Connected Faith Podcast
Connected Faith Podcast
Podcast Description
The "Connected Faith Podcast" premieres on April 14th. Listen to a quick thought from Bill Snider about how we can be "more" as a Church and as individuals online, capable of reaching into the lives of many. Get ready for a powerful podcast that will deliver not only quality ideas and Christian teachings, but also practical steps, tips, and tricks for conquering the digital age, multiplying the message of Christ, and teaching other Christian creatives to do the same! #connectedfaithpodcast #billsnider #laynemcdonald #apmedia #famemphis
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The podcast delves into topics centered around the intersection of faith and technology, highlighting the importance of the Church embracing digital tools for evangelism. For instance, the inaugural episode discusses why the Church must adopt digital outreach now, bringing in compelling examples such as the influence of smartphones as modern missionaries and the call for authenticity to engage Gen Z.
The “Connected Faith Podcast” premieres on April 14th. Listen to a quick thought from Bill Snider about how we can be “more” as a Church and as individuals online, capable of reaching into the lives of many. Get ready for a powerful podcast that will deliver not only quality ideas and Christian teachings, but also practical steps, tips, and tricks for conquering the digital age, multiplying the message of Christ, and teaching other Christian creatives to do the same! #connectedfaithpodcast #billsnider #laynemcdonald #apmedia #famemphis
🤳 We live in a world of filters—but Jesus came for the unfiltered. In this raw and real episode, discover how your church can combat loneliness, protect kids online, and turn digital hurt into healing.
What’s the local church’s role in a world drowning in selfies, scrolls, and silent suffering?
In Episode 4 of Connected Faith, Dr. Layne McDonald and Bill Snyder expose the truth about today’s hyper-connected yet deeply isolated society—and how the Church must respond. With kids spending up to 8 hours online daily and Gen Z facing record levels of depression and anxiety, digital media isn’t just a tool—it’s a battleground for the soul.
📊 Learn how churches can localize social media to build real community.💔 Hear why showing your scars online (like Jesus in the Upper Room) might be the greatest ministry of all.🧠 Discover practical digital safety tools to protect families from addiction, abuse, and algorithmic darkness.💬 Find out why testimonies, not production value, are winning the spiritual algorithm.
From Echo Park movie nights to WhatsApp ministry hubs, from YouVersion devotionals to geotargeted outreach, this episode is a crash course in reclaiming your zip code for Christ—and equipping every believer to become a digital laborer in the harvest.
Because the filtered photos aren’t saving lives.
But your unfiltered story, saturated in truth and grace, just might.
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