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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.
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Essentials For A Thriving Church (w/ Dan Reiland) – Episode 132
One of the first things you can do is foster a spirit of grace and kindness that permeates your church culture: squash divisiveness, judgment, and discontent.
The 10 Minute Bible Hour & Accepting God’s Grace As A Pastor (w/ Matt Whitman & Aron Utecht) – Episode 131
Each day, the Ten Minute Bible Hour podcast provides listeners with a “fast, fun, deep dive” into the Bible.
Do Something Even If It’s Wrong (w/ Tony Morgan) – Episode 130
We’re talking a lot about the wave of new people coming to church and how we can provide a welcoming place for them. Tony has some encouraging and constructive advice about how to navigate change and how to be intentional and faithful about making bold moves in your church.
Engaging In Social Media And What It Means For The Church (w/ Chris Martin) – Episode 129
Social media isn’t inherently wrong or evil, but it’s also not inherently neutral either. While the algorithms that social media uses don’t recognize what desires are “good” or “bad,” they are designed to draw us more deeply into our desires rather than to deliver us from them.
Using Technology To Engage With Church Visitors (w/ Jeanette Yates from Text In Church) – Episode 128
Jeanette Yates talks to us about how Text In Church software can help you reach out to and engage with your visitors. She gives us some valuable tips on how to connect with first-time guests and provides us with great strategies for finding what works for your ministry when it comes to guest follow-up.
God’s Plan For Pastors In Seeking Help And Building Unity (w/ Pastor Timothy Pender) – Episode 127
Pastor Timothy Pender and his congregation believe that everyone was born with a purpose, on purpose. In other words, God has a plan for each one of us (Jeremiah 29:11).
A Model For Preaching: Easy Steps To Delivering A Great Message (w/ Mark Messmore) – Episode 126
Mark Messmore has a passion for teaching and preaching. He also has a passion for teaching people how to preach! In his early 20s, God began showing him the need for a simple, easy-to-follow model for people learning how to prepare and present a sermon.
Diving More Into 95Network Coaching: What It Is And How We Help You (w/Jon Sanders & Travis Stephens) – Episode 125
It’s hard for many pastors to find support and community within their church, and even if they do, there are some things that they just can’t share. A coach can provide you with accountability and insight into issues that should be addressed and kept in confidence.
Easter Is Over—Now What? (w/ Kevin Smith, Denis Keith, and Bobby Lewis) – Bonus Episode
As pastors and ministry leaders, it’s easy to feel like we have to keep pressing on after the amens are over on Easter Sunday because the needs never seem to end.
Overcoming Obstacles And Embracing God’s Design For His Church (w/ Dan Nichols) – Episode 124
He has a tremendous heart for seeking the lost, particularly in the Northeast area, which is considered the most unchurched corner of the nation.
The Benefits Of Fostering Healthy Small Groups and Leaders In The Church (w/ Allen White) – Episode 123
We’re thrilled to talk to Allen White about the role that small groups can play in our churches. Allen has spent over 30 years in ministry and has dedicated countless hours to uncovering what works (and what doesn’t) for small groups and leaders. He provides a wealth of knowledge about creating effective and successful group efforts.
