Our job as leaders is to help those we lead experience the best life they can. Sometimes doing so even means releasing them to do the next thing no matter how hard it is to let them go.
The 95Podcast
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.
New episodes release every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts or delivered straight to your inbox.
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PODCAST RECAST – Healthy Pastors Lead Healthy Churches And What That Looks Like For You (w/ Marty Sawyers) – Episode 144
Healthy pastors lead healthy churches, and healthy churches change the world. That’s why they’ve gathered a national network of providers who are passionate about helping pastors and their families stay on the road to mental, spiritual, and financial well-being.
PODCAST RECAST – Recovering From Trauma & Seeing God’s Faithfulness (w/ Polly Hamp) – Episode 143
Polly’s vision in life is to see people walk in the fullness of who God created them to be. For years Polly has been helping individuals find freedom and hope from hurting and stuck places. She was the founder and director of a ministry that helped people impacted by the sex industry find freedom and a new life. She also is a published author, speaker, Think Differently Coach, Certified NLP Practitioner, and an Organizational Consultant.
PTSD And The Ministry (w/ Jon Sanders) – Episode 142
It’s not healthy to compare trauma from one person to another. Trauma is trauma. It doesn’t matter the “source” of your trauma whether it’s from vocational situations or even your upbringing. There’s no benefit in “downplaying” your trauma just because it doesn’t sound as serious as someone else’s.
Leadership Alone Isn’t Enough (w/ Dan Reiland) – Episode 141
God cannot be rushed. He will move through the Holy Spirit and do the work that He sees fit on his timeline and not ours.
Why Men Hate Going To Church (w/ David Murrow) – Episode 140
Our goal at 95Network is to see churches not only grow but flourish. And to reach that goal, we need everyone’s help—both men and women!
Leading Your Family: What It Looks Like For Men In Marriage (w/ John Michael Clark) – Episode 139
Marriage is designed to point to God and His Kingdom. Our marriages should reflect Christ’s relationship with the church. As men, we must take ownership of our marriages and work diligently to create a place of protection for our wives.
What Did God Say? How To Bravely Follow His Lead (w/ Gwen Rutz) – Episode 138
Always ask yourself, “What did God say?” You can do anything if you’re confident that it’s what God has told you to do. When we delight ourselves in the Lord and commit to His ways (Psalm 37:4-5), we can go forward boldly, knowing He will be with us.
How To Make Your Sermon Shareable (w/ David Murrow)- Episode 137
In the modern age of social media scrolling, you only have a small amount of time to get someone to stop and listen. Use those few seconds to craft something engaging and intriguing.
Social Media As A Ministry And Not An Advertisement (w/ Karis Hortin) – Episode 136
Identify your audience, and then provide the content they’re looking for. If you want to sell a product, you have to understand your audience. The same is true for your church. Ask yourself who you’re speaking to, and identify what those people are looking for. Then, work to provide that content for them.
Creating An Intergenerational Culture In Your Church (w/ Chuck Stecker) – Episode 135
Great performers are prepared for the encore. Performers know they’ll be remembered for their encore, not their primary performance. The encore portion of your life is the most important, so take advantage of the opportunities God has given you.
Dale’s Turning 60! Reflections On The Past 40 Years Of Ministry (w/ Dale & Caralee) – Episode 134
God doesn’t need our help. God can accomplish whatever He wants, and He certainly doesn’t need us to do that. However, He wants a relationship with us. His plan all along has been for us to do ministry FROM Him and not FOR Him.
