Preaching Through Podcast
Pastors are planning, preparing, and preaching in isolation. It is not that they don’t have trusted friends and family around them – they do. The isolation they are facing is in their own ministry where they play multiple positions, fill multiple roles, and feel they do not have anyone else to share the burden of preaching and teaching with. The Preaching Through podcast is the conversation that takes place when pastors come together to encourage one another to grow, challenging each other’s ability to communicate the Gospel. Each episode gives you a seat table with ministry leaders exploring how to plan and prepare to preach through topics, books, and subjects that are central to following Jesus in 21st Century America.
Preaching Through Podcast
Preaching Through Vocal Dynamics & Body Language
Vocal dynamics and body language are crucial elements of effective preaching that often go overlooked. While the Holy Spirit is ultimately responsible for conviction, these communication tools help keep listeners engaged so they can hear and receive the message.
This episode dives into practical tips for improving vocal dynamics and body language, drawing from content used in the Preaching Lab:
- Using different "gears" of vocal delivery, from quiet and tender (first gear) to urgent and passionate (fourth gear), with yelling (fifth gear) used sparingly
- Avoiding common mistakes like getting stuck in one gear or having incongruent body language
- Practicing intentional pauses and downshifting for emphasis
- Matching your delivery to the content and emotion of what you're communicating
- Watching recordings of yourself to identify areas for improvement
- Rehearsing to develop comfort with different vocal ranges and gestures
The goal is congruence - having your words, tone, and body language align to effectively communicate the importance of your message. While it takes practice, being intentional about vocal dynamics and body language isn't inauthentic, but rather helps convey your genuine passion for the content.
Ultimately, people remember what you repeat, emphasize, and get excited about. Make sure you're most passionate about the most important theological truths, not just cultural issues or personal anecdotes. This creates lasting impact and shows your conviction about the message.
Mentioned Resources
The Preaching Lab
Related Episodes
Preaching Through A Sermon Calendar
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