Episode 360 - CO-HOST - Jonnie T - Refuge Freedom Stories, Podcast Integrity, PodMatch and PodFest Summary Podcasting Experiences and Inspirational Stories In the meeting, David and Jonnie discussed their respective podcasting experiences. Jonnie, a Canadian, hosts and produces "Refuge Freedom Stories," a podcast featuring inspiring stories of personal transformation, including interviews with individuals from various backgrounds. Building Community in Podcasting Industry David and Jonnie discussed the importance of building a community within the podcasting industry. They agreed that connecting with other podcasters is crucial for sharing experiences, learning from each other, and finding support. David highlighted the need for podcasters to feel less alone in the industry, suggesting that building relationships with fellow podcasters could help achieve this. They also touched on the topic of listeners tuning in for the personality of the host rather than the content, emphasizing the need for podcasters to connect with each other on a personal level. Podcasting Integrity and Community Building Jonnie emphasized the importance of integrity in podcasting, stating that authenticity and genuine passion for the work are crucial for success. He also highlighted the significance of building a podcast community, using PodMatch as an example. David agreed, sharing his positive experiences with PodMatch and his admiration for Alex Sanfilippo. Defining Integrity in Personal Life In the meeting, Jonnie and David discussed their personal definitions of integrity. Jonnie, a Christian, defined integrity as reflecting Christ in everything he does, being honest with his listeners, and respecting his guests and listeners. He emphasized the importance of consistency and authenticity. David, on the other hand, defined integrity as being the same all the way through, with nothing fake about a person. He used the analogy of a tree with integrity, contrasting it with cheap furniture. Both agreed on the importance of authenticity and consistency in their personal and professional lives. Improving Podcasting Workflow and Skills Jonnie discusses ways to improve his podcasting skills and workflow. He recently switched to Riverside for editing, which allows text-based editing and creates transcripts. However, he still uses GarageBand for final audio editing. Jonnie reduced his interview schedule to focus on quality over quantity. He now records a few interviews per month and has an organized publishing process using a podcast hosting platform for automated distribution. Growth, Feedback, and Podcasting Community David and Jonnie discussed the importance of growth and feedback in podcasting. They emphasized the need for podcasters to continually improve and learn, and to seek feedback from others to help shape their show. Jonnie suggested reaching out to the podcasting community for support and shared his podcast, "Refuge Freedom Stories," which features personal stories of lives changed by the power of God. David encouraged new listeners to start with any episode that resonates with them based on the description. Jonnie's Podcast Interviewing Style Discussed Jonnie and David have an engaging conversation about Jonnie's podcast and approach to interviewing guests. Jonnie shares that he does not prepare many questions in advance, preferring to let the conversation flow naturally and be guided by the Holy Spirit. He recounts an upcoming episode with a guest who had a remarkable life story involving severe childhood allergies and a near-death experience. https://podmatch.com/ https://refugefreedomstories.podbean.com/ ___ Meet with Dave for a free consult to help you with your podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/truemediasolutions/free-podcast-consult-for-how-to-podcast-listeners ___ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://howtopodcast.ca/