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Nonprofit Mission: Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and aligned for greater mission impact. Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, inclusive nonprofit strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.
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With THE UNSTUCK CHURCH PODCAST, we invite you into the real-time conversations our team is having about church leadership every week. Hosted by Amy Anderson, this podcast explores common challenges in ministry and practical steps for tackling them. It’s like getting to be a fly on the wall of our staff meetings. Tune in weekly for: Insights, observations and trends for church leaders from the Unstuck team. Benchmarks in church growth and health from The Unstuck Group’s work serving hundreds ...
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Brainovation® The Podcast shares insights into global developments in the Innovation and Expertise fields - and how they can work in and improve your business. Remember, "in knowledge organizations, learning is work, thinking is doing"
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Are you a product manager or business leader who has questions about how to develop and implement successful product and business strategies? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! Dear Strategy is an award-winning blog and podcast dedicated to providing education and advice on the subjects of product strategy, business strategy, and business leadership. Brought to you by the experts at Strategy Generation Company, each episode features real-life questions and stories that are analyzed, ...
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Smart Man, Smarter Woman Podcast
Steve Loates and Juliet Aurora: Entrepreneurs, Small Business
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Smart Man…Smarter Woman is a podcast for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. The co-hosts, Juliet Aurora and Steve Loates are business partners, authors, speakers and business owners. They are also husband and wife which makes for a very interesting dynamic in each show. 🙂 Most episodes will feature a guest speaker who will share insights and learnings from their own journey as an entrepreneur. All small business-related topics will be on the table from marketing, leadership, strategic planning, ...
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Just Maintaining (Part 1): Why Aren’t We Growing? - Episode 399
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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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Embodied leadership for nonprofits with LeeAnn Mallorie
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In episode 124 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and LeeAnn Mallorie discuss about navigating leadership from a place of embodiment, resilience, and grace. They explore: how tuning into the body can help leaders make better choices, weather organizational turbulence, and come through crisis with renewed purpose. How our effectiveness and…
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Brand New Data on Church Staffing Trends: Q2 2025 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 398
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The newest edition of The Unstuck Church Report is here! Every quarter, The Unstuck Group compiles all the data we’ve collected to monitor trends in churches in the United States. Our Q2 report focuses on current staffing data and trends in North American churches. For this quarter’s report, we received survey responses from 251 churches, giving us…
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Live teaching or video teaching? It’s one of the most debated questions in any multisite conversation. Everyone seems to have a strong opinion, but the best choice isn’t always the most obvious. In this episode, Sean and Amy answer this age-old question with proven data and real stories. They also outline what to consider when making this decision …
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Using AI for better nonprofit fundraising with Josh Hirsch
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In episode 123 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Josh Hirsch discuss using AI in fundraising and donor engagement. They explore: The evolution of AI, and its potential to enhance how organizations connect with donors. How to train AI tools effectively, leveraging data responsibly, and using AI to enhance—rather than replace—human-dri…
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Multisite Structure & People Problems - Episode 396
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If you’ve ever tried to launch a second campus, you know the struggle is real. Turns out, most churches get their staffing and structure wrong from day one, but we’re here to save you from those painful missteps. In this episode, Amy and Sean dive into the math behind multisite staffing (hint: your ratios probably need to change), why rushing to bu…
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Multisite Missteps (Part 1): It's Us Vs. Them feat. Carlos Cardenas - Episode 395
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If you’ve got multiple locations and your team feels divided, this episode is for you. The dreaded “us vs. them” mentality can creep into any multisite church, creating unhealthy competition and fractured relationships between campus and central teams. Amy, Sean and special guest Carlos Cardenas, from Christ Fellowship Church in Miami, share their …
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Building community through nonprofits with James Young
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In episode 122 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and James Young discuss the role of community, social innovation, and problem-solving in nonprofit leadership. They explore how organizations can foster meaningful collaboration, move beyond traditional silos, and embrace an interdisciplinary approach to tackling complex challenges. the importance o…
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Navigating Generosity in the Modern Church (feat. Doug Turner) - Episode 394
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In this episode, Amy sits down with Doug Turner, President of GenerosityOS, to talk about how church giving strategies have evolved (spoiler alert: episodic capital campaigns are so 2004). Doug brings decades of experience from helping churches like Willow Creek and Redeemer Presbyterian fund their vision, and he’s got some fresh insights on why ye…
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When Church Finances Feel Like Mission Impossible (feat. George Kamel) - Episode 393
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Do you wish your church could have more financial margin for ministry? Are your people struggling with debt and low giving? In this episode of The Unstuck Church Podcast, Sean interviews George Kamel from Ramsey Solutions about how Financial Peace University is helping churches break free from financial stress. We’re shooting straight with these qu…
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How to Not Hate Preaching About Money (feat. Jason Anderson) - Episode 392
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Talking about money in church can feel like walking on eggshells while juggling chainsaws. (Okay, that may be a bit dramatic, but are we wrong?) What if it didn’t have to be that way? In this episode, Pastor Jason Anderson (yes, that Anderson—he’s Amy’s husband and somehow still agreed to be on our podcast!) from Crossroads Church shares how he tur…
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Ethical video storytelling for nonprofits with Rachel Jellinek
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In episode 121 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Rachel Jellinek discuss the power of video storytelling for nonprofits. They talk about: how nonprofits can use video effectively to connect with their audiences, How to maintain ethical storytelling practices. the importance of focusing on strengths rather than deficits, ensuring thos…
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Designing a Vision-Minded Funding Plan - Episode 391
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Feeling uneasy when it comes to church finances? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode, Sean and Amy dive deep into something that’s close to their hearts—creating a funding plan that actually supports your church’s vision. We’re not just talking spreadsheets and budgets here (though those are important!). We’re talking about aligning your resou…
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Wise and Foolish Church Budgeting - Episode 390
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Budgeting. Giving. Financial health. Money is often a taboo topic in churches. But what if we flipped the script? Money shouldn't be a source of anxiety—it should be a tool for mission. In this new series, Amy and Sean and some special guests will help church leaders develop a healthier relationship with church finances. From practical budgeting st…
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In episode 120 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Leah Kral discuss how to foster innovation within nonprofits. They discuss six key practices for driving meaningful change: uncovering hidden needs, asking courageous questions, empowering collaboration, embracing experimentation, committing to continuous learning, and building a cultu…
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Engaging New People in Their Calling - Episode 389
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It's an oft-overlooked but crucial aspect of retention: engaging people in their calling. In this final episode of our series called "Reach & Retain Strategies," Amy interviews Noah Herrin, lead pastor of Way Church in Nashville, who shares insights from the remarkable journey of growing a church plant to 800 people in just 16 months while primaril…
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Crafting the Right Next Steps - Episode 388
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In this episode of The Unstuck Church Podcast, Sean and Amy continue their series on reach and retain strategies, featuring a compelling conversation with Doug Dameron from Orchard Church in Brighton, CO, about crafting effective next steps for new attendees. Doug shares how his team transformed their follow-up process, leading to dramatic improvem…
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Scenario planning for nonprofits + Podcastathon with Carol Hamilton
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In this solo episode of Nonprofit Mission Impact, Carol Hamilton delves into scenario planning and its value for nonprofits navigating an era of heightened uncertainty. She emphasizes how scenario planning moves organizations from a state of overwhelm to proactive action, outlines a step-by-step approach and shares a recent client story to illustra…
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Leveraging Your Biggest Front Door - Episode 387
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In this episode of The Unstuck Church Podcast, Amy and Sean dive into part two of our conversation on reach and retain strategies, focusing on how churches can leverage their weekend services as effective “front doors” for connecting with new people. From common misses like poor signage and untrained volunteers to practical solutions that create ex…
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Equipping Your Church for the Mission Field - Episode 386
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Frustrated by the persistent tug between pleasing your core people and reaching new guests? In this episode, Sean and Amy explore why reaching new people requires focus and how lack of clarity about who you’re trying to reach leads to ineffective ministry. We’re discussing how churches get stuck trying to be everything to everyone, what Scripture t…
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Holistic communications for nonprofits with Meghan Speer
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In episode 118 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Meghan Speer about the concept of holistic communication within nonprofit organizations. They discuss: the importance of ensuring consistency and clarity across all communication channels to enhance donor engagement and confidence. insights into breaking down silos, fostering co…
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New Data - Q1 2025 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 385
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In this quarter’s edition of The Unstuck Church Report, Amy Anderson unpacks the latest trends showing both encouraging growth and engagement challenges in churches across America. While attendance numbers are increasing, the data reveals churches are grappling with engagement metrics that aren’t keeping pace. From small group participation to per …
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The Perfect Staff Structure for Never - Episode 384
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We’re wrapping up our series on church staffing oxymorons by tackling perhaps the most challenging one yet: the perfect staff structure for never. Many churches find themselves caught in a structure that doesn’t work for today’s needs and definitely won’t support tomorrow’s vision. It’s that nagging feeling that something’s off—workloads are uneven…
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Grounded presence for nonprofit leaders in chaotic times with Danielle Marshall
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In episode 117 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Danielle Marshall collaborate on another “learning out loud” episode. They discuss the challenges nonprofit leaders face in these chaotic, uncertain and threatening times. They explore: strategies for resilience, intentionality, and community building, the importance of grounding onese…
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Episode 015. January 2025 Brainovation Newsletter: Kicking off the year of the snake
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In this episode, Geoff reads from Anders Hemre's January 2025 Brainovation Newsletter: Kicking off the year of the snake. Links: forbes.com 14 Highlights From CES 2025 In AI, Robots, Glasses, Health And More technode.com CES 2025: Chinese tech innovators shine with rollable PCs, AI-driven TVs, and smart media centers reports.weforum.org Blueprint f…
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The Team with The Right Wrong People - Episode 383
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In Part 2 of our church staffing series, Sean and Amy tackle another challenging oxymoron: having the right wrong people on your team. In this episode, we unpack: How to assess your current staff leaders beyond basic performance metrics Understanding the four levels of leadership capacity (10s, 50s, 100s, 1000s) The importance of evaluating roles s…
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