574: Robert Fergusson | The Art of Storytelling

Apr 5, 2021

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Nothing connects us all to the human experience quite like stories, and if ever there was a master of its craft, it is today’s guest Robert Fergusson. Robert is a world-renowned teacher, known mostly for his incredible biblical messages and public speaking.

He is currently based in Sydney, Australia where he preaches on the platform of Hillsong Church, and teaches aspiring students how to craft compelling messages using an art that has been tried and true throughout the ages: Storytelling - which he is now sharing with the world through his book, ‘Are You Getting This?’

Dive in with us as Robert uncovers the art of storytelling, and the power it has to impact your message, relationships, and life.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 06:33] Opening Segment

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I introduce today’s guests Robert Fergusson
Teaching team from Hillsong Church
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Robert gives some background around his story
Brought up in the farms of England
Life in Boarding School
Told in school reports that he would never excel
Pushed into the direction of teaching
Becoming Christian during college

[06:34 - 14:15] The Art of Storytelling

Robert talks about his journey going into ministry
Traveling around Europe with a team teaching and preaching
Speaking to 10,000 children in one week
Learning to tell stories
The misconceptions of storytelling
Condemned in Ancient Greece
Jesus himself communicated through stories and changed the world
A somewhat mistrusted and simplified way of communicating
How stories work and their usefulness
Robert’s analogy through learning music
Anyone can become a storyteller through the right method
Robert talks about why he wrote his book
A lifetime in the making
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[14:16 - 25:30] The Impact of Storytelling on Building Relationships

Robert talks about relationships that influenced his journey
Meeting Brian Houston while being an itinerant preacher
The relationships that can change your life
The importance of relationships
God uses people to communicate with you
Robert’s story about getting invited to speak around Indonesia
Who you know or what you know?
Robert answers through the story of Paul’s conversion
The strangest people can have the most impact on our lives
How storytelling impacts relationships
Unpacking HOW people impact the world
Taking the ordinary and making them into a life lesson
Using stories to persuade without coming across as disingenuous
Building a bridge that works
Robert gives an example of using stories
Smashing the guitar

[25:31 - 34:28] Closing Segment

Robert talks about a story’s effect on conversation
The story of John Wesley and William Wilburforce
A story that opened up a relationship
How to find your stories
The gift of curiosity
ThE RaNdOm RoUnd
How to engage with Robert
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Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I learned how to build bridges, how to make connections, how to get people’s attention; and how to tell stories!” - Robert Fergusson

“When you start understanding how stories work, it is both simple, yes, but immensely profound in the way that it communicates ideas.” - Robert Fergusson

“A simple decision to thank someone or invite them around for a meal, can mean a change in your destiny.” - Robert Fergusson

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Connect with Robert on Instagram for regular teaching and speaking tips. Visit https://hillsong.com/contributor/robert-fergusson/ and learn more from Robert.

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