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On this episode, the guys summarize their favorite themes from Salt Conference 2020. From burnout and sustainability to church unity and personal calling, the guys examine some of their Salt conference takeaways through the Blackbar lens.

Episode Resources:

Salt University
https://saltuniversity.com/

Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod Bolsinger
https://www.amazon.com/Canoeing-Mountains-Christian-Leadership-Uncharted/dp/0830841261

Enneagram Type Assessment
https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/

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In this sneak peak into the Blackbar Discord, Caleb and Nick talk with members of the community to discuss what online church could look like both practically and philosophically. From how core tenants of the church translate in the digital space to the importance of creating and generating interactive content, the dialogue aims to move the church toward asking necessary questions for the success of digital ministry.

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On this episode, Caleb, Nick, and Zach go more in depth on this week's video to explore how not to look like a jerk when filming testimonies (regardless of the situation). From choosing B-Roll to improvisational directing, the guys share some of their tips, tricks, and personal experiences in the testimony capture field. 

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How to Shoot Testimony Videos Without Looking Like a Jerk
https://youtu.be/9G29PbJlIuM

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Extra Episode Resources:

Storyblocks
https://www.storyblocks.com/

Artgrid
https://artgrid.io/

Church Film School
https://churchfilmschool.com/

Loretta | Google Super Bowl Commercial 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xSxXiHwMrg

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On this episode, Zach talks with Lifehouse Church's Lead Pastor, Patrick Grach, as well as Lifehouse's Creative Pastor, Spencer Jackson. Both pastors share some of their experiences and insight on how to build trust, confidence, and creativity between pastors & creative teams. They also talk about how a healthy understanding of your church's vision alongside the "age" and "stage" of your church can play a role in ministry growth. 

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How to Pitch New Ideas & Upgrades to Your Church Leadership
https://youtu.be/TXsS13A47hU

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On part two of a two episode interview, the guys talk with Luke McElroy, founder of Orange Thread LIVE and co-founder of SALT Conference, about the importance of crafting bridges to build relationships. Luke also shares a little sneak peak into what we can expect from SALT's first ever virtual gathering and how we can best navigate the greatest plot twist of the modern church.

Check out Luke's book alongside the other resources mentioned in this episode at the links below:

Creative Potential: Principles for Unleashing Your God-Given Calling by Luke McElroy
lukemcelroy.com

SALT Conference 2020
saltnashville.com

Fired Up by Dr. Andrew Johnston
drandrewjohnston.com/fired-up

Orange Thread LIVE
orangethreadlive.com/

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On part one of a two episode interview, the guys talk with Luke McElroy, founder of Orange Thread LIVE and co-founder of SALT Conference, about the value of media, art, and creativity in the church. Luke shares a little bit about his journey and how each of us can step out creatively & faithfully into our unique callings. 

Check out Luke's book alongside the other resources mentioned in this episode at the links below:

Creative Potential: Principles for Unleashing Your God-Given Calling by Luke McElroy
lukemcelroy.com

SALT Conference 2020
saltnashville.com

Fired Up by Dr. Andrew Johnston
drandrewjohnston.com/fired-up

Orange Thread LIVE
orangethreadlive.com/

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On this week's episode, Zach, Caleb, and Nick talked with audio professional Chris Miller about all things Audio Production. From learning audio mixing at Warped Tour to working with studio artists, Chris has been around the block on the audio circuit. Chris also talks about the differences he's learned between mixing audio in stadium-based concert settings to auditorium-based room environments.

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Take your Church's Livestream Mix to the Next Level at ANY Budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDJJNeD5UzU

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More so than ever before, it's become clear that churches need to exist in one form or another in digital spaces. While the church as a whole has transitioned online, so many of them are behind the curve of digital innovation. Even for those that have attempted to innovate, the reality is that one church cannot possibly impact every subculture of the internet. We propose that this is the mission field that a new age of digital missionaries will need to step into.

On this episode, Nick, Caleb, and Zach talk about what it means to be a "digital missionary" and how important they'll be for the future of the church.

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On this episode, Caleb and Zach talk with their guest Alex Lyons about how everyone in this season is just wingin' it.

Especially in a wildly unpredictable season where expectations change from week to week, it's difficult to have any sort of solid ground to build your confidence on. While that could be discouraging, Alex talks about how it's okay and even normal for each of us to accept that we may not know as much as we thought we might. Alex also shares what to do with that knowledge, and he gives some suggestions as to how we can make the best of the unknown, especially when we have the right foundation.

Also, you can check out the various projects that Alex is involved in below:

Just Wingin' It - The Podcast
https://anchor.fm/justwinginit

431 Ministries
431house.org 

South Carolina Baptist Convention
scbaptist.org

Alex On Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/lyontamer

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On this episode of the Blackbar Podcast, Zach, Caleb and Nick introduce the Blackbar philosophy on identifying what types of digital media strategies your church uses. While none of the strategies are inherently better than the other, understanding where your church or ministry stands on the spectrum could help develop better clarity, vision, and growth in a season of increasing uncertainty.

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