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In this episode, we think about the importance of storytelling in communicating our messages, both in church and online.

Everyone has a story — and so we consider how we can record these testimonies and share their power with our audience.

Mentioned in this episode:


Support G&P via Buy Me A Coffee — thank you!
Donut Man 2 Corinthians 5:17 (don’t ask)
G&P Episode 18 — Church Case Study – New Life Church⁠
G&P Episode 37 — Do we have to use video?



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In this episode, we cover the essentials of SEO, and consider to what extent churches need to optimise their online presence for search engines — including setting up a free Google Business profile for your church.



Mentioned in this episode:


Google Business
G&P Episode 16 — Save me from bad church websites!
Image optimisation, covered in G&P Episode 19 — Our Favourite Tools/Resources (Part 4)
G&P Episode 25 — Blogs on church websites – an essential feature or a waste of time?
Church directories:


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In this episode, we cover some simple tips that can ensure your Powerpoints and church slideshow designs are not only beautiful, but also genuinely useful to those in your congregation.

Mentioned in this episode:


G&P Episode 28 — Tools and resources - Song Projection
G&P Episode 21 — Do we really need sermon series graphics?

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In this episode, we consider whether video is an essential tool for church comms and if we’re going to use it, how do we do so in a way that’s realistic and sustainable.

Sounds like a time for our old friend ‘content repurposing’!



Mentioned in this episode:


G&P Episode 33 — Repurposing your content the easy way
Master the Art of Solo B-Roll: Smartphone Filmmaking for Beginners
G&P Episode 5 — Where do we start?! Creating a comms plan Part 1 and Part 2
Christian Businesses in Kent



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In this episode, we reflect upon a question from a listener, asking for advice on how we can communicate appropriately and effectively through digital methods where there can often be grievances or arguments that may not happen face to face.

We consider different perspectives, including the need for appropriate communication and behaviour when acting as individuals and as groups, as churches.

It can be a very sensitive and delicate situation, often there’s no one way fits all but it’s important to think about how to handle this prior to the situation arising.



Mentioned in this episode:


What would Jesus post — book review on ChurchTrain



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In this episode, we chat with Lydia from RBC about using social media for the church in Rochester and the Coffee Shop that they run as an outreach in the community.



Mentioned in this episode:

G&P Episode 18 — Church Case Study – New Life Church

Rochester Baptist Church Facebook

The Moathouse Coffee Shop Facebook Page



Podcasts Mentioned:


Two Sisters and a Cup  of Tea
Drama Queens
Parenting Hell
Off Menu



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