The Missional Marketing Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
About
This podcast is comprised of 20 to 45 minute interviews with thought leaders on church marketing and communications.
Episodes
- 5 Free Tools Churches Should Be Using for Their Ministry | Jason and Bart
Bart and Jason discuss five complimentary tools that are valuable for church communication directors, offering strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Church-Specific AI That Actually Sounds Like Your Church | ChurchCopy.ai
The founder of ChurchCopy.ai and a communications director discuss how the AI tool helps churches write faster and maintain brand consistency.
- Four Budget-Friendly Ways Churches Can Reach Their Community | Josh Chappell
This episode of The Missional Marketing Podcast covers four economical strategies for churches to connect with their community. Hosts Jason, Bart, and Josh explore the use of free digital platforms and local collaborations.
- Top 4 Pain Points of Church Communications Directors | Zac Bernauer
Jason, Bart, and guest Zac Bernauer discuss the 4 main pain points for church communications teams. They offer advice for growth and learning from these challenges.
- From Chaos to Clarity | Jason and Bart
Jason discusses a tiered system for managing ministry communication priorities and protecting teams from burnout through strategic communication and healthy boundaries.
- Do Digital Ads Still Work for Churches | Jason and Bart
Do digital ads still work for churches? Jason and Bart dicuss the 3 reasons your ads fail & how to fix them. Google vs Meta strategy.
- Building a Church Website in 2026 | Jason and Bart
On this episode Jason and Bart unpack AI, GEO, and SEO to future-proof your Church website 2026 and beyond.
- Multisite is the New Normal | Jim Tomberlin
On this episode we discover how multisite churches redefine success with Jim Tomberlin. MultiSite is the new normal for growth and impact
- Poke Their Pain: How Churches Can Stop Being Invisible to Their Communities | Mark MacDonald
Our guest Mark MacDonald shares with us how to Poke Their Pain: How Churches can stop being invisible to their communities
- The Rumored Death of Church SEO | Jason Collier
Jason Collier shares with us why SEO isn't facing death but evolving as churches transition to AI-powered search in 2025
- Stop Wasting Your Church’s Money | Jason and Bart
Jason and Bart discuss how to stop wasting church money with strategic marketing budgets, the 3-5% rule, and ROI best practices.
- Old School vs. New School Church Marketing | Jason and Bart
On this episode Jason and Bart discuss old and new church marketing strategies for reaching your community
- AI in Ministry: How Churches Are Embracing New Technology | Dr. David Thorne
On this episode our AI specialist Dr. David Thorne reveals how churches are embracing AI to transform ministry work.
- Stop Wasting Your Church Marketing Budget | Jason and Bart
On this episode Jason and Bart reveal how churches are Wasting Marketing Budget without proper guest follow-up systems in place.
- Church Marketing Essentials: Where to Start and How to Measure Success | Jason and Bart
On this episode, Jason and Bart share church marketing essentials to enhance digital presence and outreach success based on your questions.
- Strategic Marketing for Churches | Jason and Bart
On this episode, Jason and Bart discuss strategic church marketing campaigns that drive measurable ministry results.
- 2025 Website Refresh | Jason and Bart
Jason and Bart discuss what they think are the most important changes for your church 2025 website refresh.
- Communication Strategies for Church Giving Campaigns | Jason & Bart
Jason has extensive experience in Communication Strategies for Church Giving Campaigns and shares his wisdom in this episode.
- Maximize Your Church’s Christmas Outreach | Bart & Jason
On this episode Jason and Bart share what they've learned, creating a strategic guide to maximize your church's Christmas outreach.
- Innovative Approaches to Digital Ministry | Alan George
On this episode we chat with Alan George and he shares with us some innovative approaches to Digital Ministry for your Church
- Navigating Multisite Church Communications | Karianne Langfield
Karianne Langfield of Eagle Brook Church shares with us her knowledge in navigating multisite church communications.
- Telling Your Church’s Visual Story | Ben Stapley
Bart and Jason chat with Executive Pastor Ben Stapley, who has lead many creative roles, how to best tell your Church's Visual Story
- Breaking Church Growth Barriers | Andrew Hopper
Bart and Pastor Andrew Hopper discuss what Mercy Hill Church learned to break growth barriers, starting a conference in the process.
- Reaching Your Target Audience Without Compromising Your Message | Burning Questions
Jason and Bart discuss your burning questions like how to reach your target audience without compromising your message.
- Protect Your Church During a Crisis | Phil Cooke
Phil Cooke, author of Church on Trial, discusses with what he wrote about in his new book on how to protect your church during a crisis
- How to Best Utilize an Intern for Church Communications | Burning Questions
Bart and Jason discuss questions like how to best utilize an intern for church communications and more in this episode of Burning Questions
- 5 Ways to Communicate to Those Who Aren’t Listening | Mark MacDonald
Our guest Mark MacDonald discusses with us 5 ways for the church to communicate to those who aren't listening.
- Facebook vs. Google Display | Bart Blair
Bart shares with us the demographic differences using Facebook vs Google Display Network to reach your community and boost church attendance
- SEO 101 for Church Leaders | Jason Collier
Our Sr. Developer for Missional Marketing, Jason Collier, is on the podcast and gives us a master class on SEO for Church Leaders
- Connecting Churches and People Through Technology | Brad Hill
Brad Hill, Chief Solutions Officer at Gloo, shares how their tools help Churches and People better connect through technology
- Keys to Longevity as a Church Communications Director | Brian Dunaway
Brian Dunaway of Cross Church, a veteren of church communications, shares on keys to longevity in ministry and much more.
- Two Ways to Increase New Visitor Traffic to Your Church Website | Bart Blair
Bart is solo on this episode and he shares two ways to increase new visitor traffic to your church website.
- Maximizing Short Form Video for Churches | Sam Trewin
Sam Trewin, technical/Comms Director at Bridgeway Church, has a growing youtube channel and shares how to Maximize Short Form Video.
- Managing Church Communications in a Fast-Growing Multi-Campus Church | Greta Rowell
Greta Rowell shares her experience managing church communications for 3Circle Church, a fast-growing multi-campus church.
- Intentional Leadership in Church Media & Communications | Larry Anderson
Larry Anderson, Media Pastor at Bellevue Baptist church, shares what he's learned to have intentional leadership in media and communications
- The Power of Stories in Church Communications | Joanna Wishard
Joanna Wishard, communications director of LCBC, discusses with us the power of stories in church communications.
- Be a Learner: Advice for Church Communications Directors | Candy Greene
Candy Greene, comms director of Bethlehem Church, shares some great advice for communications directors and how to better serve your church.
- Clarity Over Creativity | Rachael Branson
Our guest Rachael Branson shares how clarity over creativity shapes healthy church comms messaging and team
- Church Communications Roadshow | Katie Allred
Our newest partner, Katie Allred, sits down with us to share some exciting news about our upcoming Church Communications Roadshow.
- Stepping Into a New Leadership Role | Dr. Gavin Adams
Gavin Adams shares from his new book, Big Shoes to Fill, discussing with us about stepping into a new leadership role.
- From Awareness to Attendance | Dr. David Fletcher and Jason Hamrock
This crosspost from the Xpastor Webinar, Jason Hamrock shares insights to move people at the top of the funnel from awareness to attendance
- Why, How & When You Should Outsource Your Church Media Production | Carl Barnhill
In this podcast, Carl discusses his journey in media, rebranding Twelve:Thirty Media to Church Visuals. He emphasizes the importance of visual media in churches, offering ready-made, custom, and training services. Carl highlights trends li…
- Church Communications in a Crisis | Amy Whitfield
Amy Whitfield shares what she has learned, in times of crisis within the church. Effective communication becomes paramount. Local churches, guided by a well-structured communication plan, must navigate the challenges with transparency and…
- The Internet As a Mission Field | Caleb Weidman
Caleb Weidman of Blackbar shares some insights into church marketing. Straying from conventional views, Caleb redefines the internet as a mission field and encourages churches to engage with a personalized, community-oriented approach.
- Structuring Communications for Your Church’s Unique Mission and Values | Alex Bryjak
Our guest Alex Bryjak shares with us how she learned to structure communications for her church's unique mission and values.
- Attracting Newcomers to Church During Football Season | Burning Questions #3
Ever wondered how to keep attracting newcomers to church during the football season? Bart and Jason are answering your burning questions!
- Insights for Churches from the AI Conference | David Thorne
David Thorne, Missional Marketings AI expert, shares some insights he learned after attending the AI for Churches Conference
- My Ministry Path to Church Communications Director | Jennifer Sharp
Jennifer Sharp is a communications director at Northwest Bible Church and on this episode she shares with us her ministry path to this role.
- Christmas Communications Checklist | Bart Blair
Use the 7 steps in this Christmas Communications Checklist to help your church have its most effective holiday season ever!
- Why Culture Matters in the Local Church | Jenni Catron
Jenni Catron of 4 Sight Group is our guest and she shares her wisdom with building healthy culture in the local church.