The Blackbar Podcast
Tune in every other week to the Blackbar crew as they break down church media, marketing, and tech in today's scene. Jump in to stay up to date on media and technology relevant to the church as well as deep dives into mastering the art of sharing the greatest message ever told!
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 124
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Brian Lee: The Gospel Centered Enneagram
In this week's two part episode, Nick, Caleb, and Zach are joined by Brian Lee, friend of the Blackbar crew and coach at Gospel Centered Enneagram to discuss the Enneagram - a simple pe…
Racism & Redemption: The Church & Creative Diversity
At Blackbar we believe that, despite our differences, there's a seat at the creative table for everyone regardless of denomination, socioeconomic background, political leaning, gender, …
Racism & Redemption: How Should Christians Navigate Racial Tension?
At Blackbar we believe that, despite our differences, there's a seat at the creative table for everyone regardless of denomination, socioeconomic background, political leaning, gender, …
Aaron Gansler: Vision Casting the "New Normal"
On this week's bonus episode, Zach, Nick, and Caleb are joined by their friend, Pastor Aaron Gansler, for a conversation about what to expect as churches begin to reopen in- person serv…
Phil Bowdle: The Importance of Digital Ministry
On this week's episode, the guys talk with Phil Bowdle about how vital understanding social and digital media is and will continue to be for the church. Phil, author of Rethink Communic…
Jay Kranda: Online Church 101
On this week's episode, the guys talk about online church with Jay Kranda, Online Pastor from Saddleback Church.
As one of the early adapters of the "Online Pastor" role in ministry, Ja…
How to Survive as an Audio Guy
On this episode, Caleb talks audio mixing with three of the Blackbar Discord Certified Pros: Jason Kelly, Justin Angle, and Michael Fusaro. Each guest has years of experience in mixing …
UVF Webinar: Post Production
This week, Nick, Zach, & Caleb join Tim Jackson, Dom Garcia, and Dan Desrosiers for another conversation on the University of Valley Forge's Digital Media Webinar. Throughout this serie…
The One About Understanding Social Media
So, your church made it online thanks to all the work you put into learning OBS, Facebook Live, and YouTube Premier. Now, how in the world is this whole social media thing supposed to w…
Live.Streaming with Life.Church
On this week's conversation, Zach interviews Matt Morgan & Steven Hudgens from the Life.Church broadcast support team as they talk about online church during the COVID-19 quarantine. Ma…
UVF Webinar: Church Streaming
On this week's conversation, Zach & Caleb join a talented panel of alumni and faculty from the University of Valley Forge Digital Media Department. In a preview of the first in a series…
COVID-19 Online Church Strategies
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, many churches are finding it impossible to meet in person, and they are having to find ways to move their ministries online. Facebook Live, IGTV, and Y…
Who's Afraid of Photoshop?
Learning new programs can be pretty intimidating, and when you have a software as prolific and professional as Adobe Photoshop, it's easy to get discouraged. Even though there's tutoria…
How Not To Wreck Your Videos: Pre-Production
In the world of video production, planning and preparation is everything. From developing your concept to understanding your allotted resources, a good production rises and falls on the…
You Might Be Wasting Your Church Marketing Budget
There's not an advertiser alive that doesn't want a bite of your church's marketing budget. They all seem to have convincing arguments as to why their platform is the most potent and co…
Design & Trends & Relevancy, Oh My!
Graphic design is a staple in today's culture as it's effectively used in everything from professional business strategies to marketing for Tik Tok. We see time and time again that the …
Dan Desrosiers: The Role of Creatives in the Church & Leaving a Legacy
On the second part of a two episode interview, the guys talk with their old college professor Dan Desrosiers, who is now the Creative Arts Pastor at Connections Church in Pennsylvania. …
Dan Desrosiers: Media & Relational Ministry
On the first part of a two episode interview, the guys talk with their old college professor Dan Desrosiers, who is now the Creative Arts Pastor at Connections Church in Pennsylvania. D…
Why We Killed Our Church Bulletin
The church bulletin has been a staple of most modern Christian churches for as long as we all can remember, but is it really a good use of our time and resources?
On this episode, the g…
How to Never Have Another Creative Block. Seriously.
When your paycheck is dependent on your creative output or your ministry is hinging on an "original" project, a drought of inspiration can set you back for weeks. Whether you're in mini…