Some churches and nonprofit groups do create their own podcasts and webinars; however, you do not need your own podcast or webinar to participate in one! It is likely you are already doing ministry that people would love to hear about! For example - check out the Southwest Conference’s Podcast, Joy on the Journey, “where we share our stories about where the JOY is in our journeys.” The United Church of Christ also has a large number of podcasts and webinars featured on their YouTube channel. Reach out to your local leadership to find out if there’s a podcast that might be a good fit.
It depends, but most podcasts and webinars are not as spontaneous as they appear! In my experience, podcast and webinar hosts regularly invite their guests to participate in the writing and production process. For example, when I appeared on the Faith in the World webinar with the United Church of Christ, we began working a month ahead on the questions, discussion, and direction of the program using a shared Google document. On The Word in Black and Red, we meet ahead of time to discuss the text and points we want to make sure we cover. We then receive an outline ahead of time that includes points we’ve agreed to discuss.
A computer or phone microphone and camera are often enough! Make sure you have a dependable internet connection and a room where you can count on no interruptions. If you’re going on a webinar, make sure you find the best lighting you can. Most hosts will test your video and sound with you ahead of time, but in a pinch, webinars even use Zoom to interview guests. You don’t need to be high-tech to participate!
Give it a go! Better microphones, video cameras, and editing can make a difference; however, the most important thing is you commit to a schedule and go for it! Line up your guests ahead of time and have a clear vision (and then be flexible as you learn what works!). I highly recommend you speak with other podcast hosts first about their recommendations for sound editing equipment and hosting sites (like Anchor, which will distribute your podcast for free). One podcast I appear on also has all participants record their own sound on their own computers using Audacity, just in case their own sound has issues. Talk to your guests about what to expect, include them in the planning, and do a test of sound and video at least a week in advance. Look into programs that will allow you to easily edit the content after you record, in case you need to edit anything out.
Church of the Good Shepherd, UCC | Albuquerque, NM
Pacific School of Religion | Berkeley, CA
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