Larry Witzel
Respected innovator at intersection of technology, marketing, and ministry. Founder of SermonView. Disciple of Jesus.
Appears in 59 Episodes
7 Evangelistic Marketing Lessons Straight From the Bible
In this episode, Larry Witzel discusses the importance of promotion in evangelism, using King Hezekiah's story as a framework. He outlines seven keys to market evangel...
The Best Time to Start an Evangelistic Series
Larry Witzel unpacks why the weekend after Easter is the perfect time to launch an evangelistic series. He shares five powerful reasons: heightened spiritual openness,...
How to Use Multi-Touch Marketing for Evangelistic Events
Larry Witzel explains how to use multi-touch marketing to boost your evangelistic event attendance with repeated invitations across multiple channels. Learn how person...
How to Harvest Parasocial Relationships Using CTAs
In this episode, Larry Witzel explores how pastors can use parasocial relationships to grow the Kingdom of God. While influencers monetize their followers, pastors can...
How Pastors Can Grow a Thriving Online Community
In this episode, Larry Witzel discusses how to build genuine relationships online, particularly through social media, by leveraging the concept of parasocial relations...
Parasocial Relationships & Their Impact on Social Media Users
In this episode, Larry Witzel explores the phenomenon of parasocial relationships, particularly in the context of social media and its implications for church leaders....
How Churches Can Embrace The Digital Transformation
Many churches struggle to connect in a world that’s gone digital, missing key opportunities for evangelism and discipleship.Larry Witzel shares three practical steps t...
How Traveling Can Strengthen Your Ministry
Larry Witzel explains three key reasons why intentional time away can refresh your ministry, boost creativity, and deepen your connections. In the Old Testament, God c...
The ONE Post Your Church Should Make Every Week
Discover the social media post that can help bring more people to your church each week. In this episode, Larry Witzel explains how behind-the-scenes posts before wors...
Social Media Uncertainty Reduction
In this episode, Larry Witzel discusses the critical role of social media in church outreach, emphasizing the need to create content that addresses the concerns and ne...
Types of Social Media Content
In this episode, Larry Witzel discusses the importance of social media for churches, highlighting that while many recognize its potential, few implement effective stra...
Using Inclusive Church Language
In this episode, I talk about the importance of using inclusive language in church to create a welcoming environment for guests. I’ll share five practical tips to help...
Doing Things You Enjoy
Burnout is a real challenge for pastors and church leaders, and I want to talk about how to avoid it. In this episode, I share personal experiences and insights into b...
Doing Things You're NOT Good At
In this episode, I share why stepping out of your comfort zone and taking on challenges you’re not naturally good at is so important. I talk about a personal experienc...
The Power of Insecurity
In this episode, Larry Witzel discusses the concept of imposter syndrome and the power of insecurity in personal and spiritual growth. He emphasizes that feeling insec...
How to Overcome Chronic Affirmation Deficit
Do you ever feel like negativity and criticism are louder than the affirmations in your life? You’re not alone. A lot of us, especially pastors and leaders, know what ...
Why Do People Make New Year’s Resolutions?
New Year’s resolutions are more than a tradition—they tap into something deeper within us. In this episode, Larry Witzel shares four key reasons why so many people com...
4 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Resolution More Effective
Millions set New Year’s resolutions, but how can you actually keep them? In this video, Larry Witzel breaks down four practical, research-backed strategies to help you...
The Risk of Authenticity
Spending time with extended family can bring expectations and old patterns—but what if you’ve changed? In this episode, Larry Witzel shares a personal story of taking ...
8 More Church Holiday Traditions
Looking for fresh ways to engage your community this Christmas? Here are eight creative ideas for holiday traditions that your church can start this year. These tradit...
