Build the Church

Josh Roberie
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Welcome to Build the Church, the podcast designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and actionable insights to grow and lead thriving churches. Hosted by Josh Roberie, each episode explores church leadership, growth strategies, branding, and effective ministry, empowering you to overcome challenges and build a vibrant community of believers. Whether you're planting a new church or leading an established one, Build the Church will provide you with the tools and inspiration to lead with confidence and impact.

  1. Why Your Church Should Be on TikTok with Pastor Chris Moore

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    Why Your Church Should Be on TikTok with Pastor Chris Moore

    "Grandma is on TikTok." And according to Pastor Chris Moore, she might just be the cheapest person your church can reach online. Most churches are completely ignoring TikTok, and according to Pastor Chris Moore, that's exactly why it's one of the cheapest and most fruitful places to reach new people right now. In this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie sits down with Chris Moore, ARC church planter, lead pastor of Valley Church in Phoenix, Arizona, and founder of Good and Faithful Studio. Chris pulls back the curtain on the TikTok ad strategies he's used to help churches reach their communities for a fraction of what they're spending on Facebook and Instagram, plus a few "gatekeeping secrets" he's never shared publicly before. If you're a pastor or ministry leader who feels behind on social media, this conversation will give you practical, doable next steps to get the word out about your church. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the cheapest audience to reach on TikTok is actually 50+ (yes, grandma is on TikTok) How Chris's TikTok ads performed 3x better than Meta, with "plan your visit" costs as low as $7 to $11 What makes a scroll-stopping church ad (and why over-producing it can hurt you) The simple daily ad budget sweet spot for the best return on investment Whether your church needs its own TikTok account or can just run ads Why a pastor's personal account often out-performs the church's account The Facebook group strategy Chris used to build an audience of 25,000+ people in his city Chris's wild journey from youth pastor, to selling bulldogs online, to digital marketing About our guest: Pastor Chris Moore is the lead pastor of Valley Church in Phoenix, AZ, and the founder of Good and Faithful Studio, a creative agency providing done-for-you social media, photo, and video for churches. He's also the creator of Blessed Babysitting, a new app helping churches and families book faith-aligned childcare. Good and Faithful Studio: https://goodandfaithful.studio Resources mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Your Team Church, an online assessment that helps you place every volunteer where they thrive. Create your own branded assessment URL in seconds and give each person a one-of-one personality portrait. Take the test for free at https://yourteam.church/disc Prefer to watch? Catch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rHwmKJevnxY If this episode encouraged you, subscribe and share it with a pastor who needs it. Let's believe again for what God can do through your church. Support the show

    23 min

  2. 10/21/2025

    Faith-Based AI from Gloo

    In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Brian Ayers from Gloo about the transformative role of artificial intelligence in ministry. They explore the intersection of AI and human flourishing, discussing research on AI's impact on spiritual growth and the development of tools like Church.tech and Glue AI Chat, designed to empower pastors and enhance their outreach efforts. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning AI with Christian values and the potential for technology to support meaningful connections within the church. https://church.tech/ https://chat.gloo.com/api/auth/authorize-anonymous-user?redirect=/ https://gloo.com/resources/blog/introducing-the-flourishing-ai-benchmark Support the show

    23 min

  3. 10/13/2025

    From Prison to Purpose: Your Story's Not Over with Donnell Mann

    In this episode of the Build the Church podcast, host Josh Roberie speaks with Pastor Donnell Mann, who shares his incredible journey from a life of addiction and incarceration to becoming the lead pastor of Your Story Church in Houston. Donnell emphasizes the importance of personal stories, the transformative power of faith, and the role of community in recovery. He discusses the challenges he faced, including serious legal charges and the impact of his past on his family relationships. Through his experiences, Donnell highlights that God is always writing our stories and that hope can be found even in the darkest times. Support the show

    44 min

  4. 10/05/2025

    Creating AI-Powered Ministry Content

    In this episode of The Build the Church Podcast, host Josh Roberie unpacks how pastors can use AI to stretch their sermons, strengthen their messages, and create engaging ministry content all week long. Building on the first two episodes—Is AI Hijacking Modern Ministry? and Mastering AI Prompts for Ministry—Josh shares practical ways to harness AI as a thought partner, not a replacement. Learn how to use AI to write social media posts, blogs, text messages, email drafts, small group lessons, and more—without losing your authentic voice or calling. Whether you’re a church planter, pastor, or creative leader, this episode will help you turn Sunday’s message into a week’s worth of ministry impact using the power of AI. Listen to discover: How to transform your sermon into social media content and reelsThe best ways to use AI for blog writing and SEO growthHow to make your communication (texts, emails, and announcements) more personal and effectiveHow to build small group lessons and meeting agendas in minutesWhy AI should sharpen your work—not replace itLinks & Resources: Visit buildthe.church for more tools and resources to help you gain momentum, grow your church, and go the distance in ministry. Follow on Instagram @buildthe.church Support the show

    20 min

  5. 09/30/2025

    Mastering AI Prompts for Ministry

    AI only works as well as the questions you ask. In this episode, Josh shares three mindset shifts and a simple five-step prompt framework to turn AI into a creative thought partner while you remain the thought leader. Expect practical examples, guardrails, and ready-to-use wording you can try this week. Support the show

    20 min

  6. 09/22/2025

    Is Artificial Intelligence Hijacking Modern Ministry?

    On this episode of the Build the Church Podcast, Josh Roberie unpacks one of the biggest questions facing pastors today: Should churches embrace generative AI—or avoid it altogether? From the Roman roads and Gutenberg’s printing press to the rise of the internet, Josh shows how technology has always shaped the way the gospel spreads. He explains what generative AI actually is, how pastors can use it for sermon prep, creative brainstorming, and content creation, and the ethical pitfalls to avoid—like privacy, bias, and over-reliance on machines. You’ll walk away with practical guardrails, inspiring examples, and a clear conclusion: AI isn’t a magic wand, but it can be a powerful kingdom tool when stewarded wisely. Whether you’re skeptical or curious, this episode will help you think through AI’s role in your ministry and how to harness it without losing your voice or authenticity. Support the show

    23 min

  7. 11/18/2024

    Church Planter Story: From South Africa to Alasks

    Jax and Annette Britz share their incredible journey from South Africa to Alaska, driven by faith and a calling to plant Echo Church. They discuss the challenges and confirmations they faced along the way, including the unique culture of Alaska, the importance of community, and the divine signs that guided their decision. Their story emphasizes the power of trusting God's plan, even when it seems impossible, and the significance of unity in marriage during such a transformative journey. Join the many pastors who trust Parable to handle their finances with care and expertise.  Right now, Parable is offering 25% off onboarding exclusively for Believe Again listeners, so connect with them today! liveyourparable.com/believeagain Episode Resources: Free financial tools and resources for churches: https://liveyourparable.com/believe-again/ Learn more about weekly coaching with Josh to help you revitalize or relaunch your church. Email Josh@believeagain.co. VisitPlanner will help you reach more first-time guests than any other tool. Find out more here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/Pnb4EL23fSwg3kT8s1mw. Support the show

    34 min

  8. 11/11/2024

    Two Equals One with Jimmy and Irene Rollins

    In this episode, Josh and Amy sit down with Jimmy and Irene Rollins to discuss balancing love, laughter, and longevity in marriage. They also discuss the Rollins' book "Two Equals One," which provides practical tools for couples to navigate their differences and strengthen their relationships. Join the many pastors who trust Parable to handle their finances with care and expertise.  Right now, Parable is offering 25% off onboarding exclusively for Believe Again listeners, so connect with them today! liveyourparable.com/believeagain Episode Resources: Two Equals One Book: https://amzn.to/3Z0nlGy Free financial tools and resources for churches: https://liveyourparable.com/believe-again/ Learn more about weekly coaching with Josh to help you revitalize or relaunch your church. Email Josh@believeagain.co. VisitPlanner will help you reach more first-time guests than any other tool. Find out more here: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/Pnb4EL23fSwg3kT8s1mw. We’d love to connect with you on social media!    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believeagain.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believeagain.co Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe-again/id1637368624 Support the show

    38 min
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Welcome to Build the Church, the podcast designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and actionable insights to grow and lead thriving churches. Hosted by Josh Roberie, each episode explores church leadership, growth strategies, branding, and effective ministry, empowering you to overcome challenges and build a vibrant community of believers. Whether you're planting a new church or leading an established one, Build the Church will provide you with the tools and inspiration to lead with confidence and impact.

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  • Creator
    Josh Roberie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Build the Church
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