The Nerd Pastors podcast is a show for Pastors and Church Leaders to nerd out together. We talk about movies, tv, comics, technology, and all things nerd culture…in a safe place to discuss and entertain without judgement or fear of causing someone else to stumble. New episodes release every 2 weeks with your co-hosts, Justin Nava and Seth Muse. Pastors and other church leaders are welcome as guests to give input and share stories. Visit nerdpastors.com for more ways to nerd out with us.
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Listen to Nick Swartz tell stories about his life. From growin' up in the small VA mountain town of Clifton Forge to his entry into and career in the tattoo industry. All the rough upbringin', punk rock, family, country, skateboardin', good eatin', blues, ass-kickin', tattooed, hard to believe but addictin' to perceive bullshit that can be packed into each episode. His brother Josh helps out and the guests are the best of the best.
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An exploration in social media ministry, Pocket Pulpit looks to ask the questions surrounding social media ministry - what is it? How do you do social media ministry. Who is allowed to do it and are there best practices? Join hosts, Sarah Kinzer and Hector Martinez as they discuss social media ministry and invite a few friends along the way! Got a few more questions about social media ministry? Let's chat! Shoot us an email - pocketpulpitpod@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters ...
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A special guest joins Morning Glory in the studio to play a few of their favourite songs, and no doubt some related anecdotes, every Tuesday morning.
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Social Media Church is a podcast for conversations with church leaders about social media, web strategy, and online trends. Hosted by Nils Smith and Nick Runyon.
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Jeremiah wonders... is a weekly podcast where Jeremiah Watkins interviews guests with some of his favorite original characters and impressions. You never know who's going to call in!
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AI Tech, The Church, and More with Dr. Justin Lester
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DK Hammonds and Dr. Justin Lester reunite to discuss the latest AI technology and tools, and their relevance to the church. DK reflects on the importance of understanding AI's future and impact to the society. Justin explores recent AI developments, including Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Pulpit AI, and their potential applications in c…
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Online Church is NOT the Answer with Jay Kranda
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Nils Smith and Jay Kranda reunite to discuss Jay's new book, "Online Church Is Not The Answer." Nils reflects on their early days in online ministry and commends Jay for his extensive work. Jay Kranda shares fresh insights into digital ministry, emphasizing the importance of integrating digital tools and strategies beyond live streaming. Tune in to…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Six: Angelo & Jimmy P
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It's the third podcast that Nick was able to record at this year's Pagoda City Tattoo Festival, and it's a killer one to wrap things up. Everyone's favorite fast-talker from Inksmith & Rogers is back. That's right, Angelo is here once again to match talkin' shit with Nick. This time, he's brought with him a great friend: Mr. Jimmy P from Full Heart…
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YouTube Features Every Church Needs to Utilize
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Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss what they believe is the greatest social network of all time—YouTube. Nils talks about how YouTube is prioritizing Shorts and competing for attention against TikTok. DK shares his success on YouTube and explains how a full video can serve as both a sales opportunity and an invitation to church. Both agree that You…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Five: Kris Magnotti
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Day two of the Pagoda City Tattoo Festival and Nick had the chance to sit down with legend Kris Magnotti. The stories start off wild and end crazy and it's an entertaining couple of hours throughout. You're not gonna want to miss some of the things Kris has gone through on his road to tattooing. Just a great episode of bullshit like we love to brin…
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Big Announcement from DK and Nils (Not Clickbait)
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In today’s episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss the past, present, and future of Amplify Social Media—the company that has been our trusted partner in all our endeavors. Nils recounts the company’s origins over a decade ago, when it was established to help churches and ministries enhance their social media presence. DK explains why he is tak…
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In this week's episode, DK Hammonds and guest Justin Nava discuss what geofencing is about in the context of church and faith-based communities. DK shares the importance of using the right tools found in the tech space and introducing them into the church. Justin emphasizes how geofencing or geotargeting is properly done to make an impact in God’s …
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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Four: Marc Nava
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It's that time of year again when we travel up to PA and attend the Pagoda City Tattoo Festival and hang out with all of the amazing artists. This year, Nick got three great podcasts and the first one coming to you is Marc Nava. Coming all the way from Port City Tattoo in California, this is a great episode detailing some amazing stories involving …
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Navigating Politics on Social Media for Churches
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In this week's episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds tackle the complexities of navigating politics on social media for churches. Nils shares the challenges pastors face when expressing political views online, including potential division within the congregation. DK offers strategies for managing political discourse on church social media while maint…
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Weatherholz is back on NLJBS! This time it's a quick one on the off-week to talk about Pagoda. Alley Cat Tattoo will be there and Nick is sure to lock down some great podcasts for us. But listen to these guys talk about all the fun, and we'll see ya there!
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Nils Smith and Kenny Jahng explore the impact of AI tools on churches and ministries in this week's episode. They discuss a range of AI tools and their applications in ministry settings, discussing both the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly developing technology. Kenny even shares a fascinating example: his team's use of AI to create vid…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Three: Will Lollie
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It's been a while, but Will Lollie is back on NLJBS while visiting the new and improved location of Alley Cat Tattoo in Harrisonburg. It's a great conversation with an amazing tattoo artist that you won't want to miss. The new shop is open and we should be back on track releasing these killer conversations for you. Will tattoos at King's Ave. in NY…
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Join Nils Smith and DK Hammonds as they explore different software options churches can leverage. In this episode, our hosts discuss the software and technology they've used in their own experiences and what they believe churches can benefit from. DK excitedly shares his recent drone purchase and the apps he's been using. Nils also details software…
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Most San Francisco Couple Ever | Jeremiah Watkins | Standup Comedy
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You can be straight on Grindr?! This San Francisco couple checked a lot of boxes, lol! This could of gotten easily uncomfortable, but everyone was having fun! See me on tour in Boston/Springfield MA, Colchester CT, & New York City!#standupcomedy #lgbt #crowdwork #jeremiahwatkins #sanfranciscoJeremiah wonders... による
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Well, yeah - this shoulda been a week with a guest, but we were a little busy moving our shop from the place it's been for the last 23 years into a new building. Nick will tell you all about, and then you can hear a few call-ins talking about all kinds of stuff. Enjoy.
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In this week’s episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds talk about the importance of SEO for websites. They explore content optimization, user experience, onsite and offsite SEO strategies, and the impact of AI on search results and SEO. DK shares Maslow's Hierarchy of SEO Needs, crawl accessibility, and some technical tips. Nils emphasizes having your …
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Soul Joel's on Scissor Bros Live, Freezing Pandemic Shows & the new Club! | Jeremiah Wonders Ep 295
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Soul Joel's hosted one of the first Scissor Bros Live shows! We talk about performing in the freezing cold during the PA winter in an outside tent, his early start with Pete Davidson, Sal Vulcano, and what it takes to run one of the coolest and most respected comedy clubs in the country! Enjoy Jeremiah Wonders with Joel Richardson! #JeremiahWatkins…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Two: Burnside Tattoo
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It's the final episode in the ol' 990 Reservoir location of the No Lies Just Bullshit makeshift studio at Alley Cat Tattoo's 23 year long location, and the crew from Burnside Tattoo in Hagerstown, MD made the trip down south to see the shop in its current iteration one last time. Join Glessner, longtime friend of the show and former guest and get t…
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Using Value, Gamification and Automation to Help the Local Church with Dr. Justin Lester
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Using AI in the Church Pastor Justin Lester and DK Hammonds discuss how AI can enhance ministry and outreach in local churches. They explore gamifying church culture through values-based rewards and automated systems. Listen as they share case studies of implementing AI tools like chatbots, analytics, and immersive experiences. Learn how automation…
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Roadcast with Justin Alexio & Peter Banachowski | Jeremiah Wonders Ep 293
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JW Roadcast is back baby! Jeremiah Wonders with Justin Alexio from Everybody Wants Some, and Peter Banachowski from Fired From Cruise Ships. The guys walk down memory lane and talk about Jeremiah bombing, their early improv days, starting out in LA, and more! #JeremiahWatkins #Podcast #JeremiahWonders #JustinAlexio #PeterBanachowskiWatch my 1 Hour …
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Join us on this episode as DK Hammonds sits down with Roger Coles, a Canva design expert and top Canva Creator. Roger shares his journey from designing templates in Canva to becoming a leading figure in the community. Together, they dive into best practices for crafting impactful visual campaigns, utilizing Canva's brand kits, video editing tools, …
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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-One: Civ
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It's been a while, but Civ is back on the show, calling in to talk with Nick about his upcoming New York Tattoo Convention. It's not the longest episode, but it's a great discussion about all kinds of things and what you can expect with the convention coming up. Always a great time hearing from Civ. Enjoy.…
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The Power of YouTube Packaging to Reach More People for Your Church
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In this episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss proven strategies for optimizing YouTube videos and channels for churches. They cover the importance of titles, descriptions, tags and thumbnails based on insights from top YouTube experts. Nils shares tips for packaging content to maximize views and reach from YouTube's algorithm while DK emphasi…
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Here it is: another Hotline episode. You call in and Nick answers your questions and checks out your story. There are some really good ones here and kind of goes all over the place. Enjoy.
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AI and the Future of Bible Engagement with John Plake of American Bible Society
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John Plake, Chief Program Officer at American Bible Society, joins Nils Smith to discuss insights from ABS's annual State of the Bible report on AI and online church trends. They explore public perceptions of AI in relation to spirituality and the Bible across generations. John shares how research found differences between general and religious vie…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty: Chris Wielk
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You've heard him on here before with Jill Bonny multiple times. Well, now Chris Wielk gets his own episode to sit down with Nick and talk for over two hours about some excellent thoughts about tattooing and much more. But mostly tattoos! Andrew is around for the first portion, and then Jake comes in about halfway. It's a great conversation and the …
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Sit down with Nils Smith and DK Hammonds as they discuss how to effectively manage negative comments and reviews that come with increased online influence. They explore ignoring trolls, responding to criticism privately, and focusing on positive conversations. DK shares wisdom from personal experiences and advises having a plan to cut out distracti…
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How to Expand Your Church's Reach Through Sermon Shots with Corey Alderin
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In this episode, DK Hammonds interviews Corey Alderin of Sermon Shots to learn how churches can use their app to repurpose sermons into engaging social media content. Corey demonstrates how to easily create high-quality video clips, discussion guides, blog posts, and more using the sermon transcript and audio. DK and Corey discuss how Sermon Shots …
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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Nine: Chris Porter
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You know him from Shop Talk, Alley Cat Tattoo and all of his appearances on this show. Give it up to our guy - Mr. Chris Porter. He has now been tattooing for over twenty years. Porter sits down with Nick to discuss several of those years and a lot of things that went down in between, and a whole lot that's still happening. It's a great one celebra…
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Thanks to everyone who called in so that we could have a Hotline this week. This is a really great way to spark conversations, speak your opinions, and record some of the small stories that happen so they are not forgotten. Everybody loves to bullshit and we all love to listen. Nick expands upon each of the segments with his own thoughts that you h…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Eight: Inksmith & Rogers 40th
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Legendary tattoo shop Inksmith & Rogers celebrated their 40th Anniversary and Nick took a trip down to Florida to celebrate. Along with him were Porter & Sara from Alley Cat and Mark Bell from Main St. Tattoo in Salem, VA - all veterans of the show. In this episode, all four of them discuss the trip, but there are a few segments recorded live at th…
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A New Way to Reach People Online with Brad Hill of Gloo
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Tune in to this insightful episode as Nils Smith sits down with Brad Hill from Gloo to explore the intersection of technology and outreach in churches. With declining church attendance, the conversation delves into the urgency for innovation in leveraging digital tools effectively. Brad sheds light on Gloo's initiatives, including the Explorer’s Pr…
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Hey, alright - y'all finally called in enough times to get one of these together for the off week. It's another edition of the NLJBS Hotline. This time we've got some great topics that come up, as well as some goofin' around. But we love doing these, so keep on callin' and share with us what you love about tattooing.…
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X vs Threads, which is better? X, renowned for its expansive user base and user-friendly interface, goes head-to-head with Threads, a platform focused on concise communication and niche communities. In this episode, we dissect the unique features, user demographics, and community dynamics of each platform. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Platform …
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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Seven: Uncle Dave
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If you've been listening for a while, you know our guest this time. It's the return of Uncle Dave. Nick sits down at Dave's place for an update on what he's got going on right now. It's not a long episode, but it's a great visit with a great man who has been a favorite many times on the show. Check it out and if you get a chance give the Hotline a …
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Bridgetown Church Quitting Live Streaming Services
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Step into the world of Bridgetown Church as they make a radical decision in the digital age–quitting live streaming services. In a landscape where online connectivity seems essential, this Portland-based congregation is challenging the status quo. Discover how this move has reshaped the Bridgetown community's engagement with worship, fellowship, an…
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Join Nils Smith and DK Hammonds in this podcast episode as they dive into the potential ban of TikTok in the US and its far-reaching implications, particularly for churches. Through engaging debate, they weigh the likelihood of a ban and contemplate what the future may hold for the platform. Amidst the uncertainty, the hosts also provide valuable a…
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This trash couple was WILD. Should they have been kicked out? Hecklers raging, Secrets revealing, Family crashing! Featuring 2 couples, 1 Dad, and interviews from some of your favorite comics all in one unforgettable night of comedy. Jeremiah Watkins presents Not Another Crowd Work Special #crowdwork #special #jeremiahwatkins #standuponthespot #Ric…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Six: Andrew Jake & Richie
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Inspired by a recent call from one of the Hotline episodes, Nick gathers the crew together to discuss some of the tattoos that have stood out in everyone's memory over the years. Nick is joined by Alley Cat's very own Andrew Conner, Jake Hockman and Richie Stutler. It's a really fun walk down memory lane with a lot of discussions throughout about w…
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Viral Church Content and Effective Ministry with Brotha Rollins
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Join DK Hammonds for an insightful conversation with Brother Rollins, a pioneer in online preaching and social media ministry, as they dive into the world of viral church content and effective storytelling. Discover how authentic stories, intertwined with the gospel message, can deeply engage audiences and gain practical tips from Brother Rollins' …
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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Five: Molly Gotlib
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Molly Gotlib comes full circle after a guest spot at Alley Cat Tattoo last year, travel across the country visiting a ton of killer shops, to coming back again to tattoo and talk shit with Nick. Jake Hockman and Chris Porter of Alley Cat join in along with podcast returning guest Sam Berenstain and it's a fuckin' good time all around. Molly tells u…
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A Conversation on Digital Discipleship and Preaching with Reverend Janiece Williams
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In today’s episode, DK Hammonds sits down with Reverend Janiece Williams for a rich discussion on digital discipleship and preaching. Rev. Williams shares insights from her experience in creating Christian education resources and a new sermon development workbook. They explore how churches can effectively engage in digital discipleship and the impo…
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In today’s episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds dive into the world of social media for churches and ministries. Together, they explored the power of TikTok as a tool for reaching new audiences. DK reveals his secrets in unlocking viral growth on TikTok, from clever hashtag strategies to engaging duets and livestreaming while Nils introduces the int…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Four: Ronnie Dell'Aquila
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The third episode from the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention a few weeks back. This time Nick sits down with Ronnie Dell'Aquila from Ronnie's Tattooing in Strasburg, PA. Ronnie has been in the game for over fifty years and the stories you will hear on this episode show that. It's a tight two hours of legendary names and all kinds of the things you wan…
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In today’s episode, hosts Nils Smith and DK Hammonds explore the future of technology through the lens of spatial computing devices like Apple's new VR headset, the Apple VR Pro. From potential use cases in productivity, education, and gaming to its implications for churches and ministries, this discussion offers insights into the capabilities of c…
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It's another edition of the No Lies Just Bullshit Hotline where Nick takes your calls. But y'all gotta keep makin' those calls. This one is a bit short, but the calls are great, so we hope you enjoy hearing another few stories from listeners and what Nick has to say about 'em. Hell yeah.
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Apple Vision Pro & Social Media Church: Future-Proofing Faith
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DK Hammonds and Aaron Magnuson reunite with excitement on the Social Media Church podcast to talk about new beginnings and their thriving online community. They dive into the revolutionary world of virtual reality glasses and the captivating experiences they offer. Contemplating on the future, they speculate on the potential of AR/VR to replace tra…
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Episode Three-Hundred and Thirty-Three: Angelo Scotto
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The weekend of the Philly Tattoo Convention, once again Nick's hotel room across the way is where the stories get told in order to preserve the words of another industry great. This time it's Angelo Scotto, come down from Champion Tattoo in the Bronx to bullshit with Nick for a few hours. Big George joins in the conversation and the tales told from…
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Bridging Faith and Technology: Navigating Digital Ministry Convo with Krys McDonald
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Join Pastors DK Hammonds and Krys McDonald as they navigate the dynamic intersection of theology and technology in today's digital landscape. In this episode, Krys shares her journey in ministry and her passion for digital discipleship. Pastor DK also emphasizes the importance of fostering online community and relationships through social media. To…
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It's another Hotline. Nick answers questions and expounds upon all of the bullshit y'all call in again. And we love it. This is a great one with six different calls and some fun and cool stories to pass the time until we talk with more legends. Hell yeah.
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