Best Strategicplanning Podcasts (2025)

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Own Your Role: Breaking the MultiStuck Barrier - Episode 415 23:44

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"Where did all our momentum go?" We hear this question often from the multisite churches we serve. It is so common for a multisite church to get stuck at three locations. Having three locations is amazing and exciting, but if you are continuing to grow, it can suddenly feel very frustrating if your multisite model becomes the barrier to making room…

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Demystifying Government Grants for nonprofit leaders with Justine Krank 35:01

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In episode 132 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Justine Krank discuss the realities and nuances of pursuing US government grants for nonprofit organizations. They discuss: common misconceptions including that government grants equals federal grants The challenges and compliance demands that come with government dollars. How to decod…

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Own Your Role: Breaking the 2000 Barrier - Episode 414 21:23

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Crossing the 2000 barrier isn’t just about adding more seats on Sunday. This barrier represents a significant shift in how a church needs to operate. At this size, it’s common to see ministry silos develop and a realization that your leadership structure needs to evolve. As the leaders of the church, you have to make some changes to your mindset an…

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Own Your Role: Breaking the 1000 Barrier - Episode 413 23:48

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"I've never led a church this size before..." If you are a senior pastor, executive pastor or board member, you’re not alone in thinking this. We hear church leaders say it all the time, as they wonder how they’re going to break through the next growth barrier. We’re continuing our series on breaking common growth barriers, specifically helping chu…

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When the Stakes Are High: Centering People in Tough Nonprofit Leadership Moments with Melissa Kessler 46:26

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In episode 131 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Melissa Kessler explore the intersection of communications and organization development, particularly in moments of crisis, transition and change. They talk about how internal communications can either reinforce or undermine values, strategy, and humanity within an organization. how to…

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Own Your Role: Breaking the 200 and 500 Barriers - Episode 412 34:22

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You know the story: the numbers rise then stall. Two steps forward, one step back. Maybe your church has a history of hovering around a number—a familiar attendance line you just can’t seem to cross. Or maybe a rapid growth season occurs, but eventually, something—people, systems, culture—plateaus the momentum and drifts you right back to where you…

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Brand New Data on Church Trends: Q3 2025 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 411 41:07

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The newest edition of The Unstuck Church Report is here! Over the past few years, our Unstuck Church Reports have told a pretty encouraging story. On average, churches are seeing double-digit growth. In fact, if you look back at the last 13 quarters, attendance growth has landed somewhere between 13% and 30%. Incredible! But let’s be honest: not ev…

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Nonprofits Under Attack: Defending Democracy, Community, and Innovation with Carol Hamilton 17:57

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In episode 130 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol reflects on five years of podcasting and the sobering state of the nonprofit sector in 2025. While celebrating milestones, she also underscores the challenges nonprofits face amidst unprecedented political attacks, funding cuts, and threats to long-standing principles like nonpartisanship. Despite …

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3 Communication Challenges for Churches (Part 3): Better Communication With Outsiders - Episode 410 34:59

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As followers of Jesus, we're called to reach people outside of the faith. But doing so requires a strategy—both in the church and in your personal life. We're wrapping up our series on communication challenges for churches with a conversation about communicating with outsiders—people outside the church and outside the faith. In this episode, Sean a…

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3 Communication Challenges for Churches (Part 2) - Better Communication with Insiders - Episode 409 30:14

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We’re getting into that busy back-to-school and ministry ramp-up season. If you have communication issues as a ministry, they will start showing up big time this time of year. When it comes to church communication, most leaders just try to reach everyone. But the truth is, you actually have two distinct audiences: insiders and outsiders. This week,…

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Tribute: Fundraising Without Fear: Building Relationships That Fuel Your Nonprofit Mission with Sabrina Walker-Hernandez 38:59

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In this episode of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton gives a tribute to nonprofit consulting star and nonprofit governance and fundraising expert Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President & CEO of Building Better Boards, by re-releasing their conversation from 2021. Ms. Hernandez passed away in July 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Episode h…

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3 Communication Challenges for Churches (Part 1): Better Team Communication - Episode 408 34:59

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When you think August, you think busy. For most churches, the ministry season ramps up as people return to church after the summer. It’s back-to-school for families, and people are getting overloaded by communication—from the schools, teachers, doctors, teams and YOU. In this series, we’re tackling three areas where we believe churches could take i…

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Playing the Hits: Engaging New People in Their Calling - Episode 407 28:18

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This summer, we’re changing things up. You’re on vacation; we’re on vacation. We all know how this goes. You probably have road trips, plane trips, maybe a sabbatical or some conferences to attend this month. But ministry and leadership are still happening! So this month, we are replaying the “hits” from the last six months: the best episodes. We’l…

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Building psychological safety in nonprofit organizations with Michael Randel 50:00

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In episode 128 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Michael Randel joins Carol to explore how psychological safety—often dismissed as a “soft” concept—plays a critical role in nonprofit team performance, learning, and innovation. They discuss: The connection between organizational readiness and the deeper human dynamics that shape effective leadership and…

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Playing The Hits: The Understaffed Team With Too Many People - Episode 406 17:58

2M ago17:58

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This summer, we’re changing things up. You’re on vacation; we’re on vacation. We all know how this goes. You probably have road trips, plane trips, maybe a sabbatical or some conferences to attend this month. But ministry and leadership are still happening! So this month, we are replaying the “hits” from the last six months: the best episodes. We’l…

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Playing the Hits: Leveraging Your Biggest Front Door - Episode 405 27:38

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This summer, we’re changing things up. You’re on vacation; we’re on vacation. We all know how this goes. You probably have road trips, plane trips, maybe a sabbatical or some conferences to attend this month. But ministry and leadership are still happening! So this month, we are replaying the “hits” from the last six months: the best episodes. We’l…

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From Guilt to Responsibility: A white nonprofit leaders journey into equity work with Cat Lazaroff 54:40

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In episode 127 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton speaks with Cat Lazaroff. They talk about her work around engaging white-led and majority-white organizations in meaningful culture change to more inclusive, diverse and equitable cultures. They explore: how nonprofit leaders, especially white leaders, can begin and sustain their own equity learning…

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Playing The Hits: The People Side of Growth - Episode 404 26:53

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This summer, we’re changing things up. You’re on vacation; we’re on vacation. We all know how this goes. You probably have road trips, plane trips, maybe a sabbatical or some conferences to attend this month. But ministry and leadership are still happening! So this month, we are replaying the “hits” from the last six months: the best episodes. We’l…

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Playing The Hits: Crafting The Right Next Steps - Episode 403 28:55

3M ago28:55

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This summer we’re changing things up. You’re on vacation; we’re on vacation. We all know how this goes. You probably have road trips, plane trips, maybe a sabbatical or some conferences to attend this month. But ministry and leadership are still happening! So this month, we are replaying the “hits” from the last six months: the best episodes. We’ll…

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Navigating Nonprofit Careers with Matt Hugg 49:36

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In episode 126 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Matt Hugg discuss the unique landscape of nonprofit careers. Together, they explore: what makes nonprofit work meaningful and distinctive, including the opportunities and challenges for those transitioning into or advancing within the sector. how nonprofit professionals can align their…

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How Does My Mindset Have To Change? - Episode 402 21:56

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When a church slips into the maintenance phase, pastors often wrestle with all kinds of fears—worrying about rocking the boat, messing up, dealing with conflict or just burning out. But what if those very fears are the thing standing between your church and its next season of growth and impact? In the final episode of our “Just Maintaining” series,…

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How Do I Need To Adjust My Leadership? - Episode 401 25:25

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It’s easy to focus on what the church needs to change when growth slows—programs, strategies, systems. But often, the real breakthrough starts with the leader. A particularly challenging part of leading through the maintenance phase? Adjusting your leadership approach. In Part 3 of our “Just Maintaining” series, Sean and Amy discuss what churches n…

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Beyond the Ask: Building nonprofit board champions with Michele Walls 35:48

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In episode 125, of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Michele Walls. Michele shares her deep well of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, and strategic development. They explore: the importance of thoughtful relationship-building, patience, and team collaboration in securing sustainable funding. how fundraising is …

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How Do We Break The Next Growth Barrier? - Episode 400 23:18

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Your church isn’t declining … but it’s not growing either. You might be stuck in “maintenance mode.” Many aspects of ministry look healthy, but growth has slowed. You’re not really reaching new guests, and fewer people are crossing the line of faith. What now? In Part 2 of our "Just Maintaining" series, Sean and Amy talk about what you actually nee…

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Why Aren’t We Growing? - Episode 399 23:33

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Has your church’s growth slowed down or hit a plateau? Maybe you're financially stable, and everything seems fine on the surface, but something feels off from your perspective as the leader. There are telltale signs your church is drifting away from sustained health. In this candid series, we'll explore why churches unconsciously slip into “mainten…

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Own Your Role: Breaking the MultiStuck Barrier - Episode 415 23:44

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Demystifying Government Grants for nonprofit leaders with Justine Krank 35:01

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Own Your Role: Breaking the 2000 Barrier - Episode 414 21:23

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Own Your Role: Breaking the 1000 Barrier - Episode 413 23:48

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When the Stakes Are High: Centering People in Tough Nonprofit Leadership Moments with Melissa Kessler 46:26

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Own Your Role: Breaking the 200 and 500 Barriers - Episode 412 34:22

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Brand New Data on Church Trends: Q3 2025 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 411 41:07

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Nonprofits Under Attack: Defending Democracy, Community, and Innovation with Carol Hamilton 17:57

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3 Communication Challenges for Churches (Part 3): Better Communication With Outsiders - Episode 410 34:59

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3 Communication Challenges for Churches (Part 2) - Better Communication with Insiders - Episode 409 30:14

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Tribute: Fundraising Without Fear: Building Relationships That Fuel Your Nonprofit Mission with Sabrina Walker-Hernandez 38:59

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3 Communication Challenges for Churches (Part 1): Better Team Communication - Episode 408 34:59

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Playing the Hits: Engaging New People in Their Calling - Episode 407 28:18

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Building psychological safety in nonprofit organizations with Michael Randel 50:00

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Playing The Hits: The Understaffed Team With Too Many People - Episode 406 17:58

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Playing the Hits: Leveraging Your Biggest Front Door - Episode 405 27:38

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From Guilt to Responsibility: A white nonprofit leaders journey into equity work with Cat Lazaroff 54:40

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Playing The Hits: The People Side of Growth - Episode 404 26:53

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Playing The Hits: Crafting The Right Next Steps - Episode 403 28:55

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Navigating Nonprofit Careers with Matt Hugg 49:36

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How Does My Mindset Have To Change? - Episode 402 21:56

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How Do I Need To Adjust My Leadership? - Episode 401 25:25

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Beyond the Ask: Building nonprofit board champions with Michele Walls 35:48

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How Do We Break The Next Growth Barrier? - Episode 400 23:18

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Why Aren’t We Growing? - Episode 399 23:33