EPISODE · Oct 14, 2024 · 33 MIN
You Might Be Doing Digital WRONG, Here's Why with Jay Kranda
from Creative Potential · host Creative Potential Podcast, Chris Decker
In this episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, host Chris Decker interviews Jay Kranda, the Online Community Pastor at Saddleback Church and author of 'Online Church is Not the Answer: Beyond Just Streaming Church to Hybrid Disciple Making.' Jay discusses the importance of digital engagement and how churches can adapt to this new medium without forsaking traditional values. He details the creative process behind writing his book, emphasizing the need for focus and the challenges of balancing faith and ego while pursuing creative projects. Jay shares personal anecdotes, illustrating how skateboarding and writing require persistence through failure. He advises creatives about documenting their processes, the disciplined approach to writing, and how a book remains a vital tool for conveying and developing ideas, especially in the Christian community. Jay emphasizes the importance of not releasing work until it's something you’re proud of and recounts the spiritual journey of ensuring his efforts align with contributing value rather than self-glorification. KEY TAKEAWAYSDigital Engagement is Essential: Churches must embrace digital platforms while maintaining traditional values to connect effectively with their communities.Focus in the Creative Process: Writing requires a disciplined approach and the ability to stay focused, especially when balancing faith and personal ambition.Persistence Through Failure: Jay shares that both skateboarding and writing demand resilience, highlighting the importance of learning from setbacks.Document Your Journey: Creatives should keep track of their processes, as this documentation can enhance growth and clarity in their work.Value of the Written Word: A book serves as a powerful tool for idea development and communication within the Christian community.Pride in Your Work: It's crucial to withhold release until you are truly proud of your work, ensuring it meets your standards of quality.Align Efforts with Purpose: Focus on contributing value rather than seeking self-glorification, emphasizing a spiritual commitment to your creative endeavors.QUOTES"Churches often excel at preserving the faith, but this strength can hinder us from embracing new tools that God may want us to leverage.""Digital isn't just a tool; it's an opportunity to reach new people and enhance our current experiences.""Most successful ventures start simple, much like Facebook began at Harvard with a single audience.""There's always this tussle between... is it ego or is it God?""Sometimes you just don't know if what you're doing... I would encourage any creative... do not release it till you are super proud of it.""Just keep grinding... even if a couple of people don't like it, I bet you'll be able to put your head on your pillow and go, 'Oh, I did that.'""Just say yes to things... you find out pretty early what resonates with you."Connect and learn more about Jay KrandaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaykranda/Timecodes00:00 Introduction00:22 Meet Jay Kranda: Online Community Pastor00:45 The Journey of Writing a Book01:15 The Importance of Digital Engagement in Churches02:46 Skateboarding and Life Lessons05:51 Why Write This Book?08:28 Challenges and Focus in Digital Ministry14:38 The Creative Process and Practical Tips24:18 Faith and Writing: A Spiritual Journey28:54 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, host Chris Decker interviews Jay Kranda, the Online Community Pastor at Saddleback Church and author of 'Online Church is Not the Answer: Beyond Just Streaming Church to Hybrid Disciple Making.' Jay discusses the importance of digital engagement and how churches can adapt to this new medium without forsaking traditional values. He details the creative process behind writing his book, emphasizing the need for focus and the challenges of balancing faith and ego while pursuing creative projects. Jay shares personal anecdotes, illustrating how skateboarding and writing require persistence through failure. He advises creatives about documenting their processes, the disciplined approach to writing, and how a book remains a vital tool for conveying and developing ideas, especially in the Christian community. Jay emphasizes the importance of not releasing work until it's something you’re proud of and recounts the spiritual journey of ensuring his efforts align with contributing value rather than self-glorification. KEY TAKEAWAYS Digital Engagement is Essential: Churches must embrace digital platforms while maintaining traditional values to connect effectively with their communities. Focus in the Creative Process: Writing requires a disciplined approach and the ability to stay focused, especially when balancing faith and personal ambition. Persistence Through Failure: Jay shares that both skateboarding and writing demand resilience, highlighting the importance of learning from setbacks. Document Your Journey: Creatives should keep track of their processes, as this documentation can enhance growth and clarity in their work. Value of the Written Word: A book serves as a powerful tool for idea development and communication within the Christian community. Pride in Your Work: It's crucial to withhold release until you are truly proud of your work, ensuring it meets your standards of quality. Align Efforts with Purpose: Focus on contributing value rather than seeking self-glorification, emphasizing a spiritual commitment to your creative endeavors. QUOTES "Churches often excel at preserving the faith, but this strength can hinder us from embracing new tools that God may want us to leverage." "Digital isn't just a tool; it's an opportunity to reach new people and enhance our current experiences." "Most successful ventures start simple, much like Facebook began at Harvard with a single audience." "There's always this tussle between... is it ego or is it God?" "Sometimes you just don't know if what you're doing... I would encourage any creative... do not release it till you are super proud of it." "Just keep grinding... even if a couple of people don't like it, I bet you'll be able to put your head on your pillow and go, 'Oh, I did that.'" "Just say yes to things... you find out pretty early what resonates with you." Connect and learn more about Jay Kranda LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaykranda/ Timecodes 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Meet Jay Kranda: Online Community Pastor 00:45 The Journey of Writing a Book 01:15 The Importance of Digital Engagement in Churches 02:46 Skateboarding and Life Lessons 05:51 Why Write This Book? 08:28 Challenges and Focus in Digital Ministry 14:38 The Creative Process and Practical Tips 24:18 Faith and Writing: A Spiritual Journey 28:54 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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