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Theotek

By Kevin Purcell

Talking tech for people people who serve the Christian community and enjoy using Bible software, church tech, and general tech.

The hosts include...

1. Kevin Purcell, pastor of High Peak Baptist Church and a writer with nearly 20 years of experience covering mobile technology, church tech, and general technology. Doctoral dissertation on the use of Multimedia in Expository Preaching.
2. Rick Mansfield works with Accordance Bible Software as their primary evangelist for Accordance software and technology. He also served in churches and earned his Masters's degree in New Testament.
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Streaming Church Services Online - Theotek 006 - The One About Cameras

TheotekJun 29, 2021

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Streaming Church Services Online - Theotek 006 - The One About Cameras
Jun 29, 202143:49
Apple of Our I as in iOS Etc - Theotek 005 - The One Where We Talk About Apple's WWDC

Apple of Our I as in iOS Etc - Theotek 005 - The One Where We Talk About Apple's WWDC

Apple's WWDC 2021 Keynote came chocked full of new features in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 15, and macOS Monterey. We welcomed our friends LaRosa Johnson form Bible Study Tips and Olive Tree Bible Software and Mark Allison from Accordance Bible Software to discuss what made us most excited about Apple's announcements.

You can find Kevin on Twitter @kapurcell and Rick @thislamp.

Rick works for Accordance Bible Software and Kevin is pastor of High Peak Baptist Church.

Find Theotek at our website, on YouTube, and Facebook.

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Jun 09, 202101:08:15
6 Tips to Make Ministers More Productive - Theotek 004 - The One About Killing Time Killers
Jun 02, 202136:02
How to Save $1,600 on Bible Software - Theotek 003 - The One With a Clickbait Title
May 07, 202110:15
Apple iMacs, Airtags, and iPads, Oh My! - Theotek 002 - The One About Apple's New Toys

Apple iMacs, Airtags, and iPads, Oh My! - Theotek 002 - The One About Apple's New Toys

This is the episode where four guys break the 10th commandment together and recorded it for you to enjoy.

Apple announced a slew of new things in their Spring Loaded 2021 Event on Tuesday, April 20. Rick and I watched and invited our friends to join us and talk about it.

LaRosa Johnson, who helps create the cool stuff at Olive Tree as a contract partner also restarted his great Bible Study Tips site and show where he teaches people who to study the Bible. He also has an awesome book by the same name.

We jokingly say that our friend Antoine Wright is from the future because he thinks differently about tech. He's the guy who hosted his own website from his Nokia cell phone more than ten years ago. Now he does contact design and programming for the government. So don't make him made or he'll launch missiles at you.

In this episode we each shared which of the Apple announcements excited us the most. We discussed...

  • Colorful new iMacs with M1 chips and redesigned look.
  • Apple's redesigned Podcast app with a feature letting creators offer a subscription based show.
  • Amazing new iPad Pro with M1 and incredible new screen.
  • Apple TV with little new inside the box but a long awaited remote control redesign.
  • Airtags, the little devices you can put in a keychain holder or computer bag and it keep track of those things using the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or computer.

You can find Kevin on Twitter @kapurcell and Rick @thislamp.

Rick works for Accordance Bible Software and Kevin is pastor of High Peak Baptist Church.

Find Theotek at our website, on YouTube, and Facebook.

If you'd like to support Theotek you can here.

Apr 22, 202134:55
Droning On About Drones - Theotek Podcast 001 - The One About Drones in Ministry

Droning On About Drones - Theotek Podcast 001 - The One About Drones in Ministry

In this fun-packed episode of the Theotek Podcast, where we focus on Ministry Tech Mad Easy, Rick and Kevin discuss using drones in ministry. We talk about our experience with drones and what we've used with some funny stories about our failures. Then we talk about legal issues, some things to avoid, and some accessories for flying drones. Finally, we talk about our dream drones.

Show Notes

FAA Drone Zone site to register your drone

FAA Rules regarding flying drones: Fact Sheet – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations (Part 107)

Test Prep Course recommended by professional drone pilot Ken Heron - Use Ken’s code heron18 to get a discount of 30%. Also check out Ken’s channel. Both Rick and I have learned a lot from him - 

Other Good Drone YouTube Channels

  1. 51 Drones
  2. Denis Shiryaev
  3. DJI Tutorials from the company
  4. Drone Valley
  5. FlytPath

Kevin’s current drone - DJI Mini 2

Rick’s current drone - DJI Mavic Air 2

MediaShout article on using drones in ministry

Rick’s Recommended accessories

  1. Propellor Guards
  2. Fly More combo
  3. DJI’s extended warranty

Kevin’s recommended accessories

  1. ND filters - here’s the filter set he ordered for the DJI Mini 2
  2. Winter Touchscreen Compatible Gloves
  3. Attachment to hold an iPad with your drone controller - note that the one I have doesn’t seem to be available anymore so I have no personal experience with the above holder.
  4. A sun shield for an iPad mini for use with flying a drone

Rick’s dream drone - Skydio 2

Kevin’ dream drone - The unannounced DJI Mini 3 hopefully with obstacle avoidance at least on the front and back and with object tracking features built in. Here's a video I found about some desired features.

Places to Find Kevin and Rick Online

Kevin's YouTube Channel and Rick's YouTube Channel

Kevin on Twitter and Rick on Twitter

Kevin on Instagram

Kevin's Church and Rick's Place of Work

Mar 23, 202137:36
I’m Dangerous - Theotek Podcast with Kevin and Rick - An Introduction.
Feb 16, 202110:45