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[98] Building real church in digital space with J.J. Warren
In this episode of MyCom, host Ryan Dunn engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Reverend J.J. Warren about the intricacies of building genuine emotional connections within digital church communities. Drawing from his theological background and experiences with the Young Prophets Collective, J.J. discusses the evolution of virtual worship spaces, the significance of platforms like Discord and Instagram, and the challenges of maintaining boundaries in digital ministry.
Join us as we explore innovative ways to foster intimacy and inclusivity in online spiritual environments and navigate the complexities of virtual engagement.
In this episode:
(00:00) Pastor J.J. Warren’s digital journey and advocacy.
(03:21) Misconceptions about young people and social media.
(06:43) The pandemic raised questions about online church.
(11:45) Social media as an extension of self.
(15:37) Creating safe digital space for excluded young people.
(19:02) Cultural practices in the Philippines adapting to online.
(23:18) Church offers more agency; relieving stress/anxiety.
(27:26) Create a private space for intimate communication.
(31:12) Virtual gatherings around the world for worship.
(35:12) Proximity and intimacy in virtual private space.
(39:29) Connecting community through intentional online church platform.
(43:01) Setting digital boundaries as a Gen Zer.
MyCom is a production of United Methodist Communications and releases new episodes on the final Tuesday of each month.
Find notes and more episodes at www.resourceumc.org/mycom-podcast
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In this episode of MyCom, host Ryan Dunn engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Reverend J.J. Warren about the intricacies of building genuine emotional connections within digital church communities. Drawing from his theological background and experiences with the Young Prophets Collective, J.J. discusses the evolution of virtual worship spaces, the significance of platforms like Discord and Instagram, and the challenges of maintaining boundaries in digital ministry.
Join us as we explore innovative ways to foster intimacy and inclusivity in online spiritual environments and navigate the complexities of virtual engagement.
In this episode:
(00:00) Pastor J.J. Warren’s digital journey and advocacy.
(03:21) Misconceptions about young people and social media.
(06:43) The pandemic raised questions about online church.
(11:45) Social media as an extension of self.
(15:37) Creating safe digital space for excluded young people.
(19:02) Cultural practices in the Philippines adapting to online.
(23:18) Church offers more agency; relieving stress/anxiety.
(27:26) Create a private space for intimate communication.
(31:12) Virtual gatherings around the world for worship.
(35:12) Proximity and intimacy in virtual private space.
(39:29) Connecting community through intentional online church platform.
(43:01) Setting digital boundaries as a Gen Zer.
MyCom is a production of United Methodist Communications and releases new episodes on the final Tuesday of each month.
Find notes and more episodes at www.resourceumc.org/mycom-podcast
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