Christian Media Marketing
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
Learn what is working in Christian missions, and with Church outreach in the area of social media marketing around the world. With clients from over 130 different countries, learn from Jon Ralls (Executive Director of Kavanah Media) the best online marketing tips, spiritual insights, tactics and strategies, so you will be able to find seekers in your context by getting the right message to the right people, at the right time, at the lowest possible cost.
Location:
United States
Description:
Learn what is working in Christian missions, and with Church outreach in the area of social media marketing around the world. With clients from over 130 different countries, learn from Jon Ralls (Executive Director of Kavanah Media) the best online marketing tips, spiritual insights, tactics and strategies, so you will be able to find seekers in your context by getting the right message to the right people, at the right time, at the lowest possible cost.
Language:
English
Website:
https://kavanahmedia.com/
Episodes
Episode 300 - What Comes Next?
6/6/2025
In this special 300th episode, Jon will be sharing the journey that this podcast and video show has had, and why it will be stopping for at least a little while as he seeks the Lord to find out what comes next.
To watch this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/gXYomvbBzLA
Duration:00:08:08
Episode 299 - Using AI Locally With NO Internet
5/30/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about a great piece of software that allows you to download and run different AI models locally on your own computer with no internet access needed.
To watch this episode, please go here: https://youtu.be/EsnB3XI08rE
Duration:00:10:54
Episode 298 - An Encrypted Portable Storage Solution
5/23/2025
Having good backups of your data is important, and this is especially true of your most sensitive data. In this episode, Jon will be sharing about a device that he uses with his most sensitive data. With the ability to remote or local wipe the data, brute force protection, weather protection, and more, it is a USB drive that you can use and trust in your digital engagement efforts.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/L0Xe6s2y78A
Episode 297 - WhatsApp Business APP and API Challenges
5/16/2025
WhatsApp is used by so many people around the world, but using it for digital engagement brings unique challenges. In this episode, Jon will be sharing about the phone requirement and registration process challenges and how you can overcome them with different software options.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/GJFqLmucqD8
Episode 295 - Meta Business Verification Phone Number Option
5/9/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing a method to get a phone number and utility bill that works for Meta Business account verification. This is all part of the process of being verified for your business ad accounts.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/3UN-PwCXKBs
Episode 294 - Working and Sharing Together In Risk Management (Part 4 In Risk Series)
5/2/2025
In this fourth part of a series on Risk Management, Jon will share the hope of a shared risk management group ("Protector Network"), and how the practice of risk management is a spiritual act and discipline for the Lord.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/lAg0uTs5gUI
Protector Network Email: protectornetwork@protonmail.com
Episode 293 - Risk Management & Decision Making Tools Part 3
4/25/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing several risk management and decision making tools and techniques that can help you make the right decision at the right time.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/H78NoIW4jds
Episode 292 - Risk Management in Christian Missions Part 2
4/18/2025
In this 2nd part of a 3 part series, Jon will be looking at how to create risk registers, heatmaps, and then use these tools to build strategies and plans to handle both bad and good risk. To download the software that is mentioned, you can also go to: Risk Register Software
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/qoMGNvY-f0I
Episode 291 - Risk Management in Christian Missions Part 1
4/11/2025
In this multi-part series, Jon will be sharing best practices from GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) for how to handle risk in the work of Christian Missions. Ministry and life is filled with risks and rewards, and this training will give you specifics on how to think and serve through it all.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/TKsJUTJP1r8
Episode 290 - Meta Peer Approval
4/4/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about Meta's new Peer Approval. He will share the options, the ones that Kavanah is using, and why.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/BV5q5rkE0F4
Episode 289 - GPS Software and Your Security
3/28/2025
In this episode, Jon will be comparing and contrasting Apple vs Google Maps in regards to privacy and security for mission teams serving overseas. He will also share another option that has robust privacy and security included.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/P11fhOqyGL4
Episode 288 - The Future of AI & Missions
3/21/2025
In this third part of the series on AI and Christian Missions, Jon will be sharing about potential future uses of AI, ways we need to balance the power and the risks, as well how we can steward AI for the Kingdom.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/yA-1t66j5LY
Episode 287 - Part 2 - AI & Human Perception - How It’s Changing the Way We Understand Faith
3/14/2025
In part one, Jon explored AI’s rapid rise and its impact on missions. In this episode, he will focus on how AI is reshaping human perception, cognition, and interaction—and how we must be prepared to help shepherd AI and resources for solid Biblical truth and sharing.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/yXCMGT7YNqo
Episode 286 - The AI Wave - How Emerging Technologies Are Shaping Missions Part 1
3/7/2025
In this episode, Jon will start a 3 part series about the role of AI in missions work. From the opportunities, challenges, ethical and theological issues, and more, he will explore how we can walk the line of proper use and containment for greatest Kingdom impact.
To watch this training, go here: Video Training
Episode 285 - How To Leverage SEO For Digital Engagement Strategies
2/28/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about the need (still) for SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and how you can leverage your content for multiple ways and strategies.
To watch this content, go here: https://youtu.be/HZ7qN-1BTVE
Episode 284 - Be Careful With Your Wording
2/21/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about word choice and different phrases and concepts that Meta is sharing that can get your ads denied. He will walk through several examples straight from Meta's help page including the use of the word "You".
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/EHaIdN8sB-I
Episode 283 - Meta Advantage + Audience Issues
2/14/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing recent developments and challenges that we are seeing with Meta's Advantage + audiences. From ads not going to the right people, to much more, Jon will share the best way to regain control (currently) to show your ads to the right people and at the right time.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/2fmGuHZt8Uw
Episode 282 - DeepSeek AI Security and Privacy Concerns
2/7/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing about a new AI platform called DeepSeek. He will share what it is, and some of the censorship, privacy, and security concerns that he has with ministry usage.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/t8Hj1whTTDk
Episode 281 - The Challenge of AI Ad Review
1/24/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing several strategies and the challenges being faced by the use of AI for Ad reviews and Ad accounts being disabled.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/6FpzM8xynoc
Episode 280 - How To Stay Safe From New Phishing Attacks
1/17/2025
In this episode, Jon will be sharing examples of new, current phishing attacks happening in SMS and even within Google search results. He will share some tactics and practices to help keep yourself safe.
To watch this training, go here: https://youtu.be/-K3zYP_kki4