Christian Podcasting with Tammy Munson

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You didn't stumble into podcasting by accident. You felt a pull toward it, a sense that you had something to say, and the right people were waiting to hear it. But somewhere between the first episode and where you are now, it got complicated. This podcast is for the woman who is already doing this and wants to do it sustainably, strategically, and without losing her mind or her calling in the process. Hosted by Tammy Munson, podcast producer, strategist, and coach with over 20+ years of experience, each episode delivers a practical framework and a permission slip you didn't know you needed. We talk about consistency, growth, content, tools, and what it actually looks like to build a podcast that lasts. Faith runs through it all because the calling matters as much as the strategy. New episodes every Friday!

  1. 4d ago

    5 Podcast Questions You’re Afraid to Ask

    Have you ever typed a podcasting question into a Facebook group, then deleted it because you thought, “Shouldn’t I know this by now?” Friend, we’ve all been there. For this Halloween Q&A, I'm bringing five questions into the light. We’re talking about starting after 50, using AI, social media fatigue, having a video podcast, and whether a podcast can actually make money. Expect honest answers, a little Halloween candy judgment, and permission to build a show that fits your goals and the margin you actually have. In this episode: (02:10 )You’re not too old for this (05:00) AI isn’t cheating, faking is (08:30) Social media without the resentment (12:50) You don’t have to be on camera (18:15) Yes, podcasts make money (22:35) False evidence appearing real (24:10) Ask God, then ask somebody Your action this week: Ask the question you’ve been sitting on. Find someone who knows that part of the work and ask them plainly. No long apology, no explaining why you should already know. Scripture: Joshua 14:10–12; James 1:5 Mentioned in this episode: AI is a filter, not a threat Have a podcast question you’ve been sitting on? DM me on Instagram @tammy_munson or email me at tammy@wildfirecreativecompany.com. I love hearing what you’re working through. XO, Tammy

    5 Podcast Questions You’re Afraid to Ask

  2. Oct 23

    How to Talk About Your Offer on Your Podcast

    Through October 31, let’s talk about your podcast, where you’re getting stuck, and what I would focus on first. Book Your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call: https://wildfirecreativecompany.com/freestrategycall Do you teach your heart out, then rush through your business items with “everything’s in the show notes,” like the side effects at the end of a drug commercial? Your listener might know your subject inside and out without knowing she can actually work with you. In This EpisodeWant to talk about your business or ministry on your podcast without turning a useful conversation into one long sales pitch? In this episode, I give you a simple way to do it. I call it Moment, Help, Next Step. You name a situation your listener recognizes, explain how what you offer helps with it, and tell her exactly where to go next. Along the way, we'll cover why rushing through your offer costs you, what a clear invitation sounds like, and what to do when nobody responds. Key Takeaways0:00:01 Make the offer clear,not pushy -- Listeners may not know what you offer, even if they know your podcast. A clear, gentle invitation helps them understand how you can help while leaving them free to say no. 0:05:26 Put the offer where the need meets the help Use the Moment, Help, Next Step framework: describe a struggle the listener recognizes, explain what support you provide (and what you don’t), then give one specific next step. 0:10:45 Teach generously; invite honestly Give listeners the useful teaching the episode promises instead of holding back for a sales pitch. Your offer can then help them apply what they learned. For ministry invitations, be clear about who the gathering is for and don’t blur an invitation for support with a request for volunteers or donations. 0:16:01 Make the next step easy to take Link directly to the relevant page at the top of the show notes, make sure it answers the listener’s practical questions, and choose one call to action for the episode. Write it out and rehearse it aloud before recording. Moment, Help, Next Step FrameworkMoment. Name a situation your listener recognizes. Start with what's happening in her life. Help. Explain what you offer and how it relates to that situation. Be honest about what the support includes. Next Step. Tell her exactly where to go and what happens next. What that might sound like: “If you’re caring for a parent and would love some company from women who understand, we meet once a month to talk and pray together. You don’t have to volunteer or lead anything. The caregiver gathering link in today’s show notes has the next date, location, and registration details.” Clear. Relevant. Try This Before Your Next RecordingWrite one invitation/CTA using the framework we talked about. Then read it out loud like you're talking to someone over coffee. Does it sound like you? Can she understand what you're offering and how to learn more? Choose that one next step and give it some breathing room. She does not need six assignments while she's unloading the dishwasher. And if nobody responds, don't immediately blame the wording. Consider whether the right people heard it, whether the offer fits their needs, and whether the link takes them somewhere useful. Next WeekPodcasting Questions You're Afraid to Ask. It's our Halloween Q&A! Five questions podcasters ask in a whisper: Is it too late to start if you're over 50?Is it cheating to use AI?Do you have to use social media?Do you need to be on video?And do people actually make money from podcasting? Scripture reference: John 1:45–46. Do you have a specific question or comment about what we talked about today? DM me on Instagram at @tammy_munson OR email me at tammy@wildfirecreativecompany.com and let me know. I always love hearing what you're working on! XO, Tammy

    How to Talk About Your Offer on Your Podcast

  3. Oct 16

    How Many Downloads Should Your Podcast Get?

    The Three Things That Matter More Than Your First Week AnalyticsHow many times did you check your podcast downloads this week, and what were you hoping that number would tell you? Probably one thing: Is my podcast doing well? In this episode, I give you a real first-week benchmark for context, then explain why that number still can’t tell you whether your podcast is working. Instead, I’m giving you three signals I pay much more attention to: Trend, Tail, and Talk. Because your dashboard should be a diagnostic tool, not a report card. Key Takeaways[0:00] The Download Number Can’t Tell You If It’s Good There’s no magic number. “Good” depends on who you’re trying to reach, how long you’ve been podcasting, and what the show is supposed to accomplish. [0:50] Where Your Downloads Sit Buzzsprout’s public stats give us a useful first-week reference point. It can tell you roughly where you fall — but not whether your podcast is actually doing its job. [2:45] Trend: Compare You to You Compare your last 30 days with the 30 before, then figure out what caused the change. A big jump in downloads doesn’t automatically mean your audience grew. [5:45] Tail: What Happens After Week One Your tail is what an episode keeps doing after the launch push ends. Pay attention to older episodes that continue getting discovered weeks or months later. [9:15] Talk: Conversations Tell You What Mattered Downloads show activity. Conversations give you another signal of impact — emails, DMs, questions, referrals, calls, collaborations, and the things listeners repeat back to you. [12:40] Good Is Movement in the Direction You Want A successful podcast moves toward the people you want to reach and produces the kind of result you created it to produce. [13:30] Small Is a Starting Place, Not a Grade Luke 16 reminds us that faithfulness isn’t reserved for large audiences. What we do with what is already in our hands matters. [14:25] Your Ten-Minute Analytics Check Look at your Trend, Tail, and Talk. Choose one thing to work on then close the dashboard. Where Your Downloads SitAs a rough reference point, Buzzsprout’s September 2026 public platform stats showed first-seven-day downloads per episode at approximately: Middle 50%: 30 downloadsTop 25%: 100 downloadsTop 10%: 400 downloadsTop 1%: 4,500 downloads These numbers change over time and only reflect podcasts hosted on Buzzsprout, so use them for context. Live stats: https://www.buzzsprout.com/stats Trend, Tail, and TalkTrend: How your podcast is performing compared with itself. Compare your last 30 days with the 30 days before, then ask what caused the change. Tail: What happens after launch week. Which older episodes keep getting discovered even when you’re no longer actively promoting them? Talk: The real conversations your podcast creates. Track emails, DMs, questions, referrals, calls, and other meaningful responses that analytics alone can’t show you. Your Ten-Minute Analytics CheckOnce a month, write down: Trend: Downloads from the last 30 days compared with the 30 before. Tail: One or two older episodes that are still getting downloads. Talk: The real conversations or opportunities your podcast created that month. Then read the numbers like a diagnosis, not a grade. Make one move (not three) and give yourself permission to close the dashboard until next month. Free Strategy Calls Through October 31Not sure what your podcast numbers are actually telling you? Let’s look at them together. I’m offering free 30-minute strategy calls through October 31, and I’ll tell you the first thing I would focus on if it were my podcast. Book your call: https://wildfirecreativecompany.com/freestrategycall Next WeekWhat to Do With a Negative Podcast Review We've all got one once or twice... so we're unpacking how to sort useful feedback from someone else’s opinion, and when a comment deserves your attention versus when it needs to be left exactly where you found it. Scripture: Luke 16:10 Do you have a specific question or comment about what we talked about today? DM me on Instagram @tammy_munson or email me at tammy@wildfirecreativecompany.com and let me know. I always love hearing what you're working on! XO, Tammy

    How Many Downloads Should Your Podcast Get?

  4. Oct 9

    What to Do When You Want to Quit Your Podcast

    How to Tell If You Need Rest, a Change, or an EndingIf the thought what if I just stopped has ever crossed your mind, you're in good company. Almost every podcaster has, and most never say it out loud. Wanting to quit doesn't mean you're failing, and it doesn't mean you lost your calling. It means something is off. The thought is information, not a verdict. The trouble is acting on it on the wrong day. In This EpisodeA simple way to sort out what the thought is really telling you. I call it Rest, Reshape, or Release: three different problems that all sound like "I want to quit" but need three completely different answers. We also talk about why you should decide on a good day about a bad day, how to end a podcast well if that's truly where you land, and what Elijah's story in 1 Kings 19 teaches about being tired, being alone, and the seven thousand you can't see. Key Takeaways00:00:05 | Don’t quit in the valley Wanting to quit is a signal to investigate, not a final verdict. Avoid making a permanent decision during a low point. Revisit it when you’re rested and clear-headed. 00:05:03 | Diagnose the problem before choosing a solution Ask whether you’d still want to quit if your audience doubled. If not, the real issue may be disappointment or feeling unseen, rather than the podcast itself. Consider whether you need rest, a reshape, or release. 00:09:59 | Fix the strain, not the whole show Exhaustion can cloud discernment, so take a purposeful break before deciding. If you still care about the show but resent part of the process, identify what you need relief from and redesign that part. 00:15:48 | Give the show a real ending If the podcast is truly finished after rest and reasonable changes, end it intentionally. Thank listeners, explain what the show meant, and consider leaving the archive available. Don’t let it quietly fade into an unfinished obligation. 00:21:20 | Choose on purpose Use the good-day test: consider whether audience growth, removing the dreaded task, or taking a real break would change your answer. If you still feel sure about stopping, talk it through with someone honest and trusted. Rest, Reshape, or ReleaseRest. You haven't lost the why; you've lost the energy. Plan a pause, set a return date, and tell your listeners. Reshape. You still believe in it; you just can't keep doing it like this. Name the one part you dread and change that piece. Release. You've rested, you've changed what you could, and you still don't want to do this. End it on purpose, with a thank you and a word about what's next. Your Question for a Good DayIf I could change one thing about this podcast to make it sustainable, what would it be? If you can name something specific, that's reshape. If the answer is "nothing, I just need a break," that's rest. If the answer is "I wouldn't change anything, I just don't want to do this anymore," and it's still true after a good night's sleep, take it to someone you trust. Free Discovery Calls in OctoberNot sure whether you need to rest, reshape, or release? Let's talk it through. I'm bringing back free discovery calls all month in October. Grab a time at wildfirecreativecompany.com/freestrategycall Next WeekTune into the next episode - How Many Downloads Is Good for a Podcast? The three numbers that matter more than your first week. XO, Tammy

    What to Do When You Want to Quit Your Podcast

  5. Oct 2

    How to Get More Listeners for Your Podcast

    Why Making a Good Podcast Isn't the Same as Growing OneYou've done everything right. Good audio, thoughtful episodes, publishing every single week. And your downloads haven't moved in months. Here's what nobody tells you. It might not be your content at all. It might be that nobody can find it. Or it might be that they do find it, and they're gone in ten seconds. Those are two completely different problems, and they need two completely different fixes. In This EpisodeI'm calling this the Door and Bridge Check. Every listener you'll ever get has to do two things, find your podcast, and decide to stay. The finding is the bridge. The staying is the door. Most podcasters spend all their energy building bridges and never check whether the door actually opens. We start with the door, since it's the fastest fix and there's no point sending more people to one that doesn't work. Then we walk through three bridges, promoting the problem instead of the podcast, borrowing the right audience, and giving people an episode to send instead of a podcast to share. And I'll tell you why you should pick exactly one of the three, not all of them at once. Key Takeaways: Fix the Door Before Building Bridges: Make sure a new visitor can quickly understand and choose to follow the podcast before investing more effort in promotion.Make Your Podcast Page Click in 10 Seconds: Clearly communicate who the show serves, what listeners will gain, and where to start.Promote the Problem, Not the Episode: Lead with a listener’s specific frustration to create interest, rather than simply announcing a new episode.Borrow the Right Audience: Reach relevant listeners through aligned podcasts, guests, newsletters, or communities; prioritize fit over sheer audience size.Make Episodes Worth Sharing: Focus episodes on a specific person and situation, giving listeners a clear reason to send them to a friend.Commit to One Bridge for 30 Days: Choose one growth strategy and give it enough time before judging the results.Let a Stranger Test Your Podcast Page: Give someone unfamiliar with the show 10 seconds to browse, then ask who it’s for, what they’d get, and which episode they’d play first.Promotion Is Service, Not Vanity: Treat helping the right listeners find the podcast as a way to share its message. The Door and Bridge CheckBefore you record or post anything this week, run through this. Your door has to answer, fast: Is this for me?What will I get?Where do I start? Then choose one bridge: Promote the problem, not the podcast.Borrow the right audience.Give her an episode to send. Stay with that one bridge for 30 days before you decide whether it's working. Free Discovery Calls, All of OctoberI'm bringing back free calls for the entire month of October. If your podcast feels stuck, or you're not sure whether you have a door problem or a bridge problem, let's talk it through together. Where your podcast is right now, what's working, and what deserves your attention next. Grab a time at wildfirecreativecompany.com/freestrategycall . XO, Tammy

    How to Get More Listeners for Your Podcast

  6. Sep 18

    The Episodes You’re Most Afraid to Publish Are the Ones That Matter

    Some episodes are easy to publish. Others make your stomach flip before you even hit record. In Part Two of this two-part series, we’re talking about how to tell the difference between fear and wisdom before you hit publish. Not every uncomfortable episode should go live. But not every scary episode should stay hidden either. The goal is clarity: knowing when a story is yours to tell, whether you’ve processed it enough to share responsibly, and whether the episode genuinely serves the listener. XO, Tammy KEY TAKEAWAYS Fear and wisdom can feel very similar in the moment.Not every true thing belongs on a microphone.You can be honest without exposing someone else’s story.Vulnerability is not the product. Service is.Sometimes the thing you’re protecting isn’t the listener — it’s your image.A scary episode can build trust when it comes from processed experience and clear purpose.Editorial judgment matters just as much as courage. THE PUBLISH TEST Before you publish a difficult or vulnerable episode, ask: Is this mine to tell?Have I processed this enough to teach from it?If I remove my own need to say it, is there still something here that serves her? If the answer is yes to all three, you may have an episode worth shaping and publishing. If not, it may need more time, a different angle, or it may not belong on the podcast at all. LINKS MENTIONED Part 1: Your Podcast Might Be Too Safe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-podcast-might-be-too-safe/id1560889330?i=1000789002383 Podcast Clarity Audit https://wildfirecreativecompany.com/podcastclarityaudit/

    The Episodes You’re Most Afraid to Publish Are the Ones That Matter

  7. Sep 11

    Is Podcast Might Be Too Safe? Here is How to Tell.

    Why Helpful Isn't the Same as MemorableYour podcast can be good and still be forgettable. It can be helpful, accurate, consistent, professionally produced, and packed with useful information. Your listener can finish the episode thinking, that was good, and ten minutes later have no idea who said it. Information isn't scarce anymore. What your listener can't get everywhere is your perspective, your experience, your judgment, the things you learned the hard way. IN THIS EPISODE Why being helpful is no longer enough to differentiate your podcast, the signs a podcast has gotten too safe (interchangeable teaching, constant hedging, a title with more courage than the episode itself), the difference between clarity and manufactured controversy, and why specificity is one of the fastest ways to become memorable. Listen in to learn more : 0:00 Information Is Commodity, Perspective Is Premium Helpful, accurate episodes can still be forgettable because listeners can get basic tips anywhere. What sets a podcast apart is the host's interpretation, experience, and judgment. 3:30 Safe Podcasts Hide Behind Generic Podcaster Voice Many hosts slip into generic language and smooth out their real opinions, making episodes sound approved by committee instead of reflecting a real person. 8:40 Signs Your Podcast Is Playing It Too Safe Interchangeable teaching, constant hedging, titles bolder than the content, and overused industry language all signal a podcast that's lost its edge. 14:50 Specificity and Texture Make You Memorable Moving from vague advice to specific, lived examples gives listeners something to hold onto. 20:30 Fear Masquerades as Professionalism Many creators silently cut their strongest stories or opinions before hitting record, calling it wisdom when it's often fear of pushback. 25:40 Strong Voice Can Be Clear and Kind Having convictions doesn't require cruelty. Grace and firm, honest perspective can coexist. 30:10 The Edge Test for Your Next Episode Five questions to help you locate your edge, listed below. THE EDGE TEST What do I genuinely believe about this topic?Where do I disagree with the common advice?What have I learned through experience that a Google search can't give my listener?What am I softening because I'm worried about how someone will respond?Which sentence in this episode makes me a little nervous? NEXT WEEK, PART TWO How to tell fear from wisdom before you hit publish, and why the episode you're tempted to hide may be the one your listener needs most. PODCAST CLARITY AUDIT If you're too close to your own podcast to tell whether it's strategically clear or just gotten too safe, that's exactly what I look at in a Podcast Clarity Audit. wildfirecreativecompany.com/podcastclarityaudit XO, Tammy

    Is Podcast Might Be Too Safe? Here is How to Tell.

  8. Sep 4

    Your Podcast Needs a Fall Edit

    By September, most podcasters don’t need a full reset. They need an edit. Over time, shows accumulate things: longer intros, extra CTAs, segments that no longer serve the audience, production tasks that keep growing, and content habits that made sense six months ago but don’t anymore. In this episode of Christian Podcasting Secrets, I’m walking you through a practical fall edit so you can clean up what’s gotten cluttered, sharpen the listener experience, simplify your production, and make sure the show you’re carrying into Q4 still fits where you’re actually headed. This is not about blowing up your podcast. It’s about asking one simple question: Does this still earn its place? Key Takeaways From This Episode[0:00:01] Fall Edit, Not a Full Reset You probably don’t need a dramatic overhaul. A focused edit can make the show stronger without changing everything. [0:03:45] Audit What’s Accumulated and Cut the Clutter Look at the segments, habits, CTAs, and production steps that have quietly built up over time and decide what still belongs. [0:07:55] Fix the First Five Minutes of Listener Experience The opening matters. Make sure the listener gets to the reason she pressed play without sitting through unnecessary setup or housekeeping. [0:13:10] Turn Your Feed into a Cohesive Body of Work Your podcast should feel intentional as a whole, not like a random stack of weekly episodes. Look at what your recent feed actually says about your show. [0:18:40] Make the Next Step Obvious with One Clear CTA Your listener should not need a checklist to figure out what to do next. Choose the action that matters most right now and make it clear. [0:24:30] Streamline Production and Stop Low-ROI Tasks Not every asset deserves to stay in the workflow. Keep what is producing real value and cut the tasks that are draining time without moving the show forward. [0:30:45] Edit the Show for Where You’re Going Next Make decisions based on the podcast you want to have by the end of the year, not just the version you’ve been maintaining since January. [0:35:20] Run the 10-Episode Fall Edit Exercise Review your last ten episodes and sort what you find into three buckets: keep, sharpen, and cut. [0:40:05] Embrace Pruning as Creative Stewardship Letting go of something that once worked does not mean it was a mistake. Sometimes pruning is exactly what creates room for better growth. Resources Mentioned in This EpisodePodcast Clarity AuditIf you know your podcast needs changes but you’re too close to the show to see what matters most, the Podcast Clarity Audit gives you an experienced strategic review of your positioning, packaging, listener experience, discoverability, and next priorities. Podcast Clarity Audit: https://wildfirecreativecompany.com/podcastclarityaudit/ Want to hear my stance on Pumpkin Spice ?? https://youtube.com/shorts/qKXR3WUMRPo?feature=share The Big IdeaA strong edit doesn’t change what the work is trying to say. It makes the message easier to hear. So before you head into Q4, look at what has accumulated, tighten the listener experience, simplify the CTA, clean up the production process, and make sure the show still reflects where you’re going next. You do not need a brand-new podcast. You may just need a better-edited one. XO, Tammy

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You didn't stumble into podcasting by accident. You felt a pull toward it, a sense that you had something to say, and the right people were waiting to hear it. But somewhere between the first episode and where you are now, it got complicated. This podcast is for the woman who is already doing this and wants to do it sustainably, strategically, and without losing her mind or her calling in the process. Hosted by Tammy Munson, podcast producer, strategist, and coach with over 20+ years of experience, each episode delivers a practical framework and a permission slip you didn't know you needed. We talk about consistency, growth, content, tools, and what it actually looks like to build a podcast that lasts. Faith runs through it all because the calling matters as much as the strategy. New episodes every Friday!

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