The Church3.0 Podcast
The Church3.0 Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Church3.0, presented by Apollos. This podcast is for church leaders, IT team members, and anyone passionate about the future of faith, community, digital discipleship, and all things church tech.Hosted by Tyler Vance, COO of Apollos, Church3.0 dives deep into the shifting landscape of modern Christian culture. Each episode explores a different facet of both the enduring truths and the urgent challenges defining the current church experience. Listen in as Tyler sits down with guests from around the globe who are key church leaders and innovators in the faith space. Tune into each conversation as we seek to understand what it looks like to live out a 2,000-year-old faith in a rapidly changing, digital-first world. From navigating cultural shifts and digital distractions to reimagining community and engagement outside of Sunday service, Church3.0 asks the tough questions about relevance, impact, and Christ-centered hope in the 21st century.If you’re seeking conversations that push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and inspire transformation, this podcast is for you. Discover how leaders are cultivating vibrant communities (both online and in person), addressing real-world issues, and creating a more hopeful future for the church and the world.Church3.0. Push boundaries. Change lives. Create a more hopeful future.For more information visit: https://apollos.com/church-growth
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The podcast covers key topics around digital discipleship, cultural shifts in the church, and community engagement, with episodes like Rethinking Church Growth exploring the integration of technology in enhancing spiritual experiences and challenges in maintaining relevance in a rapidly changing world.
Welcome to Church3.0, presented by Apollos. This podcast is for church leaders, IT team members, and anyone passionate about the future of faith, community, digital discipleship, and all things church tech.
Hosted by Tyler Vance, COO of Apollos, Church3.0 dives deep into the shifting landscape of modern Christian culture. Each episode explores a different facet of both the enduring truths and the urgent challenges defining the current church experience.
Listen in as Tyler sits down with guests from around the globe who are key church leaders and innovators in the faith space. Tune into each conversation as we seek to understand what it looks like to live out a 2,000-year-old faith in a rapidly changing, digital-first world.
From navigating cultural shifts and digital distractions to reimagining community and engagement outside of Sunday service, Church3.0 asks the tough questions about relevance, impact, and Christ-centered hope in the 21st century.
If you’re seeking conversations that push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and inspire transformation, this podcast is for you. Discover how leaders are cultivating vibrant communities (both online and in person), addressing real-world issues, and creating a more hopeful future for the church and the world.
Church3.0. Push boundaries. Change lives. Create a more hopeful future.
For more information visit: https://apollos.com/church-growth
In this episode, digital ministry Nils Smith joins us to discuss the fine line between healthy innovation and stagnant tradition. As the VP of Marketing for Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Nils shares why ”we've always done it this way” is the most dangerous phrase in leadership and how to reclaim your organization's ”why.”
Together, we explore how faith-driven innovation can help the Church stay effective, relevant, and mission-focused in a world shaped by platforms, algorithms, and AI.
What You’ll Learn:
📉 Why churches lose innovation when they say “we’ve always done it this way” (Nils Smith insight)
🧠 How Nils Smith applies “first principles thinking” to church leadership
📱 Why Nils Smith says not every church should build an app
🌐 The difference between rented vs owned digital platforms in ministry
🔁 Why returning to the “good old days” can limit church growth
📊 How data and user-generated content transform discipleship strategy
🚀 Why Faith Driven Entrepreneur is mobilizing a global movement of entrepreneurs
🔗 Learn more about Apollos: https://apollos.com/church-growth
🔗 Connect with Nils Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilssmith/
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