{"id":54037,"date":"2025-11-04T21:45:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/?p=54037"},"modified":"2025-11-04T21:47:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:47:56","slug":"announced-weekly-aplay-pro-new-music-and-student-updates-built-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkorange.com\/blog\/announced-weekly-aplay-pro-new-music-and-student-updates-built-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"ANNOUNCED Weekly | APlay Pro, New Music, and Student Updates Built For You"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"54037\" class=\"elementor elementor-54037\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2095336 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2095336\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2abb8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"de2abb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61828d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"61828d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<article>\n\n  <!-- 1) WATCH THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCED -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"watch-live\">\n    <h2 id=\"watch-live\">\ud83c\udfa5 Watch This Week\u2019s ANNOUNCED<\/h2>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9EbOt-BXofI?si=el5Qq6xkmsnmUfxL&utm_campaign=21107111-ANNOUNCED%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--_smuIThn1Yycgf-gdnR8pvF7dA7NFCjr_Tza-UdU8FFo6eYJQEIFPu8qN-ISWtZvvPZl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udc49 Watch the Live Replay<\/a><\/p>\n    <p>In this week\u2019s episode, we sat down for a full APlay Pro walkthrough and shared exciting updates on Amazing Music, Student Ministry, and The So & So Show transition. If you missed the live, it\u2019s worth the watch!<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 2) AMAZING MUSIC -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"amazing-music\">\n    <h2 id=\"amazing-music\">\ud83c\udfb6 AMAZING MUSIC<\/h2>\n    <h3>New Drops, Espa\u00f1ol Releases, and Christmas Ready<\/h3>\n    <p>New music is hitting <strong>APlay Playlist<\/strong> and <strong>APlay Pro<\/strong>\u2014fresh songs for your weekend queues, including kid-friendly anthems your families will hum all week.<\/p>\n    <p>Preschool isn\u2019t left out either\u2014classics like <em>\u201cI\u2019ve Got the Joy\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201cDare to Be a Daniel\u201d<\/em> are included.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Spanish releases now live:<\/strong> Several worship songs are now available in Spanish! Experience tracks and matching lyric videos in APlay to engage bilingual and Spanish-speaking families both on Sundays and at home.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>A brand-new Christmas album:<\/strong> Up-tempo takes on favorites (<em>\u201cO Come, All Ye Faithful,\u201d \u201cJoy to the World,\u201d \u201cNoel\u201d<\/em>)\u2014complete with dance videos and lyric videos for services, family events, and car rides.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Sneak peek:<\/strong> VBS single for next summer\u2019s <em>Kingdom Quest<\/em>\u2014<em>\u201cRoll With You\u201d<\/em>\u2014is coming soon to Spotify and Apple Music!<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> You\u2019ll spend less time hunting for songs and more time shaping moments. Load them straight into your plan, then let volunteers run with clear motions and on-screen words.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 3) APLAY PRO -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"aplay-pro\">\n    <h2 id=\"aplay-pro\">\ud83d\udcbb Meet APlay Pro<\/h2>\n    <h3>Presenter Software That\u2019s Free for Subscribers<\/h3>\n    <p>You told us what you needed: \u201cWe don\u2019t use Apple TV.\u201d \u201cWe need multiple displays.\u201d \u201cOur Wi-Fi is rough.\u201d \u201cLicenses add up.\u201d<\/p>\n    <p>We heard you. So, we built <strong>APlay Pro<\/strong>\u2014a downloadable, all-in-one presenter that lives on your computer and connects directly to your APlay media.<\/p>\n    <p>APlay Pro comes completely free with your curriculum subscription, and you can install it anywhere you serve.<\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>\u2705 Pull your APlay playlists & media directly\u2014no giant weekly downloads<\/li>\n      <li>\u2705 Cache files locally to run fully offline on Sunday<\/li>\n      <li>\u2705 Run multiple outputs (main, confidence, stage) with flexible layouts and notes<\/li>\n      <li>\u2705 Add your own media and quick-add lyrics for live worship<\/li>\n      <li>\u2705 Empower volunteers with an easy-to-use interface and remote control options<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> Real-world support from an active user community, tutorials, and our team (including the amazing Gary B!) to help you get configured fast.<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for professional-grade presentation software that rivals what you\u2019re already using\u2014at none of the cost and more of the content access\u2014APlay Pro is built for you.<\/p>\n    <p>No more tech stress. No more extra costs. Just smooth, professional presentations that work the way your ministry works.<\/p>\n   \n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 4) STUDENT MINISTRY -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"student-ministry\">\n    <h2 id=\"student-ministry\">\ud83c\udf92 STUDENT MINISTRY<\/h2>\n    <h3>Curriculum That Fits Real Life<\/h3>\n    <p>You know your students best\u2014their rhythms, your calendar, and what conversations matter most right now. That\u2019s why we\u2019re launching a <strong>buffet-style content library<\/strong>\u2014flexible, customizable, and ready for however you lead.<\/p>\n    <p>Starting now in APlay, you\u2019ll see three high school and three middle school series you can mix and match\u2014covering themes like identity, purpose, and choices (<em>e.g., Verified<\/em>, a high school series about finding identity in Christ).<\/p>\n    <p>Take a full series or pull just the sessions you need.<\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>\ud83d\udcbe <strong>On the CDN:<\/strong> One month at a time for download<\/li>\n      <li>\ud83d\udcfa <strong>Inside APlay & APlay Pro:<\/strong> Full access to a growing multi-month library with scripts, videos, and graphics ready to drop into your plan<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p><strong>Coming soon:<\/strong> <em>The Amazing Students Podcast<\/em> with Jon Rush \u2014 real conversations with student leaders and pastors about what\u2019s working and what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 5) THE SO & SO SHOW -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"so-so-show\">\n    <h2 id=\"so-so-show\">\ud83c\udfac THE SO &amp; SO SHOW<\/h2>\n    <h3>Kellen Takes the Lead (Jon & Brandon Still Around!)<\/h3>\n    <p>Hosting duties are transitioning to <strong>Kellen<\/strong>\u2014keeping everything you love: laugh-out-loud segments that pivot seamlessly to Scripture and real application for kids and preteens.<\/p>\n    <p>You\u2019ll see the same fun energy with an updated set and fresh storytelling conventions rolling out over the coming months.<\/p>\n    <p>\ud83d\udcf8 Watch our socials for sneak peeks \u2014 your kids are going to love what\u2019s next!<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 6) YOUR NEXT MOVES -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"next-moves\">\n    <h2 id=\"next-moves\">\u2705 YOUR NEXT MOVES<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Update your plan with the new songs (and Christmas set) in APlay + APlay Pro. <a href=\"https:\/\/joinamazing.com?utm_campaign=21107111-ANNOUNCED%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--_smuIThn1Yycgf-gdnR8pvF7dA7NFCjr_Tza-UdU8FFo6eYJQEIFPu8qN-ISWtZvvPZl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Login at JoinAmazing.com<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>Install APlay Pro (coming this December!) on your booth computer and laptop. Cache your playlist to go Wi-Fi free!<\/li>\n      <li>Pick student sessions that fit your next three weeks and drop them into a single service flow. <a href=\"https:\/\/joinamazing.com?utm_campaign=21107111-ANNOUNCED%20Newsletter&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--_smuIThn1Yycgf-gdnR8pvF7dA7NFCjr_Tza-UdU8FFo6eYJQEIFPu8qN-ISWtZvvPZl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Login to your curriculum subscription.<\/a><\/li>\n      <li>Show a So &amp; So clip in your team huddle to introduce Kellen\u2019s transition and prep small group leaders. Amazing+ subscribers can share via APlay View.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- 7) CLOSING BLESSING -->\n  <section aria-labelledby=\"closing\">\n    <h2 id=\"closing\">\ud83d\udc9b Closing Encouragement<\/h2>\n    <p>We see the late nights, the early Sundays, the creativity and care you bring. 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