Mobile Ministry Magazine

As my first real article to Mobile Ministry Magazine, I can honestly say that I think the delay is worth the wait on this one.
I actually waited an extra week to get the answers to some questions from the lead developer before I started writing.
This is actually a Java application for cell phone users, and specifically Podcast users. It's called Pod2Mob and can be found at (you guessed it) www.pod2mob.com.
This is THE premiere java app in my book. I have been using this for the last few weeks and still can't believe it really works!
So, just what is it? It allows the user to listen to Podcasts on their cell phone via their wireless internet connection.
As a communication tool, the obvious use to readers of this blog is to listen to sermons on your cell phone. As of right now, the two known programs listed on the sight are; Living Way with Jack Hayford and a Calvary Chapel Q & A program.
Exactly how this service works, I don't know. Generally, you download the Java file from your phone. It is only around 45K in size so it won't take up much room. You create the usual user name and password and sign in on the phone and go through the directory to listen to whatever is available. PalmAddict's Podcast is listed under Computers.
Oh, and I forgot one little detail; IT'S ALL FREE!!!!!! And they plan to keep it this way.
Now you are asking, "OK, Great, but I can't find what I want to listen too". They accept RSS feeds, so all you need to do is contact your favorite Podcaster and tell them about the service as one more outlet and audience for their cast. They will probably upload their Podcast for you.
As of last week, the service works with T-Mobile, Cingular and Sprint; any service provider that allows real streaming audio.
I am on Sprint with a Sanyo PM-8200 which isn't even a true multimedia phone. This is just your basic camera phone.
This new development makes the price of a web service for your phone very doable in my book.
Other things to consider for using this service would be in the business community. You could create a weekly Podcast to speak to your clients with advice of industry related issues. The real value is the fact that the listener can listen on the go when they have time.
So, as Pod2Mob says, "You don't need an IPod to listen to Podcasts".
Enough said! Go check it out and let me know what you are doing with this great new service.

God Bless, and enjoy!

Jay Noggle