Tag: Social Media

Can You Be Arrested in the UK for Criticizing Transgender Ideology on Social Media?

Posted on September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Can You Be Arrested in the UK for Criticizing Transgender Ideology on Social Media?

Leadership and Ministry Blog

In the UK, you generally cannot be arrested simply for expressing a political or religious opinion, including criticism of transgender issues, as free expression is protected. However, the situation is nuanced because UK law also places limits on speech, especially where it crosses into hate speech or harassment. Here’s how it works: 1. Relevant Laws 2. Criticism vs. … Read More “Can You Be Arrested in the UK for Criticizing Transgender Ideology on Social Media?” »

Why Promoting Other People’s Content Matters (And How It Builds Trust)

Posted on January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 By Stephen Bedard 1 Comment on Why Promoting Other People’s Content Matters (And How It Builds Trust)

Blogging and Writing

In this brief but impactful episode of Confessions of a Christian Blogger, Stephen Bedard shares insights on a counterintuitive yet vital principle of social media marketing: promoting other people’s content. While it might feel unnatural for bloggers—Christian or not—to share content that doesn’t directly lead to their own platforms, Stephen explains how this approach builds trust … Read More “Why Promoting Other People’s Content Matters (And How It Builds Trust)” »

Good News: Enjoying the Bluesky

Posted on November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Good News: Enjoying the Bluesky

Here in Nova Scotia, we have had nothing but cloudy days and rain for some time. We only have had short glimpses of the blue sky over the past number of days. But that is not what I mean by Bluesky. One of the things I like to do is to interact with people on … Read More “Good News: Enjoying the Bluesky” »

Why I Am Not Planning on Leaving X/Twitter

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Why I Am Not Planning on Leaving X/Twitter

Blogging and Writing

There is currently an exodus of people leaving X, formerly known as Twitter. To a certain extent this has been happening since Elon Musk took over Twitter. This has increased recently, most likely related to the election of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s close connection to him. Some people want to distance themselves from Musk. … Read More “Why I Am Not Planning on Leaving X/Twitter” »

Reflections on a (Brief) Break

Posted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Reflections on a (Brief) Break

Blogging and Writing, Personal Blog

Last weekend I found myself in a low mood. I made the decision to take a break from blogging and from social media. Now you will notice that this is less than a week later. That short of time is probably the regular space for many bloggers and people on social media. There is nothing … Read More “Reflections on a (Brief) Break” »

How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Platform

Posted on October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Platform

Blogging and Writing

You have a blog or website. You have a Twitter account. You want to drive traffic to your website with Twitter. How do you make it happen? Well, it is not as easy as just posting links to your site on your Twitter feed and hope people will notice. The first step is to actually … Read More “How to Use Twitter to Grow Your Platform” »

Christians on Twitter/X

Posted on April 23, 2022April 23, 2025 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Christians on Twitter/X

Blogging and Writing

Twitter is probably my favourite social media platform at the present time. I use it to share my content, think out loud about issues I’m wrestling with, and connecting with old and new friends. While Twitter can be a useful and edifying place, it can also be toxic at times. It is not Twitter itself … Read More “Christians on Twitter/X” »

Social Media and Blogging During a Crisis

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Social Media and Blogging During a Crisis

Blogging and Writing

I’m writing this during the Coronavirus pandemic but what I’m going to talk about is relevant during any major crisis. As I have spent time on social media, mostly Facebook and Twitter, during this past week, I have noticed something. Almost everything that was shared was either very discouraging or very encouraging. Not much in … Read More “Social Media and Blogging During a Crisis” »

An Important Lesson For Blogging and Social Media

Posted on September 7, 2019 By Stephen Bedard 1 Comment on An Important Lesson For Blogging and Social Media

Blogging and Writing

I have been involved in blogging and social media for a long time. There are many lessons that I have learned but there is one that has stood out. I don’t have to respond to every comment. Of course if a person has a sincere question or a helpful comment, I will respond. But there … Read More “An Important Lesson For Blogging and Social Media” »

One of My Favourite WordPress Plugins

Posted on October 6, 2018May 16, 2019 By Stephen Bedard 1 Comment on One of My Favourite WordPress Plugins

Blogging and Writing

I have played around a lot with WordPress plugins. Some of them are more useful than others. We have to be careful with how many plugins we use as they can slow down our site. We must choose wisely. One of my favourite is Revive Old Posts. I used to use it but for some … Read More “One of My Favourite WordPress Plugins” »

What Social Media Should You Focus On?

Posted on May 18, 2018January 22, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on What Social Media Should You Focus On?

Blogging and Writing

There is a very clear answer to this question. The answer is: Not all of them. There are all sorts of social media platforms out there, some that have proven to be long lasting and some that have been a fad. You don’t have to use all of them. You shouldn’t use all of them. … Read More “What Social Media Should You Focus On?” »

Pastors and Social Media

Posted on March 5, 2018July 10, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Pastors and Social Media

Blogging and Writing, Leadership and Ministry Blog

Should pastors be on social media. I know of pastors who take it as an item of pride that they have avoided the pressure to be one social media. While that is fine, I also think it is a missed opportunity. So many people are on social media and we have the ability to communicate … Read More “Pastors and Social Media” »

5 Things You Can Do With a Church Facebook Page

Posted on November 28, 2017August 30, 2019 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on 5 Things You Can Do With a Church Facebook Page

Blogging and Writing

The first thing you need to know is that there is a difference between a Facebook page and a Facebook group. The basic difference is that on a page, only the admin can post but everyone can post in a group. More on this in a future post. Some people also see it as being … Read More “5 Things You Can Do With a Church Facebook Page” »

5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 4

Posted on November 9, 2017January 31, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on 5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 4

Blogging and Writing

The ultimate situation for your blog should be to receive the majority of its traffic from search engines. One of the most rewarding experiences is when you have come back from a vacation and have not been actively sharing your content and you see that search engines have been driving readers to your blog without … Read More “5 Day Christian Blogging Challenge: Day 4” »

How to Make the Most of Twitter

Posted on October 23, 2017October 23, 2019 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on How to Make the Most of Twitter

Blogging and Writing

Twitter can be a great way to promote your blog. While I have not found the same numbers as I do when it comes to Facebook, Twitter should be an important contribution to promoting your blog. The advantage of Twitter over Facebook is that Twitter audiences have patience for more content posting than Facebook. There … Read More “How to Make the Most of Twitter” »

Connect With Me on Social Media

Posted on July 22, 2015 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Connect With Me on Social Media

Personal Blog

I am so thankful that you come to this blog and read the things I say. I try to post interesting items here and on social media as well. I would like to invite you to connect with me on social media if you are on any of these sites. Facebook Personal Profile Hope’s Reason … Read More “Connect With Me on Social Media” »

Inbound Marketing Certification

Posted on April 8, 2015April 22, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Inbound Marketing Certification

Blogging and Writing

Get certified! I have just completed Hubspot’s Inbound Marketing Certification. You may think that is strange as my background is more in Christian ministry and theology. However, I have found this training to be very helpful. What is inbound marketing? Inbound marketing is a major shift in maketing. Whereas previous generations put all their effort … Read More “Inbound Marketing Certification” »

Get a Diploma in Social Media Marketing

Posted on February 7, 2015 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Get a Diploma in Social Media Marketing

Personal Blog

Social media marketing is relevant for every area, whether you are a church, business, blogger or speaker. However, it takes much more than a few blog posts or the odd Facebook post. Training in social media marketing is very helpful. As a result, I took the Diploma in Social Media Marketing through Alison. If you … Read More “Get a Diploma in Social Media Marketing” »

2 Types of Blog Posts You Need to Write

Posted on January 24, 2015January 24, 2018 By Stephen Bedard 2 Comments on 2 Types of Blog Posts You Need to Write

Blogging and Writing, Personal Blog

Blogging can be a fulfilling activity for people who enjoy writing. But not all blog posts are the same. Both of the ones I will share are important but it is helpful for you to understand the difference. As examples I will share links to my two most popular posts. 1. Timely These kinds of … Read More “2 Types of Blog Posts You Need to Write” »

How to Promote Your Blog Posts With Facebook

Posted on December 23, 2014June 11, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on How to Promote Your Blog Posts With Facebook

Blogging and Writing

A long time ago, when the earth was still cooling, bloggers could set up a Facebook page, post a link and the traffic would just come. It was the golden age. Those days are long gone. Facebook has changed and keeps changing their algorithm to make those posts much less likely to appear on people’s newsfeed. … Read More “How to Promote Your Blog Posts With Facebook” »

3 Steps on How to Grow Your Blog

Posted on December 21, 2014July 24, 2019 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on 3 Steps on How to Grow Your Blog

Blogging and Writing

Assuming you are blogging regularly with some quality posts, I have a foolproof way of growing your blog. There are only three steps. Read very carefully. Set a goal. Achieve the goal. Repeat. I am not kidding. It is as easy as that. What do I mean and how does it work? First, you have to … Read More “3 Steps on How to Grow Your Blog” »

How to Come Up with Blog Topics

Posted on October 3, 2014October 24, 2017 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on How to Come Up with Blog Topics

Personal Blog

Are you serious about blogging? Do you really want to make something of your blog? Content is key. If blogging is just an occasional hobby, you can blog on what you feel like when you feel like it. But if you want to make a difference, if you want to impact your audience, then you need … Read More “How to Come Up with Blog Topics” »

Don’t Be a Twit on Twitter

Posted on September 2, 2014July 8, 2019 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Don’t Be a Twit on Twitter

Blogging and Writing

Twitter is a fantastic component of social media. Twitter enables us to have contact with famous people in a way that we would not normally. It also allows to respond to events in real time while tracking what others are saying about the same subject. Having said that, there are people on Twitter that make … Read More “Don’t Be a Twit on Twitter” »

A Simple Step to Greater Productivity

Posted on August 25, 2014 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on A Simple Step to Greater Productivity

Personal Blog

Time is our most valuable resource. But there never seems to be enough time. Actually the problem is not the lack of time. There is 24 hours in every day. The real problem is that we don’t get enough done in the time we have. What we need is greater productivity. How can we become … Read More “A Simple Step to Greater Productivity” »

How to Be a Christian Presence on Facebook

Posted on August 24, 2014June 22, 2019 By Stephen Bedard 1 Comment on How to Be a Christian Presence on Facebook

Blogging and Writing

Being a Christian on Facebook and being Christian on Facebook are not the same thing. How can we become a Christian presence on Facebook? It is more complicated than posting as many Christian memes as you can find. Here are some thoughts. Try to be positive. There is nothing more annoying than someone who is … Read More “How to Be a Christian Presence on Facebook” »

5 Reasons You Should Write an E-Book

Posted on August 19, 2014 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on 5 Reasons You Should Write an E-Book

Personal Blog

Many people have taken the plunge to writing e-books. Maybe you have considered it but are not sure. As someone who has published a few e-books, I am confident in the importance of publishing an e-book. Here are five reasons. 1. You have good things to say. There is some area that you know something … Read More “5 Reasons You Should Write an E-Book” »

How Do I Get Followers on Twitter?

Posted on June 9, 2014May 6, 2019 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on How Do I Get Followers on Twitter?

Blogging and Writing

Twitter is a great social media vehicle. It can be a lot of fun. While very different from Facebook, it has its own strengths. It is great finding famous people and some not so famous but like-minded people to follow. But if you are going to make the most of Twitter, you will want some … Read More “How Do I Get Followers on Twitter?” »

Leadership in the Digital Age

Posted on March 5, 2014August 16, 2019 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Leadership in the Digital Age

Leadership and Ministry Blog

I have talked to and have listened to some Christian leaders who have stated that they keep away from social media as a matter of principle. They liked things the way they were before the Internet and social media and will not give in to the trends. Is that wise? Albert Mohler has some interesting … Read More “Leadership in the Digital Age” »

Greg Koukl on Tactics and Social Media

Posted on January 29, 2014August 30, 2019 By Stephen Bedard 2 Comments on Greg Koukl on Tactics and Social Media

Apologetics and Theology Blog

You can purchase the Tactics book here. For more from Greg Koukl, go to the Stand to Reason website. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfZtKQ_roPw]

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