The Sidekick Podcast

The Sidekick Podcast

By Tom PounderReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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The Sidekick Podcast episodes

  • How to Maximize Digital in this New Normal

    That is why I have Sly King on the podcast today. Sly King is in charge of Social Media and the Online Church at the Worship Center Christian Church and is actively looking for ways to engage people online through a variety of tools. We discuss some new ideas of how Churches and Ministries can maximize the digital content and experiences in this new normal.

    We are living in a new normal. Actually, every single day now we live in a new normal. So how do you live in this world? What can you do? And, more importantly, how can you maximize your digital content and experiences for those you are ministering to?

    ACTION STEPS:

    • What are you doing to maximize your digital content and experiences in this new normal?  Share your experiences below or on social media using #ymsidekick so we can all learn from each other.
    • Sly is an amazing resource for Online Ministry! To connect with him, check him out on Twitter or email him.
    • Want to learn more about Instagram for your ministry? Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers.
    • Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe or on Spotify to see what great things we talk about each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.
    • If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email him here.
    • Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).
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    • How to Maximize Digital in this New Normal
      We are living in a new normal. Actually, every single day now we live in a new normal. So how do you live in this world? What can you do? And, more importantly, how can you maximize your digital content and experiences for those you are ministering to?
      That is why I have Sly King on the podcast today. Sly King is in charge of Social Media and the Online Church at the Worship Center Christian Church and is actively looking for ways to engage people online through a variety of tools. We discuss some new ideas of how Churches and Ministries can maximize the digital content and experiences in this new normal.
      ACTION STEPS:

      * What are you doing to maximize your digital content and experiences in this new normal?  Share your experiences below or on social media using #ymsidekick so we can all learn from each other.
      * Sly is an amazing resource for Online Ministry! To connect with him, check him out on Twitter or email him.
      * Want to learn more about Instagram for your ministry? Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers.
      * Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe or on Spotify to see what great things we talk about each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.
      * If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email him here.
      * Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).

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    • 3 Ways to Utilize Digital Ads for Ministry

      Ads are really important to reach more people, especially in the area of COVID. And, for a while now, digital ads have been really valuable in the online world we are living in. But where can you advertise and how can use utilized them for your ministry purposes?

      That is why Joe Radosevich is joining me on the podcast. In today’s podcast, Joe, the Lead Pastor from Belgium Community Church in Belgium, Wisconsin, joins me to discuss 3 ways you can utilize digital ads for your ministry.

      ACTION STEPS:

      • What do you think? Are you using digital ads for ministry? If so, how? Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #ymsidekick to share.
      • If you want to connect with Joe, you can always connect with him on Facebook. He also writes on his own blog and works with Jeff Reed at the Digital Church.
      • Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it. 
      • Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers.
      • If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email him here.
      • Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).
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      • 3 Ways to Utilize Digital Ads for Ministry
        Ads are really important to reach more people, especially in the area of COVID. And, for a while now, digital ads have been really valuable in the online world we are living in. But where can you advertise and how can use utilized them for your ministry purposes?
        That is why Joe Radosevich is joining me on the podcast. In today’s podcast, Joe, the Lead Pastor from Belgium Community Church in Belgium, Wisconsin, joins me to discuss 3 ways you can utilize digital ads for your ministry.
        ACTION STEPS:

        * What do you think? Are you using digital ads for ministry? If so, how? Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #ymsidekick to share. 
        * If you want to connect with Joe, you can always connect with him on Facebook. He also writes on his own blog and works with Jeff Reed at the Digital Church.
        * Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.
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      • How doing Pandemic Ministry has Affected Your Ministry

        When COVID-19 happened, ministry changed instantaneously. That’s an understatement. But out of that, new things happened. I talked earlier about some lessons learned from doing ministry during a pandemic in my recent blog post. But, to talk about this more and to get more perspectives on what ministry lessons have been learned during this pandemic is Cory Sullivan.

        So what are you taking with you as you continue this new season of ministry…pandemic ministry? After all, pandemic ministry is so different than what we were used to pre-COVID and we’ve all learned some lessons and it has affected our ministries in different ways. Hear Cory and I discuss and then share your insights below or with us on Twitter.

        ACTION STEPS:

        • What about you?  How does your pandemic ministry look different than pre-pandemic?  Share what you do with us below or on social media using the hashtag #ymsidekick to share.
        • Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here.  You can also follow him on Instagram here. He’s a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain.
        • Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers.
        • Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe or on Spotify to see what great things we talk about each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.
        • If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email him here.
        • Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).
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        • How doing Pandemic Ministry has Affected Your Ministry
          When COVID-19 happened, ministry changed instantaneously. That’s an understatement. But out of that, new things happened. I talked earlier about some lessons learned from doing ministry during a pandemic in my recent blog post. But, to talk about this more and to get more perspectives on what ministry lessons have been learned during this pandemic is Cory Sullivan.
          So what are you taking with you as you continue this new season of ministry…pandemic ministry? After all, pandemic ministry is so different than what we were used to pre-COVID and we’ve all learned some lessons and it has affected our ministries in different ways. Hear Cory and I discuss and then share your insights below or with us on Twitter.
          ACTION STEPS:

          * What about you?  How does your pandemic ministry look different than pre-pandemic?  Share what you do with us below or on social media using the hashtag #ymsidekick to share. 
          * Cory is a great resource and you can find him blogging here.  You can also follow him on Instagram here. He’s a great resource so hit him up and pick his brain.
          * Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers.
          * Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe or on Spotify to see what great things we talk about each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.
          * If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email him here.
          * Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).

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        • The Value of Writing in a Digital World

          Video is so important in this digital world. Photography is very important as well. What communication tool that tends to get lost these days is writing.

          While not as popular these days, writing is a very effective tool to communicate your message to those you are trying to reach. And that is why Robert Carnes on the podcast. Robert is the author of “The Original Storyteller” devotional book that will help you become a better storyteller in 30 days. Using everyday and biblical examples, Robert helps us become more effective storytellers in his book. He is also a freelance writer writing on many different publications.

          In today’s podcast we talk about how to find your niche in writing, the value of consistency, how to avoid the “comparison” game with other writers, and, most important, why should we all keep writing.

          ACTION STEPS:

          • What do you think? Do you write? If so, what keeps you going?  Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #ymsidekick to share.
          • If you want to connect with Robert, he is a great resource, especially for writers. You can find him on Twitter or at his “The Original Storyteller” site. You can also check out his website here.
          • Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it. 
          • Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers.
          • If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email him here.
          • Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).
            • 40 min
          • The Value of Writing in a Digital World
            Video is so important in this digital world. Photography is very important as well. What communication tool that tends to get lost these days is writing.
            While not as popular these days, writing is a very effective tool to communicate your message to those you are trying to reach. And that is why Robert Carnes on the podcast. Robert is the author of “The Original Storyteller” devotional book that will help you become a better storyteller in 30 days. Using everyday and biblical examples, Robert helps us become more effective storytellers in his book. He is also a freelance writer writing on many different publications.
            In today’s podcast we talk about how to find your niche in writing, the value of consistency, how to avoid the “comparison” game with other writers, and, most important, why should we all keep writing.
            ACTION STEPS:

            * What do you think? Do you write? If so, what keeps you going?  Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #ymsidekick to share. 
            * If you want to connect with Robert, he is a great resource, especially for writers. You can find him on Twitter or at his “The Original Storyteller” site. You can also check out his website here.
            * Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.
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          • How to Effectively Deal with Content Fatigue

            Content is king! You’ve heard that phrase numerous times. And, that is true and important. But, when a pandemic come into play it is very easy to produce so much content that you are giving people content fatigue. Too much of a good thing can be bad. Not only can you burn people out but you, the content creator, can burn out.

            So, how do you balance it all? That is why Meghan Howard is on the podcast today. Meghan is a bi-vocational Pastor where she serves in the Church AND the community working in communications. We talk about how much content to produce, how to balance it and how you can disconnect so that you stay sane in this very uncertain tim.

            ACTION STEPS:

            • Share your thoughts! How are you effectively dealing with content fatigue? What are you doing? And, how are you doing sharing content with others without giving them content fatigue? Share your experiences below or on Twitter using #ymsidekick when you post.
            • Meghan is a fantastic resource for digital communication so make sure you follow her on Twitter as well on the Two Church Girls and a Microphone podcast. Check out her posts, podcast and chat with her on Twitter.
            • Facebook Group! Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers.
            • Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe or on Spotify to see what great things we talk about each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.
            • If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email here.
            • Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).
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            • How to Effectively Deal with Content Fatigue
              Content is king! You’ve heard that phrase numerous times. And, that is true and important. But, when a pandemic come into play it is very easy to produce so much content that you are giving people content fatigue. Too much of a good thing can be bad. Not only can you burn people out but you, the content creator, can burn out.
              So, how do you balance it all? That is why Meghan Howard is on the podcast today. Meghan is a bi-vocational Pastor where she serves in the Church AND the community working in communications. We talk about how much content to produce, how to balance it and how you can disconnect so that you stay sane in this very uncertain tim.
              ACTION STEPS:

              * Share your thoughts! How are you effectively dealing with content fatigue? What are you doing? And, how are you doing sharing content with others without giving them content fatigue? Share your experiences below or on Twitter using #ymsidekick when you post.
              * Meghan is a fantastic resource for digital communication so make sure you follow her on Twitter as well on the Two Church Girls and a Microphone podcast. Check out her posts, podcast and chat with her on Twitter.
              * Facebook Group! Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group to learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers.
              * Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe or on Spotify to see what great things we talk about each and every week!  And make sure you rate the show, especially if you like it.
              * If you have an idea for a topic for a future podcast episode, email here.
              * Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop to get content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics).

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            About The Sidekick Podcast

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            The Sidekick Podcast focuses on Social and Digital Ministry Strategy. Each week Tom Pounder, the Host, interviews ministers who are applying digital and social media strategies to their ministries.