Setting Up iTunes

Podcasting Subscription Help File with iTunes

Follow the steps below to install iTunes, subscribe to Podcast, download episodes, play episodes and schedule when iTunes should check and update to new Podcast episodes as they are available. Use the "Subscription Link" in the next box as set out in the instructions below the links.

Podcast In Touch Subscription Links

For Radio Broadcasts: (copy and paste this link into the field as described below)
http://rss.streamos.com/streamos/rss/genfeed.php?feedid=17&groupname=itm

For Daily Devotionals: (copy and paste this link into the field as described below)
http://rss.streamos.com/streamos/rss/genfeed.php?feedid=27&groupname=itm

For Bring It Home: The studio discussion between Dr. Stanley and Lisa Ryan directly following each weekly televised message: (copy and paste this link into the field as described below)
http://rss.streamos.com/streamos/rss/genfeed.php?feedid=25&groupname=itm

Step One

Go to http://www.apple.com/itunes.Click on the "Free Download" graphic button provided on the page. You will be provided with a set of instructions for installing iTunes on your computer.

Step Two

After your download and installation is complete, launch iTunes by locating the iTunes icon in your "Start" menu.

Click on the "Advanced" menu item in the iTunes interface and select "Subscribe to Podcast".

Step Three

Copy and Paste this url in the pop-up window:

For Radio Broadcasts:
http://rss.streamos/rss/genfeed.php?feedid=17&groupname=itm

For Daily Devotionals:
http://rss.streamos/rss/genfeed.php?feedid=27&groupname=itm

Click "OK"

Step Four

iTunes will locate and download the current Podcast episode and locate older Podcast episodes available for you to get at your leisure.

Step Five

After the download is complete, you can listen to the current Podcast by clicking the "Play" button located in the upper left.

Step Six

When you are ready to get more Podcasts, simply click the "Get" button located next to the the Podcast Title in the list and iTunes will download the Podcast episode to the iTunes Library.

Step Seven

Click the "Update" icon in the upper right hand corner to have iTunes search for new Podcast episodes.

Step Eight

To set your preferences for when and how you want iTunes to locate and download new Podcast episodes, click "Edit" in the menu and select "Preferences" in the pull down menu.

Step Nine

To choose when iTunes checks for new episodes, select the down arrow and choose an option in the menu list. (for example, "Every day")

iTunes will check for episodes based on the criteria you select.

Step Ten

To choose what you want iTunes to do once it locates new episodes, select the down arrow next to "When new episodes are available" and choose an option from the menu list. (for example, "Download most recent one")

iTunes will automatically do the action you choose here when it locates new episodes in your subscription.

 

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