https://headhearthand.org/blog/2011/05/23/should-we-practice-preaching/  Informing Minds. Moving Hearts. Directing Hands. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 https://headhearthand.org/blog/2011/05/23/should-we-practice-preaching/#comment-2218 Tue, 24 May 2011 17:19:00 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/blog/2011/05/23/should-we-practice-preaching/#comment-2218 Oh, it is painful but so profitable to listen to audio and watch video of myself teaching to hear overused expressions, misused words, irritating tones of voice, subtle audience manipulation, un-engaging pace.While it is surely even less spiritual than practicing, I have studied a few comedians for how they tell stories in a way that draws people in. I don’t want to borrow the content and my goal is not to be entertaining, but I have picked up some insights into how to create connection with listeners.

]]> https://headhearthand.org/blog/2011/05/23/should-we-practice-preaching/#comment-2217 Mon, 23 May 2011 18:25:26 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/blog/2011/05/23/should-we-practice-preaching/#comment-2217 I’ve been struggling with verbal pauses. Someone counted 43 “ums” on me in 17 minutes recently. Thank you for this.

]]> https://headhearthand.org/blog/2011/05/23/should-we-practice-preaching/#comment-2216 Mon, 23 May 2011 17:36:30 +0000 http://headhearthand.org/blog/2011/05/23/should-we-practice-preaching/#comment-2216 good thoughts….as one sitting and listening in the pew..it can be very difficult to sit and listen to ‘pulpit or prayer voices’ that sound so unnatural…

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