Let’s talk for a moment about the popularity of podcasts and why it should matter to your ministry: 80% (Approx. 230 Million People): That is the share of Americans (ages 12+) who have ever listened to or watched a podcast—marking…
At StreamingChurch.tv, we know as artificial intelligence tools become increasingly accessible, policies are very important. This policy below provides a principled, practical framework for staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers to use AI responsibly, ethically, and securely in service to your…
What does it take to build technology for the church that lasts a quarter-century in an industry defined by rapid turnover? In Episode 530 of the Church Solutions Podcast, co-hosts Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy celebrate a monumental 25-year milestone…
In our latest episode of the Church Solutions Podcast(Episode 517), hosts Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy dive into a topic that has shifted from science fiction to a Monday-morning reality: Artificial Intelligence in the Church. As we settle into 2026,…
How churches can reach spiritually curious people before Sunday and start real relationships online Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy kicked off episode 504 of the Church Solutions Podcast the way they usually do: a little friendly banter, a little truth,…
On the latest Church Solutions Podcast we interview a past guest who brings decades of real time experience in mixing church audio. Ron Cochran does not disappoint. Hosts: Phil Thompson, Steve Lacy, with guest audio veteran Ron Cochran (worshipfacility.com contributor,…
Today’s blog comes from the Church Solutions Podcast, Episode 493, as host Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down with Kenny Wyatt, CEO of Pushpay, a leader in church technology solutions. In a very dynamic and interesting discussion, they go…
I was a senior pastor, executive pastor and a church online pastor for many years. I love technology that’s why I work for a company that helps churches use it. So when it comes to streaming your church’s services, here…
Technology in the church isn’t a new concept. For centuries, churches have adopted new tools to connect with their communities, from the printing press to the organ to microphones. Today, the internet offers us a whole new set of tools—websites,…
The Data Says Yes. In a world increasingly connected by screens, the question for churches isn’t if they should embrace digital ministry, but how effectively they can. While the thought of cameras, microphones, and internet bandwidth might seem like “trouble,”…