The Seminary of Hard Knocks Podcast | Church Communications, Marketing, and Social Media
Church Communications & Digital Ministry in the new era of the Church Hosted by Seth Muse and Meagan Ranson, The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast is a practical and fun show dedicated to helping church leaders and church communicators reach people more effectively with their message. New episodes drop weekly during season in the Spring and Fall. Sponsored by Church Comm Team.
Episodes
Monday May 06, 2019
Using Digital Discipleship as a Strategy w/Stan Rodda, Ep. 84
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Stan is a neat guy. His beard is epic. He is a campus pastor using digital discipleship on purpose as a strategy. Our discussion meanders into cage-fighting and the occasional karate demonstration, but most of the time we stay pretty fixed on how you can use the online world to drive the offline world towards Jesus.
Links from the Show
Stan's BlogBlog about Carey's webinar we discussed HERE.
That Church Conference - Sign up for the BEST communications conference out there!
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
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Monday Apr 29, 2019
Why we can't give responsibility away, Ep. 83
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Some thoughts from the last few months as I wrestle with delegation and giving away responsibility so that our organization can grow. It's tough to do. Why do you think that is? I share a few reasons that plagued me that may also plague YOU!
Links from the Show
That Church Conference - Sign up for the BEST communications conference out there!
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Using Personas that Connect with your Crowd w/ Meagan Ranson, Ep. 82
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Meagan Ranson is small, but she will take you out camper-style in Call of Duty. She stops by to talk about how personas can help communicators connect with their crowds in highly effective ways. She also has the most ridiculous rider of any speaker at That Church Conference this year. Check out this really great conversation with Meagan and sign up for the conference below!
Links from the Show
That Church Conference - Sign up for the BEST communications conference out there!Meagan on Twitter
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Follow Seth on InstagramJoin the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Get the Most Out of Your Church App, Ep. 81
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Get ready to drop-kick a puppy in this episode where I go against the common thinking (sort of) and help you get the most out of your app! Seriously, no puppies are hurt, but what about feelings? You'll have to find out!
Links from the Show
That Church Conference - Sign up for the BEST communications conference out there!
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Follow Seth on InstagramJoin the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Send a Message that Matters w/Jonathan Carone, Ep. 80
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Getting your message right can be tricky, especially if you save that part for last. When you're trying to motivate an audience of people to do something, it's a good idea to listen to Storybrand certified guide, Justin Carone. He talks us through the best ways to think about how to connect with an audience where they already are invested so that they want to take a next step.
Links from the Show
Solving Problems PodcastStorybrandJonathan on Twitter
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
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Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Pro Church Photography Even on a Budget w/ Jeremy Poland, Ep. 79
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Get notified when I drop a new episode (and other perks) HERE.
Jeremy Poland is always a lot of fun to talk to and hang out with. He's like that friend that you have a ton of stories about from High School. He's also a magician with a camera. Jeremy stopped by the podcast to talk to us about how we can get great photos at church even if our budget is, eh, conservative. Listen now!
Links from the Show
Jeremy on InstagramLink to Shot List for our Women's Conference
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
How to Train for a Successful Facebook Group Strategy, Ep. 78
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Get notified when I drop a new episode (and other perks) HERE.
We're about to launch our 25th Facebook group! This episode is all about how we planned for it, trained for it, we were here for it, and launched it successfully. Downloads are below for content ideas.
Links from the Show
Link to Content ListHope Fellowship Facebook Groups page (don't join please)
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
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Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
5 Social Media Questions That Get People Talking, Ep. 77
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
This week I'm giving you five easy questions to ask that will help get people talking on your church's social media channels. I'm even giving away a free resource at the link below that will help you create up to 88 (or more) posts that will help do just that as well! I also fight a bear. See what happens this week on the podcast!
Links from the Show
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
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Monday Feb 11, 2019
Is Online Church Real Church? w/Jay Kranda, Ep. 76
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Get notified when I drop a new episode (and other perks) HERE.
Is online church real church? Should you count attendance like you would if they were there in person? How would you even do that? Jay Kranda has been tackling these tough questions for years at Saddleback Community Church in California. Jay pulls back the curtain of online church and shares a day in the life of an online pastor!
Links from the Show
Jay's Website
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Rethink Communications w/Phil Bowdle, Ep. 75
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
Get notified when I drop a new episode (and other perks) HERE.
This episode I talk to Phil Bowdle about his new book ReThink Communications. He says that Attendance, Engagement, and Attention have all changed and the church has to make a shift. Find out more in this episode!
Also, make sure you sign up for the Engage Conference happening this week! There are some real heavy-hitters for church communications, leadership, and marketing here. Get the VIP pass to watch anytime! The conference is February 4-12, so you can still see it. But you can definitely see it at your convenience if you get that VIP pass...just sayin.
Links from the Show
Phil's website (sweet branding)Phil's Book.Phil's Twitter
Follow Seth on InstagramJoin the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Jan 21, 2019
6 Ways to Gain Attention on a New Social Platform, Ep. 74
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
This week is all about getting your people to pay attention to your new or resurrected social channel! I'm going to give you 6 tips and tricks that can help you gain momentum where there was none and some advice to see it through.
Also, make sure you sign up for the Engage Conference coming up soon. I'm speaking, but there are some real heavy-hitters for church communications, leadership, and marketing here. Get the VIP pass to watch anytime! The conference is February 4-12, so sign up now!
Links from the Show
Follow Seth on InstagramJoin the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Jan 07, 2019
5 Ways to Build Trust Online/Instagram Predictions, Ep. 73
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
I've got some Instagram prediction from today's experts as well as 5 ways your church can start building a culture of trust online! For the TLDL crowd, here are my summary points.
5 Ways to Build Trust Online
Fill out your Bio
Consistency
Follow Through with thoughtfulness
Authority Quotes
Cited Sources
Listen to episode 73 for the details!
Links from the Show
From Later.com: 13 Experts Share Their Instagram Predictions for 2019FREE Church Marking University Instagram Course
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88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Why Pastor's Should Write Blogs w/ Brandon Cox
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
This week, I get to sit down with Brandon Cox who is a former Saddleback pastor, now a church planter and last, an avid blogger! How does he do it? Why does he do it? Listen in and find out how pastors can leverage (and keep up with) a healthy blog.
Links from the Show
Brandon's WebsiteBrandon on TwitterBrandon's Church Blog
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Nobody Cares About Your Event: Promoting through the Noise, Ep. 71
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
This week I'm talking you through the heartbreak of realizing that nobody cares about your events. I'm also helping you realize that you can motivate them to! It's a noisy world out there and if you're going to cut through to your audience and compete, you're going to have to promote well. I've got a few best practices for you this week on the podcast.
Links from the Show
Follow Seth on Instagram
Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Working with Dreamers but Still Getting Things Done w/ Evan McBroom, Ep. 70
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
This week's episode has the incredible Evan McBroom from Fishhook! We're talking about how dreamers and doers can work together without murdering each other's faces, so check it out!
Links from the Show:
Fishhook.us
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Oct 22, 2018
You Can't Get Chick-Fil-A on Sundays: 4 Marketing Tips for Churches, Ep. 69
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
In this special episode of the podcast, I walk around my church lobby and talk about four marketing tactics that can help you promote events at your church that creates a little interest and excitement.
Links from the Show:
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Daily Video Isn't Hard w/ Kenny Jahng, Ep. 68
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Where church communications are fun, Instagram is life, and no one feels like an idiot.
In this week's episode, Kenny Jahng and I join forces to save kittens while discussing how churches can keep up with posting daily videos that engage with their audience. You might think it takes thousands of dollars of equipment and a 3-point lighting rig to make a good video, but you might also be wrong. Find out more on this week's episode of the Podcast!
Links from the Show:
Kenny on TwitterButler.church
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Mailchimp Questions Answered with Justin Dean, Ep. 67
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
The lighter, yet helpful side of Church Communications and Social Media
In this week's episode, I talk with Justin Dean about his recent trip to the Mailchimp headquarters where he got answers to some of our most probing questions! Justin and I talk about lists, data, and debate what kind of bear is best. False. Black Bear. Tune in to episode 67!
Links from the Show:
Watch That Church Conference live or on demand here.
Follow Seth on Instagram
Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Sunday Sep 09, 2018
Toppling Ministry Silos w/Stephen Brewster, ep. 66
Sunday Sep 09, 2018
Sunday Sep 09, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
In this week's episode, I talk with Stephen Brewster about how to identify and destroy ministry silos within your church's staff and teams. Silos are all about making things easier for you or your department. Stephen brings a lot of experience to the table to discuss how to lead your team away from this model and towards teamwork. We also may or may not have a rap battle in the middle.
Links from the Show:
Text Stephen for help here: 615-457-7261
Stephenbrewster.me (Free Social Media Map)
Follow Stephen on Instagram
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Snappy SEO Hacks that Help People Find Your Website w/ Justin Nava, Ep. 65
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
In this week's episode, I talk with Justin Nava about how to get your website to rise to the surface in a search engine so more poeple can find your church. Well, it works for all websites, really. Justin is a lot of fun and he even provided the sponsorship for this week's episode. Enjoy!
Links from the Show:
Justin on Twitter
Church Training Academy
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Embracing the Future in the Church w/Jonathan Malm, Ep. 64
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
In this week's episode, I talk with Jonathan Malm, author of Unwelcome: 50 ways churches drive away first time visitors and now, The Come Back Effect: How hospitality can compel your church's guests to return. We discuss the future of the church and some of the technology changes that growing churches are embracing and declining churches are not. He's a fun guy to hang out with, so don't miss this conversation!
Links from the Show:
More links found at www.sethmuse.com/64
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
From Youth Ministry to Communications: How it went down, ep. 63
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Podcast page can be found at www.sethmuse.com/63.
In this week's episode, I'm going to open up about my journey down the road from youth ministry to communications. I talk about transitions and how I began learning from others until I realized a central truth: a person is only as strong as his/her network. When I realized I couldn't make the transition alone and that I had access to the best of the best just because I had the internet, it forever changed my life. Let me share what I've learned with you.
Links from the Show:
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Jul 16, 2018
9 Engaging Questions to ask on Instagram, ep. 62
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Monday Jul 16, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Show Notes can be found at www.sethmuse.com/62.
In this week's episode, I'm covering a few key questions you can ask on Instagram that should help you get the conversation ball rolling. It takes time to cultivate a culture of conversation, but these questions will help you kickstart your Insta!
Links from the Show:
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Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Monday Jul 02, 2018
Hosting Online Church Services w/Ben Stapley, ep. 61
Monday Jul 02, 2018
Monday Jul 02, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Show notes available at sethmuse.com/61
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
In this week's episode, I'm talking to Ben Stapley about the philosophy behind church online, how to host it, and how to train others to do it too. We will also talk about charismatic elements you don't see every day.
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88 Ideas for Church Social Media Posts
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Chopping the Writer's Block, Ep. 60
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
Wednesday Jun 20, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Show Notes for this episode can be found at www.sethmuse.com/60
In this week's episode, I'm helping you get past writer's block for when you have to write a clever article for the bulletin or social media caption and you've just. got. nothing.
Links from the Show:
Blog: Chopping the Writer's BlockCopyhackers
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Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
Time to Take Your Phone Out in Church w/ Tyler Smith, Ep. 59
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
Wednesday Jun 06, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Show Notes available at www.sethmuse.com/59
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
In this week's episode, Tyler Smith from Text in Church tells me not to put my phone away while the pastor is talking. There are loads of texting options to streamline your guest follow-up process and he's got several pointers for getting the most out of them.
Links from the Show:
Text in Church
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Monday May 21, 2018
Content that Kills on Instagram w/ Kenny Jahng, ep. 58
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Episode also found at www.sethmuse.com/58
In this week's episode, I'm talking to my good friend Kenny Jahng about content that does really well on Instagram. We also discuss the best sandwich known to man and the time I got to eat one. All these thrills and more inside this week's episode!
By the By, I'm Speaking at a Free Conference Soon
THIS WEEK! Catch me at That Church Summit May 23-25, 2018. Go to thatchurchsummit.com to register for free!
Links from the Show:
KennyJahng.comButler.church
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Monday May 07, 2018
5 Attitudes of Successful Church Communicators, ep. 57
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Find the show notes at www.sethmuse.com/57
In this week's episode, I'm diving into 5 Attitudes of Successful Church Communicators. You can measure your follower growth and reach, but how do you measure your influence? You'll need that to get a lot of things done at your church. Lemme break it down for you real nice.
By the By, I'm Speaking at a Free Conference Soon
Catch me at That Church Summit May 23-25, 2018. Go to thatchurchsummit.com to register for free!
Links from the Show:
Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media PostsFollow Seth on Instagram
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Creating a Strategy for Community with Facebook Groups, ep. 56
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Show Notes at www.sethmuse.com/56
In this week's episode, my guest is me and I'm explaining how to start your strategies and roll out Facebook Groups at your church. I give several examples of groups aimed at people you have and a few for people you don't have coming to your church already. Fast and furious info in this episode!
By the By, I'm Speaking at a few Free Conferences Soon
Catch me this week at https://churchmarketingsummit.com/free along with over 30 other church communication and marketing experts!
Then catch me at That Church Summit again in May Go to thatchurchsummit.com to register for free!
Links from the Show:
Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media PostsFollow Seth on Instagram
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Basic Design Principles and Branding w/Kyler Nixon, ep. 55
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Monday Apr 16, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
*****Show notes available at www.sethmuse.com/55
In this week's episode, my guest is Kyler Nixon. Kyler is a swell guy with an awesome design company and he's talking to us about how to get started with your design education, tools of the trade, and principles that transcend tools. He also talks with us about branding your ministries and how to bring it together. Easily the most fun I've had talking to someone on my podcast because he's painfully likable, take it away Kyler! Make Grandma and Sister Mildred proud!
By the By, I'm Speaking at a few Free Conferences Soon
Catch me at https://churchmarketingsummit.com/free along with over 30 other church communication and marketing experts!
Then catch me at That Church Summit again in April. Go to thatchurchsummit.com to register for free!
I'm not speaking at it, but you should also check out the Big Idea Conference coming up in Nashville. When you register, use promo code SETH to save $25 off your ticket!
Monday Apr 09, 2018
7 Apps to Help You Rock Your Church Instagram, ep. 54
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Show notes are found at www.sethmuse.com/54
This week I'm giving you the secret chords that will help you rock your church Instagram like Weezer during the Pinkerton years! These 7 apps help me make Instagram sing and they will help you too.
Some other cool stuff
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88 Ideas for Church Social Media PostsFollow Seth on Instagram
By the By, I'm Speaking at a few Free Conferences Soon
Catch me at https://churchmarketingsummit.com/free along with over 30 other church communication and marketing experts!
Then catch me at That Church Summit again in April. Go to thatchurchsummit.com to register for free!
I'm not speaking at it, but you should also check out the Big Idea Conference coming up in Nashville. When you register, use promo code SETH to save $25 off your ticket!
Thanks for listening!
Monday Apr 02, 2018
The Upbeats and Beatdowns of Church Communications w/Kelley Hartnett, ep. 53
Monday Apr 02, 2018
Monday Apr 02, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Show Notes are at www.sethmuse.com/53
In this week's episode, my guest is Kelley Hartnett, Courageous Storytellers Director at the Center for Church Communications. She's recently written a book called You've Got This: A Pep Talk for Church Communicators available at the links below. She has a great story and lots of great practical advice to offer communicators, especially when it comes to internal communications and relationships with coworkers.
Join the Seminary of Hard Knocks Facebook group at sethmuse.com/group
88 Ideas for Church Social Media PostsFollow Seth on Instagram
By the By, I'm Speaking at a few Free Conferences Soon
Catch me at https://churchmarketingsummit.com/free along with over 30 other church communication and marketing experts!
Then catch me at That Church Summit again in April. Go to thatchurchsummit.com to register for free!
I'm not speaking at it, but you should also check out the Big Idea Conference coming up in Nashville. When you register, use promo code SETH to save $25 off your ticket!
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Elements of a Great Story w/ Brian Mann, ep. 52
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Monday Mar 26, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse
Church Communications and Social Media with a chuckle or two.
Show notes can be found at www.sethmuse.com/52
In this week's episode, Brian Mann from Ecclesia Houston gives us lots of insights for great storytelling as well as his 3 elements of a good story.
1. The God Element.
2. The Family Element.
3. The _______ element. (Find out in the episode!)
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Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
7 Church Communication Trends That Bother Me, ep. 51
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast is about getting stuff done in the world of church communications and social media.
Episode show notes can be found at www.sethmuse.com/51
My guest today is me and I'll be talking to myself for an abbreviated time about trends in the church communications world that bother me. These are things I see many communicators doing that I can't wait to see go away. Now it's time for the dang kids to get off my lawn while I ramble like Old Man Humphry down the street.
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Finding Stories in Your Church Like a Reporter w/ Alex Johnston, ep. 50
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks with Seth Muse
Show notes can be found at www.sethmuse.com/50
Alex Johnston is a church communicator with a background in news journalism. Find out how she digs up stories like a reporter to keep her church's vision and mission front and center on social media and their website!
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Monday Mar 05, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks Podcast with Seth Muse
Show notes available at www.sethmuse.com/49
Check out Big Idea Nashville conference coming up in April and use promo code SETH for $25 off your ticket!
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
A Communications Workflow that Prevents Insanity w/Darrel Girardier, ep. 48
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
Sunday Feb 25, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks Podcast w/ Seth Muse
Show notes available at www.sethmuse.com/48
Monday Feb 19, 2018
Getting your Pastor to Post on Social Media, Ep. 47
Monday Feb 19, 2018
Monday Feb 19, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks with Seth Muse
Show notes are at www.sethmuse.com/47
In this episode, I give you a few ideas for your pastor to post on his/her personal social media accounts that can help get them started engaging online. See the full blog of ideas here.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Church Website Trends to Watch in 2018 w/ Rob Laughter, ep. 46
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks podcast with Seth Muse!
The most fun you'll have learning about church communications and social media!
Show notes available at www.sethmuse.com/46
In this extended episode, Rob Laughter dives deep into website trends to watch in 2018 and how it plays with the rest of your digital strategy at your church. Get to a place where you can take some notes!
Tuesday Jan 30, 2018
Reading YouTube Analytics to Reach your Community w/ Lauren McAllister, ep. 45
Tuesday Jan 30, 2018
Tuesday Jan 30, 2018
The Seminary of Hard Knocks Podcast with Seth Muse
Helping church communicators navigate the ever-changing landscape of social media to feel successful every day!
Show Notes are at www.sethmuse.com/45
In this episode, I talk with Lauren McAllister, the communications director at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL about how to read YouTube analytics. Reading these numbers can help you create content for your church YouTube that works and takes a lot of guesswork out of it. She's so much fun to talk to, so I know you'll enjoy it. It also gets super real around the 30min mark, just sayin...