Spring Cleaning, Tech-Style

In this episode, we look at ways to take spring cleaning to your tech, from cleaning out contacts and folders on your computer to combining apps and services to streamline workflows. 

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Show Notes

Spring Cleaning

  • We do it (or should) in our homes, why not in our tech?
  • Throw out old stuff you've never used
  • Combine tech when possible
  • Recycle/sell tech (Gazelle.com)

Maintenance

How much tech do you need to get rid of?

  • Delete unused apps on your devices
  • Clean install - only DL apps you need
  • Back up your devices to iTunes/iCloud

What do you need to change?

  • Combining two/three apps into one
  • Ask yourself: Can this one app do these three things?
  • Streamline workflows 
Adam Faughn on Evernote

In lucky episode number 13, Adam Faughn joins us to talk Evernote, Creatspace, and other stuff. Listen in! 

 

Show Notes for this episode: 

Adam Faughn, Minister at the Lebanon Road Church of Christ

Building Apps

In this episode, we look at ways that churches can cheaply (sort of) and effectively build apps. 

Recorded April 7, 2014.

Show notes for this episode can be found at chad.co/mbits/012.

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Opening Track: Live the Proof by Jim Boggia

Closing Track: Make It Wit Chu by Queens of the Stone Age

Joey Sparks on Design

Join us for episode 11 as Joey Sparks talks to us about design in ministry, his favorite services and apps. We're happy to have Joey on the show!

Recorded March 25, 2014. 

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Show Notes for this episode:

Opening Track: Live the Proof by Jim Boggia

Closing Track: Magic by The Sound of Arrows

Tools of the Trade

In the tenth episode of Ministry Bits, I talk about all the gear and apps I'm currently using both in podcasting and ministry work. 

Show Notes for this Episode:

 

Intro Track: Live the Proof by Jim Boggia

Outro Track: Overdone by Bombay Bicycle Club

 

Workflows with Eric Gray & Andrew Jenkins

Andrew and Eric join us on the podcast today to talk about their new show called I'm A YM, their favorite apps and services they use in their ministry, and minivans.

Recorded March 14, 2014. 

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Show Notes for this episode:

Opening track: "Live the Proof" by Jim Boggia
Closing track: "Make This Last Forever" by Number One Gun

Teaching Parents about Digital Parenting

In this episode, we talk about Teaching Parents about Digital Parenting. How can we help our parents keep their kids safe on their smartphones? Listen and find out. 

 

Recorded March 10, 2014.

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Active Digital Parenting resources

Terry Gillim on Windows and Android

In this episode, we talk to Terry Gillim, the Youth & Family Minister at the Lafayette Church of Christ in Lafayette, Tennessee about using Windows PCs and Android phones and tablets. 

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Moving to a Mac

In episode 006, we discuss moving to a Mac, and some of the advantages and disadvantages thereof. 

Show Notes for this Episode:

Chad LandmanComment
Jerry Elder on Perspective

In Episode 005, Jerry Elder joins us to talk about perspective in his 32 years of youth ministry and some of his favorite apps.  

Jerry's favorite apps:

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