Ministry Bits: Recent Episodes
Chad Landman
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.
Fellow minister Eric Gray joins us to talk about social media and video in a pandemic, M1 Mac minis, and a couple of other things!
In this episode, we look at a (relatively) cheap livestreaming setup.
I join Robert Hatfield of The Light Network to talk gadgets and gifts for the 2020 Holiday Gift Guide.
A computer that costs less than $100? You're kidding, right? Nope. The Raspberry Pi ecosystem is rich and diverse - and cheap. And they are perfect little computers for presentations and videos in your church building.
Apple releases new Mac with their own chips. What does this mean for you and your ministry?
Jason Helton, Media Outreach Minister for the Madison Church of Christ in Madison, Alabama joins us today to talk church tech and outreach amid a pandemic.
In this episode, we look at some quick takeaways and neat tech items to improve your streaming.
In this quick episode, we discuss two inexpensive products to help you keep your screens clean.
In this digital age, screen addictions touch us all. Today we talk about a few ways to deal with it and what God's Word says about being enslaved to our screens.
Links for this Episode
• Opening track: “Trashed Computer” by Chibinoize
• Microsoft Surface Go
• Buy on Amazon
• Be sure to view the video for this episode on YouTube
In this episode, we talk about going ALL iPad for ministers - as well as helpful apps and services to use on your journey!
In this episode, we look at the pros and cons of the 2018 MacBook Pro.
Live-streaming has become ubiquitous in churches as a way to get your services on the internet, most times live and in realtime. This fairly inexpensive setup should allow any church to start streaming.
David Simmons knows his Chromebooks. Today he makes the case for them in ministry and beyond.
Remind is a great way to communicate with your church in groups large and small. Today we get into setting it up.
YouTube is a phenomenal tool to reach people, but how might you get started? This show can help you do just that.
In a long-awaited episode 52, we explore the various options and advantages to becoming a plain text preacher.
Thanks for joining us for episode 51 where we dive into a light review of new Apple iPhones and Apple operating systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eric Gray, a youth minister in Mobile, Alabama, made the switch to Android away from his longtime iOS. Why did he do that? Listen and find out.
I had the pleasure of talking to the one and only Dale Jenkins this week on Ministry Bits. In episode 43, he shares his thoughts on the Apple Watch, iPad mini, and Macbook that he uses every single day.
In this episode, we look at the Apple Watch and give some pros and cons personally as well as in your ministry.
In this episode, I do the nerd thing and take my phone into an Apple Store and give you my true first impression of the iPad Pro.
In this joint episode with Adam Faughn, we talk about the new live streaming service Periscope and the impact it could have on ministry.
I had the honor of presenting one of two lessons at the Ministering 2 Youth (M2Y) Conference in Chattanooga this week. This is the first one, "Using Technology in Ministry." Enjoy
Michael Whitworth is the associate minister at the Keller Church of Christ in Keller, Texas, but he's also the owner and operator of Start2Finish, a online website blog with dozens of contributors and book publishing company. Today we talk to him about how he keeps track of it all with his tech.
In this episode we talk about five apps that could change your ministry and how you work.
David Arthur helps out with technology at the Oak Hill Church of Christ in Evansville, Indiana. He's a great guy and has plenty of great things to say about church tech.
Ministry Bits is BACK and talking about buying a new computer. And not just Mac - Windows laptops too!
In this episode, we talk about gear: such as bags, car gear, and accessories. Gear up with us!
In our 30th episode, we talk youth minister workflows - apps, services, ways to do cool things with tech with Eric Gray from Mobile, Alabama.
What happened when I left iOS for two weeks? What I have to say about it may surprise you.
What tech resolutions do you have for 2015? Here on Ministry Bits, we're going to talk about backing up your digital life, using better passwords, and better management of your photos.
Joe Chase, the minister for the North Loop congregation in north Texas joins us to talk about all kinds of worship presentation software.
Jerrie Barber joins us on this 26th episode of Ministry Bits to talk tech and the ministry tech he uses every day.
It may not be about tech, but it certainly is about ministry. In this episode, we talk about the recent M2Y Conference in Orlando.
In this 23rd episode of Ministry Bits, we talk all about Backups.
Starting our Back to School series, Stephen Holt, who is just now starting his new graduate degree, will share with us his favorite apps and services he's hoping to use to continue his education.
In this weeks episode as part of our Apps Spotlight series, we look at three great apps that can help you save time, be productive, and organize all your stuff in ministry.
In this episode, we take a look at methods, apps, and services to utilize video in your local ministry.
In this episode, we look at apps and services you can use to keep track of your calendars.
Robert is a tech-minded Gospel preacher, and he joins us this week to talk preaching tech and podcasting on his network, The Light Network. Robert is the preacher at the East Hill church in Pulaski, TN but is soon moving to preach at the North Charleston Church of Christ in Charleston, SC.
- Robert on Twitter
- TheLightNetwork.tv
Episode 017 of Ministry Bits show notes can be found at chadl.co/mbits/017.
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- Gmail
- Google Calendar
- Tweetdeck
- Buffer
- iBooks
- Accordance
- Day One
- Scrivener
- Wunderlist
- Apple Keynote
Podcasting
- Wordpress at Bluehost
- Libsyn
- Blubrry
- ID3 Editor
- Downcast
- PodcastAnswerMan.com
Do you have a solution for email? Do you have trouble finding what you need in your digital life? Are you a bad communicator? Maybe this week's episode can help.
Show notes for this episode can be found at chadl.co/mbits/016.
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- AIM app update
- Gmail
- Mailbox
- Evernote
- OneNote
- Dropbox
- Alfred
- Command-C
- Voxer
- Google Hangouts
Daniel Howell is a technology renaissance man, and he joins us this week to talk about everything from preaching workflows, building easy websites, and streaming video over the net. This week's show is a treasure trove of great info and links.
In this episode, we look at ways to take spring cleaning to your tech, from cleaning out contacts and folders on your computer to combining apps and services to streamline workflows.
In lucky episode number 13, Adam Faughn joins us to talk Evernote, Creatspace, and other stuff.
In this episode, we look at ways that churches can cheaply (sort of) and effectively build apps.
Joey Sparks joins us to talk design in ministry, along with Instagram and other great apps.
In the tenth episode of Ministry Bits, I talk about all the gear and apps I'm currently using both in podcasting and ministry work.
Andrew and Eric join us on the podcast today to talk about their new show, their favorite apps and services they use in their ministry, and minivans.
In this episode, we talk about Teaching Parents about Digital Parenting. How can we help our parents keep their kids safe on their smartphones? Listen and find out.
In this episode, we talk to Terry Gillim, the Youth & Family Minister at the Lafayette Church of Christ in Lafayette, Tennessee about using Windows PCs and Android phones and tablets.
- Recorded February 28, 2014 - published on March 3, 2014.
- Show notes for this episode can be found at chad.co/mbits/007.
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Show notes for this episode:
- Brother Typewriter
- YouVersion Live
- YouVersion Bible App
- Docs To Go
- Poll Everywhere
- Dell Optiplex desktop
- Microsoft Office
- Dropbox
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10-inch
- Polaris Office
- LG G2 Smartphone
- Feedly
- Remind 101
- School Connect
- The Jenkins Institute
- Practical Youth Ministry
- Two-Handed Warrior
- Trey Morgan
- The Faughn Family of Four
In episode 006, we discuss moving to a Mac, and some of the advantages and disadvantages thereof.
Jerry Elder joins us to talk about perspective in his 32 years of youth ministry and some of his favorite apps.
Our guest for for Episode 003 is Steven Holt and he talks to us today about building a site with Squarespace and some of his favorite apps.
Episode 002 - In this episode we talk about our favorite iPhone and iPad apps for ministry.
- ESV Bible (iPhone, iPad) Free
- 1Password (iPhone, iPad, Mac) 17.99, 49.99
- Reeder (iPhone, iPad) 4.99
- Tweetbot (iPhone, iPad, Mac) 4.99
- Simplenote (iPhone, iPad, Mac) Free
- Editorial (iPad) 4.99
- Cloudie (iPhone) 0.99
- Drafts (iPhone, iPad) 2.99
- Calendars 5 (iPhone, iPad) 6.99
- Instacast (iPhone, iPad) 3.99
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Episode 001 - In this first relaunch episode of our audio podcast, we talk about said relaunch and examine the ultimate preaching and teaching tool - the retina iPad mini.
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