At <\/span>Podcast Magazine<\/span><\/i>\u00ae, we’re celebrating 40 under Forty this month, and it got us wondering\u2026 what advice might your average under 40 podcaster give to his or her non-podcasting peers about podcasting?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>We asked, and certain themes emerged. Below are the answers from podcasters in the Religion & Spirituality space, all under the age of 40.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>First, don’t be afraid to chase your passion and use your voice.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>“God has given you a voice, and nobody else in the world is exactly like you! Your age does not disqualify you from having wisdom to share with others, so be confident that your voice matters.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– <\/span>Sarah Keeling, <\/span>Hearts at Rest<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThere is an audience who will value your voice and insight, and they will find you out. Don\u2019t worry about the people around you telling you otherwise.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0– <\/span>Andrew Fouts, <\/span>Ministry Misfit<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cIn podcasting, it is easy to feel like you aren’t enough and question who would want to listen to you. If you are called to this, God knows what He’s doing, so own that! Own the fact that God has given you a voice, message, and an audience, and step into it all with boldness in Christ. Like Paul told Timothy in Scripture; don’t let anyone judge you because you’re young. Instead, be a trendsetter, and show everyone just who God made you to be!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– <\/span>Amanda Turnbull, <\/span>Come to the Table<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cJust get started. Your voice matters, and your message is important. Quit second-guessing yourself.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

–\u00a0<\/span>Stephanie Baker, <\/span>The Faithful Podcast<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cIf God has given you something to say, but you are worried you won\u2019t be taken seriously, podcasting is a great way to say it anyway. Your listeners hear your wisdom, knowledge, and authority without being distracted by your age or the way you look. With minimal cost, you can reach the people who need to hear what you have to say\u2014wherever they are in the world.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– John Piper, <\/span>The Wounded Christian<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cMy advice to younger podcasters is to find value\/purpose in what you\u2019re doing outside of the numbers. It takes time to grow your base, but if you\u2019re driven by purpose, you\u2019ll be faithful and consistent even when you feel like quitting.\u00a0Putting your wisdom into a podcast episode is a type of legacy you leave for people to benefit from for decades\u2026 like writing books, but easier. \ud83d\ude09 So, find your purpose, and pursue that\u2026 the numbers will follow.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Jenilee Samuel, <\/span>Java with Jen<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Second, give yourself time to grow in the craft.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cBe passionate about your topic, and don’t be afraid to change and experiment over time. Changing things about your podcast is not indicative of failure, and you may end up finding something new that works for you and your audience.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Paul DeArment, <\/span>Use Your Words<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGive it a go\u2014your style and skills will develop over time, but only through having a go and making mistakes!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Abigail Thomas, <\/span>The Hopeful Activists\u2019 Podcast<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cWhile content will always be king, creating a process that you can stick to and repeat over and over is just as important and vital to your long-term success.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Jonathan Carone, <\/span>Unlearning Youth Group<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon\u2019t shelve your message because you’re waiting for it to be perfect, because it never will be. Get started, and put yourself out there, imperfections and all. It\u2019s in the mess that you will not only find yourself, but also your audience\u2026 the ones who need to hear your message in all its imperfections.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Josh Hollingshead, <\/span>Unashamed Recovery Podcast<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cBe consistent. People like consistency and dependability. If you\u2019re going to do a podcast, stay with it. Through time, when people see that you have been doing this a while and you\u2019re committed to it, that speaks to them.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Nathan Rasor, <\/span>King of the Cosmos<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Finally, keep your show in proper perspective.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cPodcasts are like a storybook for the soul. Not everyone likes the same book, but for every book that has been written, there is an audience that book speaks to. It may take a lot of time and effort, but eventually, you will touch the soul of people in some way, shape, or form.\u00a0Keep at it. Put the time in, and speak to your audience.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Chris Fuller, <\/span>Real Talk Christian Podcast<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon\u2019t overload your schedule. You get excited with opportunities and trying to stay up to date and create new content. Remember that you have to take breaks. You need rest, and you need to feed your soul.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Celeste Mora, <\/span>Geek Devotions<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon\u2019t depend on the volume of listeners to validate your voice. You have something to share, so share it.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Bobby Benavides, <\/span>Being a Dad\u2026 On Purpose<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cMake it one of your top priorities to find a balance between home life and podcasting life. I need more than both of my hands to count how many podcasts I\u2019ve seen come and go because of podcaster burnout. Finding a healthy balance creates happier podcasters, prevents burnout, and fosters better content.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Josh Emerick, <\/span>Taste and See Podcast<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon\u2019t get lost in the data of listens, downloads, and shares. Your voice, your identity, isn\u2019t in those things. Be true to yourself. Be true to your voice.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Dallas Mora, <\/span>Geek Devotions<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cTrue podcast growth is measuring your personal spiritual growth.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

– Catherine Cooley, <\/span>The Biblical Woman<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The last several years have seen podcasting grow as more money and famous people join the industry. But there’s still room for anyone with a message\u2014especially a spiritual one\u2014to take up the microphone. These young podcasters get it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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April 2022 Issue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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