Word Made Digital

Welcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast!
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There has been an incredible wave of connection established through digital communities. We're seeing the rise of platforms like Discord, Clubhouse and even the use of TikTok for networking and group building.

So where does the Church fit? How can we utilize this digital revolution and build healthy, flourishing communities?

We're chatting with Peter from Digital Church Toolkit -- an agency focused on helping build on these questions in the UK and worldwide.

Thanks for joining us, leave a comment below!
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Learn more about Digital Church Toolkit:
Instagram: @digitalchurchtoolkit
Youtube: @Digital Church Toolkit
Website: https://www.digitalchurchtoolkit.com/
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Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/
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Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/
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Welcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast!
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We're thrilled to have Omar El-Takrori joining us on the podcast this week. He is a pastor, digital creator and business leader who shares his perspective on showing up. Doing the hard work of being consistent in whatever you put your hand to and how that's reflected in Scripture.
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Learn more about Omar El-Takrori:
Instagram: @omareltakrori
Youtube: @Omar Eltakrori
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/
Connect with us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/fsycm98m
Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 9 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​
Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/
ServeHQ: https://servehq.church/
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Welcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast!
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With a cumulative following of more than 10 million, Gabriel has shared his life and relationship with the internet for almost a decade alongside his wife Jess (whose adorable wedding was witnessed by over 19 million viewers). Now a dad, Gabriel's candor and vulnerability about his anxiety, depression, and other struggles have led him to be one of the internet's top creators.

In his latest book, "A Mission For Meaning: The Choices that Lead to the Life You Really Want." Gabriel shares encouraging and uplifting stories from his personal journey – including the highs, lows, ups, downs, missteps, big decisions, small decisions, breakthroughs, miracles, and all – and what he's learned about life and love and being accountable for the consequences of your decisions.
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Learn more about Gabriel Conte:
Instagram: @gabrielconte
Youtube: @Gabriel Conte
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/
Connect with us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/fsycm98m
Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 9 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​
Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/
ServeHQ: https://servehq.church/
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Welcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast!
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Remember when we all saw the first Matrix movie and couldn't imagine a real-world that was digitally connected and dystopian could truly exist? That our bodies would be so connected to technology as to lose ourselves? Seems more close to real life somehow, in 2022. How do we lead and pastor in the most digitally connected, educated, wealthy cities in human history?

Pastor and author Jay Kim works and lives in Silicon Valley. He proposes a thoughtful and practical approach to Analog Church and Analog Christianity, for the sake of our very souls. It is not an anti-technology view, but nor is it all-embracing. He helps us navigate this question as we all begin to see the cracks in how it is affecting our day-to-day lives, our churches, and our walk with Jesus.
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Learn more about Jay Kim:
Instagram: @jaykimthinks
Website: https://jaykimthinks.com/
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/ Connect with us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/fsycm98m
Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 9 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​
Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/
ServeHQ: https://servehq.church/
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Welcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast!
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It is always an honour to have Danielle Stickland on the podcast. Not only is she wise and honest, but she isn't afraid of confronting our ways of thinking with the truth. She leads by example.

In this week's episode of the podcast, Danielle is sharing what inspired her latest book "The Other Side of Normal". Join us!
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Learn more about Danielle Strickland:
Instagram: @daniellejstrickland
Website: www.daniellestrickland.com
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
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Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 9 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​ Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/ ServeHQ: https://servehq.church/
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"Wrestling with God through persistent prayer is a confirmation of true belief, not distressing doubt."

This week's podcast episode features Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, National Director of 24/7 Prayer USA, and the author of "Praying like Monks, Living like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer". Tyler is full of wisdom and insight, born from his personal journey to a greater practice of prayer.

Now he's sharing what he says is the most revolutionary practice of our time as Christians.
Join us!
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Learn more about Tyler Staton:
Instagram: @tylercstaton
Website: www.tylerstaton.com
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/
Connect with us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/fsycm98m
Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 9 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​
Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/
ServeHQ: https://servehq.church/
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If you're in Church leadership, you probably remember this story from 2018:

Tragedy strikes California church as Lead Pastor dies by suicide, leaving wife and 3 young children.

Andrew Stoecklein's sudden death was a shock that resonated across the church world. But what happened to his wife Kayla and their 3 boys since then? How has she grappled with grief, loss, anger, church, mental health, and rebuilding after such a public tragedy?

This week's episode brings us Kayla's remarkable story. Resilience and God's nearness as she rebuilds and relearns. If you or someone you know has gone through a huge loss or mental illness, the learning and encouragement in this week's episode are for you.
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Learn more about Kayla Stoecklein:
Instagram: @kaylasteck
Website: https://www.kaylastoecklein.com/
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/
Connect with us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/fsycm98m
Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 9 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​
Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/ ServeHQ: https://servehq.church/
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We're chatting with Gary Thomas, author of "Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways To Connect With God", and attempting to strip away the frustration often felt in "one-size-fits-all" spirituality. Thomas insists that it's better to discover the path God designed you to take -- a path marked by growth and fulfilment.
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Learn more about Gary Thomas:
Instagram: @garythomasbooks
Website: https://garythomas.com/
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/
Connect with us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/fsycm98m
Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 9 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​
Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/
ServeHQ: https://servehq.church/
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Welcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast!
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It would be hard to mention the name Naomi Raine, or Maverick City Music these days without someone's ears perking up. They have simply taken the world by storm winning countless awards, appearing on television and in movies, as well as collaborating with churches across the globe.

But what does it mean to be known? How do you balance the public platform you've been given and the calling to lead without getting swept up in popularity? Thankfully I had the opportunity to ask someone right in the midst of it. Her response? Refreshing, encouraging and gracious.
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Learn more about Naomi Raine:
Instagram: @naomiraine
Website: https://www.naomirainemusic.com/
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/
Connect with us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/fsycm98m
Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 9 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​
Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/
ServeHQ: https://servehq.church/
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Welcome to the Word Made Digital Podcast!
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The last few years have shaken up some of our familiar routines and for others have caused a complete upheaval in where we choose to live, work and worship. Susie shares in this episode her recommendations for finding a new church and learning how to embrace diversity even when we disagree.

Susie Gamez is Canadian by birth, Korean by heritage, Mexican by marriage and American by immigration. She is passionate about matters surrounding reconciliation, racial justice and the Gospel. Susie and her husband Marcos met at Fuller Theological Seminary while getting their M.A. in Intercultural Studies and now have 4 beautiful LatAsian kids. After serving as a youth pastor and church planter in South Central Los Angeles for 14 years, Susie now lives in Long Beach, CA.
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Listen to our weekly episodes of the podcast:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/xw8k2t2r
Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/ytms6na7
Google: https://tinyurl.com/bjraf4vy
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Learn more about Susie Gamez:
Instagram: @susiekgamez
Website: https://www.susiegamez.com/
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Learn more about Word Made Digital:
Website: https://www.wordmadedigital.com/
Connect with us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/fsycm98m
Join our Facebook Group "Digital Church": https://tinyurl.com/hfwuecm9
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Thank you to our Season 8 sponsors:
Compassion Canada: https://www.compassion.ca/​​​
Canadian Bible Society: https://biblesociety.ca/
Canadian Centre for Christian Charities: https://www.cccc.org/
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