Engage Emotions for Impact
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of engaging emotions in storytelling, particularly in the context of business and ministry. Pastor Bob Thibodeau emphasizes that sharing an emotional journey helps the audience connect more deeply with the message. He discusses the significance of pacing when delivering a story, urging listeners to slow down during moments of struggle and allow the audience to feel those emotions before transitioning to the highs of the narrative. Authentic expressions of joy, fear, and other genuine feelings create a relatable experience that fosters a strong emotional bond with the audience. By incorporating sensory details, storytellers can transform their narratives into impactful experiences that resonate long after the presentation is over.
Takeaways:
- Purposeful storytelling is crucial in business and ministry, engaging your audience emotionally.
- Pacing your story appropriately allows the audience to connect deeply with your message.
- Authentic emotions, whether joy or sadness, enhance relatability and create emotional bonds.
- A well-paced narrative builds suspense and emphasizes key points for better retention.
- Using sensory details transforms stories from simple words into vivid experiences for listeners.
- Concluding your presentation on an emotional high encourages your audience to take action.
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Transcript
Hello, everyone, everywhere.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Pastor Bob Thibodeau here.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Welcome to the Faith Based Business podcast.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Today.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:We're so blessed that you're joining us.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Praise the Lord.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Now, we've been talking all week now, in past several sessions, probably watching this on a recording about understanding the power of purposeful storytelling.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Okay.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:In your business and your ministry, whatever it is you're trying to do.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Amen.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Last time we covered how to incorporate scripture as a foundation of your storytelling.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Now if you missed it, go back and catch up.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Okay?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Because, you know, today we're going to be talking about.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Let me go ahead and share the screen.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:We'll jump into this.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Today we're going to be talking about different ways that, that you can actually engage emotions in your storytelling.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And, and that'll provide a lasting impact, often long after the presentation is over.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:They're going to remember your presentation.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Amen.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Glory to God.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Now, first, you have to take your audience through the emotional journey of the story.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Okay?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You have to share the struggles.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You have to share the high points, everything you've experienced.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You have to give them an insight into your journey that you went on.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And this emotional movement helps them to feel the impact of your story more deeply.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:All right?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Then as you share about how the outcome that you achieved made you feel, they'll experience the same feelings.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Amen.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Using pace to God.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You just can't go rushing into it.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Let me tell you about the time I did this, this, this, and this.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And boy, did I feel great.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Now here's what it's going to do for you.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:That does nothing.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Okay?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You have to pace yourself as you're telling the story.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You know, if you're talking about experiencing trouble, heartache, you need to slow down.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Let the listener, let your audience feel that emotions.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And then as you transition over to the highs, you know, you can get excited about it.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Oh, and this was finally going to work.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And now this was happening.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And this is so great.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You can pick the pace up a little bit, but you have to pace yourself to guide your audience.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:I said pausing just at moments just to let that message resonate for a little bit.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Amen.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:A well paced story will build suspense.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:It'll emphasize the important points.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:It will allow your audience to truly connect with the emotional flow of your message.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Now, we've all heard someone tell a story that was long and drawn out.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And all we really wanted to say, we didn't, but we were thinking it was.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:We just get to the point already, right?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And the opposite's also true, right?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:How many times has.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Has Someone shared something with us, and they talk like they're on a clock, and it's already ticking down to zero.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You know, we can't even remember what the topic was.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:We just remember they talked at 100 miles per hour.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And, you know, you don't need to do that.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You got to pace yourself.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Because if you pace yourself, then people will understand what you're saying.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Right?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Did you get that?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Amen.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Don't be afraid to express yourself.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You know, genuine feelings, whether it's joy, fear, relief, you know, sadness, authentic emotions will make your story more relatable.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Help.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:It'll help your audience to feel the same thing that you felt, and that'll create that strong emotional bond.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:If you were worried, if you were concerned.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Afraid.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Sad.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Yes.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Happy.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You know, make sure you convey those feelings and emotions through the story, through your story.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You don't have to say, I was scared or I was happy.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Share the story in a way that conveys those emotions with examples.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Okay.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Say, okay.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:As I carefully opened the box, I didn't know what to expect, but then I seen a little puppy looking up at me expectantly.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:As I share that, you probably felt a little apprehensive there at the very beginning.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Right.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And then joyful, all in one statement.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Right?
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Because you weren't sure what was in the box, what was going to be.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And then everybody loves the look of a little puppy looking up at him.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Hey, man.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Oh, don't shut me down when I'm preaching.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Good.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Praise the Lord.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Hallelujah.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:All right, so that's the sort of thing I'm talking about.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Okay.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:You could relate to each section of that statement I just made.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:I created a sort of a visual journey that we both experience right there at the same time.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Right.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:That's what you need to accomplish in your storytelling.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Helping your audience visualize each part of the story by including those sensory details that help to create a vivid picture that will burn that picture into their mind.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:This turns your story from mere words into an experience, making it.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Making your stories much more impactful and memorable.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Then, as you conclude your presentation, they're riding that emotional high with you.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Amen.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:And that's how you can turn your stories into catalysts for.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:For them to take action, which we're going to get into next time.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Praise God.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Once again, I want to encourage you back over here.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:I want to encourage you to visit faithcasteracademy.com and see how we incorporate our faith into helping you achieve your business goals through the use of podcasting and doing podcast interviews and promotions just to help you get the word out about whatever it is you're doing.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:That's what we do.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Just go over and visit faithcasteracademy.com Take a look around.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:Till next time.
Pastor Bob Thibodeau:This Pastor Bob reminding you to be blessed in all that you do.
