Communicate Church: A Fishhook Podcast: Recent Episodes
Fishhook, Inc.
A weekly podcast helping churches think strategically about communications, social media, branding, design, websites, and more.
Produced by Fishhook, a full-service church communications agency based in Indianapolis, working with churches and Christ-centered non-profits around the country.
We're excited to be launching a brand new Fishhook podcast. We’re also in the middle of a global pandemic, which makes it feel a little bit odd to celebrate something like a new podcast. We've been...
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Does your team have little phrases or quips that have become part of your everyday language? Short sentences that encapsulate some of the wit and wisdom you've gathered over the years? In this...
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Does your team have little phrases or quips that have become part of your everyday language? Short sentences that encapsulate some of the wit and wisdom you've gathered over the years? In this...
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Does your team have little phrases or quips that have become part of your everyday language? Short sentences that encapsulate some of the wit and wisdom you've gathered over the years? In this...
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Digital tools often get lumped together. Social media, website, email marketing. But are they really unique tools that require more intentional strategies? In this episode, Aimee outlines what she...
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As a church, your mission never changes. Collectively, we are all focused on helping people know and growing closer to Jesus. But what happens when the tools and technology we use change? Do we stick...
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In part two of our conversation on personalities and communication, Jamie and Lindsay share their experience with Enneagram and talk about how hard it can be to work at a church. Plus we share a ton...
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Personality assessments like Myers-Briggs and Enneagram are all rage these days. But are they actually helpful? Jamie and Lindsay sit down with Adam to talk about the ways personality tools have...
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Good design is about solutions. Our lead graphic designer, Meredith, is joining the podcast today to talk about trends in solving problems through design in 2019. Along the way, we talk about what...
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“Your website is your welcome mat.” If there’s any truth to the stat that 80% of people will visit your website before they show up at your church, you need to make sure you know what is happening...
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The podcast is back for another year! We're really excited for the work ahead and the conversations we get to be a part of with local churches all across the country. In this first episode of the...
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Leah and Evan sit down to look back at 2018. Both express their gratitude for the work, the relationships, and the path of Fishhook. Evan shares what he has been wrestling with in recent months and...
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Who is your church trying to reach? If you have a hard time answering that question with a specific answer, we want to help you out! Every church is in a specific place, with specific resources, at a...
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In this episode, Dale Sellers from the 95 Network joins us to talk about three unique challenges small churches are facing today. Dale brings practical experience and a deep passion for small...
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Get a chance to hear behind the scenes in this episode as Evan prepares for speaking at the Alignment Conference. Aimee and Adam also share how they each approach preparing for a talk, workshop, or...
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Every team needs a vision and people who can make the dream a reality. The challenge then becomes helping the dreamers and the doers move in the same direction. How do you begin to bridge the gap...
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Aimee Cottle is back and we have plenty of updates for you. Get a rundown on all the places Fishhook will be this fall. Plus, we break down some of the latest tech updates – IGTV, Facebook Groups,...
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Evan and Shayla continue the conversation about running your communications team with an agency mindset. Whether you are a team of one or a fully-staffed department, there is something for everyone...
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We're back! After a summer podcast hiatus, Evan and Shayla sit down to talk about a key mindset we have shared with many, many churches: running your communications team with an agency mindset....
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Summer is flying by and we are checking back in to share some fun updates, including details for a special event taking place in July. Aimee shares her quick review of the new Instagram TV feature,...
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In this episode, Evan and Aimee talk about the journey Fishhook took to move online engagement out of the margin and into the main focus of our own marketing. Hear the story of how Aimee joined the...
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Sometimes, a great movie or book can help us see truth and bring clarity to a new way of thinking about ministry. In this episode of Communicate Church, we are taking a swing at our own version of...
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For some, goal setting is a natural part of their work. For others, goals feeling constricting or even unnecessary. In this episode of Communicate Church, Aimee talks to Adam about why goal setting...
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Big news this week: we are heading to two new cities! In this episode, hear about our plans to set up shop in two new cities beyond Indianapolis. Plus learn more about our next pop-up workshop,...
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Nona Jones leads Global Faith-Based Partnerships for Facebook and she's on our podcast today. After hearing her speak at the Big Idea Conference, we knew that our listeners had to hear her powerful...
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We interviewed Kem Meyer, author of “Less Chaos. Less Noise.: Effective Communications for an Effective Church.” In this episode of Communicate Church, Kem shares some of the lessons she learned...
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It's an experimental episode! Follow along as part of the Fishhook team travels to Nashville, Tennessee! Evan, Shayla, and Adam headed south to present at The Big Idea conference. Plus, a surprise...
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In this episode, Adam and Aimee explore every aspect of Instagram. Whether you are new to the platform or are trying to master Stories, this episode has something for you. The big take away: start...
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We've made the jump to releasing new episodes every week! In this episode, we are talking about the guest experience through the eyes of our two Fishhook designers, Meredith and Jeremiah. From your...
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In this episode, Facebook takes center stage. We have a wide-ranging conversation about the fears churches have about Facebook, the controversy around privacy, and the key opportunities you might be...
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In this episode, we talk what guests are expecting on Easter Sunday along with how to keep the momentum going after Easter. With the big day falling so early in the calendar, how can you make the...
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We’re launching a new format for the podcast! In this episode, three Fishhookers pull up a chair and have a conversation about how churches can best leverage video on social media and their websites....
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Churches have to be willing to self-assess what is and isn't quite working, then have the courage to make the changes necessary to move the church forward.
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Adam Waters discusses the importance of recognizing blind-spots and honest self-assessment and self-disclosure in leadership communications.
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Hap Lehman discusses the importance of honest self-assessment and adjustment through the process of leadership.
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Peter and Joel Yoshonis discuss how to navigate through decisions that have the potential to create community backlash.
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Laura Bice and Mike Yoder discuss how The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois navigates through communications at a church with multiple campuses.
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Balancing family and work life is important for everyone, but it is even more important for the family in ministry.
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Peter and Joel Yoshonis discuss how they navigate the potentially tricky issue that can arise when family works together.
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Matt and Janie Mehaffey discuss the dynamics between the pastor and spouse as they journey down the road of ministry in the local church.
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Church leadership and attenders engaging in collaborative change is required for any church to make significant progress forward.
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Pastor Rick Thiemke discusses the importance of community networking as a local pastor.
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Pastor Chris Philbeck describes the process of dreaming of, creating and communicating through the transition of adding a new service.
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Pastor Chris Philbeck discusses how to reverse the trend of declining frequency of church attendance by creating moments of momentum to keep people engaged with the mission and vision of the church.
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Hear about how pastors and staff can approach their churches can assess their culture and implement change in a change averse culture.
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Hear about how pastors and staff can approach their churches and communities as a missionary.
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In the local church, the weekend keeps coming! When one event or service is done, we’re often so quick to jump back on the treadmill to the next thing, that we miss an opportunity to learn or...
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Leaders in the church can sometimes be overly "nice" in order to avoid conflict or because it feels more Christ-like, but Greg Wallace shares with us that your staff and volunteers can't achieve...
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As a self-proclaimed introvert, author/blogger Tracy Bray shares stories of people she meets while living full-time on the road in an RV with her family. In this episode of Communicate Church, Tracy...
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“You get a car!” Today, Evan talks with author/blogger Tracy Bray about her unexpected gift from Oprah, what it’s like to be a “fulltime RV family” and how she built a following writing from the road...
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We're back with part of the Fishhook team as they answer some of your Rock RMS questions.
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Choosing a name or deciding to change your name is a big deal! So when is the time right? How do you navigate through a naming or even a branding change?
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We're answering some of the most common questions about Rock RMS in part 1 of this series.
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Hear some of the opportunities and challenges a church doing ministry in a small town might face.
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Executive Pastor Anthony Murdock shares why his church went from a one-person communications team to a nine-person team and what you can learn from it.
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Hear Hap's story and what he thinks churches can do to create a culture of generosity.
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Part 2 of our interview with Kem Meyer. Some of the main struggles and challenges that church communicators and staff face and how Kem says you can overcome them to have success in the longterm.
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Kem shares some of the lessons she learned during her 12-year career as a church communications director and how she hopes her book will help church communicators, "stop the crazy".
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Get practical tips and hear how you can use Facebook ads successfully on a small budget.
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Tim Harlow and Bill Brown - Healthy communication between a Senior and Executive Pastor by Fishhook
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Join Evan McBroom and Operations Pastor at Northview Church, Mike Crull, to hear why it's important for churches to identify individual and group values.
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Today we're tackling the topic of check budget. Listen to Mike Crawl, operations pastor from Northview Church talk about a pain-free way to manage your church budget.
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Is your church struggling to balance change and stability? On this episode of Communicate Church, Vale Church gives us the steps they've taken to ensure their recent changes aren't creating a message...
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Vale Church talks to us about how to lead people through a branding overhaul. Pastor Ted Max shares the journey he embarked on to shepherd his congregation past the fear and uncertainty that comes...
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Hear thoughts from Vale Church on the importance of creating a tagline that not only speaks to who you want to be as a church, but also propels you toward accomplishing your vision.
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Do you feel like your church has too much noise and competition between ministries to get the word out? Learn from St. John Lutheran's journey to find messaging priority and balance between their...
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Bridging the generational communications gap. See how St. John Lutheran, a 160 year old church, is bridging the gap of a congregation that spans ages 96 to 11 weeks.
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We have a warm and sunny throwback Thursday for you! Cozy up, grab some coffee, and learn from the team at St. John Lutheran Church and School! Last summer, we met with them and heard how they moved...
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We're talking with Second Church of Christ in Danville to see what steps they've taken to help their people catch and celebrate the church's vision!
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Amazon. Nike. Twitter. Why are these brands so recognizable? How can we create that type of brand identity within the church? Join us at The Table in June for more discussion on this topic. Go to...
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Today we're talking with Second Church of Christ in Danville, IL about how to plan, pull-off and follow through a big off-site event.
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Explore how you can foster unity and create momentum by having a communications strategy that addresses both the print and online preferences of your audience.
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Listen to find out how Sherwood Oaks Christian Church brought order, focus and priorities to their communication, and how you can do the same!
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We talked with Emily Bedwell and Roger Clark from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church about how transitioning to centralized communications took them from chaos to alignment.
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Does just having an online presence mean you're engaging with your audience? How connected are you, really? We'll answer these questions and more on today's episode!
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On this episode, we're talking with The Ridge to see what they learned during the renaming process.
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We're taking a look inside a church renaming with Tyson Herald and Jon McDugle from West Bridge Church. See how changing their name took away the barrier so they could reach people in a new way!
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Do people come alive around the name of your church? Does your name tell the story of who you are? This week on Communicate Church, we're talking with Leah Norton about the process behind renaming a...
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Shayla, Ben and Shawn give us tips on how a weekly sync meeting helps them keep all the plates of project management spinning!
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On this episode of Communicate Church, we're talking with Fishhookers Aimee Cottle and Leah Norton. See how Fishhook takes a practical approach to project management.
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On this episode of Communicate Church, we're talking with Fishhookers Aimee Cottle and Leah Norton. See how Fishhook takes a practical approach to project management.
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After a building project is over, who you should communicate with? What should you do to extend the momentum of your project longer than just a few weeks? Get answers to this and more on this week's...
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Today on Communicate Church, we're talking to Jennie Byers, Director of Operations & Communication at Emmanuel Church, about communicating during a church construction project.
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We're talking with Jennie Byers, Director of Operations & Communication at Emmanuel Church. See how Jennie and the team at Emmanuel used great communication before, during and after their building...
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It's important to extend your brand through all aspects of church communications. See how Rachel Riley, Communications Director at Church at the Crossing, has done so through environmental graphics.
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Today on Communicate Church we are talking with Rachel Riley, Communications Director at Church at the Crossing in Indianapolis. Visit Fishhook.us to download examples.
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Today on Communicate Church we are talking with Jamie Shafer, Communication Director with East 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis. Recently, Jamie launched a communications staff training...
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Extending your brand is important. We know from our work with churches that they tend to follow one of two basic approaches when it comes to the overall church brand and their sermon series: they...
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Today on Communicate Church we are talking with Jamie Shafer, Communication Director with East 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis.
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Today on Communicate Church we are talking with Jamie Shafer, Communication Director with East 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis.
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