I'm doing quite a few radio interviews these days. Trying to get the word out about In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. Last night I went on "The Clash" with Doug Giles. I think the interview airs next week.
Can I share an observation?
I used to get really nervous whenever I did an interview. And I still get butterflies. But I'm learning an important lesson: you've got to be yourself no matter who you're with or who you're talking to. When I get nervous my personality freezes a little bit. I lose a little passion. I lose a little humor. So I'm really trying to be myself in these interviews.
I'm trying to be the same person ON air as I am OFF air.
A couple of lessons learned when it comes to radio interviews:
1) Be Yourself--don't try to put on airs or change your personality. People can detect authenticity or inauthenticity via sound waves!
2) Talk about what you're passionate about--let your convictions come through! People respond to passion more than reason. I'm not saying that is good, bad, or indifferent. I'm just making an observation. I'm sure people were impressed with the content of Jesus' teaching. But Scripture specifically notes that they were amazed because he taught as one who had authority! It was his conviction that led to conversion!
3) Know your talking points--know what you want to say and say it!
4) See the interview as a divine appointment--there is someone listening somewhere who needs to hear what you have to say!
5) Pray like it depends on God--you need to do your homework, but you also need to ask the Holy Spirit to give you the right words.
Can I share an observation?
I used to get really nervous whenever I did an interview. And I still get butterflies. But I'm learning an important lesson: you've got to be yourself no matter who you're with or who you're talking to. When I get nervous my personality freezes a little bit. I lose a little passion. I lose a little humor. So I'm really trying to be myself in these interviews.
I'm trying to be the same person ON air as I am OFF air.
A couple of lessons learned when it comes to radio interviews:
1) Be Yourself--don't try to put on airs or change your personality. People can detect authenticity or inauthenticity via sound waves!
2) Talk about what you're passionate about--let your convictions come through! People respond to passion more than reason. I'm not saying that is good, bad, or indifferent. I'm just making an observation. I'm sure people were impressed with the content of Jesus' teaching. But Scripture specifically notes that they were amazed because he taught as one who had authority! It was his conviction that led to conversion!
3) Know your talking points--know what you want to say and say it!
4) See the interview as a divine appointment--there is someone listening somewhere who needs to hear what you have to say!
5) Pray like it depends on God--you need to do your homework, but you also need to ask the Holy Spirit to give you the right words.
3 Comments:
Great post! Thanks for the encouraging insights. I don't have any interviews to put this into practice, but it certainly applies to many areas of my life! Thanks!
Mark, I know this is a little off topic, but I just wanted you to know how much I am enjoying your book! (Just finished chapter 6) I have had a dream of planting a church in southern Ohio for over five years and this week I am meeting with our Senior and Asst. Pastor to discuss my plans. I am hoping to launch on Easter of '07!! Chasing a Lion, The Barbarian Way, and Chasing Daylight, have been the 3 most encouraging and challenging books I have read in years. Please pray for me as I chase a lion (plant a church in an area where church planting is not popular or even understood).
Thanks Again,
Trent
Trent--thrilled the book is unleashing the lion chaser :) Praying the last few chapters put your over the top!
Skyler--good to see your name man! I was just on your blog this past week.
Peace out,
Mark
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