Episode 027, Fighting the Great Battles of Our Time

Christians, as cultural change agents who love the world and want to help it and the people in it, have an obligation to understand the world in which they live.  The great challenges of our world need to be identified and understood, then addressed.  This episode, Fighting the Great Battles of Our Time, is part 3 of a 3 part series dealing with an explanation of these things from an evangelical Christian perspective.

In this episode, we will unpack 5 of the great local church ministry challenges facing our world.  From the challenges of the family breakdown, human sexuality, and existential issues, among others, these are important ideas and issues for Christians to know and act upon.

Come with me on this spiritual and intellectual journey as we learn how to be salt and light in this culture seeking to find its way. Check out my other episodes of FREDTalks at http://fredtalks.libsyn.com.

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Episode 026, Fighting the Great Battles of Our Time, Part 2 of 3

Christians, as cultural change agents who love the world and want to help it and the people in it, have an obligation to understand the world in which they live.  The great challenges of our world need to be identified and understood, then addressed.  This episode, Fighting the Great Battles of Our Time, is part 2 of a 3 part series dealing with an explanation of these things from an evangelical Christian perspective.

In this episode, we will unpack 5 of the great theological and ideological challenges facing our world.  From the challenges of the Bible's authority, to the issue of biblical illiteracy in the church and much more-- these are important ideas and issues for Christians to know.

Come with me on this spiritual and intellectual journey as we learn how to be salt and light in this culture seeking to find its way. Check out my other episodes of FREDTalks at http://fredtalks.libsyn.com.

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Episode 025, Fighting the Great Battles of Our Time, Part 1 of 3

The world rages with tremendous challenges being faced globally and personally.  The challenges of our world need to be identified and understood, then addressed.  This episode, Fighting the Great Battles of Our Time, is part of a 3 part series dealing with an explanation of these things from an evangelical Christian perspective.

In this episode, we will unpack 5 of the great global challenges facing our world.  From the challenges of potable water and edible food, to the energy crisis, and much more, we will think together about these matters and how we can be a part of doing something rather than nothing to address them. 

Come with me on this intellectual journey and after hearing my perspective, determine your own, then share your ideas with others. Check out my other episodes of FREDTalks at http://fredtalks.libsyn.com.

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Episode 021, Content is King (Part 6 of 9)

Episode Description: In this series, we discuss how to use six important principles that are effective in persuading people to follow you.  In a day where people are hoping to expand their Twitter "following" or the number of "Likes" they have on a certain Facebook post, the important ideas of Dr. Robert Cialdini in his book on Influence are especially helpful.  Join me in this short, punchy podcast.

Series Description: We live in a Digital Age of information and technology.  As human knowledge has increased, the possibilities and opportunities for helping people meet global needs have grown exponentially.  With the challenges our world and its people face, there is an increasing realization that knowledge is no longer scarce and that it should be shared as a gift to others for the common good.

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Episode 020, Content is King (Part 5 of 9)

Episode Information: Inspired by Jon Wuebben and his book, Content is Currency: Developing Powerful Content for Web and Mobile, this podcast outlines 5 key elements for sure-fire impact in expanding your influence and building your audience.  Download and discover how these five strategies can ensure your sustained and increased impact.

Series Description: We live in a Digital Age of information and technology.  As human knowledge has increased, the possibilities and opportunities for helping people meet global needs have grown exponentially.  With the challenges our world and its people face, there is an increasing realization that knowledge is no longer scarce and that it should be shared as a gift to others for the common good.

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Episode 019, Content is King (Part 4 of 9)

Episode Description: Everyone with a message wants to expand their audience. The more people who read or hear or see our message, the more are influenced by our thinking and what we value.  So those who invest time in producing content should also work to promote that content.  We do this by increasing the number of ways our content is distributed.  In this session, I'll discuss 10 different distribution steams you can use to grow your audience.  Enjoy-- and if you like it, share it!

Series Description: We live in a Digital Age of information and technology.  As human knowledge has increased, the possibilities and opportunities for helping people meet global needs have grown exponentially.  With the challenges our world and its people face, there is an increasing realization that knowledge is no longer scarce and that it should be shared as a gift to others for the common good. 

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Episode 018, Content is King (Part 3 of 9)

Everyone wants to have more influence.  One of the great ways to do this is by exploring the use of social media.  But after you set up a Facebook or Pinterest or Twitter account, then what?!?  Content sharing or "content marketing" as it is sometimes called, is a key to impact and influence in the Information and Digital Age.    But some people don't really understand the "why" of content sharing.

This episode of FREDTalks Podcast will help listeners understand more about a strategy of designing content that is compelling, and ideas about how to grow one's audience, followed by discussions on how to schedule content effectively.   By approaching it a strategic way, one is able to grow his or her influence and audience.  Let's do this!

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Episode 017, Content is King (Part 2 of 9)

We live in a Digital Age of information and technology.  As human knowledge has increased, the possibilities and opportunities for helping people meet global needs have grown exponentially.  With the challenges our world and its people face, there is an increasing realization that knowledge is no longer scarce and that it should be shared as a gift to others for the common good.

In this session, we will think about the sources of content, and examples of different types that can be produced.  If a person has an interest in sharing ideas and information with the world, that content takes different shapes and is shared on different delivery methods.  This podcast helps people think about what it is they have to say and share.  Enjoy-- and if you like it, share it!

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Episode 016, Content is King (Part 1 of 9)

We live in a Digital Age of information and technology.  As human knowledge has increased, the possibilities and opportunities for helping people meet global needs have grown exponentially.  With the challenges our world and its people face, there is an increasing realization that knowledge is no longer scarce and that it should be shared as a gift to others for the common good.  Learn more about content sharing in this podcast.

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Episode 015, Influence: Part 3 of 3

Having learned more about influence and social media, we now turn our attention to the most effective uses of social media.  How, exactly, does one create a philosophy of social media in order to increase the depth and breadth of his impact?  That's what we'll explore in this episode of Influence, part 3 of a 3 part series.  (If you like it, share it!)

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Episode 014, Influence: Part 2 of 3

Social Media is all around us.  But sometimes we're so inundated with it that we become overwhelmed.  What's more, our over-familiarity with it can become unfamiliarity.  So why not take a moment to re-think the nature of social media.  What is it?  How does it work?  How can it be used well?  That's the strategic help you'll get on this podcast, part 2 of a 3 part series on Influence.

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Influence, Part 1 of 3

Influence.  We all want it.  And we want to increase the impact of the influence we already have.  This podcast explains the nature of influence and how that can be deployed in whatever field one finds him or herself, be it leadership, education, technology, discipleship or ministry.  After this session, check out the other episodes in this 3 part series.

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