How to Use Your Voice and Body for More Effective Preaching

Megan Fate Marshman is an incredibly compelling preacher who speaks in many of the largest churches in America. She shares how her preaching has evolved since she started, what she does right before preaching to create better sermons and connections, and how to use your body and voice to draw people in and communicate more effectively.

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🎥 Chapters
State of the Church: Surprising Attendance Trends (00:00:00)
David Kinnaman shares new data showing Millennials and Gen Z now attend church more frequently than older generations.

Measuring Church Attendance Differently (00:01:02)
Discussion on new methods for tracking church attendance frequency and generational differences in attendance rates.

Spiritual Openness Among Young Adults (00:03:13)
Exploring increased spiritual interest and church return among younger generations, and implications for church leaders.

Intergenerational Church Engagement (00:04:10)
The importance of connecting generations in church and fostering intergenerational relationships for church health.

Encouragement for Church Leaders (00:05:12)
David urges leaders to disciple young people deeply, not just focus on attendance numbers.

Barna Resources and Faith & Culture Report (00:05:56)
Information on where to find more data and upcoming Barna reports for church leaders.

Discovering the Power of Grace (00:12:26)
Megan describes how her parents’ response to her failure taught her about grace and shaped her preaching.

Influence of Megan’s Father on Her Preaching (00:17:40)
Megan explains how her father, an actor, taught her about using voice, body, and timing in communication.

The Role of Parental Affirmation (00:24:14)
Megan reflects on how her father’s delight in her gave her confidence and shaped her approach to preaching and parenting.

Adapting Communication for Different Audiences (00:27:20)
Megan discusses tailoring delivery (not content) to different audiences and the importance of listening.

Opening Hearts, Not Just Informing Minds (00:30:07)
Megan explains her approach to preaching: opening listeners’ hearts by naming their internal responses and struggles.

Common Mistakes in Preaching Delivery (00:32:37)
Analysis of mistakes like over-amplification, lack of personal connection, and relying on passion over the Holy Spirit.

Synchronizing Voice and Body in Communication (00:34:51)
Megan and the host discuss congruency between voice and body language, and how to develop it through practice.

Practical Tips for Visual Communication (00:36:52)
Megan shares techniques like using word pictures and physical movement to make messages memorable.

Continuous Learning and Receiving Feedback (00:39:42)
The importance of humility, feedback, and lifelong learning for communicators.

How to Get Meaningful Feedback (00:41:02)
Megan describes her process for soliciting and using feedback to improve her preaching.

Barriers and Advice for Female Preachers (00:43:00)
Megan addresses challenges for women in preaching and encourages them to seek reps in their current spheres.

Advice for Men Supporting Female Communicators (00:46:54)
Megan suggests men empower women by sharing what they’ve learned from them, not just offering generic praise.

The Art of Cutting Content for Impact (00:48:32)
Megan explains her process for editing sermons, removing content that serves her ego rather than the message.

Where to Connect with Megan Marshman (00:50:49)
Megan shares how listeners can connect with her, emphasizing the value of local church engagement.