The past 6 months have brought about more than any of us could have ever imagined. Communities have been shaken and people have looked to their pastors for some kind of peace in the midst of the storm. Pastors have had to carry a weight through this season trying to figure out how to do ministry differently while trying to shepherd their congregation when they can't even see them face to face. 

I recently heard some recent statistics about depression rates, abuse rates, divorce rates and suicide rates over the past 4 months. It's devastating. 

That's why I reached out to my friends at Key Ministry to create the Online Pastors' Retreat. We want to help pastors get mentally healthy themselves as well as give practical insights into how to support their congregation around mental health. We've brought together some of the leading voices in this space like Kay Warren of Saddleback Church, Pete Scazzero of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Greg Surratt of Seacoast Church, Dr. Jack Graham ...

Politics can get sticky. While we are now in a political season in the US, politics is also something many leaders struggle navigating with. In this episode of the vlog, I’m sharing with you the common mistakes leaders make and the important lessons I’ve learned when it comes to politics on social media.

Do you have some tips to share, too? Comment them below!

#SocialMediaGuide #Politics #PoliticalSeason

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When it comes to networking with professionals, there is simply no better platform other than LinkedIn. If you’re looking to create organic engagement and build new connections on this platform, let me share with you little-known growth strategies in this episode of the vlog. 

Any growth hacks that you’d love to share? Write it down in the comments. You can also follow me on LinkedIn so we can learn from each other: www.linkedin.com/in/nilssmith.

#SocialMediaGuide #LinkedIn

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In my previous vlogs, I’ve shared with you my year-long journey on breaking my Apple addiction and moving away from the Apple ecosystem – replacing my AirPods with Amazon’s Echo Buds, my iPhone with Google Pixel, my Macbook with Chromebook, and my iWatch with Wyze. As I look back, was it worth it? Do I recommend that you do the same? Watch this.

#Apple #AppleEcosystem

Check out my previous vlogs on leaving the Apple ecosystem:

Breaking My Apple Addiction

Leaving Apple AirPods for Amazon’s Echo Buds

Leaving Apple Update

Switching from an iPhone to a Pixel

How Well Did the Wyze Watch Replace My Apple Watch

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As I slowly move away from the Apple ecosystem, I continue looking for more alternatives to the Apple products I’m using. In this episode of the vlog, I’m sharing about the $25 Wyze Watch I recently bought in replacement of my Apple iWatch, plus Wyze’s functions and features. 

Are there any Wyze products you’ve used? Tell me about them!

Video conferencing has been part of our world for more than a decade. As the pandemic continues to disrupt our daily lives, people are heavily relying on video conferencing platforms to keep their communication lines open for business, studies, work, leisure, and a lot more. Let’s talk about the functionality of video call apps, and the platform that is continually winning the hearts of everyone.

Since I started using Kajabi many years ago, I’ve seen how its features improved tremendously and steadily! It’s an all-in-one platform for your websites, courses, payments, analytics, email campaigns, and more. I hope that you’ll jump into this business platform and join the growing family of digital marketers, online influencers, business enthusiasts, and amateurs who decided to grow their online reach using Kajabi. Click here to join: https://app.kajabi.com/r/2r4NUL62/t/dgt322bf.

In my years of experience sharing content, creating online courses, accepting online payments, writing email newsletters, and managing analytics, I’ve finally found the all-in-one platform for businesses and organizations! Let’s talk about the key features of Kajabi and why it’s the best decision to invest and explore this platform. 

Start your Kajabi free trial here: https://app.kajabi.com/r/2r4NUL62/t/dgt322bf.

Are you an avid Apple user? If you’re looking to switch from iOS to Android, now is a great time to make the leap and enjoy some of the coolest Google products during quarantine and beyond. 

In this vlog, I talk about the key features and functions of my latest phone, Google Pixel 3A XL and a few iPhone features that I’m also leaving behind as I make the switch. Get to know all the reasons why the Pixel phone is definitely worth it!

Do you want to stay fit and active but find it tough to exercise in this crazy season? Now more than ever, your health and fitness should be a priority! My co-host at the Social Media Church, Aaron Magnuson and his wife, Megan have put together the biggest online fitness event yet!

Whether you’re a beginner or a someone who exercises regularly, get all the energy and inspiration from an incredible list of fitness trainers at the ONLINE FITNESS RETREAT beginning on July 18th. You can have unlimited access to on-demand workout routines, mindset motivation, healthy and balanced meal plans, and a lot more. 

We’re excited for you to meet thousands of fitness enthusiasts for you to connect with and help keep you accountable so you can become the best possible YOU. Let’s get fit and healthy together wherever we are!

CLICK HERE to register.