Comments on: Broadcasting Hypocrisy

By: Don

Don — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:58:01 +0000

http://www.wesleyumcwausauwi.org/Worship.htm

By: Don

Don — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:56:24 +0000

Here is a link to Pastor Tim's Sermon Series of “Peter the UpNort Fisherman”.

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:05:15 +0000

HeyThanks for commenting – it's much appreciated and helps me balance things out!I was very impressed by Chris too. When he showed me his blog strategy, is something to see how he has purpose behind each and every post.Part of this whole deal is knowing where the money comes from. Chris is good at charging the people who can afford it, in order to help those who can't.

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:59:49 +0000

Purpose I think is the overall aim that the vision fulfills – goals are a broken down way to get there…Luke I am also mindful, if I'm quite honest, that I am discussing things as one who is on the lower end of the blogging spectrum. I think if I analysis too heavily I might forget the fact that I have a small community and have been writing for 8 months – not 8 years!

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:57:38 +0000

Is there a website you can point me too?

By: codispodnik

codispodnik — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:36:07 +0000

Hi Scott – I'm newly learning all this social media stuff, but I enjoyed watching the Likeminds conference online. It was my first introduction to Chris Brogan and he does seem gifted at being warm, genuine and passionate for humans. All these same self doubts plague me constantly, as I'm planning to start my own business. (Why do I think I am to start a business?) But I really am passionate about connecting with people and social media seems like the current way to do it. I've been reading your blog for a little while and I think you are right on the money when you say it's about your goals. If your goal is genuinely connecting people, then you have to broadcast to touch them, but what do you choose to broadcast? Honest expression, words that are motivated from an emotional or spiritual place just hit the reader differently than words that are motivated from a desire for ultimate financial gain. I just have to believe that's true. I have to believe that when I read a message – like yours – that I can tell the difference and I am VERY turned-off by salesy messages. I am ultra-skeptical about all that stuff. Anyway, just please be encouraged – you have some silent readers (like me) – and we appreciate you very much. I'll try to remember to pipe up more often.

By: Luke James

Luke James — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:35:41 +0000

Hey Scott, you're welcome. Do our 'goals' need to change? I prefer to think of each communication method or platform as a means to an end. For example, yesterday, The Hurt Locker won an Oscar for best film. The writer spent time with US troops in Iraq then developed a screenplay, then a movie. At each stage there were degrees of engagement and broadcast – they were fluid. But ultimately, the end result is a profound message via several media and methods.I'm not one for absolutes; so I'm not suggesting there's any one way. You already communicate profound ideas and concepts. I don't think we need to beat ourselves up over not being social all the time. Isn't it question of balance rather than hypocrisy?There's a lot of criticism over broadcast versus social but I think there needs to be a healthy amalgam of the two.I really liked your comment to Stuart where you write “think part of it is this British disdain for self promotion” and wonder whether this is why we wrestle with many of the broadcast issues.Actually, just noticed you used the word purpose in an earlier reply. I like purpose better than goals. Not sure exactly why but I think it kind of fits better and by default allows a greater degree of flexibility.Cheers

By: juliewalraven

juliewalraven — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:33:53 +0000

You would love Tim! Our church had considerable issues over the past years and had become a fractured hurting church. When Tim was sent to the congregation it was a huge blessing. His heart is truly in the right place but his people skills are fantastic… His current sermon series is unique which doesn't come close to describing it. He has assumed the character of Peter — but you have to know Wisconsin and the area to understand the rest… he is Peter – the Upnort fisherman… with red long underwear and bass fisherman pants, complete with a fish finder and more… he combines an amazing sense of humor with the Gospel and a talent for hitting the nail on the head without you noticing…

By: Scott Gould

Scott Gould — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:23:36 +0000

Tim's onto something. When you realise people dont' remember what you say as much as they remember how they felt, you loose the ego and arrogance that says it's all about what you say. You realise saying profound things isn't as important as making someone feel profound.I think thats how I'm feeling here. I'm trying to say profound things. What I love about what Robin is doing (he is a professional facilitator BTW), is that he is making the PEOPLE feel profound.So much of the time I find bloggers – and preachers – are essentially preaching a message that is “10 reasons why you should be like me”

By: juliewalraven

juliewalraven — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:54:21 +0000

Kind of funny, awhile back, my pastor (Tim) gave a sermon about how he suddenly realized that he couldn't write his sermons for the people in the congregation because it really didn't matter if he was the only one hearing it, he needed to write what he felt God wanted him to say to Tim. If he was trying to please everyone else, it wouldn't please God. So I think, it is ok for you to write for you. I tell my clients the same thing. When we pick the layout for their resume, they can't know who will read it or what they will like… in the end they have to decide for themselves. Now I will give them choices that work for others and we will write their story with all the keywords and accomplishments… but we will write their story… as they know it… It is ok if it is for you… because others will identify with you.