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From Monologue to Dialogue You’ve been there. You’re 15 minutes into your online presentation, sharing your heart out. You pause for dramatic effect, look at your screen, and see... a grid of black boxes with names. One person has their camera on, but they look...

How to Craft a Ministry Elevator Pitch That Connects (and Why Every Leader Needs One)   Let's be honest. You’re at a community barbecue or a family gathering, and someone turns to you with that simple, inevitable question: "So, what do you do?" For ministry and...

The Unforgivable Curses of Wedding Toasts Before we build the perfect toast, let’s get clear on what to avoid. These are the things that take a toast from memorable to mortifying. Inside Jokes: You and the groom might find the story of the “rabid squirrel incident of...

Is the Countryman E6 Really the Best Headset Mic? Mic Drop We’ve all been there. You’re in the audience, leaning in to hear a powerful message, and then it happens. The speaker turns their head and the sound vanishes. Or they lean back and sound like they’re speaking...

A Simple Framework for a Powerful Message Alright, let's talk. You know that feeling. It’s 10 PM on a Saturday night, and the blinking cursor on your screen is mocking you. Sunday is coming. Or maybe it’s Thursday afternoon, and you’re staring at the agenda for the...

How to Ace Your Presentation Alright, let's talk about that dreaded moment in class. The one where your professor utters those fateful words: "…and you'll be presenting your findings to the class." For some of you, that’s a thrill. For most, it probably sends a jolt...

How to End Your Speech with a Bang We’ve all seen it happen. A speaker delivers a passionate, well-researched, and engaging message. The audience is locked in, taking notes, nodding along. And then... it just... stops. The speaker trails off, maybe with a mumbled,...

Let’s be honest. For many of us, the thought of public speaking ranks somewhere between “doing my taxes” and “getting a root canal without anesthesia.” Yet, as Christian leaders—whether you’re in a pulpit, a boardroom, or a donor meeting—your message is too important...

Let’s set the scene. You’re standing backstage, or at the front of the boardroom, or behind the pulpit. Your heart is doing a passable imitation of a hummingbird. You step up to the microphone, look out at the sea of faces, and see... distraction. Someone is checking...

The Speaker's Bookshelf Let’s be honest. When someone asks you to “say a few words,” does your heart do a little tap dance on your ribs? Do your palms suddenly remember what it’s like to be a swamp in July? You’re not alone. For many Christian leaders, public speaking...

Alright, let's be honest. You’ve put in the work. You’ve moved past the days of clutching a podium for dear life, and your public speaking skills have graduated from "terrified newbie" to "solidly competent." You know how to structure a message, make eye contact, and...

Let’s be honest. You’ve been called to share a message. You’ve studied, you’ve prayed, you’ve outlined your points. But now comes the part where you have to actually say it out loud, and your only available audience is a Golden Retriever who seems more interested in...

Let's be honest. Does the thought of public speaking at make your palms sweat and your stomach do a backflip? If you’ve been asked to share a testimony or give a talk at youth group, you might be feeling a unique mix of honored and… completely terrified. Trust me,...

It’s a moment every leader knows is coming. You’re in a quarterly meeting, an all-hands, or a client pitch, and someone says, “Could you say a few words about…?” Suddenly, your heart starts pounding, your palms get sweaty, and the brilliant points you had just moments...

Let’s be honest. For many people, the very idea of public speaking ranks somewhere between a root canal and doing their taxes. The famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld once joked, “According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death....

Introduction Let’s be real: public speaking is just part of leadership. Business meetings, board presentations, sermons, donation drives—whatever your arena, stepping up to speak is non-negotiable. And if you’re like most leaders, it kicks your body into...

I am very excited to see the completion of the translation of Chosen to Speak in Portuguese, and I believe that this book will be a blessing for all the Christians in Brazil and in all the other countries that speak Portuguese. When our people, read this great book...

Shalom! My name is Margo. I thank God for the honor of being able to share my story with you. I was born in Moscow. As a girl, I studied at a prestigious English-focused school. But my family was broken: my dad abandoned us, and my mum led a dissolute life. When I...

What keeps many Christians from praying in public and, frankly, from praying at all? There are a lot of things that keep people from praying. For example, some people don't believe God really hears and answers prayers. If they were honest about how they feel, those...