FamilyLife Podcast Information
What is a podcast or podcasting?
Podcasting makes an audio file, typically an MP3 file, available online for downloading via an automatic "feed". You can then hear the podcast whenever you want from your computer or a portable media player.
What do I need to hear a podcast?
The first thing you need is podcast subscription software. FamilyLife recommends the latest version of Apple's iTunes (which has the software built in). If you want to make your podcasts portable, you will need to transfer them from your computer to a portable media device.
How much does it cost to use FamilyLife's podcasts?
FamilyLife's podcasts are free for you to use.
How do I subscribe to a Podcast?
For those new to podcasting, we've provided the following detailed instructions to help you.
iTunes Instructions
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1. Download iTunes 2. Install iTunes on your computer. 3. Open the iTunes application.
4. In the horizontal menu appearing at the top, click "Advanced" and then "Subscribe to Podcast."
5. After a dialogue box pops up, or the FamilyLife Moments URL which is: http://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/familylife-australia-familylife/id366006251 into the text area.
6. In the podcast directory on the right-hand side, you will find the title of the podcast. By default, the latest program should be downloading to your computer. At the far left of the podcast title, an orange circle with a rotating arrow should display. This means a program is in the process of being downloaded.
7. Preceding the podcast title, click the filled-in triangle. This will display more FamilyLife programs available for download (typically the last two weeks). The program being downloaded will have an orange circle with a rotating arrow too. Any other programs not downloaded will have a button labeled "GET" next to it. You can click on "GET" to download the other programs.
8. Once the program is finished downloading, select the program you'd like to listen to. Then, you can either double-click the program title and it will begin playing or click the play button at the top of the application window. 9. The next time you open iTunes, the application will automatically check to see if the latest FamilyLife podcast is available for download. 10. For instructions on transferring audio (including podcasts) to your Apple iPod, visit this article on the Apple website. Your instructions will vary if you have an MP3 player from another manufacturer. |
to your computer (PC or Mac).
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