The New York Times published an article on Aug. 29 entitled “Missed Church? Download It to Your IPod.” which proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that God has an iPod, high speed internet connection, and knows all about XML/RSS feed enclosures. From the NYT article:

…the Rev. Mark Batterson, started podcasting, or “godcasting” as he prefers to call it, last month to spread the word about his congregation. The hourlong recordings of his weekly service, available on theaterchurch.com, have already brought new parishioners to his church, he said.

“I can’t possibly have a conversation with everyone each Sunday. But this builds toward a digital discipleship,” he said. “We’re orthodox in belief but unorthodox in practice.”

Also interesting to note is:

Since the beginning of July, the number of people or groups offering spiritual and religious podcasts listed on Podcast Alley (podcastalley.com) has grown to 474 from 177.

Amen.

[ Thanks Andy Wibbels ]