What was church worship like outside of the United States during the pandemic? Ryan talks with his father-in-law, retired South African priest Julian Paul, about what challenges his church faced and how they responded. He shares how social media and livestreaming kept churches spread throughout the world connected to his. We also discuss what it was like for members to return to the sanctuary and how the whole experience changed him and his perspective.

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Sometimes you don't need expensive technology to spread the word of God.... even during a pandemic! In this episode, we talk to Dustin Bratcher, Technology Coordinator for Liberty Methodist Church in Beaver Dam, KY about how his small church mixed simple parking lot worship services with the power of digital technology to strike a good balance.

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We meet Bridgette Starks Terry, who is a virtual member of State Street Baptist Church in Kentucky, but she lives in Atlanta, GA. Find out how her life-long connection to this church led to her return in a virtual form. What issues does being a virtual member present and how does she navigate it? Why does she choose to be a member of church miles away then one closer to home. How is she able to work in her church from so far away? Bridgette shares her experiences with us in this episode.

We sit down to talk to Dr. Larry Snyder, Professor Emeritus at Western Kentucky University about how religion has evolved over the years, including during the pandemic. He talks about both the new dependence on new forms of media but also the counterculture that isn't using media to guide its religious services. he touches on the role that church hurt plays in the decision for some to return to the brick-and-mortar church versus attending through the virtual sanctuary. We touch on much more on this wide-ranging episode!

Before you begin listening to the actual podcast, find out the reasoning for this podcast's existence. Learn why a podcast about religion, livestreaming and social media in a post-pandemic world is truly fascinating!