ROCK Cast

Spark Development Network

Podcast giving the latest updates and information about the Rock RMS system.

  • 39 minutes 48 seconds
    Episode 205: Product Grooming & the Giving Landscape

    In the final 2025 episode of Rock Cast, Jon, Emily, and Nick talk about product grooming and the Community's responsibility in it. As the team continues to prune and refine the software, you can look forward to more change towards meaningful innovation.


    They also dive into Jon's articles on X covering the role of AI in digital ministry and an honest look into the evolution of the giving landscape. You can find links to his articles in the show notes and share them with your pastor!

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    19 December 2025, 8:36 pm
  • 30 minutes 7 seconds
    Episode 204: v18 Just Released & 2026 Goal Setting

    Don't miss this conversational episode of Rock Cast as Jon, Emily, and Nick share three big updates: the v18 release, a conversation with a successful entrepreneur and goal setting ideas for your digital ministry in 2026.


    As many churches wrestle with "technical debt", they encourage listeners to use the prioritization framework to build an action plan for resolving this in the new year. The best way to set your digital ministry up for success is to remind yourself daily of true mission. Read the show notes to find a free printable resource you can leave on your desk to help guide you in your day-to-day decisions.

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    8 December 2025, 11:26 pm
  • 48 minutes 12 seconds
    Episode 203: Inside Rock’s Funding & Release Strategy
    Jon, Emily, and Nick discuss Rock's unique funding model and the special advantage of giving at the updated rate. Tune in to hear them share where your giving goes and how it's affecting our new testing and release strategy.

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    8 December 2025, 9:34 pm
  • 41 minutes 9 seconds
    Episode 202: Rock's Future Anchored in Vision
    In this episode of Rock Cast, Jon, Emily, and Nick share how our latest development updates and implementations are anchored in wisdom and mission. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at what the team has been building from the Outreach Toolbox and AI Agents to documentation improvements, and the v19 and v20 roadmap.

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    26 November 2025, 10:45 pm
  • 27 minutes 46 seconds
    Episode 201: Systems Thinking Can Change Your Digital Ministry
    Learn seven mindsets for building smarter, simpler solutions with Rock and discover how systems thinking can change the course of your digital ministry.

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    7 November 2025, 11:48 pm
  • 33 minutes 13 seconds
    Episode 200: Milestones, Miracles, and Ministry
    On this special 200th episode of Rock Cast, Jon, Emily, and Nick recount the milestones and miracles they've walked through since 2014. Despite their struggles and hardships, the team persisted. What started as a passion project is now a mission-driven movement empowering hundreds of churches globally. Listen to this episode to hear how far Rock has come!

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    23 October 2025, 10:49 pm
  • 30 minutes 39 seconds
    Episode 199: The Biggest Temptation in Rock Development and RX25 Countdown
    In this episode, we dive into the latest updates with the release of v17.5 Alpha as well as a view on extensibility. With RX25 just two weeks away, we cover everything you need to know—including how to get the mobile app and where to follow for exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Plus, we break down the upcoming donation increase for January 2026 and highlight what’s coming in the October Check-In and Lava classes. Don’t miss it!

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    15 September 2025, 8:28 pm
  • 45 minutes 8 seconds
    Episode 198: The Skill that Protects Your Credibility and Speeds Up Your Performance
    This episode takes you behind the scenes of what's happening in Rock, starting with a version update and a look at what’s coming in v17.3. The team explores integration best practices and systems thinking to help church digital teams work smarter and more effectively. You’ll also get a first look at RX25—registration is open, the schedule is live, and there’s plenty to get excited about! Plus, hear insights from the latest partner survey, a projected donation increase in 2026, and upcoming training opportunities, including new Lava and Check-In classes.

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    15 August 2025, 11:45 pm
  • 42 minutes 18 seconds
    Episode 197: Volunteers, Stewardship, & Shaping Your Digital Team
    This episode lays out the case for using volunteers on church digital teams, challenging the idea that paid staff should handle everything. The team unpacks why volunteers matter—from stewardship to discipleship—and offers practical tips for recruiting, training, and retaining them. Learn which roles work best, how to overcome common objections, and how to create a culture of trust and shared ownership. You’ll leave inspired to define one new volunteer role and start building your team with the people God’s already placed in your church.

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    17 July 2025, 10:07 pm
  • 26 minutes 20 seconds
    Episode 196: v17.1 Update, Rumor Busting & Your Summer Mission
    This episode kicks off with a look at Rock RMS version 17.1 updates, including a fix for Insights reports and guidance on unknown marital statuses. The team also addresses and clears up rumors around vendor incentives. Then, John lays out your “Mission Possible” for the summer — with practical ideas to level up in SQL, Lava, UI styling, communication, learning management, and more. Discover how to grow, lead, and prepare for RX!

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    13 June 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 48 seconds
    Episode 195: Rock Updates, SQL Server, & Customization Insights
    The latest Rock release is here – what does it mean for your instance? How can you customize Rock responsibly while leveraging SQL Server best practices? Explore insights from our RX25 discussion and discover key community announcements.

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    30 May 2025, 1:00 pm
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