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Why Social Media Is Failing the Church—and What to Do Instead (Guest: Rev. Richard Dalton)

In this visionary, wide-ranging, and deeply pastoral conversation, Rev. Richard Dalton—church planter, Anglican minister, and founder of Look Up Detroit—joins The Great Commission Today to explore how Christians can reclaim a faithful, visible, and redemptive presence in the digital public square. Key Moments 0:02 — Introduction: Welcome to The Great Commission Today and the mission of the podcast. 0:36 — Meet Rev. Richard Dalton: Church planter, Anglican minister, and city-focused visionary. 1:00 — Conversion Story: Hitchhiking to Washington, D.C. and encountering Christian love. 1:41 — A Lifelong Call: Ministry, church planting, and building Christian community. 2:01 — Anglican Roots: Finding a home among Bible-believing Anglicans. 2:17 — A New Focus: Shifting from parish ministry to city-wide outreach. 2:29 — Introducing Look Up Detroit: A digital public square for the city. 2:44 — Not a “Christian Website”: Welcoming good news from across the community. 3:03 — The Problem with Social Media: Confusion, distrust, and algorithmic silos. 3:40 — “Whatever Is of Good Report”: A biblical vision for public communication. 3:56 — Serving the City, Not Promoting Ourselves. 4:09 — Jeremiah 29: Seeking the Welfare of the City. 4:24 — The Urban Reality: Most Americans live in metro areas. 4:53 — The Long View: Registering lookup domains over 20 years ago. 5:01 — Illness and Limitations: Ministry shaped by suffering and recovery. 5:38 — Digital Real Estate for the Kingdom. 6:01 — A Global Vision: Cities across the U.S. and beyond. 6:14 — Internet Reach Across Continents. 6:49 — How Look Up Detroit Works: Self-publishing with local moderation. 7:39 — A Community-Driven Model, Not Central Control. 7:49 — Salt and Light in the Public Square. 8:14 — Leaving the Silos: A Call to Visible Christian Presence. 8:18 — Ad-Free Hospitality Online. 8:50 — Why Local Ownership Matters. 9:06 — The Importance of Un-Siloed URLs. 9:46 — Beyond Algorithms and Cancel Culture. 10:15 — Why Substack-Style Publishing Works. 11:12 — The Look Up Detroit Sections: Arts, service, business, faith, and more. 11:31 — A Model City Platform. 11:52 — Pastoral Heart for Cities and Young People. 12:32 — Untapped Social Capital in Local Churches. 13:03 — Why Churches Still Need Their Own Websites. 13:11 — The Power of Article-Based Publishing. 13:24 — A Tool for Churches, Nonprofits, and Service Groups. 13:38 — Outreach Discovery Call (Sponsor Message). 14:58 — Impact So Far: Responses from outside the church. 15:21 — A Newspaper-Style Format for Familiarity and Trust. 15:56 — Mobile-First Reach and Scrolling Stories. 16:14 — Durable Content vs. Disappearing Posts. 16:45 — Helping Small Groups Be Found. 17:24 — Strategic Communication for the Long Term. 17:48 — “Two by Two”: The Need for Partners. 18:07 — Limitations and Calling in Later Years. 18:31 — A Labor of Love for the Kingdom. 19:40 — Digital Front Porches: Tim Keller’s City Vision. 20:20 — Creating Shared Spaces for Christians and Non-Christians. 20:36 — Global Urban Migration and Gospel Opportunity. 21:11 — Using Digital Assets for Kingdom Purposes. 21:47 — Collaboration Through Individual URLs. 22:01 — How to Get Involved: Starting Look Up Sites in Other Cities. 22:27 — LookUpRichard.com and Substack as a Public Pulpit. 23:01 — A Call for Local Church Participation. 23:23 — Expanding the Vision in Detroit. 24:18 — Media Ministry as Stewardship. 24:55 — The Need for Business-Minded Partners. 25:32 — Vision with Humility and Realism. 25:51 — A Heart for Nigeria and Global Cities. 26:25 — Reaching a Phone-Centered Generation. 27:15 — Creating Labs for Best Practices. Next Steps: Schedule a free 30-minute Outreach Discovery Call with Daniel Vos, co-founder and CEO of Five More Talents: 👉 https://go.fivemoretalents.com/ Join the Church Outreach Group on Skool for free training in sermon publishing, online outreach, digital strategy, and follow-up systems: 👉 https://www.skool.com/church-outreach...