Word Made Digital

S03 E14: Andy Bannister on How to Communicate Faith Without Looking like a Jerk or an Idiot

On this episode Dr. Andy Bannister (speaker, author, seminary professor, and apologetics expert with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries) discusses communicating Christian faith in a way that works in 2020. Many of us are afraid to talk to atheists, muslims, or even just agnostics about faith because we don’t have all the answers and don’t want to look bigoted. We discuss what is so special about Jesus, how to talk with an atheist about God, and what Andy thinks about the bus ads in London UK that say, “There’s Probably No God. Now Stop Worrying and Enjoy Your Life”.

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Andy Bannister: rzim.org/speakers/andy-bannister and andybannister.net/ and his YouTube videos

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Fluid Young Adults Gathering- March 7, 2020: https://fluidgathering.com/

Compassion Canada: For King and Country event- [email protected] or compassion.ca/volunteer. Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E13: Addison Bevere on "Saints", and leveraging media to millions of people in over 150 countries

Joanna and Addison talk all about why we who are Christians are called SAINTS, and how that changes our position and purpose. They talk art, creativity, YouTube, and growing an international ministry with the Bevere family and translating the Word into multiple languages. Addison is the COO of Messenger International, an organization that impacts millions of people in over 150 countries through its various initiatives, and the cofounder of SonsAndDaughters.tv.

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Addison Bevere: addisonbevere.com and @addisonbevere

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Fluid Young Adults Gathering- March 7, 2020: https://fluidgathering.com/

Compassion Canada: compassion.ca. Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E12: Grant Skeldon on Understanding Millennials and how Generations can Work Together

Grant Skeldon is all about millennials: their discipleship, downfalls, and development. This conversation looks at some of the data, and what is actually happening with the millennial generation as they get older. What are the negative things being said that we’ve all heard, and what’s the truth in it? How can we do mentorship in this generation? What can we do to leverage the leadership and passions of young people? A valuable conversation for millennials, those who lead them, and those who are led by them.

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Grant Skeldon: www.grantskeldon.com and @grantskeldon

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Sponsors:

Fluid Young Adults Gathering- March 7, 2020: https://fluidgathering.com/

Compassion Canada: compassion.ca. Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E11: Alyssa Yuhas on the Powerful Language of Good Design

Alyssa Yuhas is an art director and designer. Together we talk about good design- and what that even means. We dive into “cool church” and how designers can contribute to an authentic expression of a community, versus copycat church trends. For senior leaders listening, Alyssa gives insight into why designers need to be part of strategy conversations much earlier on, and we also get the story behind the sell-out annual event Designer Vaca that she leads with Promise Tangeman. For designers and those who work with those who design- this is an important conversation.

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Alyssa Yuhas: https://www.alyssayuhas.com/ and @alyssayuhas

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Season 03 Sponsors:

Compassion Canada: compassion.ca. Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E10: Brad Lomenick on the Future of Conferences in the Digital Market

Brad Lomenick led and directed a huge conference and movement of young leaders called Catalyst for 12 years. Maybe you’ve been to one of these conferences in Atlanta or on the West coast? His role now is equipping, inspiring, and releasing the next generation of young Christian leaders through events, resources, consulting, content and connecting a community of like-minded ministry leaders around the world

Together on this episode we talk about leadership, Gen Z leaders, and the future of live conference events in an age where everyone is staying home much more often for everything from shopping to groceries to movies.

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Brad Lomenick: https://twitter.com/bradlomenick

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Season 03 Sponsors:

Compassion Canada: compassion.ca. Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E09: Jo Saxton on Prepping a Talk, How to Disagree Well, and Developing Leaders

Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach. She has dedicated her career to growing leadership teams around the world and empowering women to find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born in London to parents who immigrated from Nigeria, Jo now calls Minneapolis USA her home and brings this diverse perspective to her leadership.

On this episode we talk about leadership, why there aren’t more women leaders, and overcoming obstacles in our own path. She offers advice on gracious disagreement in our theological differences, and practical tips for giving a big talk under pressure.

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Jo Saxton: josaxton.com/ and instagram.com/josaxton

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Season 03 Sponsors:

Compassion Canada: compassion.ca/gifts. Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E08: Nik Goodner of CRTVCHURCH on what Every Creative Needs

Nik Goodner is the founder of CRTVCHURCH, and is a champion for Christian creatives. In this conversation he talks about why and how he develops community and support for creatives to encourage and equip them, but also is quite honest about the times he wanted to quit or give up on the whole idea. He breaks down the business model CRTVCHURCH works off of, how he makes money, and what’s happening with their live events. If you’re not yet part of the CRTV community, now’s the time to join for 2020!

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Nik: crtvchurch.com and instagram.com/nikgoodner

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Season 03 Sponsors:

Compassion Canada: compassion.ca/gifts. Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E07: Allison Alley on How to Mobilize Generosity in Millennials and Communicate Global Needs in Effective Ways

Allison Alley, the inspiring President and CEO of Compassion Canada, discusses how we communicate poverty and justice issues- whats working, and what’s not anymore? We delve into philanthropy for Millennials, and the new way people want to give of their time, money, and resources. We also learn about the trends and landscape of child and international development today including cosmic shifts in extreme poverty reduction in last few decades.

Giving Tuesday is today! We’re highlighting migration issues and refugees, particularly those fleeing Venezuela.

GIVE TODAY: www.compassion.ca/giving-tuesday

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Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Season 03 Sponsors:

Compassion Canada: www.compassion.ca/giving-tuesday Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E06: Teppo Haapoja Photography and Church Planting in Europe

Teppo Haapoja is a photographer who travels the world for shoots in the most stunning of locations. Born in Canada, he makes his home in Finland with his wife, where they lead a church plant and he uses his creative skills to fund his calling and passion for ministry. There is much to learn from our first photographer featured on the podcast!

Teppo’s YouTube and Instagram. His church is Houm Church.

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Season 03 Sponsors:

Compassion Canada: Compassion.ca/gifts  Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital

S03 E05: Katie Allred on growing a 22k member Facebook Group and how you can leverage groups in your community

Katie Allred has been leading online communities since she was a teenager. It started with Harry Potter, and now she uses it to leverage communities for ministry collaboration and learning. She’s an expert at how you can start, grow, and mobilize a group. And its likely a strategy you’re not using enough!

Katie has all her links here: https://shor.by/KatieJAllred

Joanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email [email protected]

My other Podcast- short, practical, daily episodes on Church Media and Communications: thefuture.church

Thanks to our Season 03 Sponsors:

Compassion Canada: compassion.ca/sponsor-a-child Outside of Canada? Visit compassion.com

Wycliffe College: wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital