In this episode of About Podcasting, we sit down with Joe Russiello from the Sword of the Spirit podcast. Joe shares his journey into podcasting, detailing his early struggles and the perseverance that led to his current success. He discusses the significant amount of preparation that goes into each episode, sometimes requiring up to 12 hours of study per week.Joe recounts his early attempts at podcasting under different names and formats, and how none gained traction until he felt a divine nudge to start again in April 2022. Despite initial technical challenges and poor audio quality, Joe persisted and now celebrates over 170 episodes and nearly 90,000 downloads across various platforms.We delve into Joe's background in broadcasting, including his experience with secular radio and his transition to a faith-based podcast. Joe emphasizes the importance of consistency, preparation, and staying true to one's mission. He also shares insights into his workflow, the benefits of live podcasting, and the importance of delivering a clear and impactful message.Joe's ultimate goal with the Sword of the Spirit podcast is to spread the gospel message as widely and clearly as possible. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of podcasting, the support from his listeners, and the importance of staying disciplined and authentic in his work. This is a modern podcast, best enjoyed with a modern podcast app: https://modernpodcastapps.com/ likeFountainPodcast GuruPodverseTrueFansPeerTubeOr pick one from https://episodes.fm/With one of these apps you can:Tune in to the LIVE episodes!Enjoy chapters, transcripts, music references and moreSend me a boost (which is a small amount of bitcoin, with a message. Don't worry, these apps make it easy to use this)Enjoy, learn, and let me know what you think!This very, very modern podcast is hosted on https://podhome.fm/ - The most modern and easy way to create and host your podcast. Try it 2 months for free (on top of the 30-day trial) with promo code ABOUTPODCASTINGYou can support me and the show by:Send me a boost (or stream sats) with a modern podcast appShare this show with your family and friendsTell everybody how easy it is to host your podcast on Podhome.fmYou can find me here:On X: @AzureBarryOn LinkedIn