DMing Truth&Tech

Hey everyone! So sorry for the delay in episodes, but I have a short and sweet church talk for you all to bring the new year. I misspoke in the episode but we are on Season 3 Episode 3! Be sure to check out your YouTube channel to watch this week’s episode with Daniel Escalante!

Reaction to the GC Annual council and issue of women ordination?

Hey everyone! We are back! And we are so happy to be able to share this new episode with you starting with season three. We have brand new content for you as well as a brand new style of conversation. Let us know what you think. Also feel free to subscribe to this podcast and rate it as well.

We are extremely lucky to be able to sit down and talk ministry with Pastor Natalie Alvarado who is pastoring a church in Ogden at the moment. She has a unique experience in her call to ministry as well as great ideas for the direction of our church, all of which she shares with us in this episode. Tune in and join the conversation. Don't forget to check us out on social media for news on Season 3 as well as to contribute any ideas for topics that you'd want to hear about. Check out our website as well! www.dmtruthtech.org

This Tech talk we talk about our reaction to Apple's keynote presentation. Its about to get interesting! www.dmtruthtech.org

In this episode, I discuss what biblical illiteracy is as well as a new approach to Bible study that just might be the jumpstart you need to get back into God's Word. Join the conversation and let us know what you think! Don't forget to check out our website and follow us in social media. Website: www.dmtruthtech.org

Today's talk involves reading apps. New ones, subscriptions, and just better ways to do reading in todays age. Join in! www.dmtruthtech.org

Hey everyone! Check out the links below to read about the insightful research conducted by the Barna group. In this episode we discuss those results as well as what it means when we read that millennial's are opposed to evangelism. It is an interesting topic that you don't want to miss! -https://www.barna.com/research/non-christians-faith-conversations/ -https://www.barna.com/research/millennials-oppose-evangelism/ Feel free to check out our website as well for the notes on this episode made specifically for your reference. Also, don't forget to like and rate us as well as connect with us on any of our social media platforms. We would love to hear from you! Website: www.dmtruthtech.org

In this special interview we have Ryan and Abel who are both pastors leading the start of a Juice bar Church. Tune in to the conversation to find out what their ministry is as well as the road they traveled to make it to this point. If you like this episode, let us know because we certainly want to give creative ministries a space for sharing their stories and ideas in the hopes that others will be inspired to start their own creative ministries as well. Don't forget to check out our website where you will find all of our notes for this episode as well as our contact information. Follow us on social media to see what's going on behind the podcast and don't forget to rate and subscribe to our podcast to get the latest updates when we drop a new episode every Tuesday and Thursday.  Website: www.dmtruthtech.org  

We talk about streaming Services for TV Media. Which ones to have and which ones not to have and why. Join for our tech talk Tuesday!

Today we talk about those fears that hinder mission in the church. Join the conversation! For contact and episode notes check us out at: www.dmtruthtech.org

Today we are talking privacy in the digital world we live in. We discuss recent articles and we provide some quick tips on how to be aware on protecting it. Join us! www.dmtruthtech.org

This Church Talk we discuss the church culture around asking difficult questions. How has asking hard questions been viewed within church context? Is it good or bad? Why? Join in! For Episode notes and contact check out our website at www.dmtruthtech.org

We talk about the new samsung phones. Is it worth upgrading? Whats so good and not so good about them? Daniel the iPhone user and Mario the Android user share their reactions! www.dmtruthtech.org

In this episode we list some church traditions and try to debunk them. We think they are biblical and that they cant be changed. join the conversation to see what some of theses are!

We talk about basic principle of social media and website when it comes to promoting your church, or NOT promoting it. Join the Conversation! Website: www.DMTruthTech.org

we have all been to one of those long form training sessions or seminars that seem to start super early and go all day long. As important as the information is, when we have unhealthy habits going into the preparation of these seminars, it can take a toll on the mental and physical health of those attending. So what can we do? In this episode Mario and I share some practical tips on how to improve the experience of long training sessions or seminars so that everyone can have the most positive experience. If you hear something that you like, be sure to like and rate us, as well as check out our website below to find the notes from this week's episodes. www.dmtruthtech.org

In this episode we talk about the different kinds of computing devices that are out there and what our recommendations are for which computer has the right specifications for what you need it to do. Be sure to check out our website to find the notes to this episode as well as for ways in which to get in touch with us. www.dmtruthtech.org

Is burning out an issue today? Check out our conversation on how we can avoid the "busy" factor in our personal life and church context!

We talk about the factors that are stopping you from creating awesome content and how to overcome them!! We also talk about the church's role in some of the creating process and what you can do to get started! Maybe God is calling you or someone to create now!

Join our church talk conversation this week as we delve into the second part of our series, answering the question, how can we measure the success of a church? It is an important question that invites everyone to participate. Check out our website linked below where you can find the notes to this episode as well as a lot more information. We look forward to hearing from you! Website: dmtruthtech.org

"The only way to save yourself from technology is to get away from it all." That is one of the common perceptions that many people have of technology today. However, in our fear of the dangers of technology, are we missing out on an opportunity to engage with the world around us as well as spread the gospel to more people? Join our conversation to find out what we think. Connect with us and check out our new website to find notes, recommendations and our contact info. Website: dmtruthtech.org

On this church talk, we converse on measuring church success. We talk about the way we usually do it and some pointers on how maybe we should be doing it. Make sure to check out our website for the podcast notes at: www.DMtruthtech.org Thanks for joining in!

Care about good audio and on a budget? Check out our conversation on some great audio tech for you. We've also already launched our website! Check it out! Don't forget to rate and subscribe! www.DMtruthtech.com

Have you ever wondered how to go about even starting the conversations that might lead to change? In this episode, we touch on practical tips on how to go about taking the steps so that you can affect change in whatever context you might find yourself in. We would love for you to join the conversation so feel free to reach out to us through email or find us on twitter. Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMtruthtech

In our second week, Mario and Daniel go head to head in an iOS v.s. Android Smackdown. On one side we have avid Android Advocate Mario Alvarado presenting his points for why Android is better and on the other side we have seven year iOS user, Daniel Escalante, giving his reasons for why iOS is better. Join the conversation because we would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Stay tuned later this week for our church talk releasing on Thursday. In the meantime, connect with us! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMtruthtech

On our first Church talk of the season, we talk about the limitations on gifts that some churches sometimes have. What is the issue and what are some solutions? Join the conversation! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMtruthtech

Our first episode of season 2! We make a couple of special announcements and we talk about practical tips for good videos. Email: DMtruthtech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMtruthtech Cameras to start if you like Canon or Nikon: https://www.techradar.com/news/best-entry-level-dslr-camera Mirrorless cameras: Sony a6000, a6300 (not so much a budget camera but a good one)

A special Announcement about our podcast. Happy Holidays to all!

On our final episode of the season, Mario and I talk about what it means to be different for the sake of being different. Paul chose to be intentionally different for the sake of bringing the gospel to "a few." Are we using our differences to be evangelistic or to simply create divisions between us and "them." Join our last conversation for the season! Email: dmtruthtech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech

In the latest episode Mario and I share our dreams for the ideal church plant. What does that look like in our opinion? What does the Bible say the ideal church should look like? Also, we share our favorite music apps like Spotifiy and Apple Music. Join the conversation! Remember that you can reach us through email or twitter. In this episode we also share exciting news concerning the future of out podcast. Tune in to find out what that news is! Email: dmtruthtech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech

In our latest episode, we talk about a blog post written by Marcos Torres titled, "WHY ARE ADVENTIST CHURCHES ALWAYS 10 YEARS BEHIND?" Many would agree that our churches always seem to be playing catch up to the context around us, but why is that and what can we do to make a change for the better? Tune in to our conversation to find out what we think. Joining us for this conversation is none other than Marcos Torres, the author of the blog post as well as the creator behind The Story Church Project, all the way from Western Australia. Marcos will walk us through the mindset of his blog post and what the implications are for our church today. Email: dmtruthtech@gmail.com Twitter: DM Truth & Tech Blog Article in Question: https://thestorychurchproject.com/bloghost/2018/7/29/why-are-adventist-churches-always-10-years-behind The Story Church Project: https://thestorychurchproject.com/ Marcos Torres Podcast: The Story Church Project (find it on your favorite podcasting app)

In this episode, Mario and Daniel discuss the Unity video that was circulated and what our thoughts are on the ideas presented. Daniel also shares a great video editing app called Luma Fusion for the iPad Pro. Join the conversation! Email us: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DmTruthTech

This Thanksgiving week we discuss what is really the purpose of the church. We converse on a topic that is super relevant today. What is the church and why is that question important? Also, a great app for leadership teams of any sort. Join us! Email us: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DmTruthTech QUIP App: https://quip.com

Hello everyone! The perception that we have of the Temple in the Bible, shapes everything we do and the way in which we approach ministry. Tune in to our conversation to find out what we mean. Also, Mario shares a cool new App for you and Daniel shares the story of when his MacBook Pro died. Enjoy this new episode! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twiter: @DMTruthTech Daniel’s MacBook Pro Experience: https://youtu.be/FWxpA-_b9mc

Happy to have a guest with us this episode to join us on the conversation about the issues going on in our church lately. So join us on this special episode! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twiter: @DMTruthTech GC Compliance Document: https://executivecommittee.adventist.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/113G-Regard-for-and-Practice-of-General-Conference-Session-and-General-Conference-Executive-Committee-Actions.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0_wj1D7-4TP-1m6jlpgpaZYYmZRaMBMSAkVUEv3O1Pe1L5Vp3Wv6Fi1NA NAD Response Document: https://spectrummagazine.org/news/2018/north-american-division-votes-response-general-conference-annual-council?fbclid=IwAR0a9MlSfapBCw80Wxf3ZqDzXYQaOd6q5dUvZkKe0HdGo9QjpfZcyRpje94

In this episode we continue on the conversation concerning how we keep the sabbath as a church. How important is it? Are we doing it correctly? How do you keep it? Also, we talk bout a great service called RightNowMedia. Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech Right Now Media website: https://www.rightnowmedia.org

In this episode we have a conversation concerning own how we keep the sabbath as a church. How important is it? Are we doing it correctly? How do you keep it? We also talk about some cool video apps. Join the conversation!! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech Video apps Apple: Clips https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clips/id1212699939?mt=8 Cut Story https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cutstory-for-instagram-stories/id917630934?mt=8 InShot https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inshot-video-editor-music-cut/id997362197?mt=8 Android: InShot https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.instashot&hl=en_US Story Cutter https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=trimmer.story.com.storytrimmer&hl=en_US

Have you ever wanted a really great looking promotion but couldn't find the right picture or template? Look no further than Canva and Unsplash. These are our favorite apps for creating attractive media postings or promotions. Also, its nomination time! Churches everywhere right now are in the midst of choosing new leaders to head their departments for the next 1-2 years! Join our conversation to hear our thoughts on how to best work with new leaders that might not have that much experience! Links to everything we mention are down below as well as how you can connect with us. Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech Unsplash: https://unsplash.com (mobile app also available) Canva: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/canva-simple-graphic-design/id897446215?mt=8 (android app also available)

In this episode, we talk about our favorite social media apps! In our Church Talk segment we talk about being Christian when relating with leaders or people that we do not like, hate or who we simply just disagree with. How is it possible to be Christian when they are wrong? Tune in and join the conversation! Let us know what you think by reaching out to us through email or twitter. Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech

We speak about the importance of devotional life and spirituality. Join the conversation! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech

We talk about worship. Why is it controversial? Where does our worship style come from? Whats right or wrong? Join us for this conversation! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twiter: @DMTruthTech

In this episode we talk about an article that shows us how one does God's will and the other doesn't. Whats the difference? That one that doesn't is the "believer" and the one that does is the "unbeliever." Let's talk about it! Email us: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTEch Article: https://lightbearers.org/the-parable-of-the-true-unbeliever/ Daniel's website: www.paapletech.com Focus apps Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.forestapp&hl=en_US Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forest-stay-focused/id866450515?mt=8

In this episode, we tackle the question of how our churches can relate to the LGBTQ community. Tune in to find out what we think! Also, we share what is new and exciting in the world of tech so be sure to tune in to our Youtube channels! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech Daniel's Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2dygUJIJ_smllzJzccK3dQ Mario's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsxqrlpQma77MF-5JZtjWg

It has been said that the duty of the church is to be in the world, but not of the world. What exactly does this mean? It is a debate as old as time. Tune into the conversation as Mario and Daniel explore what it means for the church to engage with the popular culture it exists in. Also, check out our YouTube channels to find out what we have going on this week in the world of tech. Email: dmtruthtech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech Mario's Youtube Channel: Daniel's Youtube Channel:

In this episode we talk about how important it is to be intentional in churches today and what are the results of a church that is not intentional. A little ranting coming up! lol Join us! email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech Daniel's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2dygUJIJ_smllzJzccK3dQ Mario's Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p104jxQW_xc&frags=pl%2Cwn

This episode we briefly talk about our new segment, "Tech moment" where you will get a small glimpse at tech tips on our youtube channels! Also we speak on the topic of Vulnerability in the church, an issue that is delicate but very important! Tune in now! Email: DMTruthTech@gmail.com Twitter: @DMTruthTech Daniel's Weekly Tech Video: https://youtu.be/a5SA-QeGXBY Mario's Weekly Tech Video: https://youtu.be/2uin5lFa_CQ

Today we talk bout calendar apps and its benefits and which ones are best. Also we talk about the issue of generations within one church and the problem of catering to both! Join us! Email: DMtruthtech@gmail.com Twitter: DMTruthTech

Have you ever been part of a church you felt was "dying" or "dead" already? Join the conversation this week as Mario and I talk about what we can do when we find ourselves part of a dying church that is trying to be revived. We also share our favorite podcasting app, Anchor!

In this episode we cover some of the issues that we have when it comes to relating with people of different faiths. Is there any way that we can be friends? Also, Mario and Daniel share their top favorite financial management apps to help anyone become better at managing those budgets.

Lets talk about the "right church" for you. No church is perfect, but something controversial about that. Also, we talk bout Udemy.com and its apps, a super good resource.