The Cause+Effect Podcast

On this "Best Of" episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we revisit our time this season with Matt Hayes, James Lawrence, and the Dunham Digital Team. Matt Hayes and James Lawrence from Engiven to discuss how to get started with taking alternative currencies and why it’s vital to the future of your ministry. And, the Dunham Team discusses finding the balance between keeping user information private and fulling embracing the convenience of new digital tools can be tricky.

On this "Best Of" episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we revisit our time this season with Brian Mountjoy and Josh Crowther. Brian Mountjoy, the Chief Culture Officer at Dunham+Company, discusses how a company can keep a healthy team culture even when part of the team is working remotely. Josh Crowther, Executive Director of Dunham+Company Australia, to the show to discuss trends we’re expecting in 2022 and how your organization can be ready to pivot and respond to a new ministry landscape

On this "Best Of" episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, we revisit our time this season with David Kinnaman and Steve McBeth. Kinnaman, CEO of the Barna Group, joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss some of their most recent research concerning Christianity and the emerging generation. McBeth is the founding president of Disney Interactive Worldwide, former Senior Advisor for the Barna Group, and, more recently, he has worked in the faith film industry, where he has been active with many industry players and faith ministries in the entertainment arena.

It’s no surprise that this 40-year-high inflation has impacted how donors are feeling. That’s why you need to understand the implications of the current economic climate. We recently completed the fifth iteration of our popular Donor Confidence Study – and the results are concerning. On the episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast we explore our new findings.

User Experience can be complex. From user journeys and intuitive design, to prototypes and high-speed development – there's a lot to understand. In this episode of Cause+Effect, we break down some of these concepts to get to the simple truths and discover principles and practical steps to boost your ministry’s user experience, satisfy your donors, and create more Kingdom impact!

Erik Rogers, Chief Strategist for Donor Advancement, joins the Cause+Effect Podcast to discuss the unique opportunities organizations have to identify, care for, and help foster the generosity of mid-level givers. Trent Dunham and Erik discuss the best strategies to make sure those with the most potential to grow in their generosity are being encouraged to embrace your organization’s vision in new ways!

There are a number of factors contributing to the changing landscape that ministries face today. Which in turn, is making it necessary for every organization to evaluate what strategies are being the most effective. In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, the Dunham Table unpacks the types of new thinking and questions to ask that are necessary to reach a new audience as well as how to best shift existing resources to cause a change for more impact.

Nils Smith, Chief Strategist for Social Media+Innovation at Dunham+Company, joins Trent Dunham to welcome our new digital home - the Metaverse! Since the launch of the Metaverse, a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection, ministries across the globe have started exploring how to best leverage it to share Good News and have greater reach and impact. Nils explores some best practices, where to begin, and invites us all on this new virtual adventure.

On this special episode Rick and Trent Dunham unpack how God is opening new doors to further the original vision of the company. They discuss what intentional leadership transition looks like and how they see things from different yet collaborative perspectives.

On this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent is joined by a few Dunham+Company team members to discuss the ever-changing nature of digital advertising. In particular, they dive deep on recent changes made by Meta and Google Analytics. In this important episode, you will learn how to faith-based organizations can stay relevant, use the best tools, and find the right audience for your unique platform and message.