{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Social Media to Digital Ministry","description":"Welcome to Digital Media Church (formerly the SMC Podcast)!  In this episode, Matt Williams introduces the new chapter of a podcast that has served church and ministry leaders with over 450 episodes\u2014and explains why digital ministry is no longer optional. Matt unpacks how social media is just one piece of the digital ministry puzzle and why churches must see every online touchpoint\u2014websites, email, podcasts, YouTube, social, livestreams, and more\u2014as a mission field, not just a marketing channel. Learn how digital ministry has evolved from \u201cpost consistently\u201d to a full discipleship strategy and why today\u2019s Great Commission is also a \u201cdigital commission\u201d. Understand the dangers of digital noise\u2014which can pull people away from hope and community\u2014and discover how churches of any size can work smarter, not harder, using free and low-cost tools. Moving forward, we will dive deeper into: Websites &amp;amp; SEO, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Podcasting &amp;amp; Video Production, and AI Tools for Ministry. If you\u2019re a pastor, communications director, or volunteer who feels overwhelmed by digital, this podcast is here to come alongside you with practical strategies and a kingdom-first approach. \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe so you don\u2019t miss upcoming conversations.&amp;nbsp; \ud83e\udd1d Share this episode with another ministry leader who cares about digital ministry and wants to grow. Follow us on social media: Youtube - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@digitalmediachurchpodcast Threads- https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@digitalmedia.church Instagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/digitalmedia.church\/ Tiktok- https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@digitalmediachurch Linkedin- https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/digitalmediachurchpodcast Facebook- https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/digitalmediachurchpodcast &amp;nbsp; This episode is brought to you by Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing. ","author_name":"Digital Media Church Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/digitalmedia.church","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39669660\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39669660"}