A Brief History of First-Wave Church Bloggers, Content Creators, and Influencers in the Internet Age

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Before streaming videos, podcasting, and social media, there was a time when blogging ruled the Internet. Sam interviews Marty Duren and Ben Cole, two early adopters of the medium whose widespread influence gained national attention. From 2004 to 2010, bloggers like Marty and Ben shaped the direction of the Southern Baptist Convention. They reflect on this period of influence and give their thoughts on what will happen in the future.

You can find them at blog.martyduren.com and x.com/BaptistBlogger.

Posted on November 6, 2024


As President of Church Answers, Sam Rainer wears many hats. From podcast co-host to full-time Pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church, Sam’s heart for ministry and revitalization are evident in all he does.
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