The Church Digital Podcast

The Church Digital wraps 2025 with a candid look at what is next. Jeff shares why the podcast is shifting to seasons, how decentralization will elevate new voices, and why “fail fast, fail forward” matters for ministry. He also talks about the heart behind platforming leaders in diverse contexts, from urban ministry to gaming, and dreams of multilingual shows that point people to Jesus.You will hear updates on partnerships and operations that fuel the mission, including a move to Go High Level for better community tools and a creative partnership for content. Jeff highlights the Digital Missionary Conferences returning on May 12–13, new training like Sharing Jesus Online, digital church planting, and fundraising courses, plus the launch of a TCD streaming network with leaders like DeMarcus Battle and Leighton.Watch to learn how decentralization can multiply discipleship, how to experiment with purpose, and how digital missionaries can serve the global Church wisely. Discover practical takeaways for community building, platform stewardship, and sustainable systems that help you make more impact with fewer resources.If you care about digital evangelization, this episode is for you. Join the conversation, meet the community on Discord or WhatsApp via thechurch.digital/fam, and see how a 2x budget can lead to 10x Kingdom impact. Watch now and catch the vision for 2026.Visit our website: https://www.thechurch.digital/Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethechurchdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethechurchdigital/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethechurchdigitalLearn more from us at https://www.thechurch.digital/the-movement#FailForward #GivingTuesday #DigitalChurch

What happens when a ministry built on innovation decides to let go of control and trust God with the future? In this stream, Jeff from The Church Digital opens up about moving from a centralized model of leadership to a decentralized, Spirit-led movement. He shares how God has been shifting his heart from running everything himself to empowering others across the world to lead, create, and multiply.Jeff talks about the new season ahead for The Church Digital, including collaborations with missionaries in Nigeria, India, and Europe, and the launch of tools like Lex, a digital ministry AI assistant. He reflects on lessons learned from years of digital ministry, the tension between innovation and tradition, and how the Church can embrace new methods while holding firm to the unchanging message of Jesus.Through this stream, you will discover why decentralization can be a powerful way God expands His Kingdom online. You will learn how collaboration, humility, and empowerment can create more impact than one large platform. It is a reminder that the Church grows strongest when every part of the body works together, digitally and globally, for the sake of the Gospel.Watch this video if you care about digital ministry, leadership, and the future of the Church. Jeff’s transparency, wisdom, and vision will inspire you to rethink what success in ministry looks like and challenge you to ask, “Am I building my platform, or am I building God’s Kingdom?”Visit our website: https://www.thechurch.digital/Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethechurchdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethechurchdigital/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethechurchdigitalLearn more from us at https://www.thechurch.digital/the-movement#FaithAndTechnology #DecentralizedMinistry #DigitalChurch

What if your gameplay isn’t just escape—it’s assignment? Today, I streamed live with Chinomage and Flatcap to celebrate what went down yesterday at the Digital Missionary Gaming Summit (DMCon). This wasn’t a recap. It was a moment to reflect, celebrate, and invite others into what’s stirring in the movement. Gaming isn’t a side hustle for the church—it’s a mission field. And we’re finally treating it like one. (Get context at http://missionary.digital/gamingWe kicked things off by unpacking the top highlights from DMCon: from breakout moments in chat to major paradigm shifts for longtime leaders. Chinomage shared the behind-the-scenes moments that lit him up. Flatcap brought insight from conversations that happened off mic but hit just as deep. I shared the moments that moved me from “this could work” to “this is working.”The summit wasn’t the end—it was the beginning of something new. We teased what’s coming: new cohorts, community pathways for gamers stepping into mission, and training tracks that equip people not just to stream, but to disciple. What happens when we treat platforms as places and streamers as shepherds? That’s the future we’re building.To close the stream, we played Flatcap’s keynote in full: “Before we get started discovering your one, who are you?” It’s disruptive, reflective and rooted in the kind of calling that digital missionaries in gaming need to own. If you’re lost in the noise or waiting for permission, this might be the moment that calls you out and sends you in.So if you missed the summit—or if you just need to hear again that your digital impulse might be divine—this replay is your runway. Watch it. Let it stir you. The mission is live.

In this stream, Jeff gives a lively behind-the-scenes look at the Digital Missionary Gaming Summit. He recaps a global run of four summits with nearly a thousand registrations and representation from over 80 countries, then spotlights why this final event focuses on gamers. The heart of it is simple and strong. Every game is a gathering, every chat is a chance, and God can use our screens for the Gospel.Jeff walks through the core ideas of the summit. Be intentional, not random. Identify your one person to reach. Turn gameplay, chat, and streams into spaces where discipleship happens. Learn how community forms in-game, on stream, and asynchronously in Discord. Hear from speakers who will help you set the table for real relationships and steady spiritual growth.You will leave with more than inspiration. Expect practical exercises, step-by-step mapping, and clear next moves for your context. See how sponsors and partners can equip you with tools and resources so you can act on what you learn this week, not someday.If you care about reaching people where they actually are, this is for you. Watch the video, invite your team, and get ready to put ideas into action for Jesus in the gaming world. Visit our website: https://www.thechurch.digital/Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethechurchdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethechurchdigital/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethechurchdigitalLearn more from us at https://www.thechurch.digital/the-movement#DigitalNeighborhoodSummit #GamingMinistry #DigitalDiscipleship

The Church Digital Podcast marks its 365th episode with an inside look at the European Digital Missionary Conference. Jeff Reed and Simon Dirks share how Europe is being reframed from post-Christian to pre-revival. From church planting networks to diaspora communities and growing digital ministries, God is writing a new story of faith, unity, and mission.Jeff and Simon highlight voices like Jim Memory of Lausanne Europe who invites us to see hope where many expect decline. Other leaders explore AI for missions, Gen Z discipleship, and practical digital evangelism. We hear about hip-hop ministries in Finland, gaming communities in Germany, and creative outreach across languages and cultures.You will be encouraged to see how digital innovation can serve spiritual formation. Prayer fuels creativity, and the Holy Spirit is leading digital missionaries in fresh and unexpected ways. This episode offers tools, frameworks, and real examples you can adapt in your own context.Watch the full episode to discover what God is doing across Europe and how you can join this digital awakening. Whether you are a church leader, a creator, or an everyday believer, this conversation will expand your vision for mission in a connected world and help you take your next faithful step.Visit our website: https://www.thechurch.digital/Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethechurchdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethechurchdigital/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethechurchdigitalLearn more from us at https://www.thechurch.digital/the-movement#DigitalNeighborhoodSummit #EuropeanRevival #EuropeanDigitalMissionarySummit