How Podcasting Multiplied My Message and Discipleship—T.S. Wright | Ep 138
MAY 12, 202639 MIN
How Podcasting Multiplied My Message and Discipleship—T.S. Wright | Ep 138
MAY 12, 202639 MIN
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<p>If you’ve ever wondered how a podcast can grow from humble beginnings to reaching listeners around the globe, this episode is for you. Join T.S. Wright as he shares what it was like starting not one but two podcasts, God Centered Concept and Kingdom Crossroads, after decades in ministry and discipleship. You'll pick up practical lessons on balancing deep spiritual content with everyday accessibility, hear about technical hurdles and how he overcame them, and get sincere insights into what "success" really means as a faith-driven podcaster. We also chat about the joys and challenges of shifting from guest to host, connecting across cultures, and how podcasting can amplify your mission outside traditional church walls. Plus, you’ll hear T.S.’s advice for anyone looking to share their own story. Tune in for a warm, honest conversation about faith, storytelling, and finding your voice.</p><p>Connect With T.S. Wright<br>Website: <a href="https://godcenteredconcept.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://godcenteredconcept.com</a><br></p><p>If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.</p><p>There's more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don't make it into the show. It's a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.</p><p>Sign up here: <a href="https://mypodcaststory.com/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mypodcaststory.com/join</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters<br>00:00 Finding Your Voice—Interviewing Ratios<br>00:23 Introducing T.S. Wright’s Podcast Journey<br>00:46 Two Podcasts—Origins and Focus<br>01:21 Stepping Into Kingdom Crossroads<br>01:43 Called to Podcasting After Years in Ministry<br>01:57 Visions, Writing, and the Podcasting Call<br>02:40 From Guest to Host—Taking Over a Show<br>03:29 Launching God Centered Concept<br>03:57 The Significance of April Beginnings<br>04:09 Answering the Call—Why Start a Podcast?<br>04:56 God’s Prompting and Gentle Nudges<br>05:15 Biggest Early Podcast Challenges<br>05:53 Facing Technical Setbacks<br>06:20 Solving Content and Sound Issues<br>06:47 Friends, Mics, and Audio Upgrades<br>07:21 From Audacity to Riverside—Editing Journey<br>07:38 Early Uploads—Choosing Podcast Platforms<br>08:03 Learning from Mentors—The Pastor Bob Influence<br>08:38 Balancing Multiple Shows—A Year’s Reflection<br>09:08 Pausing One Show to Grow as a Podcaster<br>09:42 Reviving a Podcast—Lessons from Guesting<br>10:35 Audiences Rejoin—Explosive Growth<br>11:21 Global Listenership—and Surprising Countries<br>12:20 Technology Changes the Reach<br>13:01 Social Media and Spreading the Message<br>13:31 The Backstory of Kingdom Crossroads’ Name<br>14:53 Building a Brand—The God Centered Concept<br>15:35 Accessible Teaching—Deep Topics Made Simple<br>16:57 High School Teaching Transfers to Podcasting<br>17:47 The Art of Repetition and Simplifying Concepts<br>18:46 Practicing What You Teach<br>19:13 Author Advantages—Refining Messages<br>20:03 Discipleship Roots—A Foundation for Podcasting<br>20:33 Podcasting’s Role in Modern Discipleship<br>21:36 Going Beyond the Church Walls<br>22:06 Guest Versus Host—Learning the Difference<br>22:34 Interviewing Ratios and Simplifying Messages<br>23:20 Editing Insights—The Visual Waveform<br>24:08 Learning to Help Guests Shine<br>24:31 Most Humbling Lesson as New Host<br>25:13 What I’d Tell My Podcast Beginner Self<br>25:59 Podcasting Breaks Down Barriers<br>26:29 The Global Classroom—Learning from Guests<br>27:21 Defining Podcast Success—Beyond the Numbers<br>28:26 The Obedience Story—Impact Beyond the Crowd<br>29:51 Hidden Victories—Measuring True Success<br>31:12 Podcasting as Living Epistle<br>32:25 Intentional Obedience Versus Box-Checking<br>33:36 Connection Over Perfection<br>34:22 Advice for Aspiring Faith Podcasters<br>35:55 Looking Ahead—Expanding the Vision<br>37:06 Podcasts on the Road—Live From History<br>37:38 How to Listen and Connect With T.S. Wright<br>39:14 Wrapping Up—Inviting the Listener In</p><p></p>