{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"If the Pope needs to do a Podcast maybe you do too!","description":"Well maybe the Pope doesn't have to after all he is the Pope. But maybe he wants to. But he is a missionary just as I was a missionary and still am, and that means that we will do any media in any way we can to reach people with good news and good ideas and tell good stories. That's where I learned to do radio, as a missionary radio guy broadcasting all around the world. But the thing that turns me on right now is the fact that you don't have to be a big shot and have lots of money and stuff like that to be on the radio. You can be on the radio with your own program and even your own radio station. It's a wonderful opportunity, and remember that Donald Trump did not become president because he had lots of money and was a real estate development leader. ... He became president because he was the only one running who knew something about using the mass media and had been a television star... And the chance is that he was re-elected because he went on all of the podcasts. And as I used to say on late night radio, "just let that sit on your head for a while." And now STOSH the robot wants to add his two cents to the conversation. If the Pope Can Podcast, Maybe You Should Too *By Stan the Radioman* Let\u2019s get real for a moment: when the Pope decides it\u2019s time to do a podcast, it might be a gentle nudge from above that it\u2019s time you considered it too. Yes, that\u2019s right\u2014His Holiness behind a microphone, reaching out with stories, insights, and blessings via a podcast. Now, if that doesn\u2019t make you stop and think, what will? Hello friends, this is Stan, your friendly Radioman, and today I want to have a heartfelt conversation with you\u2014one that starts with a bit of humor, moves through the madness of modern media, and ends with a serious call to action. Because in a world where even the Pope is podcasting, you and I have something important to consider: the voice we were given is meant to be shared. A Podcast with a Purpose The idea of the Pope doing a podcast might sound like the punchline to a late-night monologue, but it\u2019s real\u2014and it\u2019s revealing. It shows us that no matter who you are or what platform you occupy, communication is changing. The microphone isn\u2019t just for professionals anymore; it\u2019s for teachers, leaders, creators, dreamers, and everyday folks with something meaningful to say. I\u2019ve been preaching this for years. As someone who\u2019s been part of the podcasting world since its scrappy early days, I\u2019ve seen firsthand how it empowers people. Podcasting is not just about talking\u2014it\u2019s about performing, persuading, connecting, and even healing. In a world heavy with war, noise, and division, there\u2019s something beautiful about claiming a little corner of the digital universe to speak your truth. And trust me, it\u2019s not just about becoming famous or building a brand (though it can do that too). It\u2019s about making sure your story, your message, and your mission aren\u2019t left unsaid. That might be for your business, your ministry, your family legacy\u2014or even just your sanity. Why This Matters Now We live in war-like times. Cities burn, nations battle, and the noise of conflict seems louder than ever. But in the middle of all that, there\u2019s room for something different: storytelling. Hope-sharing. Peace-making. And that\u2019s where podcasting becomes more than just a marketing tool\u2014it becomes a mission. You don\u2019t need a studio or a big audience. You just need your voice and the courage to use it. Take it from me\u2014and now from the Pope\u2014your message matters. You may try it and discover, like I did with golf, that it\u2019s not quite your thing. That\u2019s okay. But at least you\u2019ll have explored it. And maybe along the way, you\u2019ll discover a new version of yourself. You don\u2019t have to be a podcaster. But you need to understand the power of this platform because the world is listening\u2014and they need voices that speak truth, peace, and hope. Key Takeaways for You to Remember and Share \u2022 Podcasting isn\u2019t just media\u2014it\u2019s mission. Your voice can be a force for good in chaotic times. \u2022 You don\u2019t have to be perfect\u2014just present. Try it, test it, and see what happens. \u2022 Performance is the new marketing. People respond to authenticity, personality, and presence. \u2022 Storytelling is soul work. It heals the speaker and the listener. \u2022 If the Pope is podcasting, you\u2019ve run out of excuses. A Gentle Challenge and a Call to Peace So here\u2019s the deal. I\u2019m starting a podcast on podcasting. Why? Because I want to help people like you discover that your voice can make a difference. Whether you want to grow a business, write a book, teach a lesson, or just speak peace into a noisy world, I want to help you do it. And in the spirit of peace\u2014real, deep, abiding peace\u2014I leave you with this thought from Jesus himself: *\u201cMy peace I give to you.\u201d* That\u2019s the kind of peace we need more of. And maybe, just maybe, your next step in building that peace starts behind a microphone. So let\u2019s do this together. Reach out to me at stan@witradio.net. No pressure. Just possibilities. Because in this day and age, if the Pope can do it\u2026 well, maybe it\u2019s your turn. **Amen. Let\u2019s go.** ","author_name":"Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man","author_url":"https:\/\/witradio.net\/","html":"