In what is hoped will be a major step towards establishing a student-run radio station at
"Broadcasting-Podcasting" teaches about the art of "podcasting," (Personal On-Demand narrowcasting) – a term used to describe both the content a processes of broadcasting multimedia files over the Internet for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. The radio drama demonstrates how JCM students are pushing the boundaries of podcasting technology beyond the borders of entertainment to explore the areas of worship, prayer, scriptural study, and Christian living reaching numerous thirsty souls with the Gospel.
"The potential for outreach is tremendous," says Sarka, a 3rd-year JCM student. "As Christians we plant many seeds of the Gospel that we never have the opportunity to see bloom. Yet when you hear later how they have grown, it's such an amazing moment. I feel that way about podcasting – especially this final project. We are able to make our content available to anyone in the world who is listening, so there's even more opportunities to sow seeds of the Gospel. And even though we can't see it now, and I look forward to the fruit of many changed lives."
"The work in this course is a reflection of our school's desire to utilize technology for the establishment of the
Student podcasts from the Jubilee College of Music can be heard at http://olivet.libsyn.org
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