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Manage Episode Details

Episodes are the actual media items listed in your channel. Include what you'd like to be available for the episode, including images, a summary, and helpful links for congregants in the episode details.

Notice

Before creating an episode, set up the channel where the episode will be posted.

Create an Episode

To create an episode, go to a channel 's Episodes tab and select New episode.

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If the channel is connected to a Services service type, you can choose a plan from the dropdown.

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Add a Summary and Assign to Series

Enter a summary for the episode, and then assign the episode to a series.

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Choose to create a new series or add the episode to an existing series.

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Add a Title and Artwork

Once a series is selected, add the episode title and select image artwork from your device, library, or the Unsplash integration. If an episode is attached to a series, select Use series art to use the series image. 

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Important

Use the Image Sizing Guide to upload the right size and file type.

Add Links

To add a resource to an episode, choose the Media and resources tab and select Add in the Links section.  

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Add a URL link to a website or video channel, an existing People form, or a Giving fund. If you have a connected Services service type, you can select an Order of Service from the dropdown.

Add a name for the resource, and then choose the form or fund from a list of options. You can also copy and paste the URL to link to a website or video channel. 

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Select the default product icon for your link, or choose a custom icon from the dropdown. Select Save

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Tip

Consider using a People form to take attendance during a livestream sermon.

Reorder the links by dragging the dots. The first item on the list will be the Featured link. 

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Link a Plan to the Episode

If you want to link the episode to a plan in Services, select Connect.

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The plan and series information you import will be added to the episode.

Delete an Episode

To delete an episode, select Delete.

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