The Blackbar Podcast

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124

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Dec 2024

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Tune in every other week to the Blackbar crew as they break down church media, marketing, and tech in today's scene. Jump in to stay up to date on media and technology relevant to the church as well as deep dives into mastering the art of sharing the greatest message ever told!

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December 5, 2024Episode 3348 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 Building Online Communities, Not Just Audiences with The Monochrome Podcast Is Social Media Good For Society? with JP Dorsey Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/

November 20, 2024Episode 321 hr 6 min

Media, Ministry, & Leadership with the Blackbar Discord Pros

Send us Fan Mail 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/

November 9, 2024Episode 3156 min

How To Tell Good Stories Well w/ Brent Reese

Send us Fan Mail 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/

October 8, 2024Episode 3055 min

Tech News Your Church Needs To Know About

Send us Fan Mail 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/

September 17, 2024Episode 2953 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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/

September 10, 2024Episode 281 hr 22 min

Everything Your Church Needs To Know About LED Walls w/ Ben Kristijanto & Tim Jackson

Send us Fan Mail The guys talk with Ben Kristijanto & Tim Jackson of BNY and OHR LED about the ins and outs of LED walls for the church space and where to even begin when considering them for your services. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/

August 20, 2024Episode 2751 min

A Critical Analysis of Christians' Response to The Olympics

Send us Fan Mail Caleb & Nick review the general Christian discourse surrounding the 2024 Olympics opening ceremonies, and they discuss whether Christians are ultimately helping or hurting the church’s goal to reach the lost in digital spaces. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/

August 2, 2024Episode 261 hr 4 min

Why Your Church's Website Sucks (And How To Fix It)

Send us Fan Mail The guys (alongside a special guest) dive into some tips and practical examples of where to start when creating or improving your church's website. Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/

July 19, 2024Episode 2547 min

Turn Good Events Into Good Content with Tessa Voccola

Send us Fan Mail The guys are joined by Tessa Voccola, Brand & Content Manager for RVRB Agency, to share about what it takes to capture high quality content for live events. She also shares some tips on the value of pre-production and the importance of fueling yourself outside of your creative roles. To partner with RVRB for your event, visit their website: https://www.rvrb.com/ Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/

July 5, 2024Episode 2447 min

Building Online Communities, Not Just Audiences with The Monochrome Podcast

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, the guys are joined by Luke McElroy and JT Bowling of the Monochrome Podcast to discuss how to build online communities and how to develop deeper connections within those communities. Check out the Monochrome Podcast: https://saltcommunity.com/podcast/ Get more information about the SALT Conference and their community resources: https://saltcommunity.com/ Join the Blackbar Discord to keep the conversation going: http://discord.blk.bar/