Rock Cast Episode 213: The Vacation Test Every Rock Admin Should Run Right Now Published May 12, 2026 Imagine your Rock admin takes two weeks off for vacation with no handoff, no Slack notification, no "just text me if you need something" message. What breaks first? Whatever comes to mind is your starting point for what Nassim Taleb calls the fragility list. In this episode, Jon, Emily, and Nicole apply Talebʼs concept of antifragility to church systems inside Rock. Most people think the opposite of fragile is tough, but Taleb says thereʼs a third category for things that become stronger under stress. Glass breaks under tension but muscle grows, so should your systems. Jon shares an update about v19 in Beta Testing, and early AI Agent capabilities in this release. After engagement from social media on church budgets and AI pricing, he explains further how churches can prepare their budgets now while AI tools are still subsidized. Catch these updates and learn how you can apply the vacation test to your ministry in this episode. 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 Read Nassim Tableʼs Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (Incerto). Learn about the major features and enhancements coming in v19 from the updates video, mobile updates video, AI Agents blog, and the release notes. Watch the bones and muscles video. Invite your leadership and local churches to Vision Day, a curated experience designed specifically for church executives and nontechnical staff who are shaping the future of digital ministry.