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Practical conversations for small and midsize church leaders.
Hosted by Dale Sellers, Executive Director of 95Network and former small church pastor, the 95Podcast addresses the real challenges pastors face every week—from church health, leadership clarity, to the everyday realities of leading without large staff or large budgets. These are straightforward conversations rooted in experience, not theory.
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Creating An Atmosphere Of Evangelism In Churches (w/ Chad Sutton) – Episode 350
This does not mean pastors need to carry the full burden of evangelism alone. Instead, they can gather a small group, begin praying, step out together, and create opportunities for people to share what God is doing.
Freestyle Evangelism: How Pastors Can Stop Program-Driven Ministry and Spark Spirit-Led Church Renewal (w/ K. Kale Yu) – Episode 349
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Freestyle evangelism reframes success. Instead of measurable program results, it looks for organic attraction to “the light” and long-term Spirit fruit.
PODCAST RECAST – Church Communications Strategy: Prioritize, Plan, & Produce (w/ Kimberly Tarlton) – Episode 348
In all communications, make the decision of who you’re trying to reach, what your message is to them, and why you are doing it in the first place.
PODCAST RECAST – From Trauma to Triumph: Josh Clink on Pastoral Health, Counseling, and Soul Care – Episode 347
The personal God gets personal with us. Biblical counseling explores the active, desiring heart beneath behavior and connects it to Christ’s finished work and the Spirit’s present ministry.
PODCAST RECAST – Healthy, Holy, and Humble: Soul Care Rhythms for Pastors (with Lance Witt) – Episode 346
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Self-awareness protects leaders from self-deception. Honest feedback is a guardrail for character and culture.
PODCAST RECAST – A Simple Follow-Up Plan That Builds Real Disciples (w/ Vick Green) – Episode 345
Build discipleship around practice, not just information. People grow through doing, feedback, and repetition in relationships.
Trigger Warning: Trauma Healing for Pastors & Church Leaders (w/ Bridget Trammell) – Episode 344
In this episode, Dale & Joseph interview trauma counselor Bridget Trammell about trauma, triggers, religious abuse, purity culture, and practical steps pastors can take to heal and lead healthier churches.
PODCAST RECAST: Pastoral Rest That Lasts: How Dale Sellers & John Finkelde Help Pastors Build a Sustainable Rhythm (Days Off, Sabbath, Vacation & Margin) – Episode 343
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We usually have it backwards. . . Most of us rest from work. However, God’s desire for us is that we work from rest.
PODCAST RECAST: When Everything Feels Like Your Fault: Freedom, Responsibility, and Identity (w/ Bob Hamp) – Episode 342
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Fault leads to shame; responsibility leads to freedom. Responsibility shows you what you can actually change and release what you cannot control.
AI Guardrails for Churches: Practical Guidelines for Ethical, Safe Ministry Use (w/ Shelby Black) – Episode 341
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Discernment stays human. AI can help refine communication, brainstorm, or summarize—but leaders must verify and own what’s shared.
RightNow Media for Small Churches: Free Tools for Pastors, Volunteers, and Families (w/ Lynne Roberts) – Episode 340
RightNow Media has content from over 400 Christian publishers, tens of thousands of Bible studies, conferences, training sessions, kid’s cartoons, and much more. As a pastor partnered with 95Network, you are receiving FREE personal access to this resource!
