Social Media Church Podcast

About Social Media Church Podcast

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.

Publisher

Matt Williams

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2016

Latest episode

15 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

38 of 315 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   15 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Sermons to Podcasts: How Churches Can Multiply Their Message Online with Justin Trapp

   Host Matt Williams interviews Justin Trapp, founder of Ministry Pass and Sermonary, about how churches can leverage podcasting to amplify their message and deepen discipleship.

2. 

   18 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How Churches Can Win on Social Media with Haley Cousins

   Digital Marketing Director Haley Cousins discusses with host Matt Williams how churches use social media as a dedicated ministry space, providing a framework for digital engagement and measuring ministerial success in this interview.

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   9 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Authentic Digital Ministry for the Next Generation with Melissa Gepford

   In this newest episode of the Social Media Church Podcast, host Matt Williams explores with Melissa Gepford how churches can authentically engage young people in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Melissa, an ordained deacon and the Intergenerational Discipleship Coordinator for the Great Plains United Methodist Conference, draws on her extensive experience leading programs like Leadership Lab and Dandelion Marketplace. Together, Matt and Melissa examine strategies for integrating digital and in-person ministry to build genuine relationships with kids, youth, and young adults. They cover the evolving role of the church in a digital-first world, including insights from Gen Z and young leaders, and how to use social media, AI, and other tools responsibly. Melissa also provides practical leadership tips and tools for busy church leaders and content creators, stressing that authenticity and understanding youth perspectives are key to effective ministry. Whether you're a church leader, youth worker, volunteer, or digital strategist, you'll find new ideas and inspiration to help your ministry thrive in today's digital environment. Listen now, subscribe for more episodes, and share your thoughts with our community! Show Notes: Connect with Melissa Gepford Melissa Collier Gepford LinkedIn Melissa Collier Gepfhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melissacolliergepford/ord Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/melissacolliergepford) Melissa Collier Gepford Linktree Great Plains United Methodist Conference Dandelion Marketplace Sacred Roots (https://sacredrootsnetwork.com/) Connect with Digital Media Church DMC Youtube DMC Threads (https://www.threads.com/@digitalmedia.church) DMC Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/digitalmedia.church/) DMC Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalmediachurch) DMC Linkedin DMC Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/digitalmediachurchpodcast) This episode is brought to you by Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

Inside a recent episode

From Sermons to Podcasts: How Churches Can Multiply Their Message Online with Justin Trapp

Published 15 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And you're doing that over 40 times a year. And you also have all of your other responsibilities. I don't think pastors realize and people don't realize the toll that it takes on a pastor's body, on their mind, their heart. It's just exhausting work. And so what we wanted to do starting back in 2014 is come alongside pastors and not give them sermon transcripts of other pastors, but to give them the materials that they can sort of build upon so that they can save some of that time. They're not starting from a blank page. They're not starting from square one every single week. And if they're able to plan out and be a little bit more organized in their planning, the relief that they could experience just from that, I mean, writing a sermon, you've probably experienced this, Matt, every Monday morning, especially if you're preaching regularly, every Monday morning is like, Here we go again. […]

Who has been a guest on Social Media Church Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Justin Trapp
• Haley Cousins
• Katie Allred
• Kap Chatfield
• ChatGPT

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

56,542

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

54 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

92

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