The 95 Podcast: Conversations for Small-Church Pastors
95% of churches in the U.S. are under 500 in average attendance. Small and mid-size churches truly are the backbone of the Church in America. Join 95Network Executive Director Dale Sellers as he hosts conversations that specifically relate to the small and mid-size church context.
Episodes
335 episodes
Easter Prep Series - After Easter: A Simple Follow-Up Plan That Builds Real Disciples (w/ Vic Green) - Episode 331
Vick Green (MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) is a pastor, coach, and consultant. He is the CEO of Replicate Ministries, a ministry that trains thousands of churches each year to create their unique disciple-making culture, v...
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Praying for Easter: A Simple Plan to Rally Volunteers, Reach Guests, and Build Momentum - Episode 330
In this fourth installment of the Easter Prep Series, Dale Sellers and Joseph Bennett talk about why prayer cannot be an afterthought for small and mid-size churches. They share a practical “team huddle” rhythm that motivates volunteers, aligns...
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Sermon Prep for Pastors: Process, Feedback Loops, and Boundaries That Keep You Healthy (w/ Kevin Robison) - Episode 329
In Episode 329 of the 95 Podcast, Dale Sellers and Joseph Bennett interview lead pastor Kevin Robinson about building a repeatable sermon prep system, getting weeks ahead, using feedback between services, and setting boundaries so ministry does...
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Easter Prep Series - Easter Church Planning: Authentic Communication Over Production with Leah Norton from Fish Hook - Episode 328
Discover how to prepare your church for Easter with strategic communication, not just activity. Leah Norton from Fish Hook shares how to reach new people authentically, avoid overproduction, and create meaningful connections that last beyond Ea...
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95Podcast Easter Prep Series - Preparing Your Church Volunteers for Easter: Expert Training Tips from Mary Ann Sibley on Building Mission-Focused Teams - Episode 327
In this practical episode of the 95 Podcast, Dale and Joseph sit down with volunteer expert Mary Ann Sibley to kick off a five-part series on preparing churches for Easter. Mary Ann shares her powerful testimony of being served in a church park...
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From Trauma to Triumph: Josh Clink on Pastoral Health, Counseling, and Soul Care (w/ Josh Clink) - Episode 326
Josh is the Counseling Manager and a counselor at CCEF. He holds a master of arts in biblical counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and is working on his doctorate of education in biblical counseling from SEBTS. He i...
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Empowering Your Church Through High-Capacity Volunteers (w/ Derek Sanford) - Episode 325
Derek has pastored Grace Church in Erie, PA since 1995 and is the author of the book
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“How Church Residency Programs Develop Next-Gen Leaders” (w/ Dave & Kristin Miller) – Episode 324
Dave Miller, who served as a Worship and Creative Arts Pastor at churches in Las Vegas, Central KY, and Western MI has also spent the last fifteen years on the go helping churches on a variety of topics from strategy to technology and facility ...
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“Pastoral Succession Planning: Why Pastors Struggle to Let Go” w/ Karl Vaders – Episode 323
In this episode of the 95 Podcast, Dale Sellers welcomes back his friend Karl Vaters for their fifth or sixth conversation together. Recording in early 2026, they dive deep into the critical topics of pastoral succession, retirement transitions...
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95Podcast 322 - Succession Planning & Church Health: Leading Through Transition & Reaching the Next Generation (w/ Amy Anderson) - Episode 322
In this compelling episode of the 95 Podcast, Dale Sellers sits down with Amy Anderson of The Unstuck Group to discuss critical topics facing church leaders today. Fresh from leading The Unstuck Group through the unexpected loss of founder Tony...
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“Sabbath, Discipleship, and The Chosen: Rediscovering Jesus’ Forgotten Teachings” (w/ Brandon Robbins) – Episode 321
Brandon Robbins is a pastor and YouTube content creator whose channel has more than 320,000 subscribers and 32 million views. He is a #girldad with two beautiful daughters and an amazing wife, LeeAnn. When he isn’t leading his church or making ...
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“Church Communications Strategy: Prioritize, Plan, & Produce” (w/ Kimberly Tarlton) – Episode 320
Kimberly Tarlton is the Co-Founder & CEO of Story & Stone, a creative strategist, communications consultant, and a church girl at heart with over 28 years of experience helping ministries grow their impact—online and in-person.K...
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“Let’s Connect! You Don’t Get Breakthrough At The Drive-Through” (w/ Emily Manders, Jason Allison & Michael Schooley) – Episode 319
Happy New Year! Today's first 95Podcast of the year features a conversation with Emily Manders, Jason Allison and Michael Schooley discussing the impact of online cohorts and small groups. They share several experiences of seeing firsthand how ...
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PODCAST RECAST: Shaping Student Ministry Through G6 Allies (w/ Ian Dunaway) - Episode 318
Ian Dunaway helps church teams grow with purpose through coaching, communication tools, and youth-focused leadership strategies. He also works to inspire church leaders to reach people creatively and effectively by building relationships to acc...
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PODCAST RECAST: Seeds Of Change (w/ Doug Beutler) - Episode 317
Doug Beutler received his ministry training and graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College in 1982. He was ordained in 1990. He has planted two churches during his ministry, in 1994 and 2004. He started LifeWater Community Church in 2004 in ...
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PODCAST RECAST: Learning How To Lead Differently (w/ Russ Ewell) - Episode 316
Russ Ewell says, "Fortune smiled on me the day I became a father of a family with disabilities. Human limits became real as I watched my sons fight to overcome Autism and Down Syndrome. Their inspired efforts increased the intensity of purpose ...
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PODCAST RECAST: Made To Multiply (w/ Josh Spinks) - Episode 315
Josh Spinks serves as a vice president of e3 Partners, overseeing the North American initiatives for the ministry, including I Am Second. In his role, he seeks to pa...
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PODCAST RECAST: 300 Podcasts And Still Going Strong! (w/ Jon Sanders & Jason Allison) - Episode 314
It's time to celebrate! We are releasing the 300th episode of the 95Podcast today. Wow! That's so hard to believe. Our first episode was released on July 31, 2019, featuring Austin Savage as our host. Austin was so instrumental in t...
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From Story Poverty To Story Stewardship (w/ Todd Miechiels) - Episode 313
Todd Miechiels is a story advocate, shepherd, midwife, and missionary. For more than 15 years, he has walked alongside others to help uncover, unlock, and unleash stories of God’s work—especially among those who feel stuck, hesitant, or unsure ...
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Leadership Lessons Discovered Over The Years (w/ Tim Sprankle) – Episode 312
Tim Sprankle currently serves as the executive director of Charis Fellowship (2024–2026). Since 2007, he has served as lead pastor at Leesburg Grace Church in northern Indiana. His Charis connections extend widely, including previous ministry i...
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Deeply Loved: Receiving & Reflecting God's Great Empathy For You (w/ Bill & Kristi Gaultiere) - Episode 311
We all experience worry, hurts, and conflict. Often we suppress our emotions and keep others at a safe distance. But we end up imprisoned, settling for shallow relationships with God, family, and friends. The key to deeper connection? Empathy f...
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Burn The Boxes: Becoming Who God Made You To Be As A Pastor's Wife (w/ Whitney Shafer) - Episode 310
Whitney Shafer is a pastor’s wife, a certified mental health coach, and the founder of Vibrant, a space created just for women in ministry who feel stretched thin and overlooked.After more than 25 years in church life, she has seen how ...
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The Missions Course (w/ Matt Sonke) - Episode 309
Matthew Sonke and his wife Ashley spent the first years of marriage working and living among college students. This experience gave them a first-hand perspective of the shackles that come with college debt and a strong desire to mobilize this g...
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Shaping Student Ministry Through G6 Allies (w/ Ian Dunaway) - Episode 308
Ian Dunaway helps church teams grow with purpose through coaching, communication tools, and youth-focused leadership strategies. He also works to inspire church leaders to reach people creatively and effectively by building relationships to acc...
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A.I. And The Church: A Clear Guide For The Curious & Courageous (w/ Jason Moore) - Episode 307
Jason Moore is a church tech leader, bestselling author, and practitioner who has been at the forefront of integrating technology into ministry for over two decades. With a passion for helping churches engage with modern tools while staying roo...
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