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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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.
Easter and Christmas have typically been approached as “the finish line” for ministry emphasis. However, Tony and Amy encourage us to view these important dates on the calendar as launching points for ministry focus.
Most of us “don’t know what we don’t know.” This leads us to the understanding of the importance of having a coach or a mentor.
Our desire isn’t just to get children out of poverty. . . It’s actually to get poverty out of children and their families.
The majority of pastors in America say they don’t have one close personal friend.
The problem isn’t necessarily that people don’t know “how” to share their faith. The real issue is overcoming the barriers that hinder them.
God is so excited to see you use the tools He has provided for you to build. It’s not about the finished product. It’s more about the journey of building together with Him.
Releasing bitterness and unforgiveness doesn’t start a “process” to freedom. Freedom actually comes the moment we truly forgive and release someone. The pain from the torment is gone!
The goal of this specific retreat is to help folks learn how to “struggle well” which is the outcome of post-traumatic growth.
It’s imperative for us to find one or two trusted friends to help us walk through the valley of despair and discouragement. Without them, it’s almost impossible to regain ministry traction.
While some folks in the church can be the source of your pain, Karl and Shelley received unexpected healing and restoration from the people in their new congregation. This blessing released them into where they are today as they minister to leaders and their spouses all over the world.
Succession plans don’t just happen. It takes a long and thorough process to effectively implement a successful transition from one leader to the next.
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.
