Jan 30
This week Martin and Sallie discuss broadcasting worship services on the internet as well as interview WELS lawyer Harvey Dunn who clears the air on copyright issues.
Listen now or download Episode 004 (40:36)
The discussion:
- Audio/Video Recording – As a follow up to a WELSTech listserve discussion, Martin and Sallie explore some of the considerations and options congregations have for recording worship services.
The interview:
Copyright – In part one of a two part interview, Harvey Dunn, WELS member and intellectual property attorney, joins Martin and Sallie to discuss a variety of issues related to copyright, fair use and public domain
The tidbits:
- This week’s picks
- WELS.net feature
- Community feedback
- From Justin Ninmann, Technology Coordinator at St. Peter Lutheran School, Appleton, WI – A great discussion thread on the WELSTech listserve about wireless computer labs for schools
The featured artist:
- WELS contemporary Christian musician WendySue Fluegge sings The Instrument from her CD by the same name – www.wendysue.com
Get involved:
Tags: audio, copyright, rss, video
Jan 23
This week Martin and Sallie sit down with Rob Benson, WELS Network Security Administrator, to discuss how to keep your computer, it’s information and your identity safe.
Listen now or download Episode 003 (42:03)
The interview:
Computer Security – Martin and Sallie are joined by Rob Benson, WELS Network Security Administrator, to discuss computer and e-mail security for the church office, school and home
- Windows virus protection freeware
- Mac virus protection freeware
- Research Internet rumors – www.snopes.com
The tidbits:
- This week’s picks
- WELS.net feature – WELS Locator
- Of interest
- Community feedback
- From Gail Potratz, Emanuel, New London – Suggested adding the feed to those available for WELS FinalWeb web hosting customers
- Pastor Rik Krahn, Martin Luther, Neenah, WI – Looking for digital audio/video equipment recommendations – Join the WELSTech listserve conversation
The featured artist:
- WELS contemporary praise band Koine sings I Hear the Savior Calling from their second CD, Gesangbuch – www.koinemusic.com
Get involved:
Tags: programming, security, synchronization
Jan 16
This week Martin and Sallie discuss mindmapping and some tools to help users apply this brainstorming concept through technology. They also interview Professor Jim Grunwald of Martin Lutheran College. Jim also serves as the synod’s Director of Distance Education.
Listen now or download Episode 002
The discussion:
- Mind Mapping – Martin and Sallie discuss the concepts behind mind mapping, numerous uses for the tool and various software solutions for mind mapping.
- Read more about mind mapping on Wikipedia
- Try mind mapping:
The interview:

The tidbits:
- This week’s picks
- WELS.net feature – Through my Bible in 3 Years
- Upcoming Events
- Community feedback
- This week we heard from listener Steve Mathwig with ideas and questions for upcoming episodes.
The featured artist:
Get involved:
Tags: Backup, Bible, Distance Learning, Mind Mapping, Skype
Jan 09
In this inagural episode of the WELSTech Podcast Martin and Sallie discuss “why a podcast”? They also interview the co-founder of FinalWeb, the synod’s web-hosting partner.
Listen now or download Episode 001
The discussion:
- Why WELSTech? Martin and Sallie discuss the thinking behind putting on a weekly show about technology and ministry.
The interview:
The tidbits:
The featured artist:
Get involved:
Tags: calendar, FinalWeb, forward in christ, password, web hosting