--- title: Ministry Resources 2026 - WELSTech --- - - - - - - - - - [![tunein-svgrepo-com (1)](https://welstech.wels.org/hubfs/tunein-svgrepo-com%20(1).svg) ](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/WELSTech-Audio-p1206615/) - [![Groups-2-Fill--Streamline-Rounded-Fill-Streamline-Material](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Groups-2-Fill--Streamline-Rounded-Fill-Streamline-Material.png?width=16&height=16&name=Groups-2-Fill--Streamline-Rounded-Fill-Streamline-Material.png) ](https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/g/welstech) - [Stitcher icon ](https://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/22792) - - - ## Listener’s Desert Island Picks ![WELSTech Desert Island Picks Contest](https://welstechmulti.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/contestdesertisland2.jpg)During April 2009 WELSTech listeners submitted their "Top 5 Desert Island Software Picks", software titles they wouldn’t want to live without - free or fee, desktop or Web 2.0.  Here's the compiled list of all of the submissions. ### Audio Video - [Audacity](http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) - [iSquint](https://isquint.net/) - [iTunes](http://www.apple.com/itunes/) - [Microsoft Expression Encoder](http://www.microsoft.com/expression/products/overview.aspx?key=encoder) - [Pandora](http://www.pandora.com/) - [Pandora Sidebar Gadget for Windows Vista](http://www.pandora.com/on-windowsgadget) - [Subtitle Workshop](http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Subtitle-Workshop-Download-5315.html) - [WavPad Sound Editor](http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/masters.html) - [Xilisoft Video Converter](http://www.xilisoft.com/video-converter.html) ### Browser - [Firefox](http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ie.html) ### Education - [EZGrade Pro](http://www.orbissoft.com/index.html) - [SMART Board Notebook 10](http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Board+software/default.htm) ### Image - [GIMP](http://www.gimp.org/) - [Paint.net](http://www.getpaint.net/) ### Maps - [FlashEarth.com](http://www.flashearth.com/) ### Mobile - [Google Voice](https://www.google.com/voice) - [iPhone](http://www.apple.com/iphone/) - [MobileMe](http://www.apple.com/mobileme/) - [Skype](http://skype.com) ### Network - [Hamachi](https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/vpn.asp?lang=en) - [UltraVNC](http://www.uvnc.com/index.html) - [VMWare Workstation/Fusion](http://www.vmware.com/index.html) ### Office - [Freemind](http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page) - [Google Calendar](https://www.google.com/calendar) - [Open Office](http://www.openoffice.org/) - [Propresenter](http://www.propresenter.com/) - [Thunderbird](https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/) ### RSS - [Google Reader](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/reader-mode/llimhhconnjiflfimocjggfjdlmlhblm) - [Google Reader in Plain English](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/reader-mode/llimhhconnjiflfimocjggfjdlmlhblm) - [NetNewsWire](http://www.newsgator.com/Individuals/NetNewsWire/Default.aspx?gcid=S18242x019&keyword=PLPnetnewswire) - [SharpReader](http://www.sharpreader.net/) ### Search - [BibleGateway](http://www.biblegateway.com/) - [Google](http://www.google.com) ### Social - [Adium](http://www.adiumx.com/) - [Delicious](http://delicious.com/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com) - [Victory of the Lamb Lutheran Church on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/victoryofthelamb/) - [TweetDeck](http://www.tweetdeck.com/beta/) ### Utility - [CCleaner](http://www.ccleaner.com/) - [Evernote](http://www.evernote.com/) - [Growl](http://growl.info/) - [iStat](https://www.globalpointofcare.abbott/content/dam/ardx/globalpointofcare/apoc/support/i-stat-1/technical-bulletins/english/technical-bulletins/726066-00I.pdf) - [Notepad](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notepad) - [VIM](http://www.vim.org/) ### Web 2.0 - [Google Apps](https://workspace.google.com/) ### Ministry Resources Archive [ 2008-2016 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-archive?hsLang=en) | [ 2017 ](https://welstech.wels.org/welstech/tag/ministry-resource?hsLang=en) | [ 2018 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2018?hsLang=en) | [ 2019 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2019?hsLang=en) | [ 2020 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2020?hsLang=en) | [ 2021 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2021?hsLang=en) | [ 2022 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2022?hsLang=en) | [ 2023 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2023?hsLang=en) | [ 2024 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2024?hsLang=en) | [ 2025 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2025?hsLang=en) | [ 2026 ](https://welstech.wels.org/ministry-resources-2026?hsLang=en) ### About WELSTech exists to explore the use of technology to further the spread of the gospel. Audio episodes are released biweekly. This show is sponsored by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). ![WELSlogo_fullcolor_web_minsize](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Welstech/WELSlogo_fullcolor_web_minsize.webp?width=150&height=71&name=WELSlogo_fullcolor_web_minsize.webp) ##### Upcoming Show Topics [![Subscribe](https://welstech.wels.org/hubfs/45057981/wtButnSubscribeEnewsContent-300x164.webp) ](https://welstech.wels.org/e-news-subscription/?hsLang=en) ## Latest Episodes ![777 - From Wagon Train to Airplane](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Welstech/WELSTech%20777%20(1080%20x%201080%20px).png?width=500&name=WELSTech%20777%20(1080%20x%201080%20px).png) ### 777 - From Wagon Train to Airplane Eighteen and a half years. 777 episodes. And one unforgettable farewell. In this milestone WELSTech episode, Martin Spriggs and Sallie Draper mark the end of an era as Sallie shares that she will be retiring from WELS — and from WELSTech. Episode 777 is their final show together as co-hosts, and they spend it doing what they do best: looking back, laughing, and pointing to the God who blessed every episode along the way. [Read More](https://welstech.wels.org/2026/06/01/777-from-wagon-train-to-airplane?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://welstech.wels.org/2026/06/01/777-from-wagon-train-to-airplane?hsLang=en) ![776 - Wholly Unauthorized](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WELSTech%20776%20Wholly%20Unauthorized.png?width=500&name=WELSTech%20776%20Wholly%20Unauthorized.png) ### 776 - Wholly Unauthorized What happens when you feed years of podcast transcripts into an AI and ask it to roast your long-time guest hosts, Dr. Rachel Renno and Jason Schmidt? WELSTech episode 776, that's what! You won't want to miss the standout phrase that should be cross-stitched on a pillow and lots more WELSTech goodness! [Read More](https://welstech.wels.org/2026/05/14/776-wholly-unauthorized?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://welstech.wels.org/2026/05/14/776-wholly-unauthorized?hsLang=en) ![775 - Cough Drops and Use Cases](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/775%20Cough%20Drops%20and%20Use%20Cases.png?width=500&name=775%20Cough%20Drops%20and%20Use%20Cases.png) ### 775 - Cough Drops and Use Cases Sallie's voice may not be at 100%, but the show must go on! In this episode of WELSTech, Martin and Sallie power through to explore one of the most practical questions in this Season of AI: what does AI actually look like in your ministry context? 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