How Podcasting Healed My Doubt and Changed My Life — Scott Maderer | Ep 85

If you’re a podcaster looking for ways to align your show with your real values and build consistency—without burning out—then this episode is for you. I sat down with Scott Maderer, host of Inspired Stewardship, to dig into how he’s run a podcast for over seven years, producing more than 1,600 episodes. Scott shares practical tips for managing your time and workflow, and how to stay ahead (he often works one to two months in advance!). You’ll hear how he turned a podcast into a thriving business with real impact—all while keeping things sustainable and still enjoying what he does.Listen for Scott’s honest take on:The real costs and time commitment behind booking, producing, and editing episodes as a solo producer.How batching, having a “content filter,” and simple systems can save you time and help you create better content, even if you don’t love writing.Why it’s okay to evolve your schedule, workflow, and episode formats as your life and business change.Connect with Scott MadererWebsite: ⁠https://inspiredstewardship.com/podcaststory/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.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.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinIf the stories you hear on My Podcast Story bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststoryChapters00:00 Meet Scott Maderer & His Podcast00:46 Inspired Stewardship: Podcast Focus01:11 Seven Years And Counting01:40 Publishing Frequency & Episode Count02:12 What Inspired Scott to Start03:18 Personal Impact of Podcasting04:59 Scott’s Content Creation Workflow05:55 Booking Guests & Pre-Interviews06:35 Tools, Editing, and Scheduling07:53 Doing Everything Solo08:43 Managing Topic Ideas for Solos09:07 “Spiritual Foundation” Episodes09:47 Costs of Podcast Production10:51 Reflecting on Seven Years11:05 Audience Growth & Global Reach13:13 Listener Feedback and Stories14:55 Meeting Listeners in Real Life15:48 Podcasting and Coaching as Business16:51 Does the Podcast Make Money?18:31 From Podcast Guest to Speaker20:30 Podcasting Builds Authority21:12 First Speaking Engagement Story22:04 Building the Book From Podcast Content24:49 Repurposing Evergreen Content25:54 Changing Episode Frequency27:10 Staying Consistent With Publishing28:20 Experimenting With Formats29:53 Adapting Your Show to Fit You31:40 Getting Better With Practice32:57 Evaluating the Podcast Every 6 Months34:38 Evolving the Podcast & Future Plans35:23 Audio vs. Video Podcasting36:07 Why Scott Sticks to Audio-Only37:16 Scott’s Favorite Part of Podcasting39:13 Looking Ahead: Goals & Changes40:34 Advice for New Podcasters42:44 Where to Find Scott’s Resources