Burn The Boxes: Becoming Who God Made You To Be As A Pastor’s Wife (w/ Whitney Shafer) – Episode 310
The weight of expectations placed on us by ourselves as well as those we serve in the local church can be overwhelming.
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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The weight of expectations placed on us by ourselves as well as those we serve in the local church can be overwhelming.
Research has shown that an astounding 83% of American church members have never heard of the Great Commission.
Going for counseling helped me to process and learn how the outward pressures of ministry stress was taking a toll on my emotional health.
The benefits of using AI in sermon prep alone can save you 5 or 6 hours every week in research alone.
The multiplication aspect of training disciples who also train disciples has led to our church impacting more people on a weekly basis than we actually have in Sunday morning attendance.
Churches need to provide pathways with clear next steps for those in need of help to pursue healing.
It’s so important to prioritize learning about the values of the next generations if we truly want to reach them with the Gospel.
It’s really important for any pastor to take control of their financial plan. Far too many leaders wait until things get really, really desperate before beginning to take action.
As leaders, we must first model how to share our faith and disciple others before asking those we lead to do so.
Evangelism is often overlooked amid the daily pressures and responsibilities pastors face. At the same time, many Christians have never been shown how to share Jesus in a way that feels personal, natural, or rooted in real relationships.
The underlying thought in the back of my mind when I’m interviewing someone is to think about what I wish someone would have told me when I was a struggling pastor.
Seeking out help through counseling should never be another “to do” to be added to your already busy schedule.
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.