Pro Church Podcast With Brady Shearer

A key component of communication, especially when you're want to be able to teach or encourage change in people's lives, is trust. Brady discusses a common way communicators build trust quickly from stage.   What's In This Session? Downtime in Hawaii (0:44) Get on their level (1:59) Headed to a conference (2:15) Self-deprecation (3:08) Example #1: Episode #116 (4:22) Example #2: Comedians talk about their parents (5:14) Example #3: Pastors talk about wives/staff/friends (7:43)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned ProChurchVlog.com How To Deal With Church Conflict | Ep. #116 Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/1-simple-tip-gaining-trust-church-ep-123/.

Royalty-free audio is so useful in so many capacities, with the most common being the backing track in videos. Brady shares the 5 best royalty-free audio sites for churches.   What's In This Session? Soundstripe(2:06) Artlist(4:37) PremiumBeat.com(5:13) Marmoset Music(6:32) Musicbed(7:53)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned ProChurchVlog.com Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-best-royalty-free-audio-sites-churches-ep-122/.

YouTube is such a huge social media platform, especially with Gen Z. Brady shares some stories from a pastor who has blogged his church planting experience, and how these blogs are affecting people both local and worldwide.   What's In This Session? Trey Van Camp (2:21) Story #1: Fan of Casey Neistat (5:11) Story #2: Casey invites Dustin to come to NYC (6:46) Story #3: Couple attends church on Easter (7:47) End notes (9:36)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Passion Creek Church Trey on YouTube Trey on Instagram Trey's website Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/millennial-pastor-uses-vlogging-grow-church-ep-121/.

With attention being the most important commodity and engagement being the priority, Brady sits down and discusses using current events to spark conversation.   What's In This Session? Yanny vs. Laurel (0:57) Take advantage of current events (2:44) Engagement is the priority (2:52) Churches with reservations (4:43)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Life.Church on Instagram ProChurchVlog.com Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/life-church-social-media-smartly-uses-current-events-ep-120/.

We wanted to give a Biblical foundation for why we care so much about digital media. Brady shares three Bible passages that inspire us.     What's In This Session? What we found . . . (1:17) Acts 17 (2:26) Parable of the Sower (4:42) The Great Commission (7:27) A history of tech in church (8:59)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Vlog Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-bible-verses-support-technology-churches-ep-119/.

Life long learning is an integral part of being a person progressing toward a goal. It's also an integral part of being a great leader. Brady shares a couple of his favourite books that he's read this year.     What's In This Session? #1: Grit by Angela Duckworth(0:45) #2: Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy(2:59) #3: The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden(5:40) BONUS: The Beauty Of Discomfort by Amanda Lang(8:26) Macro Thesis: Embrace discomfort. Work the process. (8:48)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/3-books-church-leaders-read-2018-ep-118/.

Brady recently spoke at Thrive Conference in California. After his session someone asked him a question about meshing multiple generations in a single church. He shares his answer for all churches.     What's In This Session? The question from Thrive (0:31) Storytelling is powerful (1:21) Storytelling brings focus (1:36) Storytelling is a solution (2:55) The Pro Church Tools story (7:34) What's your church's story & narrative? (8:38) Just start telling stories (9:02)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned The Church Storytelling Formula (YouTube Playlist) Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/ultimate-shortcut-earning-attention-distracted-culture-ep-117/.

Brady shares a recent experience of a conflict with a colleague online. He talks about some conflict best practices and how to apply them to church.     What's In This Session? Brady's recent experience (0:23) #1: You can't control what happens to you; you can choose how you respond (2:00) #2: What's the narrative? (2:47) #3: It's not always your job to protect your reputation (4:58) How does this apply to your church? (7:53) On Earth as it is in Heav   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/deal-church-conflict-ep-116/.

We often get asked for recommendations of live streaming gear. Brady breaks down a selection of affordable cameras for live streaming recommended by Joel W. Smith.   What's In This Session? Disclaimer (0:24) Joel W. Smith (1:01) Canon Vixia G20 (1:35) Canon Vixia G40 (2:50) Canon XA10 (3:31) Canon XA30 (4:06) Sony PXW-X70 (5:59) Other Considerations (7:04)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned The Best Cameras For Live Video The Budget Friendly Live Streaming Package Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/affordable-live-streaming-cameras-churches-2018-ep-115/.

Brady has often referred to his belief that live streaming your church service is overrated. He breaks down why this is the case and offers some alternatives.     What's In This Session? An unpopular opinion (0:20) The size of churches (1:02) Brady's claim (1:17) Price (1:39) ROI (3:31) Motivation (5:13) Alex's thoughts (6:27) Alternative options (8:20)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/live-streaming-churches-overrated-ep-114/.

Brady talks about how Jesus' call to be fishers of men translates to the church and our use of social media and technology. Go where the fish are.     What's In This Session? Alex talks about fishing (1:01) Best time & place to catch fish (2:00) Matthew 4:19 (3:12) Attention is the most valuable commodity your church can possess (4:40)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/fishers-men-digital-culture-ep-113/.

Brady often gets asked the question, what are some examples of churches who do social media exceptionally well? Elevation is definitely one of those churches. Brady talks about why this is.     What's In This Session? #StopTheScroll (1:56) Example #1: The Standing Camera (4:44) Example #2: The Text Message (5:41) Example #3: The Camera Roll (6:51) Example #4: The FaceTime (7:56) Study. Observe. Get creative. (9:19)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Elevation Church Thrive Conference Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/elevation-church-good-social-media-ep-112/.

We often receive emails asking about keys to crafting a perfect sermon bumper. Brady breaks down his top five tips to get you started.     What's In This Session? #1: Short (2:12) #2: Abstract (3:16) #3: Curiosity (4:20) #4: Emotional (5:16) #5: Incomplete (6:30)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pre-written scripts SermonBumpers.com The Good Place Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/5-tips-crafting-perfect-sermon-bumper-script-ep-111/.

If you're looking to create graphics for your church while keeping it quick, easy and affordable - look no further! Brady shares 7 free graphic design tools.     What's In This Session? Canva(0:35) Adobe Spark(1:59) Dribbble(2:33) Noun Project(4:00) Coolors(5:03) Unsplash(6:56) Instagram Stories (8:29)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Canva for work Photoshop Sketch Trello Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-free-graphic-design-tools-churches-ep-110/.

After doing several episodes on millennials, including a YouTube playlist mini course, Brady discusses a handful of churches that are ministering to this age bracket really well.   What's In This Session? Statistics on Millennials (0:58) Barna Trends 2017 study (1:52) Fortune's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials (2:19) Elevation Church (2:32) Fuller Youth Institute study (4:19) Erwin McManus & Mosaic Church (5:15)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned PEW Research 11 Facts About The Millennial Generation Americans Divided On The Importance Of Church 100 Best Workplaces For Millennials Growing Young Elevation Church Mosaic Church Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at https://prochurchtools.com/250-churches-successfully-reaching-millennials-ep-109/.

Instagram is one of Alex's favourite social media platforms, and he is constantly looking for new ways to engage his followers. He talks about how to use Instagram to engage your church in spiritual practice.     What's In This Session? Looking for creative ways to engage your church community online (0:34) Engaging your church in spiritual practice online (2:25) 800 million users as of 2017 (2:56) Creating wallpapers (3:43) Brady's thoughts (6:20)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Unsplash Lightroom Canva Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/use-instagram-engage-spiritual-practice-ep-108/.

Brady discusses our manifesto - #SeizeThe167 - and why this is such an important change in focus for churches as we live through the biggest communication shift in the last 500 years.     What's In This Session? What do these platforms have in common? (0:35) Social media usage in 2018 (1:47) Industries disrupted in 2018 (4:04) The state of our churches in 2018 (6:00) Fundamental idea #1 (8:22) Fundamental idea #2 (8:40) Fundamental idea #3 (9:10)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Social Media Use 2018 Neilsen Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/seizethe167-ultimate-manifesto-churches-changing-world-ep-107/.

So many people listen to podcasts, and churches are uniquely positioned to use this tool as statistically more Christians listen to podcasts than those who identify themselves otherwise. Brady talks about what you need to get started.     What's In This Session? What do we use? (1:30) Step #1 - Recording Source (2:37) Step #2 - Editing Software (5:06) Step #3 - Hosting & Sharing (8:34)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned How Churches Can Reach Millennials Using Podcasts | Ep. #097 Nucleus Heil PR-40 Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro Sound Devices 702T Behringer Xenyx Q802 USB Adobe Audition Auphonic Libsyn Blue Yeti Shure MV88 Garageband Audacity Smart URL Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/beginners-guide-podcasting-churches-ep-106/.

One of the top priorities of your website is ranking well in search so that you can be discovered by new visitors. Brady shares 7 tools for search engine optimization.     What's In This Session? #1. Google My Business(0:54) #2. Google Page Speed Insights(1:57) #3. Moz Local Listing Score(2:33) #4. KeywordTool.io(4:08) #5. Google Analytics(4:41) #6. Google Webmaster Tools(6:27) #7. Yoast SEO Plugin for WordPress(8:20)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/7-free-seo-tools-churches-ep-105/.

Video equipment can add up quickly but you don't necessarily need the most expensive pieces of gear. Brady shares his updated $1000 camera set up.     What's In This Session? Disclaimer (0:53) The Camera: Canon M50 Mirrorless Camera with 15-45mm lens($899) (1:53) The Audio: Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone($59) (4:30) The Stabilization: Joby Gorillapod Mini($47.90) (5:37) Pros (6:12) Cons (7:19)   Show Notes & Resources Mentioned Canon 22mm f2 Pro Church Tools Pro Church Tools on Facebook Pro Church Tools on YouTube Brady Shearer on Instagram Brady Shearer on Twitter Alex Mills on Instagram   Find the full transcript for this session of the Pro Church Podcast at http://prochurchtools.com/1000-church-video-camera-setup-2018-ep-104/.