95Podcast 346 PODCAST RECAST Summary – Healthy, Holy, and Humble: Soul Care Rhythms for Pastors (with Lance Witt) | 95 Podcast 346
Self-awareness protects leaders from self-deception. Honest feedback is a guardrail for character and culture.
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From God, Not For God: Why Effective Ministry Flows Through Connection, Not Performance
“Struggling with pastor burnout? Learn the transformative shift from doing ministry FOR God to ministering FROM God’s power through authentic connection.”
95Podcast PODCAST RECAST 345 Summary – A Simple Follow-Up Plan That Builds Real Disciples (w/ Vick Green)
In this episode, Vick Green (MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) shares a practical approach to follow-up and discipleship for small and…
Leading On Empty
Some of us believe it’s part of our call as pastors to sacrifice our health for the people in our congregations. Others need to be seen as martyrs in order to fulfill a need for acceptance. Still other pastors are so driven that they justify ignoring a clear directive from motivator, nothing will cause us to lose perspective faster than exhaustion.
95Podcast 344 Summary: Trigger Warning: Trauma Healing for Pastors & Church Leaders (w/ Bridget Trammell) – Episode 344
In this episode, Dale Sellers & Joseph Bennett interview trauma counselor Bridget Trammell about trauma, triggers, religious abuse, purity culture, and practical steps pastors can take to heal and lead healthier churches.
Best Practices Series: Respecting People’s Time – A Checklist for Church Communicators
This may be the most important point for pastors who speak each week. We must never forget that the volunteers in the children’s ministry, nursery, security teams, and other support ministries are at the mercy of our time awareness.
95Podcast 343 Summary: Pastoral Rest That Lasts: Build a Sustainable Rhythm (Days Off, Sabbath, Vacation & Margin) – Episode 343
In this episode, Dale Sellers talks with church health coach John Finkelde about why pastors struggle to shut work off,…
Best Practices Series: Efficient Staff Meetings – 12 Do’s & Don’ts for Healthy Ministry Teams
Have you ever sat through a two-hour meeting that had about fifteen minutes worth of importance? I have, and I can tell you there are few things more frustrating to me.
PODCAST RECAST: 95Podcast 342 Summary – When Everything Feels Like Your Fault: Freedom, Responsibility, and Identity (w/ Bob Hamp) – Episode 342
Responsibility. But we need to separate fault from responsibility. Fault is shame-based condemnation—“you’re bad, there’s no hope.” Responsibility is what you have power over. If you can name responsibility, you can change what’s yours to steward.
Best Practices Series: AI in Ministry – 9 Practical Guidelines From Solid Ministry Leaders
AI is already embedded in daily life and ministry tools; ignoring it leaves leaders unprepared.
95Podcast 341 Summary – AI Guardrails for Churches: Practical Guidelines for Ethical, Safe Ministry Use (w/ Shelby Black)
Dale Sellers and Joseph Bennett are joined by Shelby Black, co-founder of Bellwether, an AI-powered platform built specifically for ministry…
Best Practices Series: How To Heal A Divided Church: 8 Best Practices For Restoring Unity
Eventually, you will find yourself at a place where you realize that forgiveness is the only path forward for you. Holding on to unforgiveness will stop you in your tracks. You will not be able to go forward holding on to the pain from the past.
