Tonight, I will do a radio interview on WTAW, a popular talk-radio station in this part of Texas (one of Limbaugh's affiliates). I believe the interview will begin at about 6.15-6.30p and could go upto half an hour. I'm preparing for it now.
The interview should not become a mini Star presentation. It needs to be a feeder to the real presentation, not innoculate listeners against it. ("We don't need to go; I know what that is.") So, I need to come up with some lines of discussion which are engaging and will build interest without exposing the crown jewels.
If you have time, pray with me:
"Father, just as you are influencing Jen of the Washington Times, we ask that you influence Roy Gene of WTAW. We don't know Jen's or Roy's spiritual states. But we know that you can influence and use anyone. We are asking that you do so here. Guide preparation for the show. Make everything in this interview tantalize and stimulate. It can be intimidating for amateurs to go on live media. We ask first that you lend calm. But we ask for much more than that. We ask for rapport with the interviewer and audience, and an upbeat, drag-you-in series of topics. And we ask that those you want to hear about Messiah's Star will respond not just with interest. We ask that they respond with action, by making firm plans, calling friends, writing down dates. Father, on Wednesday night fill Rudder Auditorium with thousands of people prepared to be touched by you. Stun them with the magnificence of what you put in the sky to glorify your Son. We pray these things in Jesus' name, amen."
Rick
Sunday, December 30, 2001
Tuesday, December 4, 2001
Thought Police
Those of you who are new to the list, fear not, the messages usually do not come this frequently! We're just in the thick of the presentation season.
You good people are all over the world, most not within range of WTAW. So, let me report that several people have said last night's interview was "good," "went very well". Thank you, Lord!
Here are two current battles. Please pray!
A reporter for the Battalion student newspaper wrote an article describing the Star presentation. Her editors spiked it as "too Christian." This, even though fully half the article was about Hanukah, and included quotes from a Rabbi. They told her she would have to add information about Kwanzaa to get it into the Batt. So, the publishing deadline was missed on that one. That's a loss for our side.
The Eagle (our local general circulation newspaper) startled to life at the last minute. I gave them a telephone interview this morning and a photographer came by this afternoon (which suggests they are considering a front page run). They're trying to get it in tomorrow's paper, which would be good for tomorrow evening's presentation. So, this battle is not yet won or lost. The reporter could not promise it would run tomorrow. Depends on what else needs to run.
If you have time, please pray:
"Thank you for a good radio interview, Lord. We prayed for rapport with the interviewer and he wound up laughing heartily several times on the air, and asking good questions. Father, strengthen the faith of your servant who was just abused by thought police at the Batt. Encourage her to fight on, though she is out-manuevered by those who would suppress Christianity and promote everything else. We pray your help and speed as Kelli Levey rushes to complete an article for tomorrow's Eagle. We pray that Dave McDermand will produce such an eye-catching photo that the editors will want to run the piece on the front page. Prevent other news from bumping it, Lord. We bring these things before you urgently, knowing that you are at work moment-by-moment, and that skirmishes can be lost to the evil one. We call to you in Jesus' name, amen."
Rick
You good people are all over the world, most not within range of WTAW. So, let me report that several people have said last night's interview was "good," "went very well". Thank you, Lord!
Here are two current battles. Please pray!
A reporter for the Battalion student newspaper wrote an article describing the Star presentation. Her editors spiked it as "too Christian." This, even though fully half the article was about Hanukah, and included quotes from a Rabbi. They told her she would have to add information about Kwanzaa to get it into the Batt. So, the publishing deadline was missed on that one. That's a loss for our side.
The Eagle (our local general circulation newspaper) startled to life at the last minute. I gave them a telephone interview this morning and a photographer came by this afternoon (which suggests they are considering a front page run). They're trying to get it in tomorrow's paper, which would be good for tomorrow evening's presentation. So, this battle is not yet won or lost. The reporter could not promise it would run tomorrow. Depends on what else needs to run.
If you have time, please pray:
"Thank you for a good radio interview, Lord. We prayed for rapport with the interviewer and he wound up laughing heartily several times on the air, and asking good questions. Father, strengthen the faith of your servant who was just abused by thought police at the Batt. Encourage her to fight on, though she is out-manuevered by those who would suppress Christianity and promote everything else. We pray your help and speed as Kelli Levey rushes to complete an article for tomorrow's Eagle. We pray that Dave McDermand will produce such an eye-catching photo that the editors will want to run the piece on the front page. Prevent other news from bumping it, Lord. We bring these things before you urgently, knowing that you are at work moment-by-moment, and that skirmishes can be lost to the evil one. We call to you in Jesus' name, amen."
Rick
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