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.
Join us for Episode 15 of The 95 Podcast with our friends in the Dominican Republic for an honest conversation about the Church here in the Dominican Republic and a more meaningful way to do missions.
Join us for Episode 14 of The 95 Podcast as we have a down-to-earth conversation with Dan Nichols, Executive Director of The Northeast Collaborative.
Have you considered leveraging a medium like a podcast in your church to connect with your community? How do you start a podcast for your church?
Join us for Episode 13 of The 95 Podcast as we have an encouraging and practical conversation with Jeff Keady, co-host of the 200churches podcast!
Join us for Episode 12 of The 95 Podcast as we walk through 7 questions to ask during seasons where we’re not sure if we should continue on in ministry:
Join us for Episode 11 of The 95 Podcast for a conversation on 5 reasons churches get to a place in ministry where they can honestly say, ‘We don’t have time to improve.’
Join us for Episode 10 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Mark & Jill Savage, who have an incredible story of redemption in their marriage after an affair.
Join us for Episode 9 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Kem Meyer, Founder of Less Chaos. Less Noise., to uncover just how important branding is, even in a small church.
Join us for Episode 8 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Chris Hughes, Co-Founder of The Ministry Mechanics, about avoiding complexity in our churches.
Join us for episode 7 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Scott and A.J. from The Malphurs Group about some common issues in dying churches and how we can turn things around.
Join us for episode 6 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Josh Jeffrey, developer of Like Jesus, about making disciples like Jesus did.
Join us for episode 5 of The 95 Podcast as we talk with Karl Vaters, a widely-respected voice for small churches, to talk through influence and attendance.
Self-awareness protects leaders from self-deception. Honest feedback is a guardrail for character and culture.
Build discipleship around practice, not just information. People grow through doing, feedback, and repetition in relationships.
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.
We usually have it backwards. . . Most of us rest from work. However, God’s desire for us is that we work from rest.
Fault leads to shame; responsibility leads to freedom. Responsibility shows you what you can actually change and release what you cannot control.
Discernment stays human. AI can help refine communication, brainstorm, or summarize—but leaders must verify and own what’s shared.
Connection starts with God first. If leaders are not connected to God, they will not lead people into meaningful connection.
Kids ministry deserves top-tier support. If the mission includes evangelism and disciple-making, the next generation should be resourced accordingly.
Most pastors aren’t refusing rest—they’re trapped by systems. Without a plan (and a bench), even a short break can feel impossible.
Preparation beats panic. Healthy leaders build a plan before the crisis—then execute calmly when disruption hits.
Equipping can’t be reduced to a weekly performance; it requires presence, relationship, modeling, and shared life.
