Voices of Revival - Shownotes

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  Host: Bradley Higgins
Guest: Brady Shearer (Founder, Pro Church Tools)

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Summary:
In this pivotal episode of Voices of Revival, Bradley Higgins is joined by Brady Shearer—founder of Pro Church Tools—for a rich, eye-opening conversation about the greatest communication shift in 500 years and how churches can (and must) respond. Brady offers clarity, conviction, and practical guidance for Christian leaders navigating the digital age without losing the mission.

Brady explains why your church’s digital presence is not just optional—it’s essential to fulfilling the Great Commission in a world that lives online. From “167-hour discipleship” to empowering young creatives in your congregation, this conversation will challenge traditional models of ministry and inspire practical action for digital mission.

Together, they explore what it looks like to reach beyond the one-hour Sunday experience and take ground in the digital spaces people already inhabit. They tackle topics like the role of AI in church communication, generational differences in media fluency, and how any church—regardless of size—can begin leveraging social platforms today.

The heart of this conversation is not hype, but holistic discipleship. Brady urges pastors and leaders not to fear digital tools but to steward them responsibly, with clear values and Spirit-led discernment. For those feeling paralyzed by the pace of change, this episode will spark new hope—and a strategy.

Whether you're a seasoned pastor, a media volunteer, or a believer who wants to see the church rise in influence again, you’ll walk away from this episode stirred, equipped, and ready to lead through this communication shift with boldness and wisdom.

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🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Why churches must think beyond the Sunday service
   
• The “167” framework for digital discipleship
   
• Why digital and in-person ministry should work together, not compete
   
• How to empower young leaders and media creatives in your church
   
• Practical guidelines for using AI in ministry
   
• The evolving social media landscape (and where to start)
   
• Avoiding stock Christianity: why your church should showcase real people
   
• What’s stopping most churches—and how to break through the paralysis
   

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📖 Scripture References:

• Matthew 28:18–20 (The Great Commission)
   
• Ephesians 4:11–12 (Equipping the saints)
   
• Acts 2:42–47 (The early church as community and witness)
   

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✅ Practical Takeaways:

• Start small but stay consistent with digital outreach
   
• Audit your church website and media—are you showing your people or stock photos?
   
• Choose one social media platform and go deep before expanding
   
• Establish clear parameters for AI use (shortcut, not source)
   
• Empower emerging leaders instead of trying to do everything yourself
   

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💬 Most Powerful Quote:
"The mission never changes, but the methods must—because we are living in the middle of the biggest communication shift in 500 years."
—Brady Shearer

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🙋‍♂️ About the Host:
Bradley Higgins is the host of Voices of Revival, a Spirit-led video podcast uniting Revivalists across Southwest Ohio and beyond. Through authentic conversations, timely teachings, and powerful testimonies, Bradley equips hungry believers to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit and ignite revival in their communities.
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