WELSTech

774 - Sprinkles and Shortlinks

Sallie Draper — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:57:15 GMT

There was a QR code on the donut table. Not a sign on the wall. Not a flyer on the bulletin board. A little coaster, right next to the donuts, that said "Scan to Give." And honestly? That's the "hole" episode.

773 - Give It a Desk

Sallie Draper — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

What if your AI assistant already knew your school handbook, your church's mission statement, your newsletter archives — and you never had to explain any of it again? That's the promise of AI workspaces, and in this episode Martin and Sallie break down how to put them to work in a ministry setting.

772 - The Pendulum Swings: EdTech’s Reckoning

Sallie Draper — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tune in to this episode of WELSTech for a lively discussion on right-sizing technology for the classroom. Our friends Jason and Rachel are back with a rubric utility, Adobe free education resources, and a sprinkling of AI as well. You'll be shouting "BINGO!" before you know it!

771 – Human Connection in a Digital Age

Sallie Draper — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:09:24 GMT

Welcome back to WELSTech, a conversation at the intersection of ministry and technology for over 18 years! Today we look at the newly released Artificial Intelligence Ethical Framework and Risk Matrix. Martin has a free diagramming tool while Sallie shares an affordable new Apple laptop. Plus the community feedback segment includes news of Gen Z returning to religion.

770 – Your Strategic Plan Deserves More Than a PDF

Sallie Draper — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:56:44 GMT

It’s time for WELSTech 770, your bi-weekly dive into ministry and technology topics of the day. And today the conversation centers around tech to assist with managing a strategic plan. Also in this episode, learn more about the upcoming Taste of Missions event and a helpful new iOS app. Plus, get the “skinny” on Sallie’s hardware pick of the week.

769 – AI for the Assist

Sallie Draper — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:02 GMT

This episode of WELSTech features an interview with Ryan Kirchoff where he shares an overview of his recent Leadership Conference presentation on our favorite topic – Artificial Intelligence. Are You an Influencer is the topic of an upcoming webinar. Sallie has a new favorite song, and Martin has a new favorite gadget. Which one will be your favorite?

768 – Many Hats, Many Cats

Sallie Draper — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:43 GMT

Tune into this episode of WELSTech for a master class in herding cats as we navigate a lively discussion of the MLC degree and certificate offerings for technology directors. There’s also a broad range of picks of the week, Martin’s Screens and Souls presentation from Leadership Conference, and some free Google training to discuss.

767 – Best of 2025

Sallie Draper — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:26 GMT

Take a look back at 2025 with Martin and Sallie as they share highlights, memories, and favorites from year 18 of the WELSTech Podcast.

766 – Christmas Conversation with Melanie

Sallie Draper — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:25 GMT

Merry Christmas from WELSTech! We’re continuing our holiday tradition of sharing a special Christmas interview with our listeners. This year, we’re excited to welcome Melanie Giddings from the Lutheran Schools Office to talk about the important work underway to develop a new religion curriculum.

765 – Christmas Coloring

Sallie Draper — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:34:34 GMT

‘Tis the WELSTech Christmas season! Join us for a giveaway announcement that involves the good news of Christmas, coloring books, and AI. You could win a fun WELS item while you exercise your AI skills. Christmas concerts, anniversary offerings, travel apps, managing your smart home, and free EDU GPT round out this episode. Let’s goooo!