With Microsoft, Google and Apple all releasing new hardware and software, we talked about what they can do to help the church. We’ve already discussed the Apple hardware and software announcements for this Fall. We chatted about Google’s goodies too. Now it’s Microsoft’s turn. But more importantly for us, what can these three companies and…
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WORDsearch 11 Update Demo: Theotek Podcast #040
We were fortunate enough to have Rick Milone from WORDsearch to show off their latest update. WORDsearch 11 came out last week with some awesome new features. Rick showed them off and then talked about what sets WORDsearch apart from other programs. After talking about WORDsearch we also delved into iOS 9 and the new…
Apple iPad Pro, iPhone and TV: Theotek Podcast #039
Apple showed off their new iPad Pro, a nearly 13-inch iPad with support for Apple Pencil and a keyboard cover they call a Smart Cover. In addition, we learned about the WatchOS 2.0, Apple iPhone 6S and 6S Plus as well as the updated Apple TV that runs games and apps. The Theotek crew unpacked…
Theotek Podcast #033: Semper Paratus and Stuff
Church websites and their social media presence can have a positive or negative impact on the church. The Theotek Podcast #033 dealt with this subject. Our team included Rick Mansfield of Thislamp.com and Antoine Wright from the Mobile Ministry Magazine and me, columnist with Ministry Tech Magazine (formerly Christian Computing Magazine). Hopefully this was the last week without…
Theotek Podcast #031: Heard It, Lived It, Reddit
This week on the Theotek Podcast we talked about the recent controversy over a Reddit person getting fire. What can we learn about how to talk about staff and volunteer conflict management from this story. This past week Microsoft also released a new version of Microsoft Office for Mac 2016. Rick and I shared a little…
Theotek Podcast #030: Herodian Drone
Accordance Bible Software just released a cool new resource that looks like a drone flew over Israel during ancient times and gives users an aerial view. It also shows some 3D constructions of things like Herod’s temple. We got an exclusive first look on the Theotek Podcast. I was away in a hotel and had to…
Theotek Podcast #028: Apple of My Eye
Apple unveiled their new operating systems, iOS 9 and OS X 10.11 El Capitan at WWDC 2015. We talked about what the new features mean for Church and Bible technology in this week’s podcast. What do you think iOS 9 and OS X 10.11 El Capitan do for Christians who use computers, and specifically Macs,…
Theotek Podcast #019: Can You Do That Online?
As I posted late last week, Logos launched a new service called Logos Now that includes a beta web app. WORDsearch also launched a new version of their online site that replaces My Study Bible, which made the Top 6 favorite Bible study sites. We talk about online Bible study sites and go more in-depth…
Theotek Podcast #017: Presenting Like a Pro
Paul Alan Clifford, or just Paul to his friends, is a church tech guru. He specializes in ProPresenter and social media. Paul shares tons of great church tech related content on his website, YouTube channel and social media connections. He joined us on the Theotek Podcast to talk about ProPresenter, a worship presentation tool that…
Theotek Podcast #015: Getting Social
Okay, so updating this site with the latest Theotek podcast episodes, jumped way down the priority list. But here’s episode 15 in video (below) and audio form (at bottom). Theotek Podcast #015: Getting Social – YouTube Video Let’s start with the episode 15 from two weeks ago. We had a great discussion about social media and…