I recently had the opportunity to attend a very large, well known Christian convention. I was there helping to represent my publisher, Leadership Books, by doing book signings and sharing with others about my experiences with this publishing company. In addition to that, I had the opportunity to meet many people who were involved in various kinds of mass media – everything from TV, radio, podcasting, advertising, and even other book publishing companies.
While there, I had the opportunity to participate in a couple of interviews, and to have discussions with some other individuals about my ministry. Some of those I met were interested in having me on their shows as a worldview expert to talk about the topic of Christian worldview. There were others, though, who wanted me to consider creating my own radio show or podcast.
Believe me, I have a very high regard for people who develop ministries using the various mass media possibilities. They have reached many people for Christ and have been the vehicle for helping to strengthen the body of Christ. In fact, over the years, some of these folks have had a powerful influence on my life. Beyond that, I still do radio and podcast interviews with those who have their own shows in order to express myself in this medium.
Additionally, in the past, I have dipped my toe into the podcast waters and have given some thought to the possibility of developing a radio show of my own. But God has never really opened those kinds of doors for me, and while at this convention I gained a new level of clarity about that. I am now convinced that the reason God never opened those doors to me is because I need to serve the body of Christ in a different way. (Continue reading here.)