The Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer

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Top Church Podcasting Gear for 2026 Feb 25, 2026

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Church podcasting has evolved from simply uploading sermons to producing interviews, devotionals, leadership content, and more. If you're exploring podcasting for your church, we're sharing our recommended gear for 2026. From mics to interfaces and accessories, we'll cover options for every budget from two podcasters who've been hosting since 2014.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

3:11 - Microphones

9:22 - Interfaces & Recorders

17:30 - Headphones

19:40 - Accessories

21:06 - Software

22:32 - Full Setups

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Micro Church Podcast Studio [Tour]: https://youtu.be/aCrpic5rugc

- Shure SM7B: https://bit.ly/3Ob9s5x

- Rode PodMic: https://rode.com/en-ca/products/podmic

- Shure MV7+: https://bit.ly/40abh5b

- Audio-Technica AT2040: https://bit.ly/4raD5Cl

- DJI Mic 2: https://www.dji.com/mic-2

- Rodecaster Pro II: https://rode.com/en-int/products/rodecaster-pro-ii

- Rodecaster Duo: https://rode.com/en-ca/products/rodecaster-duo

- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://focusrite.com/products/scarlett-2i2

- Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://focusrite.com/products/vocaster-two

- Sound Devices MixPre: https://www.sounddevices.com/mixpre/

- Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro: https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/p/dt-770-pro

- Sony MDR-7506: https://bit.ly/4tuzlgz

- Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: https://bit.ly/46A7eTr

- Audio-Technica ATH-M20x: https://bit.ly/4rdBw6Y

- Rode PSA1+: https://rode.com/en-ca/products/psa1-plus

- Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/

- DaVinci Resolve: https://bit.ly/4adljIX

- Adobe Audition: https://www.adobe.com/ca/products/audition.html

- AutoPod: https://www.autopod.fm/

- Auphonic: https://auphonic.com/

- HELP ME SEE Show: https://www.youtube.com/@helpmeseepossibility

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Things Growing Churches Do Differently Feb 18, 2026

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I've been part of growing churches most of my adult life - as a volunteer, on staff, and in the pews. What I've noticed is this: the difference between growing and stagnant churches isn't what you'd expect. But when you see a healthy church up close, clear patterns emerge - and after fifteen years, I want to share what growing churches consistently do differently.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

2:38 - Inspiration Beats Information Every Time

7:22 - Sunday Can't Fix Everything

14:58 - Right Invitation, Right Moment

20:23 - Build Systems Before Chaos

23:32 - Scrappy, Regardless Of Budget

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Ryan Burge: https://x.com/ryanburge

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Your Pastor Says "I Don't Like It" But Can't Say Why Feb 11, 2026

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The most frustrating loop in church creative is pouring hours into a design or video, only to hear "something's off" or "I don't like it" with no explanation. It's usually not stubbornness - most pastors just don't have the language to explain what they're reacting to - and today, we're going to fix that.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

3:06 - "I Don't Like It" Is A Symptom, Not The Problem

4:26 - Most Churches Have Never Defined Their Voice

8:02 - The Solution Is 8 Words

12:35 - Now You Have A Measuring Stick

20:58 - This Also Solves The "Conflicting Feedback" Problem

22:16 - Share It With Everyone

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Why Your Church Only Attracts One Type of Person: https://youtu.be/k7ZZD_F9dn4

- WordHippo: https://www.wordhippo.com/

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Top Free AI Tools for Churches Feb 04, 2026

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Hundreds of new AI tools launch every day, and most of them cost money. We've tracked down the ones that are actually free - beyond just ChatGPT - including tools most churches haven't heard of that could save your team dozens of hours every week.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Tool #1: TurboScribe

1:55 - Tool #2: tl;dv

3:00 - Tool #3: Claude Cowork

8:45 - Claude Cowork Church Uses

IMPORTANT LINKS

- TurboScribe: https://turboscribe.ai/

- tl;dv: https://tldv.io/

- Claude Cowork: https://claude.com/product/cowork

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Surviving the Newest Updates to Church Social Media Jan 28, 2026

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Social media used to be predictable - now it's chaos, even when the averages are higher. This episode is about surviving the new game, with the metrics and mindset that actually keep you sane.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:35 - The Volatility Problem

7:45 - The Three Audiences Framework

10:11 - Content Equals Credibility

12:30 - The No Weeks Off Approach (Reframed)

14:26 - How To Stay Sane

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Church Social Media Trends 2026: https://youtu.be/354IpgzSIEU

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The 76-Word Church Welcome Email That Works Jan 21, 2026

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The most important email you'll ever send someone in your church is the very first one. So we're going to help you get it right. Today, we're sharing a 76-word church welcome email that works for churches of any size. It hits every goal a great welcome email should. Feel free to steal it word-for-word.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:50 - Big Idea #1: The First Email You Send Is The Most Important

5:53 - Big Idea #2: Send It From The Pastor

7:25 - Big Idea #3: Choose Your Focus - Connect Elsewhere Or Important Next Steps

9:46 - Big Idea #4: The P.S. Reply

15:04 - Big Idea #5: You Reply Back

IMPORTANT LINKS

- The 76-Word Church Welcome Email Cheatsheet: https://prochur.ch/49vyftg

- This Church Guest Follow-Up System Is…Unusual: https://youtu.be/pd6b7eRzmg4

- Pro Church Certified: https://prochurchcertified.com/

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Churches Like This Won't Survive To 2040 Jan 14, 2026

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The world is changing fast. AI is reshaping economies, industries, and even how we relate to one another. So what does that mean for the church and its future? In one of our most important episodes yet, we're breaking down four changes every church should seriously consider making before 2030.

DOWNLOAD CHEAT SHEET: https://prochur.ch/church-AI-cheat-sheet

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

10:18 - Canon vs. Content

18:00 - Formation vs. Information

26:15 - Communal vs. Individual

31:45 - Cost vs. Convenience

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Church Lingo To Dump In 2026 Jan 07, 2026

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The language you use shapes the culture you build. And when that language goes stale, it quietly starts holding things back. So today, we're sharing our list of church lingo to retire in 2026 - and what to consider saying instead.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

2:30 - Why Does This Matter?

4:25 - Do Life Together

7:25 - Season Of Singleness

9:20 - Wow

12:03 - Circles Not Rows

13:03 - Welcome Home

16:22 - Don't Miss It

18:20 - Loving On

19:56 - Turn To Your Neighbor

21:17 - Daddy God

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Church Merch: The Master Guide Dec 17, 2025

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When it comes to church shirts, most of us default to tossing a logo on the front and calling it done. But with a few thoughtful changes, you can turn simple merch into something people genuinely love to wear outside of Sunday morning. So today, we've invited our friend Karl Nilsson onto the podcast to walk us through his practical workflows and share the wisdom he's picked up creating merch that actually gets worn.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:10 - Design Process

5:50 - Karl's Style

8:56 - Design Process Cont'd

13:20 - Overcoming Communication Issues

18:54 - Balancing Aesthetics With Audience Needs

22:42 - Garment Selection And Print Production

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Karl Nilsson | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigvardnilsson/

- Karl Nilsson | Dribble: https://dribbble.com/KarlNilsson

- LA Apparel: https://losangelesapparel.net/

- AS Colour: https://ascolour.com/

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Church Tech Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier Dec 10, 2025

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When you serve at church, there are always going to be ideas, projects, or ministries you're unsure about. Sometimes your instincts are right. Sometimes they're not. Today, we're sharing real stories from churches that pushed past their initial resistance, took the risk anyway, and saw incredible results.

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Table of Contents:

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0:00 - Intro

1:55 - Building A Human Claw Machine

5:26 - Hiring A Full Time Creative

10:02 - Live Stream

15:32 - Getting Away From "Professional" Video Announcements

19:02 - Youth Group Instagram Account

20:13 - Letting The Holy Spirit Lead. 10/10 Recommend

20:51 - Planning Events Months Ahead And Not A Month Before

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