Episode 57: The Original Storyteller - An Interview with Robert Carnes

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Guest: Robert Carnes - Author, Managing Editor for the Orange Group (Atlanta, GA)

General Topic: Elements for Storytelling

Introduction to Robert (0:32)

Philosophy of communication (5:07)

The Original Storyteller (6:45)

Why storytelling is important (10:03)

Why the recent focus on story? (13:18)

Context is key (15:50)

The missing element in many "church" stories (19:25)

Authentic resolution (23:16)

Guarding against manipulation (25:36)

Most challenging project (29:43)

Easter or Christmas Eve (31:51)

Impactful communicators (32:30)

Recommended resources (34:09)

How to follow Robert (36:06)

Reaching out to our guest

JamRobCar.com (Robert's website)

OriginalStoryteller.com (The book's website)

@JamRobCar (Facebook)

@JamRobCar (Twitter)

@JamRobCar (Instagram)

Next Episode arrives February 15, 2018!

An interview with Rev. Justin Coleman, Lead Pastor at University United Methodist Church (Chapel Hill, NC)

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Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Links:Robert Carnes' WebsiteThe Original Storyteller WebsiteThe Original Storyteller: Become a Better Storyteller in 30 Days by Robert CarnesThink OrangeMake-A-Wish® GeorgiaChurch Marketing SucksChurchMagSunday MagazineThat Church ConferenceCreated for More: 30 Days to Seeing Your World in a New Way by Jonathan MalmJon AcuffJeff GoinsBuilding a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald MillerLess Chaos. Less Noise.: Effective Communications for an Effective Church by Kem MeyerJab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World by Gary Vaynerchuk