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Are you part of a group that has a conference every year? Some of those groups have membership fees just to be a part of the group. And then the conference is an additional cost on top of that. That's fine, I guess. But I've noticed that some of those groups seem to only exist for the sake of the annual conference. And it's made me wonder: What's the benefit of paying for mem

There are four parts to a mobile-friendly message. There's the technical (technology and technique). There is also the communication side (content and presentation). Content is what you say Presentation is how you say it Content and presentation are equally important, especially when making your message mobile with a podcast. That's why there's Rule 7 in podcasting.

Remember that story? From the Bible. Jesus told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the

Noise interferes with communication. And because podcasting is an act of communication, noise is a problem for podcasters. But sometimes noise can’t be fixed with anything technical. It’s a different kind of problem that needs a different kind of solution. Podcasting is an act of verbal communication There have been many models and diagrams of communication throughout the years

On the technical side of podcasting there are two important parts: Technology and technique. 1. Technology is what you use 2. Technique is how you use it Technology and technique are not equal in importance. And that's why there is Rule 6 in podcasting. I'm a podcast editor and podcast consultant. If you have questions about your podcast or need guidance starting one, contact me at

Your podcast needs editing because of how your audience experiences your show. Here are two edits you need, no matter your editing philosophy. Rule 5 in podcasting OnTheGo.FM Links mentioned in this episode: Segment from On the Media about how NPR edits https://www.wnyc.org/story/129437-pulling-back-the-curtain/ Details about LUFS, LKFS, and Loudness Normalization https://en.

Can your church encourage greater participation and engagement with a podcast ministry? Can you teach your teachers how to teach better with a podcast ministry? Can you provide ministry training with a podcast ministry? Hint: Yes! (All that and more!) A podcast ministry can help your church overcome problems like the lack of engagement from church members, teacher training, and min

Many colleges teach radio production courses, but not all teach about podcasts. I believe the best way to prepare broadcast students for the future is by emphasizing how to produce podcasts. If you love talking, telling stories, editing—if you love audio—you've got to learn podcasting!

Which microphone should I use? Do I need a mixer? How do I plug two mics into my computer? How do I talk to someone in another part of the world? Welcome to Rule 4 in podcasting. This is about the technical side of podcasting: Technology Technique

Making a podcast is more complex than some people make it sound. There are lots of details to understand to create a show that people are able to hear and want to hear. All the details can be overwhelming—especially if you’ve never made a podcast before. (And that warning about consequences in Rule 2 might be adding to your hesitation). That’s why there’s Rule 3 in podcasti