone bill and YouTube copyright to Meta VR and the price increase of Canva, the guys cover a handful of topics whose outcomes could have a lasting impact on church tech and media production. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/ [http://discord.blk.bar/]

Stop Following Trends And Start Developing Strategy w/ Redwood Marketing Co

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/754322/open_sms] The guys talk with Carmen Galeano of the Redwood Marketing Co about social media, trends, and how churches can best develop sustainable and achievable social media strategy.  Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/ [http://discord.blk.bar/]