Podcast Episode 198: The Skill that Protects Your Credibility and Speeds Up Your Performance Published Aug 18, 2025 On this episode of Rock Cast, Jon, Emily and Nick unpack one of the most valuable skills in the tech industry. Then, Nick shares updates from v17.3, including 38 bug fixes (now slated for v17.4), and how Rock’s Persisted Data Sets are getting an upgrade. Since the publication of this podcast, the 38 bug fixes have been pushed to v17.4 soon following the release of v17.3. Jon reveals why systems thinking is essential for your digital ministry and how you can use it to protect your ministry credibility, speed up your performance, and de-stress your job. Itʼs all about anticipating the ripple effect of one small change on the greater ecosystem of people, processes, and platforms. The team also dives into Integration Best Practices encouraging the Community to exercise this thinking with their Rock Shop Plugins making sure API keys are given appropriate access and safe restrictions. Vendors are invited to work with our trusted Rock Partners to build powerful integrations the safe way, with both access and accountability in mind. Rock Partners We are thankful for our Rock Partners and their support of the Rock Community. Visit their websites through the link above to learn how they can help your ministry and confirm that those you work with are as invested in the success of Rock as you are! Quick Links Watch this video to learn how to turn brittle workflows into working muscles. Don't miss our Tech Bulletin with the latest and greatest Rock updates. View the complete RX25 schedule and build your own RX today! Read the FAQs to learn more about the 2026 Annual Donation Increase. See why we trust our Rock Partners in the Partner Survey. Save your seat at our Check-In class, October 7-8. Master Lava at our next class, October 13-17.