How Podcasting Multiplied My Message and Discipleship—T.S. Wright | Ep 138

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.Connect With T.S. WrightWebsite: https://godcenteredconcept.comIf 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/joinChapters00:00 Finding Your Voice—Interviewing Ratios00:23 Introducing T.S. Wright’s Podcast Journey00:46 Two Podcasts—Origins and Focus01:21 Stepping Into Kingdom Crossroads01:43 Called to Podcasting After Years in Ministry01:57 Visions, Writing, and the Podcasting Call02:40 From Guest to Host—Taking Over a Show03:29 Launching God Centered Concept03:57 The Significance of April Beginnings04:09 Answering the Call—Why Start a Podcast?04:56 God’s Prompting and Gentle Nudges05:15 Biggest Early Podcast Challenges05:53 Facing Technical Setbacks06:20 Solving Content and Sound Issues06:47 Friends, Mics, and Audio Upgrades07:21 From Audacity to Riverside—Editing Journey07:38 Early Uploads—Choosing Podcast Platforms08:03 Learning from Mentors—The Pastor Bob Influence08:38 Balancing Multiple Shows—A Year’s Reflection09:08 Pausing One Show to Grow as a Podcaster09:42 Reviving a Podcast—Lessons from Guesting10:35 Audiences Rejoin—Explosive Growth11:21 Global Listenership—and Surprising Countries12:20 Technology Changes the Reach13:01 Social Media and Spreading the Message13:31 The Backstory of Kingdom Crossroads’ Name14:53 Building a Brand—The God Centered Concept15:35 Accessible Teaching—Deep Topics Made Simple16:57 High School Teaching Transfers to Podcasting17:47 The Art of Repetition and Simplifying Concepts18:46 Practicing What You Teach19:13 Author Advantages—Refining Messages20:03 Discipleship Roots—A Foundation for Podcasting20:33 Podcasting’s Role in Modern Discipleship21:36 Going Beyond the Church Walls22:06 Guest Versus Host—Learning the Difference22:34 Interviewing Ratios and Simplifying Messages23:20 Editing Insights—The Visual Waveform24:08 Learning to Help Guests Shine24:31 Most Humbling Lesson as New Host25:13 What I’d Tell My Podcast Beginner Self25:59 Podcasting Breaks Down Barriers26:29 The Global Classroom—Learning from Guests27:21 Defining Podcast Success—Beyond the Numbers28:26 The Obedience Story—Impact Beyond the Crowd29:51 Hidden Victories—Measuring True Success31:12 Podcasting as Living Epistle32:25 Intentional Obedience Versus Box-Checking33:36 Connection Over Perfection34:22 Advice for Aspiring Faith Podcasters35:55 Looking Ahead—Expanding the Vision37:06 Podcasts on the Road—Live From History37:38 How to Listen and Connect With T.S. Wright39:14 Wrapping Up—Inviting the Listener In