A Solution To Apple’s Shortsighted Texting Problem The iPhone is packed with power and innovation, so why on earth is there NO WAY to quickly and easily create and use custom phrases when texting? We can do it to decline a phone call…but not for texting? We’ve got a solution that will save you tons […]

Hobson Media is pleased to share this powerful episode of the Church Pew Sports Podcast, part of the Hobson Digital Network of Podcasts The story of Kamryn Babb – Buckeye Team Captain, Christ Follower is one of the most inspiring journeys in all of sports, faith, and life. Babb was named by his teammates as […]

Loupedeck CT – The Time Saver You’ve Been Looking For – Bill’s Tech Tips Every editor, content creator, and keyboard cowboy on the planet is searching for ways to shorten the process of project completion. Today on Bill’s Tech Tips, we’re walking through a thorough overview of the amazing Loupedeck CT. KEY LINKS: – Donate […]

Southwest Airlines – Cleaning Up The PR Disaster Few American companies have so badly mangled a crisis to the extent of Southwest Airlines following the Christmas blizzard. It will be months before all of the damage is addressed, losses refunded, and customer confidence begins to return. It didn’t have to be this way. Southwest’s refusal […]

The recently updated Apple CarPlay has a punctuation problem – it doesn’t recognize the word “period” as being the end of a sentence. It works just fine with other punctuation words, but “period” ends up being texted as the word. 12/30/22 update – the solution to this problem is to use “full stop” at the […]

12/30/22 UPDATE – The original problem explored in this video – being able to live monitor audio while using the P2 Mic – is explained and solved in this video BUT there are some who have experienced a firmware issue beyond what we explored here. After days of frustration, I finally found the solution DJI […]

Bill’s Tech Tips – Your DJI Pocket 2 & DJI Mics CAN Work Together! For some reason, DJI made two fantastic devices that don’t natively work together – the Pocket 2 and the DJI Mics. Never fear – Bill’s Tech Tips have you covered with a simple solution that brings the two units together so […]

The overwhelming message sent by our consumer culture to your family every Christmas is, “you are not good enough because you don’t have the stuff we think you should.” It’s a harmful game that has been dragging people into depression and bouts of envy for far too long. Today, we’ll look at the best way […]

Top 6 Lessons from The Twitter Files When Elon Musk dropped a cool $44B to buy Twitter, it was a given there would massive change coming to the social media giant. But no one saw something as explosive as the Twitter Files coming and with the release of those internal company communications came a remarkable […]

How healthy is the Board of Directors for your favorite ministry? In this video, Bill Hobson explores 5 indicators that your Board may be less than healthy…which can then lead to the ministry being less than healthy. For more information and conversation, contact Hobson Media and let’s talk about a 1-day Board Retreat!

As the nation mourns yet another school shooting, everyone is demanding answers, solutions, and an end to the madness. But are we willing to truly examine the REAL issues leading to the incredibly violent incidents like the one in Uvalde, Texas? In the end, the solution comes down to two powerful words – Fathers and […]

The concept of “organizational arrogance” isn’t just confined to the major airlines these days. Sadly, far too many ministries, churches, and for-profit businesses have forgotten the importance of humility, transparent communication, and the idea of simply making things right when an error has occurred. Is your business or ministry so immersed in arrogance that your […]

If you struggle with “turning off” your brain each night, or deal with anxiety and stress because of the fear that you’re constantly forgetting something – this video is for you. Join Bill Hobson from Hobson Media for an insightful 5 minutes focusing on the “power of the list” and discover how something really simple […]

Living A Life Worth Missing – A Tribute To Billy Walker What legacy will you leave behind? Will others remember you for your wealth, work habits, trophies, and successes? Or will they remember you for the investments you made into the lives of others? In this video tribute, Bill Hobson shares his thoughts about a […]

Our culture is filled with anger, depression, rage, and quick emotional reactions to even the smallest of events. Why? Because we’ve forfeited too much authority to other voices who are living rent-free in our heads. You have a unique mind, soul, and place that was specifically crafted by the Creator. You were made in God’s […]

The awful events surrounding the accidental shooting by Alec Baldwin on the set of a movie can also point us all in a healthier direction when it comes to social media and how we treat others. After all, it was Baldwin who ripped into former VP Dick Cheney when he accidentally shot his friend on […]

“Back to normal” may be the most commonly used phrase in America this summer as we emerge from the pandemic, lockdowns, shutdowns, isolation, and all the other misery brought about by Covid 19 policies. I believe you can do better than getting back to the same place you were in 2019. Why not aim for […]

The Giving Series – Funding Insights For Churches & Ministries At Hobson Media, we care deeply about churches and ministries and want to do something special to help guide, encourage, and challenge leadership to think through the “new era” in giving and communication…so we launched a new project – The Giving Series. Featuring a video […]

As America wrestles with the fallout from the 2020 election, we examine the aftermath for our country, culture, and families. It’s time for faith and family to reclaim the top priority in our lives and stop giving so much power to politics and media.

Hobson Media was honored to produce this video on behalf of the Saginaw Urban Youth Tennis Foundation to help with a vital campaign that will impact young people for years to come.

As part of our commitment to helping tell “your story,” Hobson Media President Bill Hobson was honored to receive an invitation to help facilitate an important conversation featuring the wisdom and biblical insights of two faith leaders – Pastor Dan Davis and Pastor Chris Pryor. This conversation was presented as a livestream through Hopevale Church […]

The powerful Netflix documentary, “The Social Dilemma” delivered a barrage of troubling information and insights from the very same people who designed the various social media channels to which we are addicted. So what can we do to break free? Here are 3 important ideas from Bill Hobson of Hobson Media.

After football cancellations and postponements across America, there are devastated Football families from coast to coast. Here’s our encouragement and a trio of thoughts for Dads & Sons as they try to move forward this fall.  

You have a dream, a plan, a vision. Now what? How do you take your organization from where it is, to where you believe it should be?   Here’s the good news: You CAN get there!   For all those CEOs and Executive Directors frustrated by the lack of support for your Strategic Vision, this […]

As we hopefully near the recovery side of the pandemic, here’s an encouragement to “not go back,” but to instead learn the lessons from “the rubble” and emerge better than before – both personally and professionally…  

Bill Hobson shares a 2-minute video filled with important insights for churches and ministries to help you stay connected to the people your care about…and who care about you!

Has your primary objective, goal, or path been slowed to a crawl because of distractions? Is your organization suffering because of outside noise and the temptation to reach for every shiny object that comes along? Let this real life story serve as a reminder – there is great danger in distraction…and great potential harm to […]

How are handling the extra time at home during the Coronavirus Pandemic? This is a golden opportunity to do those things that have long been on your “if I only had time” list. Here’s Bill Hobson with your “get off the couch” motivation:  

The timing had to be perfect, right down to the minute. The journey, covering hundreds of miles, was fraught with potential roadblocks – both literal and figurative. The very best case scenario, where every element fit together like the inner workings of an antique grandfather clock, would result in my arrival for a speaking engagement with a flop sweat-inducing three minutes to spare.

What do we do when our heroes die? We honor them by living out the things they taught us.

When you see our stated promise to “help tell your story,” please know it’s something we take quite seriously. The invitation to assist your organization in the presentation of a message with the potential to literally change the future of your company or charity, is a high honor. We’re proud of our longtime partnership with […]

Matthew 7:12 – In all things, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. There can be no debate that the discourse of our culture has taken on all the class and dignity of an Andrew Dice Clay routine from the 1980s. Otherwise educated and professional adults have morphed into spewing factories […]

The email caught me off guard. I never imagined someone expressing such personal, emotional feelings that were prompted by an idea hatched nearly 18 months ago with the launch of the Hobson Digital Podcast Network. As I write these thoughts to share with you, I’m still stunned to realize the impact that a little idea […]

NOTE: My company, Hobson Media, was initially launched around the turn of the century (how’s that for a throwback “make you feel ancient” phrase?) as a platform for a variety of broadcast projects. The flagship program was – and still is – Michigan Golf Live, dedicated to celebrating the game of golf and the wonderful […]

Phil. 4:8 – Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. I need to open with this crucial imperative: There is never, ever an acceptable reason, situation, scenario, or excuse for a man […]

One of the most enjoyable and energizing aspects of life at Hobson Media are the invitations to speak to organizations. With a mixture of humor and insightful teaching, Bill Hobson will both encourage and challenge your staff to improve in whatever areas they serve. This brief video includes excerpts from a January 2018 seminar for […]

Newspapers and magazines are desperate. Really, really desperate. They’re begging and pleading. The offers are becoming so outlandish as to be both laughable and sad at the same time. They are literally trying to give it away, just to be able to count you in their customer tallies and appeal to advertisers. I’ll resist the […]

On the surface, the concept of engaging in a full day Radiothon seems about smart as investing in a truckload of VHS units. After all, it’s 2018 and the entire world of terrestrial radio is losing a slugfest with Pandora, podcasts, and other “on demand” forms of music consumption. How on earth could a Radiothon […]

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction… – Galatians 6:7-8   We have a problem, you and me. It’s called, “enabling.”   Any honest assessment of the rampant Hollywood sexual misconduct filling our daily newsfeeds mandates a look in […]

Raise your hand if you’ve joined the chorus of those bemoaning the absence of quality service and attention to detail in far too many walks of life. You’re not alone. As our society dives deeper into apps, gadgets, and screens, simple courtesies and excellence in the “little things” have gone the way of the dial-up […]

Ever heard of the “rubber chicken” circuit? It’s a commonly used term among those who are frequently involved with planning and participating in a multitude of charitable banquets. Even if you’ve not been involved behind the scenes, it’s quite likely that you’ve attended a fair share of “eat and give money” events.

In January of 2017, Hobson Media – under the banner of Hobson Digital – launched a podcast network featuring an array of programs ranging from Marriage to Homelessness (no correlation between those two topics is intended). As the programs began to catch on with audiences in each genre, I was asked a very logical question: […]

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive at Hobson Media is, “how do you find the clients with whom you work?” The simple answer is, there is no simple answer. In fact, one of the most unusual and unpredictable scenarios I’ve ever experienced unfolded just a few weeks ago, opening the door to […]

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Few charitable causes are more emotionally powerful than the Folds of Honor Foundation.

For over 110 years, the homeless and hurting in Michigan’s Saginaw/Bay region have been ministered to by Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan (R3M).

Calvary Church in Southgate, MI recently purchased an unused school with plans to renovate the building and make it their new church home.