Gustavus’ Daily Chapel services are now available online as a podcast, a series of audio files delivered via a syndicated feed (RSS). By subscribing to the podcast "feed," files are downloaded automatically to a computer, iPod, or other digital music player and listened to at any time. The direct feed of the daily chapel services can be found here:
http://gustavus.edu/xml/podcasts/chapel
To begin listening to a podcast, you'll need the appropriate software, or a podcasting "service" to assist you. There are several free programs available to get you started, some of the most popular are listed below:
If you'd rather avoid installing new software, there are also a number of services that will allow you to listen online. These basically function as search engines for podcast feeds; taking the RSS information and doing the rest for you. All you need to do is visit one of the following sites and search for the appropriate keywords:
In this case, searching for "gustavus" will bring up the relevant listings.
If you're still unsure about what a podcast is, or how it works, check out the resources listed below. Good luck, and happy listening!
