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- 054: Slack054: SlackMinistry BitsDownload
- This episode was posted on April 4, 2017.
- Show notes for this episode can be found at chadl.co/mbits/054.
Ministry Bits is proud to be a part of the AIM Network. Make sure to visit Adventures in Ministry for free resources and other podcasts.- Be sure to email me directly
with comments, questions, or suggestions.- Follow @ministrybits on Twitter
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Links:
- Slack - App Store
- Slack - Google Play
- Slack - where work happens.
- About Slack
- Slack App Integrations
21 min - 053: My iPhone Home Screen053: My iPhone Home ScreenMinistry BitsDownload
- This episode was posted on March 29, 2017.
- Show notes for this episode can be found at chadl.co/mbits/053.
Ministry Bits is proud to be a part of the AIM Network. Make sure to visit Adventures in Ministry for free resources and other podcasts.- Be sure to email me directly
with comments, questions, or suggestions.- Follow @ministrybits on Twitter
- Like us on Facebook.
My Current Home Screen:45 min - 052: Plain Text Productivity for the Preacher
In a long-awaited episode 52, we explore the various options and advantages to becoming a plain text preacher.
052: Plain Text Productivity for the PreacherMinistry BitsDownload- This episode was posted on October 17, 2016.
- Show notes for this episode can be found at chadl.co/mbits/052.
Ministry Bits is proud to be a part of the AIM Network. Make sure to visit Adventures in Ministry for free resources and other podcasts.- Be sure to email me directly
with comments, questions, or suggestions.- Follow @ministrybits on Twitter
- Like us on Facebook.
Links for this episode:- iText Editors
- Dropbox
- Typora
- Byword
- Taskpaper
- Markdown
- Markdown Cheat Sheet
- Editorial for iOS
- Comparison of display features on Byword vs. Typora for Mac
Notes from this episode:##Why Plain-Text? (Advantages)
- Original - Because it's been around for a loooong time, and it will continue to be around for a long time
- Portable - will work and can be read by any app, word processor, code editor, or even web browser
- Small - takes up a tiny tiny amount of space (1GB = 1000 MB = 1,000,000+ text files) [54 files = 127 kb]
- Future-Proof - will work on anything in the future, almost certainly
- Robust App Ecosystem - tons of apps for iOS, a few for Android (iText Editors)
- Editable - edit on the go, no need to PDF anything, make last-minute changes to lessons, sync through Dropbox/GDrive
- Flexible - can import plain text into anything (Word, Pages, code editors, web forms, Taskpaper)
##Disadvantages
- Limited Styling - some styling through use of Markdown (but can paste easily to other apps)
- So nerdy and simple some people don't (or won't) understand it
- Need for nested file structures in a sync system (such as Dropbox)
- Sync may or may not be instant through various services (looking at you, iCloud)
- Setup and customization can be time-consuming and difficult
Plain text is perfect for preachers because we so often live in text - not so much a need for spreadsheets and formatted materials, but most of our stuff is for internal use and mostly only seen by us.
##Getting Started
- No matter what platform you're on, there's plain text support there
- Mac: Typora, Taskpaper, Byword, TextEdit
- PC: Notepad, Filenotes
- iOS: Drafts, Editorial, Byword, 1Writer
- Android: Draft, MarkdownX
- Sync with Dropbox is probably your best option - fast and reliable
- iCloud also an option to sync on iOS/Mac
##My Workflow
- Dropbox + Typora + Editorial + Taskpaper
- Everything starts with Dropbox - nested files live here, and everything syncs here (saving files)
- Typora (beta) on the Mac is where everything usually starts
- Editorial ($9.99, Universal) is where I manage/view text files on iOS devices (search built in!)
- Taskpaper ($24.99) is where I manage my to-do lists (iOS = Editorial)
##Markdown
- Markdown is where everything ties together
- It's a way of writing styled plain text (if that makes sense)
- It lets you style text but still maintains the integrity of a plain text file
- Created in 2004 by John Gruber (open standard)
- Pages/Word/Excel/Publisher/Scrivener have their own metadata formats
- Markdown includes no metadata whatsoever, just like plain text
- You won't have any problems opening an .md or .txt file, because they're the same
##Conclusion
I love plain text. I know plain text. I have been working for the last four years in plain text, and every time I abandon it for some other note-syncing service, I always end up coming back. It's just better, and I know that I won't have to jump ship when it comes to using different apps and services. I love it, and I know if you give it a chance, you'll love it too.
34 min - 051: The iPhone(s) 7, iOS 10 and macOS Sierra
Thanks for joining us for episode 51 where we dive into a light review of new Apple iPhones and Apple operating systems.
051: The iPhone(s) 7, iOS 10 and macOS SierraMinistry BitsDownload28 min - 050: It's Your Show
In this episode, we take your questions!
050: It's Your ShowMinistry BitsDownload- This episode was posted on August 15, 2016.
- Show notes for this episode can be found at chadl.co/mbits/050.
Ministry Bits is proud to be a part of the AIM Network. Make sure to visit Adventures in Ministry for free resources and other podcasts.- Be sure to email me directly
with comments, questions, or suggestions.- Follow @ministrybits on Twitter
- Like us on Facebook.
Show Notes:
- Eero Wifi Mesh Networks
- Put a router in Extend mode
- Changes to Evernote Pricing - Evernote Blog
- Is AppleCare Worth It? - Macworld
- 2Do for Mac
- Omnifocus by OmniGroup
- MotionArray
- iStockPhoto
- YouTube Stock footage
- Pixabay
31 min - 049: Capturing and Streaming Your Services
In this episode, we look at capturing audio and video for your services.
049: Capturing and Streaming Your ServicesMinistry BitsDownload- This episode was posted on April 21, 2016.
- Show notes for this episode can be found at chadl.co/mbits/049.
Ministry Bits is proud to be a part of the AIM Network. Make sure to visit Adventures in Ministry for free resources and other podcasts.- Be sure to email me directly
with comments, questions, or suggestions.- Follow @ministrybits on Twitter
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Gear- [Mac Mini] [http://www.apple.com/mac-mini/]
- [Behringer Mixer] [http://chadl.d.pr/1jAEv]
- [Belkin Y-Cable Splitter] [http://chadl.d.pr/1hoax]
- [Blackmagic ATEM TV Studio] [https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/atemtelevisionstudio]
- [BlackMagic Hyperdeck Shuttle] [https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/hyperdeckshuttle]
- [Canon Vixia HF R700] [http://chadl.d.pr/hh4F]
- Manfotto Tripods
- [Zoom H4n Audio recorder] [http://chadl.d.pr/1jC0g]
Services & Software- [Church VU] [http://churchvu.net/]
- [Wirecast] [http://chadl.d.pr/1km6h]
- [UStream Church Service Streaming] [http://chadl.d.pr/1gLGB]
- [Youtube Live Streaming Guide] [http://chadl.d.pr/1a5FF]
26 min - 048: Starting Out with Wes and Jess
In our first three-person episode, we talk to Wes Ayers and Jess Eastep of the Ministry Zoo podcast, and how they just started out with a new podcast which is also a ministry.
048: Starting Out with Wes and JessMinistry BitsDownload- This episode was posted on April 5, 2016.
- Show notes for this episode can be found at chadl.co/mbits/048.
Ministry Bits is proud to be a part of the AIM Network. Make sure to visit Adventures in Ministry for free resources and other podcasts.- Be sure to email me directly
with comments, questions, or suggestions.- Follow @ministrybits on Twitter
- Like us on Facebook.
Show Notes- Pod-o-matic
- Behringer Xenyx 1204 USB Mixer
- Shure SM58 Microphone
- Ministry Zoo Facebook page
- Ministry Zoo on Twitter
27 min - 047: Thoughts on the Spring 2016 Apple Event
Just a brief show about my thoughts on the new iPhone SE and new 9.7-inch iPad Pro and how it relates to minister's work.
047: Thoughts on the Spring 2016 Apple EventMinistry BitsDownload0 min - 046: Workflow Update 1.0
In this episode, I update you on the gear I'm using as well as the apps I'm liking that help me in my ministry.
046: Workflow Update 1.0Ministry BitsDownloadGear- iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 with Thule Atmos cases
- iPhone 6 with Elago slim case
- 13-inch MacBook Pro with Thule Gauntlet 13-inch MBP bag
- Apple Keyboard
- iWerkz foldable keyboard
- Vanquest PPM-Slim organizer pouch
- Sandisk 64GB
- Belkin 6-inch Lightning cable
- Victronox Cadet Alox (black)
- Fisher Space Pen
- OLight I3EOS
- WeatherMax All-Weather Notepad
- Bose Soundlink Mini
- Logitech MX Master mouse
- Apple Watch
- Fenix PD25
Apps- Drafts is where everything starts
- Editorial for writing/displaying classes
- Spark by Readdle for email
- Documents by Readdle for document control and eBooks
- Calendars 5 by Readdle
- Authy
- 1Password
- Tweetbot
- Calcbot
- Scanbot
- Copied
- Weathernerd
- ProTube
- Instagram + Flow on iPad
- Safari for browsing (iCloud sync)
- Overcast
- Copied for Mac
- Audio HiJack for Mac
- Unlcutter for Mac
- Screens for iOS/Mac
- Condense for Mac
Biggest Changes- Pocket / Instapaper
- Workflow
- 2Do
40 min - 045: The Big Switch (Pt.2) with Steven Holt
In this episode, we talk to Steven Holt about how he's doing on Android, and what apps and services he likes on that OS.
045: The Big Switch (Pt.2) with Steven HoltMinistry BitsDownload- This episode was posted on March 11, 2016.
- Show notes for this episode can be found at chadl.co/mbits/045.
Ministry Bits is proud to be a part of the AIM Network. Make sure to visit Adventures in Ministry for free resources and other podcasts.- Be sure to email me directly
with comments, questions, or suggestions.- Follow @ministrybits on Twitter
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Ministry Bits is an audio podcast dedicated to helping ministers of all types use technology for the glory of the Kingdom of God. Chad Landman hosts and has guests from all backgrounds in ministry. We…
examine tech, gadgets, apps, software, hardware, accessories, methods and workflows.