Podcasts about Nucleus

Search free creative resources and you'll find endless options - most of them terrible. We tested hundreds of sites, downloaded the assets, and built a curated list of free stock photos, fonts, and music that are actually reliable and high quality.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Kaboompics 8:31 - New Old Stock 13:30 - Sunday Screens 14:22 - Wonderhunt 16:03 - Iconify 20:34 - Zapsplat 26:15 - DrawKit 28:49 - QR Code Generator   IMPORTANT LINKS - Kaboompics: https://kaboompics.com/ - New Old Stock: https://nos.twnsnd.co/ - Sunday Screens: https://sundayscreens.com/samplepack - Wonderhunt: https://www.wonderhunt.co/films - Iconify: https://iconify.design/ - Zapsplat: https://www.zapsplat.com/ - DrawKit: https://www.drawkit.com/ - QR Code Generator: https://www.qr-code-generator.com/   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Sermon starters - those mini movies before a message - set tone and create transitions. But producing a new trailer for every series is exhausting. Today, we're sharing alternatives that are simpler to execute and often more spiritually meaningful.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 4:42 - ALTERNATIVE 1: The Standing Scripture Reading 15:10 - ALTERNATIVE 2: The Responsive Scripture Reading 20:10 - ALTERNATIVE 3: Sermon Inspired Confession Or Affirmation 24:50 - ALTERNATIVE 4: Testimony Transition 28:16 - ALTERNATIVE 5: Silence   IMPORTANT LINKS - Luke Simmons: https://x.com/lukedsimmons - 5 Small Changes Most Churches Should Consider Making: https://youtu.be/0GHmMNeMz-Y   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

"We don't view ourselves as a TPA, we view ourselves more as a platform... our goal is to simplify and reduce the barriers of entry into the TPA space."The role of the Third-Party Administrator is undergoing a massive evolution. No longer just a back-office claims processor, the modern TPA is being asked to serve as the high-tech, high-touch "nucleus" of the entire health plan.My guest this week is Vinny Esposito, CEO of Reflect Health (formerly S&S Health). Drawing on a decade of experience in the hedge fund world, Vinny recognized a massive opportunity to bring scalable, asset-light infrastructure to the self-funded market. Today, Reflect Health acts almost like the "Intel Inside" of the industry, licensing its proprietary claims technology to other TPAs and health plans.In this episode, we explore exactly what it takes to build the TPA of the future. We discuss how to solve "point solution fatigue" through a centralized marketplace, the mechanics behind infusion drug carve-outs, and how to successfully deploy dynamic deductibles to incentivize better care routing. Vinny also shares his bold vision for "frictionless claims" paid instantly at the point of service, moving us closer to an Amazon-style shopping experience for healthcare.If you want to understand the technological and administrative innovations driving the self-funded market forward, this episode provides the blueprint.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: Competing on Service in the TPA Market (00:01:56) Meet Vinny Esposito & Reflect Health (00:03:35) Rebranding from S&S Health (00:07:32) From Hedge Funds to Healthcare Disruption (00:11:05) The Platform Model: Licensing Tech to Other TPAs (00:15:05) The Marketplace & Infusion Drug Carve-Outs (00:19:14) How the TPA Role is Expanding (The "Nucleus") (00:24:12) Direct Contracting, RBP, and DPC Integration (00:29:15) Dynamic Deductibles & Tiered Networks (00:33:25) Curing "Point Solution Fatigue" (00:41:09) The Future of Stop-Loss and Preventative Care (00:45:44) The Fiduciary Breaking Point & 80% Renewals (00:50:26) Frictionless Claims & Amazon-Style HealthcareKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

"We don't view ourselves as a TPA, we view ourselves more as a platform... our goal is to simplify and reduce the barriers of entry into the TPA space."The role of the Third-Party Administrator is undergoing a massive evolution. No longer just a back-office claims processor, the modern TPA is being asked to serve as the high-tech, high-touch "nucleus" of the entire health plan.My guest this week is Vinny Esposito, CEO of Reflect Health (formerly S&S Health). Drawing on a decade of experience in the hedge fund world, Vinny recognized a massive opportunity to bring scalable, asset-light infrastructure to the self-funded market. Today, Reflect Health acts almost like the "Intel Inside" of the industry, licensing its proprietary claims technology to other TPAs and health plans.In this episode, we explore exactly what it takes to build the TPA of the future. We discuss how to solve "point solution fatigue" through a centralized marketplace, the mechanics behind infusion drug carve-outs, and how to successfully deploy dynamic deductibles to incentivize better care routing. Vinny also shares his bold vision for "frictionless claims" paid instantly at the point of service, moving us closer to an Amazon-style shopping experience for healthcare.If you want to understand the technological and administrative innovations driving the self-funded market forward, this episode provides the blueprint.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: Competing on Service in the TPA Market (00:01:56) Meet Vinny Esposito & Reflect Health (00:03:35) Rebranding from S&S Health (00:07:32) From Hedge Funds to Healthcare Disruption (00:11:05) The Platform Model: Licensing Tech to Other TPAs (00:15:05) The Marketplace & Infusion Drug Carve-Outs (00:19:14) How the TPA Role is Expanding (The "Nucleus") (00:24:12) Direct Contracting, RBP, and DPC Integration (00:29:15) Dynamic Deductibles & Tiered Networks (00:33:25) Curing "Point Solution Fatigue" (00:41:09) The Future of Stop-Loss and Preventative Care (00:45:44) The Fiduciary Breaking Point & 80% Renewals (00:50:26) Frictionless Claims & Amazon-Style HealthcareKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

Joseph Bediako | Nucleus Relationship | 22nd February 2026 by Bromley Town Church

Easter is church's biggest opportunity of the year. You'll likely see more first-time guests than any other Sunday, yet most churches repeat the same playbook. Here are 10 fresh ideas - no eggs or helicopters.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - IDEA #1: The "Bring One" Challenge 4:46 - IDEA #2: The Good Friday Experience 6:39 - IDEA #3: The Pre-Service Photo Moment 9:25 - IDEA #4: The Parking Lot Party 11:45 - IDEA #5: The "Not Your Normal Easter Service" Service 13:12 - IDEA #6: The 60-Second Testimony Video 17:14 - IDEA #7: The Take-Home Gift 19:20 - IDEA #8: The Post-Easter Follow-Up Sprint 21:07 - IDEA #9: The "Resurrection Moment" in Service 22:36 - IDEA #10: Volunteer as the Product   IMPORTANT LINKS - Church Lobby Design Idea: Stunning Signs!: https://youtu.be/48z8rAMvoZg - Your Pastor Says "I Don't Like It" But Can't Say Why: https://youtu.be/yTjjJpw32_c - The 76-Word Church Welcome Email That Works: https://youtu.be/4uaUWA7WsE4   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

A screencast from Chapter 20 in CH 222 entitled “A Review of the Nucleus”

A screencast from Chapter 20 in CH 222 entitled “Forces in the Nucleus”

Church podcasting has evolved from simply uploading sermons to producing interviews, devotionals, leadership content, and more. If you're exploring podcasting for your church, we're sharing our recommended gear for 2026. From mics to interfaces and accessories, we'll cover options for every budget from two podcasters who've been hosting since 2014.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:11 - Microphones 9:22 - Interfaces & Recorders 17:30 - Headphones 19:40 - Accessories 21:06 - Software 22:32 - Full Setups   IMPORTANT LINKS - Micro Church Podcast Studio [Tour]: https://youtu.be/aCrpic5rugc - Shure SM7B: https://bit.ly/3Ob9s5x - Rode PodMic: https://rode.com/en-ca/products/podmic - Shure MV7+: https://bit.ly/40abh5b - Audio-Technica AT2040: https://bit.ly/4raD5Cl - DJI Mic 2: https://www.dji.com/mic-2 - Rodecaster Pro II: https://rode.com/en-int/products/rodecaster-pro-ii - Rodecaster Duo: https://rode.com/en-ca/products/rodecaster-duo - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://focusrite.com/products/scarlett-2i2 - Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://focusrite.com/products/vocaster-two - Sound Devices MixPre: https://www.sounddevices.com/mixpre/ - Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro: https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/p/dt-770-pro - Sony MDR-7506: https://bit.ly/4tuzlgz - Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: https://bit.ly/46A7eTr - Audio-Technica ATH-M20x: https://bit.ly/4rdBw6Y - Rode PSA1+: https://rode.com/en-ca/products/psa1-plus - Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/ - DaVinci Resolve: https://bit.ly/4adljIX - Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/ca/products/audition.html - AutoPod: https://www.autopod.fm/ - Auphonic: https://auphonic.com/ - HELP ME SEE Show: https://www.youtube.com/@helpmeseepossibility   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Oxytocin has become known for having anti-anxiety and affiliative behavioral effects. That's why clinicians and researchers are excited about using oxytocin as a potential therapeutic. Brian Trainor is a professor at UC Davis, and his lab has been studying this complexity for the past decade. For an animal model, they work with a territorial, aggressive, monogamous rodent species called California mice. If the male is removed and the female is forced to defend their nest, she will experience what's known as social defeat, and she will exhibit what's called inhibited affiliative behavior, the type that can be affected by oxytocin — and this effect can be studied in a mouse's brain.Read the full study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-026-02352-y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk given by Dharmasara on 2025-11-15.In this talk, Dharmasara explores the role of community and friendship in Buddhist practice and the potential of spiritual life lived together.Reflecting on his own experience, he describes how an initial search for a teaching gradually opened into a network of friends, teachers, and fellow practitioners, revealing new ways of understanding and deepening relationships.Looking at the Sigalovada Sutta, the talk explores the six key relationships the Buddha encourages us to honour, and considers why friendship and responsibility within relationships are so central.Enjoyed this talk? You are warmly invited to visit Buddhistisches Tor Berlin in Kreuzberg in person. Join us for meditation, Dharma talks, and courses that support practice in everyday life. Find out more at: ☸️ https://buddhistisches-tor-berlin.de 

It's that time of year as beekeepers that we find out how we did — how we did all the way back to the summer before. Some years it can be a tough report-card to get! As all things in bees there are many ways to understand what happened. The good news even if it was a bad year is this: we can do better in the coming season. In this episode I encourage you to do just that, while also acknowledging its really really hard to lose any of our colonies. But there's no way to be a beekeeper without losing hives sooner or later. If we truly learn from the losses, it can turn into beekeeping skills that help keep more colonies alive. Things mentioned in the episode: Ep 150: Lifecycle of the Bees (and beekeeper) - a storytelling of the yearly cycle the bees circle through and how the beekeeper interacts. Please share with friends and family who want to understand what you and your bees are doing as well as with new beekeepers who need this grounding to start learning about bees. Ep 149: Starting with a Nucleus Colony, for Newbees A guide with tips for someone starting for the first time (or starting again) with Nucleus colonies. Supporting Patrons have access to an 11 page PDF with more content and hints on how to give your nuc the best start. Note: you may need to log into Patreon so the PDF attachment will show at the bottom of the post. The New Hampshire Dead Out Checklist: Even if you don't live in NH, this checklist is VERY thorough on the kind of info you can collect from your deadout. It's a great model imo for other clubs to track what their members are seeing in lost hives to see if there are patterns. Maine Beekeepers share this article on things to look for in an autopsy. Once you have gathered info from these checklists, it's a great time to discuss with your mentor or with an experienced and successful* beekeeper at your next club meeting. *in this case, I mean successful at reliably keeping their bees alive over winter Wishing you all the very best, no matter what you found or find in your bee yard coming out of winter. No matter what, if you love working with bees: Don't quit!! As a speaker told our group one time: FAIL stands for First Attempt in Learning. Hang in there! A special thanks to all the supporting patrons who keep this podcast going!! And thanks to all of you who take the time to share the podcast with your beekeeping friends and associations. If you would like to support this podcast (as well as get bonus content) please join us at Patreon.com/fiveapple kind regards, Leigh

I've been part of growing churches most of my adult life - as a volunteer, on staff, and in the pews. What I've noticed is this: the difference between growing and stagnant churches isn't what you'd expect. But when you see a healthy church up close, clear patterns emerge - and after fifteen years, I want to share what growing churches consistently do differently.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 2:38 - Inspiration Beats Information Every Time 7:22 - Sunday Can't Fix Everything 14:58 - Right Invitation, Right Moment 20:23 - Build Systems Before Chaos 23:32 - Scrappy, Regardless Of Budget   IMPORTANT LINKS - Ryan Burge: https://x.com/ryanburge   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

In this week's Podcast: We've had some sunny weather for a change, I've been able to get out to an Apiary full of nucleus colonies. So this week, as promised, my take on what to look out for if you're thinking of buying a nucleus colony for the start of the new season.Hi, I'm Stewart Spinks, welcome to Episode 379 of my podcast, Beekeeping Short and Sweet.Please support us throught affiliate links below, they cost you nothing and help us continue to produce our content.Hive Five Multi Guard EntrancesBeekeeping Courses at Thorne Beehvies in Wragby Lincolnshire 2026Some of my Favourite Microscopy Books:Pollen Loads of the Honeybee by Dorothy HodgesRex Sawyer's Pollen IdentificationPollen Grains and Honeydew by Margaret AdamsThe Pollen Landscape by Joss BartlettPollen Microscopy by Norman ChapmanThe National Bee Unit Varroa Information can be found HEREBee Aware Varroa Information can be found HEREThorne Beehives Bees on a Budget Hive Brunel Microscopes - Beekeeper's Equipment hereThe Beekeeper's Dictonary on AmazonThe Beekeeper's Dictionary websiteEthyl Acetate for colony destructions can be found hereAsian Hornet book by Sarah BunkerThe Beekeeper's Guide to Defences against the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet by Andrew DurhamGardening Potting Tray for effective frame cleaningStainless Steel Stock Pots for use as a double boiler. Get one slightly larger than the other to fit inside.Gas Stove for outdoor use to render wax and old comb.Contact Me at The Norfolk Honey CompanyVMD Website: Click HEREJoin Our Beekeeping Community in the following ways:Early Release & Additional Video and Podcast Content - Access HereStewart's Beekeeping Basics Facebook Private Group - Click HereTwitter - @NorfolkHoneyCo - Check Out Our FeedInstagram - @norfolkhoneyco - View Our Great PhotographsSign Up for my email updates by visiting my website hereAmazon links are affiliate links. I recieve a small commission should you choose to purchase.Support the show

The most frustrating loop in church creative is pouring hours into a design or video, only to hear "something's off" or "I don't like it" with no explanation. It's usually not stubbornness - most pastors just don't have the language to explain what they're reacting to - and today, we're going to fix that.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:06 - "I Don't Like It" Is A Symptom, Not The Problem 4:26 - Most Churches Have Never Defined Their Voice 8:02 - The Solution Is 8 Words 12:35 - Now You Have A Measuring Stick 20:58 - This Also Solves The "Conflicting Feedback" Problem 22:16 - Share It With Everyone   IMPORTANT LINKS - Why Your Church Only Attracts One Type of Person: https://youtu.be/k7ZZD_F9dn4 - WordHippo: https://www.wordhippo.com/   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

In this episode of Geared for the Hunt, Will Cooper sits in deer camp in Oklahoma breaking down the Muddy Outdoors Nucleus Heated Gear system and why it's a game-changer for cold weather hunts. From late season whitetail sits to frigid mornings in the blind, Will walks through how Muddy's battery-powered heated apparel keeps core temps up, focus sharp, and hunters in the stand longer when conditions get brutal. The Muddy Nucleus Heated Jacket, Vest, and Base Layers are built for serious hunters who refuse to let cold weather end their hunt early. Designed with durable outer materials, quiet fabrics for bowhunting, and adjustable heat settings, this system is made for long sits, all-day rut hunts, and late season deer hunting when temperatures drop and movement finally spikes. If you're looking for the best heated hunting gear, cold weather hunting clothing, or a reliable layering system for whitetail season, this breakdown from deer camp gives you real-world insight on performance, comfort, and why heated gear can be the difference between tagging out or heading in early. Learn more at www.gomuddy.com FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hundreds of new AI tools launch every day, and most of them cost money. We've tracked down the ones that are actually free - beyond just ChatGPT - including tools most churches haven't heard of that could save your team dozens of hours every week.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Tool #1: TurboScribe 1:55 - Tool #2: tl;dv 3:00 - Tool #3: Claude Cowork 8:45 - Claude Cowork Church Uses   IMPORTANT LINKS - TurboScribe: https://turboscribe.ai/ - tl;dv: https://tldv.io/ - Claude Cowork: https://claude.com/product/cowork   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Social media used to be predictable - now it's chaos, even when the averages are higher. This episode is about surviving the new game, with the metrics and mindset that actually keep you sane.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - The Volatility Problem 7:45 - The Three Audiences Framework 10:11 - Content Equals Credibility 12:30 - The No Weeks Off Approach (Reframed) 14:26 - How To Stay Sane   IMPORTANT LINKS - Church Social Media Trends 2026: https://youtu.be/354IpgzSIEU   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

A full overview for beginners of starting with your first nucleus colony. Things to know, things to learn, things to watch out for. Experienced beekeepers: I've asked for your help in creating a TIP SHEET to share with the patrons of this show on starting with nucs. Send me your best tips and I'll include them on the pdf I'm creating for new beekeepers. It will be available *next week* on the patreon post for this episode to assist new beekeepers and to be available for experienced beekeepers to share with their mentees. Want to add your advice to the TIP SHEET? Email me at fiveapple [dot] bees [at] gmail [dot] com or send me a DM here on Patreon anytime! Please tell me where you are writing from too. Wishing you all a wonderful week! Leigh   -- You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible, who keep the archives available and who keep it all advertising-free. https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple In addition to huge gratitude, you get: Detailed show notes with links, tips, comments Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos Occasional bonus podcasts and early access episodes Commenting on posts (and DMs) allows me to answer questions Input on the podcast topics Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!  If you can support the show with $3 a month or more, please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple About Beekeeping at FiveApple: Leigh keeps bees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina (gardening zone 6b). She cares for around a dozen hives in a rural Appalachian highland climate. Colonies are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance, but without chemical treatments for fifteen years. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year. 

The most important email you'll ever send someone in your church is the very first one. So we're going to help you get it right. Today, we're sharing a 76-word church welcome email that works for churches of any size. It hits every goal a great welcome email should. Feel free to steal it word-for-word.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Big Idea #1: The First Email You Send Is The Most Important 5:53 - Big Idea #2: Send It From The Pastor 7:25 - Big Idea #3: Choose Your Focus - Connect Elsewhere Or Important Next Steps 9:46 - Big Idea #4: The P.S. Reply 15:04 - Big Idea #5: You Reply Back   IMPORTANT LINKS - The 76-Word Church Welcome Email Cheatsheet: https://prochur.ch/3NIIvWm - This Church Guest Follow-Up System Is…Unusual: https://youtu.be/pd6b7eRzmg4 - Pro Church Certified: https://prochurchcertified.com/   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

The world is changing fast. AI is reshaping economies, industries, and even how we relate to one another. So what does that mean for the church and its future? In one of our most important episodes yet, we're breaking down four changes every church should seriously consider making before 2030.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 10:18 - Canon vs. Content 18:00 - Formation vs. Information 26:15 - Communal vs. Individual 31:45 - Cost vs. Convenience   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

SafeHouse Church GSO is a Christ-centered church community in Greensboro, NC focused on loving God, strengthening families, and helping people grow in faith through worship, practical teaching, and meaningful connection—both in person and online.

The language you use shapes the culture you build. And when that language goes stale, it quietly starts holding things back. So today, we're sharing our list of church lingo to retire in 2026 - and what to consider saying instead.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Why Does This Matter? 4:25 - Do Life Together 7:25 - Season Of Singleness 9:20 - Wow 12:03 - Circles Not Rows 13:03 - Welcome Home 16:22 - Don't Miss It 18:20 - Loving On 19:56 - Turn To Your Neighbor 21:17 - Daddy God   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

I tried and evaluated every "Youth Ministry Social Media" Pack I could find on the internet. I evaluated on 4 criteria, and the verdict is in! I discovered the pack you should be using at your church in 2026 and beyond! SHOW NOTES Shownotes & Transcripts https://www.hybridministry.xyz/182 Social Team Checklist https://www.patreon.com/posts/social-media-138081327?utmmedium=clipboardcopy&utmsource=copyLink&utmcampaign=postsharecreator&utmcontent=join_link Mic'd Kid Reel https://www.instagram.com/p/DGtLVQOxLw8/ LIFE CHURCH https://open.life.church/resources/5220-youth-social-media-graphics DYM MONTHLY SOCIAL MEDIA PACK January Pack: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/p/dym-january-2026-social-media-pack/social-media/instagram-10658.html Membership: https://www.dymmembership.com/ YOUTH MINISTRY DROP https://youthministrydrop.com/ SUNDAY SOCIAL https://sundaysocial.tv/social/ NUCLEUS Video: https://youtu.be/onqh7dHLwKs?si=XFtY-4Lcv32XMoH8 Nucleus Social: https://www.nucleus.church/media SERMON MULTIPLIER https://sermonmultiplier.com/ DYM Membership: https://www.dymmembership.com/ HYBRID HERO SOCIAL PACK https://www.patreon.com/posts/winter-seasonal-144943791?utmmedium=clipboardcopy&utmsource=copyLink&utmcampaign=postsharecreator&utmcontent=join_link Hybrid Heroes get this pack for $4/mo https://www.patreon.com/hybridministry

This is an audio version of a white broad series covering inhibition/thalamic reticular nucleus. See the video to follow along.This episode provides a detailed exploration of the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), the inhibitory "shell" surrounding the thalamus that acts as a sensory gate in the brain. Drawing on prior episodes, it explains how abnormalities in TRN development—linked to factors like Sonic Hedgehog signaling knockouts, reduced parvalbumin interneurons, and genes such as CNTNAP2—contribute to the excitation-inhibition imbalance central to autism. The TRN regulates sensory input access (visual, auditory, somatosensory), attention modulation, sleep-wake cycles, and overload protection; in autism, its dysfunction leads to sensory overload, hyperactivity, repetitive behaviors, and social challenges, while offering strengths like accelerated learning, intense focus, and enhanced visual thinking due to heightened inner-directed processing.83: Thalamic Reticular Nucleus (TRN), Sensory Gating & Autism https://youtu.be/cjwbog7Rk4c?si=R3Nq3Hs5A0M_7Vts 82: Sonic Hedgehog & Inhibitory Neurons in Autism https://youtu.be/Oee4L7Vsj4E?si=rG2T8R9AIYAnDBw7 76: Parvalbumin Interneurons & the Autistic Phenotype https://youtu.be/PBHVssvoQkM?si=saFvjVx9Bjq610pk Also see the Visual Thinking episodes, but White Broad Series coming to cover those in more detail.Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autismFig Tree Christian Golf Apparel & Accessories, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://figtreegolf.com/?ref=autismCognity AI for Autistic Social Skills, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://thecognity.com00:00 Introduction, Episode Recap, TRN Overview02:45 TRN Anatomy Drawing, Thalamus Structure and Shell05:18 Sonic Hedgehog Role, Knockout Models in Development10:48 Cell Types in TRN, Parvalbumin vs Somatostatin Functions15:19 TRN Sectors, Sensory Inputs (Visual/Auditory/Somatosensory) Access20:37 Cortical Connections, Layer 6 Feedback and Crosstalk25:04 Mini-Columns Recap, Thalamus to Layer 4 Processing29:56 Prefrontal Cortex Mapping, Adaptive Responses Role34:22 TRN Functions: Attention Modulation, Sleep-Wake Regulation36:22 CNTNAP2 Discussion, Knockout Phenotypes (Hyperactivity, Seizures)38:45 Strengths/Weaknesses: Accelerated Learning, Visual Thinking Benefits42:18 Overload Protection, Hyperactivity, Social/Repetitive Challenges46:30 Conclusion, Autism as "Self," Inner-Directed ProcessingX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

Alright, so Jeremy Gilbertson is one of those guys who just went all-in on elk hunting—and it worked. This dude studied elk hunting harder than he studied school, killed a bull on his first-ever trip 36 hours from his front door in Minnesota, and then spent the next few years guiding hunters and building maps for a living. Now he's joining the Bridger Watch team to help us build the absolute best maps for wearables, because turns out everyone who said "nobody wants maps on a watch" was dead wrong. We dive deep into Jeremy's journey from cold-calling Colorado OTC units to guiding on private ranches in New Mexico, and we get into the real tactics that separate the guys who find elk from the guys who wander around hoping. We talk about e-scouting secrets, micro terrain, efficiency versus effectiveness, why busy is lazy (shoutout to Cal Arnold), and how to hunt like a 301 even if you're happy shooting raghorns. Jeremy's got a unique perspective because he's both a hardcore public land DIY guy and a guide who's seen hundreds of hunters make the same mistakes. If you want to learn how to find elk in tough units, how to balance aggression with patience, and why you need way more than seven days to figure out a unit, this one's for you. Let's get into it. $10,000 ELK HUNT GIVEAWAY We're partnering with Huntin' Fool Adventures for an insane giveaway. When you preorder a Bridger Reckon Watch and use code HF at checkout, you're automatically entered to win a $10,000 elk hunt voucher. You can use this for New Mexico landowner tags, a fully guided hunt, or whatever elk hunting adventure you want. Here's the best part: we're talking single-digit entries right now, so your odds of winning are actually really, really good. This isn't one of those giveaways where you're up against 50,000 people—this is a legitimate shot at a dream elk hunt. Head over to bridgerwatch.com, preorder your Reckon, use code HF, and you're in. If you were already thinking about getting the Founder Series, this is a no-brainer. OnX Hunt - The ultimate tool for elk hunters and the app I absolutely won't go into the field without. Whether you're e-scouting from the couch or actually hunting elk, OnX gives you detailed maps, property boundaries, and over 50 layers of mapping data including satellite imagery, offline maps, and waypoints. It helps you make smarter decisions no matter where you hunt. Save time, avoid mistakes, and stay connected to your crew. If you're not an Elite member yet, you're missing out on a whole other level of tools. Head over to onxmaps.com and use code TRO to save 20% off your membership. Tricer - These guys make gear that's fast, light, and simple. From bomber tripods to spotting scope mounts, panheads, truck mounts, and now even bipods—Tricer makes gear that just works. I've been running their bipod hard this season and it's been rock solid. If you're looking to upgrade your glassing system, check out Tricer. Head over to tricer.com, use code TRO at checkout, and save yourself 10%. Stone Glacier - I've packed out a lot of animals with my Stone Glacier pack. This year, the Sky Archer 6400 has been with me to Alaska, British Columbia, Wyoming, and Montana. Whether it's a 10-day backpack hunt or day hunting from the side-by-side, Stone Glacier is minimalist, lightweight, and versatile. They make an entire suite of hardcore mountain hunting gear. Head over to stoneglacier.com, use code TRO, and get yourself some great gear. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro & Bridger Watch Announcement 2:30 - Jeremy's New Role at Bridger Watch 5:45 - Building the Best Maps for Wearables 8:20 - Jeremy's Elk Hunting Origin Story 11:15 - From Minnesota Deer Hunter to Colorado Elk Obsessed 14:30 - First Hunt: 36 Hours to a Bull on the Ground 18:45 - How Much Was Luck vs. Skill? 21:30 - Advice to Your Younger Self 24:15 - Learning When to Run and When to Crawl 28:40 - Hunting 101 vs 201 vs 301 33:20 - Understanding Herd Dynamics at the Macro Level 37:50 - What Guiding Teaches You About Elk 41:15 - Elk Bros Outfitting Model Explained 45:30 - Hunting the Nucleus vs. Chasing Satellites 49:00 - Teaching Hunters vs. Learning Yourself 52:45 - E-Scouting Secrets: Avoid the OnX Holes 57:20 - Looking for Micro Terrain, Not Big Features 1:01:30 - Turn Off Public Land Layers When E-Scouting 1:04:45 - Rifle Hunting: Finding Where One Elk Can Survive 1:09:15 - Efficiency vs. Effectiveness in Hunt Planning 1:13:30 - Decision Fatigue and Mental Management 1:17:45 - Whoop for Hunters: Managing Expedition-Level Stress 1:21:00 - Why You Need More Than Seven Days 1:25:30 - Time on Feet Beats Everything Else 1:28:15 - Patience is the Hardest Skill to Master 1:31:45 - Elk Bros Details & Who It's For 1:34:00 - Outro & Hunt Planner Download THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS Stop Looking for Perfect Spots—Find Where Elk Can Survive - Everyone e-scouts the same big features: burns, mega meadows, obvious north-facing slopes. Jeremy's secret? Look for the smallest pockets where elk could survive, not where they want to be. That 50-acre hidden basin above the highway? That's where the pressure-educated bulls are living. When you're looking at a unit, turn off the public land layers and ask yourself: if I could hunt anywhere, where would the elk actually be? Then figure out how to access those spots legally. The micro terrain beats the macro highlights every single time. You Need Way More Than Seven Days to Figure Out a Unit - Outfitters operate on seven-day hunts because they've already spent years figuring out where the elk are and what they're doing. When you show up as a DIY hunter with seven days, you're spending the first five just learning what the guide already knows. Jeremy's rule: plan for 10-15 days minimum if you're hunting a new unit. The hard units? Budget 12+ days just to figure it out, then another 3-4 to actually execute. If you only have seven days, you're gambling that you'll figure it out faster than average—and most guys are packing out on the drive home with all the knowledge they needed on day one. Hunt Like a 301 Even If You're Happy Shooting Raghorns - The difference between a 201 hunter and a 301 hunter isn't the size of the bull—it's understanding the entire system. A 201 hunter finds a herd and focuses on that six-point. A 301 hunter understands where all the herds are, how they interact, where the satellites are coming and going, and how pressure moves elk across the entire unit. Here's the secret: if you hunt the nucleus where the big bulls are, you'll magnetize all the smaller bulls trying to be there too. Understanding macro herd dynamics doesn't just help you find giants—it puts you in position to encounter way more elk, period.

When it comes to church shirts, most of us default to tossing a logo on the front and calling it done. But with a few thoughtful changes, you can turn simple merch into something people genuinely love to wear outside of Sunday morning. So today, we've invited our friend Karl Nilsson onto the podcast to walk us through his practical workflows and share the wisdom he's picked up creating merch that actually gets worn.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Design Process 5:50 - Karl's Style 8:56 - Design Process Cont'd 13:20 - Overcoming Communication Issues 18:54 - Balancing Aesthetics With Audience Needs 22:42 - Garment Selection And Print Production   IMPORTANT LINKS - Karl Nilsson | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigvardnilsson/ - Karl Nilsson | Dribble: https://dribbble.com/KarlNilsson - LA Apparel: https://losangelesapparel.net/ - AS Colour: https://ascolour.com/   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

When you serve at church, there are always going to be ideas, projects, or ministries you're unsure about. Sometimes your instincts are right. Sometimes they're not. Today, we're sharing real stories from churches that pushed past their initial resistance, took the risk anyway, and saw incredible results.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - Building A Human Claw Machine 5:26 - Hiring A Full Time Creative 10:02 - Live Stream 15:32 - Getting Away From "Professional" Video Announcements 19:02 - Youth Group Instagram Account 20:13 - Letting The Holy Spirit Lead. 10/10 Recommend 20:51 - Planning Events Months Ahead And Not A Month Before   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

12-5 Ray Ratto of the employee-owned sports and culture site Defector joins the show to talk about the Sharks' young nucleus being ahead of schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-5 Ray Ratto of the employee-owned sports and culture site Defector joins the show to talk about the Sharks' young nucleus being ahead of schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skills alone can't compensate for a broken culture. If the team is unhealthy, the ministry will always feel stuck. Today, we're laying out a reset plan — a practical roadmap to start rebuilding trust, clarity, and a healthy team culture. Let's get to work.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Why This Matters 7:53 - Value 1: Bring Heaven to Earth 11:52 - Value 2: Say the Quiet Part Out Loud 17:48 - Value 3: Yes Be Yes, No Be No 21:48 - Value 4: Disagreement Is Not Disrespect 27:06 - Value 5: Solutions First 33:05 - How to Use Values to Shape Culture   IMPORTANT LINKS - The Creative Team Culture Cheatsheet DOWNLOAD: https://prochur.ch/4az1JXQ - Pro Church Certified: https://prochurchcertified.com/   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Brock and Salk dive in further to the Mike Macdonald Seahawks culture and why they believe it's built around love. They also debate where their current confidence level in Sam Darnold and dissect both the things that he does really well along with some of his continuous question marks. In Blue 88, Brock takes a look at another national voice weighing in on Sam Darnold's kryptonite, how Rashid Shaheed has factored in to the Seahawks culture and why Mike Macdonald is eagerly looking forward to the return of Julian Love.

Level up your church's social without spending a cent. From scheduling and analytics to project management and planning, today's episode is all about the best $0 tools churches can use to streamline their work and improve results. Let's upgrade your workflow and keep costs at zero.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Instagram Insights 10:44 - Buffer 14:00 - Trello 15:09 - Linktree 16:16 - The Launcher by Nucleus 17:54 - Coschedule Headline Analyzer 19:58 - Auphonic 21:41 - Canva   IMPORTANT LINKS - Buffer: https://buffer.com/ - Trello: https://trello.com/ - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ - The Launcher by Nucleus: https://www.nucleus.church/the-launcher - Coschedule Headline Analyzer: https://coschedule.com/headline-analyzer - Auphonic: https://auphonic.com/ - Canva: https://www.canva.com/ - PNAS NEXUS Article: https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/11/pgaf327/8285703   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

I asked you all, "What's one thing that frustrates you about church comms?" Today, we're unpacking your top answers — counting down from the least to the most common. And as we go, we'll share practical advice from real church experiences on how to fix these frustrations for good.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Lack Of Risk Taking 7:30 - Doing Over Being Effective 12:11 - Too Many Events To Talk About 20:06 - Not Understanding How Long Stuff Takes 24:00 - Complain There Isn't Enough/Too Much Info 27:44 - People Thinking They Know Best 30:12 - Last Minute Requests   IMPORTANT LINKS - DOWNLOAD Project Request Timelines [Example]: https://prochur.ch/4oAKjhN - Pro Church Certified: https://prochurchcertified.com/ - The Church Website Masterclass: https://youtu.be/0IfuwIa3qjw - Nucleus Makeovers: https://www.nucleus.church/makeovers   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Here's how to transform your church communications strategy with processes that really work. In this episode, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com talks with Brady Shearer, founder of Pro Church Tools, about practical ways to simplify your church media, clarify your message, and reach more people online. From repurposing sermons and building better content systems to leading creative teams with vision, Brady shares the mindset and methods that help churches communicate with excellence. Learn why attention is the most valuable commodity your church can possess—and how to use it to share the greatest message of all time.

Professor Matthew Graham discusses the most powerful black hole flare ever recorded, which shone like 10 trillion suns from an Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN). Material falling into the supermassive black hole forms an accretion disc, releasing intense radiation. This 10-billion-year-old event was detected using computer cameras. Graham explains that these black holes are ancient "seeds" of galaxies, acting as cosmic vacuum cleaners, such as when a large star gets shredded. Guest: Professor Matthew Graham. 1/2 v

We would love to hear from you! Please send us your comments here. --------This Christmas, you can shine the light of Christ into places of darkness and pain with a purchase from the Joni and Friends Christmas catalog. You are sending hope and practical care to people with disabilities, all in the name of Jesus! Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

The next era of social media is arriving - and recent court filings from Meta give us a glimpse of what's coming. These revelations reveal a major shift in how platforms will operate moving forward. In this episode, we're breaking down what it means for your church and how to prepare.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 2:58 - Social Is Television 8:18 - Podcasts Are Television 10:10 - The Algorithm Is Television   IMPORTANT LINKS - Everything Is Television - Derek Thompson: https://bit.ly/4nEXqgD - YouTube Plans to Win Over Spotify's Audio-First Podcasters With AI - Business Insider: https://bit.ly/4hNCClZ   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Today's episode examines the thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), a GABAergic structure that filters sensory inputs to the thalamus, influencing sensory processing and attention in Autism. We'll explore how TRN dysfunction contributes to sensory hypersensitivity, repetitive behaviors, and cognitive strengths like visual thinking. We cover the TRN's visual, somatosensory, auditory, and limbic sectors, using vivid analogies like a security guard and staring contest to illustrate its role. These mechanisms are linked to the Autistic phenotype's challenges and unique perceptual abilities.Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off athttps://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount athttps://getchroma.co/?ref=autismuse "autism" for 10% discount at Fig Tree Christian Golf Apparel & Accessories https://figtreegolf.com/?ref=autismCognity AI for Autistic Social Skills, use "autism" for 10% discount athttps://thecognity.com00:00 Thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), GABAergic neurons, sensory gating03:42 TRN functional roles, sensory gating, attentional modulation, brainwave generation, neuro-overload prevention07:44 TRN inputs, basal ganglia, repetitive behaviors11:15 Cognitive flexibility, prefrontal cortex, dorsal striatum, rigid responses, Autistic rigidity14:38 TRN outputs, feedback inhibition, excitatory neurons, sensory tuning, gamma oscillations18:35 Burst firing, tonic firing, sensory suppression, attention regulation, sleep spindles22:12 Visual sector, "staring contest" analogy, parvalbumin & VIP interneurons, lateral geniculate nucleus, visual gating25:50 Somatosensory sector, ventral basal complex, tactile hypersensitivity, sensory-emotional integration29:15 Auditory sector, medial geniculate nucleus, auditory sensitivity, social processing deficits, clusters of noises in the environment, Beatles song comparison33:00 Limbic sector, mediodorsal nucleus, anterior insula, emotional regulation, OCD-like behaviors, Leading the way in Adaptive Responses36:47 TRN security guard analogy, sensory control, thoughts and plans, high-intensity stimuli40:20 Visual attention, high gamma activity, subtle environmental cues, Autistic cognitive strengths41:06 Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 discount43:25 Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discountX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

How do you prove CPQ value in CFO terms—not hype? In this episode, Cameron Marsh, Analyst at Nucleus Research, breaks down how their ROI Case Study and Value Matrix quantify CPQ outcomes customers feel every day: faster quote cycles, higher throughput with the same team, better margins from pricing, and fewer back-and-forth revisions thanks to visualization. We also dig into why data quality—not model magic—decides CPQ AI success, and where channel vs. direct CPQ returns really land. Key Takeaways: Quantifying ROI like a CFO: Nucleus standardizes benefits into save time, save money, make more money—and they're NASBA-certified in how they measure value. Quote Cycle Efficiency: Typical improvements of 60–80%—from hours to minutes—plus 20–30% more quote throughput with the same headcount. Pricing > Cross/Upsell: Price optimization usually creates more value than cross/upsell alone by protecting margin. Payback Windows: Average CPQ payback in 9–12 months; channel CPQ often sees faster first-year payback, while direct CPQ compounds larger value longer-term. What's Beating AI (for now): Visualization (≈ 25% reduction in quote revisions), Deal Desk Automation (≈ 85% reduction in manual review time), and eSignature are delivering immediate, measurable wins. AI's Real Bottleneck: Inconsistent rules, outdated/fragmented price lists, and weak integrations. Bad data = bad outputs. Market View: Strongest traction in North America enterprise, with growing momentum across Europe and APAC. Vendor Advice: Lead with customer value and usability, not feature lists.

Why do great volunteers stop serving at good churches? The reason usually isn't hard to spot — but finding a real solution takes work. That's exactly what we're unpacking in today's episode. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Habits Of Joy 7:13 - Practice Intentional Discomfort 15:22 - Becoming Unbothered IMPORTANT LINKS - The MOST Important Thing I Learned BEFORE 30 [CHURCH LEADERS]: https://youtu.be/CFVJeEfQvkA THE 167 NEWSLETTER

In this episode, we speak with Chris Spedding - guitarist to the stars and member of eleven bands, as well as being an established solo artist. Chris has played guitar for a wealth of artists including Roxy Music, Brian Eno, Phil Spector, Elton John, Ginger Baker, Nick Mason, Roger Daultry, Paul McCartney, David Essex, Art Garfunkel, Tom Waits, Joan Armatrading, John Cale, Paulo Nutini, and many more. Much of his work has been as a guitarist, but he also produced the first ever Sex Pistols Demo Tape, garnering huge media attention - as well as being part of bands like Nucleus, The Sharks, Battered Ornaments, Frank Ricotti Quartet, King Mob, Necessaries, Nucleus, Trigger, and more. His latest solo Album, ‘Joyland' features Bryan Ferry and Johnny Marr as guests, amongst others. His career spans many decades, and we can only scratch the surface on his incredible career. http://www.chrisspedding.com/ Recommended Episode: E.M.M.A. - midierror meets Series 1 Episode 37 BONUS: Get 15% off ANY device in midierror's Max4Live store using the code MIDIERRORSONICSTATE15 This is series 2, episode 9 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. See the full list of episodes at: sonicstate.com/midierrormeets Where to Watch/Listen - We now stream the live show to Youtube Live, Twitch,  Facebook Live as well as at  Sonicstate.com/live every Weds at 4pm UK time- please do join in. Preshow available on Twitch.

Life gains meaning when worship becomes real.

Life gains meaning when worship becomes real.

We're pulling back the curtain on the exact systems we use to stay inspired and creative - week after week - without burning out. You'll learn how to build processes that generate fresh ideas on demand, even when you feel stuck or uninspired.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 01:53 — The Question Every Church Asks  04:38 — System #1: You Need Less Variety Than You Think  06:24 — System #2: Steal Like a Pro (From Other Industries)  10:49 — System #3: Repeat the Best, Forget the Rest, Continue To Test  18:27 — System #4: Repurpose Sermon Content  23:10 — System #5: Build a Vault of Inspiration    IMPORTANT LINKS - ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com - Free AI Transcription Tool: https://www.descript.com   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

When tragedy strikes and the world turns to social media, churches often wonder whether to speak up or stay silent. Today, we're unpacking a clear, actionable policy for navigating tragic current events online - complete with real examples and the key caveats every church should consider before posting. Learn how to respond with wisdom, compassion, and clarity when the world is watching.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:40 - Policy Questions 12:12 - Real Example #1 15:00 - Critical Feedback 20:35 - Real Example #2   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Gen Z is now attending church more than any other age group — what Barna calls “a historic and generational reversal.” In this video, we'll explore why it's happening and what it means for your church moving forward.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Thoughts on Gen Z being on the top of church attendance? 9:58 - Biggest social media differences between Gen Z and Gen Alpha? 15:40 - The people want to know what your Fall Fragrance is this year! 21:02 - What do you think of churches sending greetings/thank yous to new followers on Instagram? 24:00 - What would be the Facebook equivalent of carousels? 25:22 - What's your favorite thing about F1 after over half a season of watching? 33:28 - How to finish more work in less time?   IMPORTANT LINKS - Gen Z Now Leads In Church Attendance | Christianity Today: https://bit.ly/420QYZy   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Smaller churches have a unique edge on social media — one that actually becomes more powerful the smaller your church is. It's a feature that can completely transform the way you approach social. And here's the kicker: bigger churches don't really have access to it.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - The State of Church Social Media 10:32 - How To Reach Your People 19:15 - More Post Strategies   IMPORTANT LINKS - DOWNLOAD the “Add to Favorites” card: https://prochur.ch/3Mc9963  - Why Your Church's Instagram Stories Flop: https://youtu.be/z_VfjR0WxaA - The Busy Pastor's Guide To Instagram Stories: https://youtu.be/e4gYhPwOyJA - 20 Church Social Media Ideas You've Never Tried: https://youtu.be/ZBeCkcIlzPA - Steal These 15 Church Social Media Posts For Summer: https://youtu.be/y8QiCkGFDFo - The 2025 Church Social Media Calendar: https://youtu.be/dy9J92P5Xjo - Steal These Viral Hooks: Church Social Media Edition: https://youtu.be/ncBP4cUcY0E   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Small churches actually have a big advantage on social media — as long as they're not trying to copy bigger ones. The secret is in what you measure. Forget likes and followers. There are two other metrics that matter far more, and they're the key to thriving on social as a smaller church.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Abandoning the Old Metrics 7:25 - The 1st New Metric We Care About 13:50 - The 2nd New Metric We Care About 19:07 - What's The Point Of All This?   IMPORTANT LINKS - Buffer | How Often Should You Post on Instagram in 2025? What Data From 2 Million Posts Tells Us: https://buffer.com/resources/how-often-to-post-on-instagram/    THE 167 NEWSLETTER

We've put together the ultimate list of 49 free tools churches are using right now. And here's the best part — these aren't just our picks. Every single tool comes directly from churches like yours, already putting them to work in real ministry.   ENTER 'The $11,988 Fall Kickoff Giveaway' HERE: https://prochur.ch/enter   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 3:17 - Communication 9:05 - Project Management 11:58 - Creative Resources 17:25 - Audio 20:43 - Production 24:50 - *Free, Not Free* 28:30 - Most Popular Tools   IMPORTANT LINKS - The Church Smartphone Photography Masterclass: https://youtu.be/KaUPT9o4Lus - WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/ - Slack: https://slack.com/ - Invite Everyone: https://inviteeveryoneapp.com/ - Messenger: https://www.messenger.com/ - Asana: https://asana.com/ - Trello: https://trello.com/ - Notion: https://www.notion.com/ - Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/ - ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ - Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ - Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ - VSCO: https://www.vsco.co/ - YouTube Video Downloader: https://y2mate.com/ - 4K Video Downloader: https://www.4kdownload.com/ - Coolors.co: https://coolors.co/ - Motion Array: https://motionarray.com/ - Tally Forms: https://tally.so/ - Adobe Express: https://www.adobe.com/express/ - Noun Project: https://thenounproject.com/ - FontBase: https://fontba.se/ - Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/ - Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/ - Adobe Enhance Speech: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance - MacWhisper: https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper - Otter.ai: https://otter.ai/ - Chrome Remote: https://remotedesktop.google.com/ - Bitfocus Companion: https://bitfocus.io/companion/ - PowerPoint: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/powerpoint - Keynote: https://www.apple.com/keynote/ - Presenter: https://www.worshiptools.com/en-us/presenter - Life.Church Open Network: https://open.life.church/ - Smash: https://fromsmash.com/ - Meta Business Suite: https://business.facebook.com/ - Google For Non-Profits: https://www.google.com/nonprofits/ - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ - ImageOptim: https://imageoptim.com/ - OBS: https://obsproject.com/ - Freeshow: https://freeshow.app/ - CapCut: https://www.capcut.com/ - DaVinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve - Canva: https://www.canva.com/   THE 167 NEWSLETTER