Best Doug Shafer Podcasts (2025)

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Kyle MacLachlan - A Classic 'Taste' Episode With Our Favorite Actor/Vintner 56:32

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It's harvest here on the West Coast and this week we're letting our winemaking friends focus on picking their grapes. We thought this would be the perfect moment to rerelease a classic 'Taste' episode that we recorded with our friend, the great actor and vintner, Kyle MacLachlan. Since we recorded this episode in October, 2018, Kyle has continued t…

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A.I. And The Church: A Clear Guide For The Curious & Courageous (w/ Jason Moore) - Episode 307 47:22

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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 rooted in faith, Jason has led numerous trainings on AI in the church. His work has empowered church leaders …

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Seeds Of Change (w/ Doug Beutler) - Episode 306 51:24

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Lee Hudson, Legendary Grapegrower and Vintner, Hudson Vineyards 54:12

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In the early 1980s, Lee Hudson, still in his 20s, was one of the first to recognize the promise of Los Carneros, Napa Valley's gorgeous southernmost growing region. He came to Napa Valley by way of Texas, where he grew up and fell in love with agriculture. After earning a degree in horticulture he learned the intricacies of grape growing during a s…

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The Ongoing Impact Of Pornography In The Church (w/ Hannah Ashwell) - Episode 305 40:59

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NOTE TO LISTENERS: THIS PODCAST WILL NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. Hannah Ashwell is a therapist, counselor, and executive coach specializing in the unique emotional challenges faced by Ultra High Net Worth Individuals, emergency responders and those wishing to find freedom from ‘modern day’ addictions such as food and weight related issue…

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Learning How To Lead Differently (w/ Russ Ewell) - Episode 304 53:56

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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 shared by my wife and me. We learned to live differently." Significant numbers of people fear being differ…

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James Hall, Vintner, Patz & Hall 1:16:00

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James Hall proved that you actually can go home again when, in 2024, he bought back the winery he'd sold nearly 10 years earlier. We had a great time talking with James, getting the background on a fascinating career and learning more about Patz & Hall winery in Sonoma. He grew up in Santa Cruz, California, where his father was an English professor…

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Finding Support Through G6 Allies (w/ Michael Shafer) - Episode 303 53:57

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Dr. Michael Shafer is a seasoned pastor and the Executive Director of G6 Allies, a ministry dedicated to equipping pastors and their families with the tools they need to be resilient leaders who build healthy churches. He’s also the creator of Stocks for Pastors, a financial education platform that helps ministry leaders invest wisely and build lon…

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Made To Multiply (w/ Josh Spinks) - Episode 302 51:01

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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 partner e3 with churches and ministries across the country. These partnerships help equip churches and believers to engage lostness both in the U.S. and around the world. Josh has pastore…

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Jebb Dunnuck - Wine Critic 57:55

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Jeb Dunnuck's journey to becoming a globally recognized wine critic took an unexpected path, starting in Indiana farmland, where he grew up, then through an early career as an engineer for NASA, working on high-profile projects such as the Kepler Space Telescope. Along the way though, he fell in love with the wines of the Rhône Valley and putting h…

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Pulse Evagelism (w/ Nick Hall) - Episode 301 53:52

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Nick Hall is an evangelist and the founder and president of Pulse Evangelism, an organization that exists to make Jesus known by reaching the lost and unleashing the evangelist. In 2004, Nick wrote a paper in his college English class titled “Pulse,” casting a vision to see his campus and generation transformed by the hope of Jesus. That paper spar…

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300 Podcasts And Still Going Strong! (w/ Jon Sanders & Jason Allison) - Episode 300 42:50

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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 the launch of the podcast. He had a vision and an understanding of the potential impact a podcast could have that was sp…

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The Gospel Care Collective (w/ Jason Kovacs) - Episode 299 53:32

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Jason Kovacs, of the Gospel Care Collective, joins Dale on today's 95Podcast to discuss the emotional, mental and spiritual health of ministry leaders. The Gospel Care Collective was started to provide counseling, consulting, and Biblical counseling training to individuals and churches. With over 20 years of leadership experience in church and non-…

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Judd Finkelstein -- 2nd Generation Vintner and Cocktail Impresario 1:15:49

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Judd Finkelstein's earliest memories are all about life at a Napa Valley winery. In the 1970s his parents started Whitehall Lane Winery, later selling and moving across the Valley to launch Judd's Hill Winery. Judd says like so many who grow up here, he had to move away from Napa Valley to truly appreciate it. Initially after college, he worked in …

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How Chemistry Staffing Can Help You With Succession Planning (w/ Matt Steen) - Episode 298 53:09

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Matt Steen has served the local church for over two decades as a youth pastor, church planter, and executive pastor. Originally from Baltimore, Matt currently lives in the Orlando, FL area with his wife Theresa, and has a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Nyack College and an M.Div. and MBA from Baylor University. Certified as an Urban Church Planter Coa…

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The Multigenerational Church Crisis (w/ Bryan Chapell) - Episode 297 51:08

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As culture has evolved, each generation has developed its own general set of values and views that may align with those of the other generations. Not surprisingly, these differences extend to the Church--how we view the Church's purpose, ministry approaches and even the type of worship songs we sing. In his new book The Multigenerational Church Cri…

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Pat Monahan - Rock Star/Vintner 44:51

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We first got to know Pat Monahan when he and his Grammy-winning band Train filmed much of the 2012 music video for their hit song "Drive By" at Shafer Vineyards (which has earned more than 200 million views on YouTube). We knew right away that Pat was a wine fan based both on our interactions with him that day and because we learned that he helmed …

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PODCAST RECAST: Curiosity Opens Up Possibility (w/ Polly Hamp) - Episode 296 57:10

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Polly Hamp understands the effect of living a lifetime of traumatic events. Some of her earliest childhood memories deal with the abuse she suffered from multiple people. However, she has allowed the Lord to turn her darkest pain into a pathway to freedom for herself and others, as she has spent many years ministering to those with similar stories.…

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PODCAST RECAST: Developing A Discipleship Framework (w/ Robby Angle) - Episode 295 52:46

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Robby Angle is passionate about discipleship. He understands the need to customize the ministry pathway your church has to align with its mission and vision. At the root of it all, Robby knows that the most effective discipleship flows out of authentic relationships developed through consistent interaction. Robby's conversation with Dale on today's…

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Bobby Stuckey on continuing to redefine hospitality 1:04:06

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Bobby Stuckey loves creating welcoming, inspired spaces in his restaurants both for customers and employees, seeing hospitality as a mission as much as a career. Bobby’s story starts in Arizona where he grew up “a dyslexic, ADHD kid,” who wasn’t finding success in school. Fortunately he landed a position as a busboy in a local restaurant and soon r…

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PODCAST RECAST: Decoding Identity (w/ Bob Hamp) - Episode 294 56:10

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If you've listened to the 95Podcast for a while, you know the impact Bob Hamp has had on Dale's life. It has truly been life-changing. This is why Dale is so excited to have Bob join him again on today's podcast to discuss a new course he is offering on decoding our identity in Jesus. Bob believes that a lot of discipleship teaching is designed to …

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PODCAST RECAST: Build A Life Together (w/ TJ & Tiffany Deluccia) - Episode 293 57:30

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Dale is honored to connect with his daughter and son-in-law on today's 95Podcast. TJ and Tiffany Deluccia join him to discuss the value of having an annual vision retreat together. Their marriage's clarity of purpose and planning are a direct result of consistently taking a few days each year to reflect and set goals for the coming year. They have …

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Suzanne Deal Booth -- Bella Oaks and Wheeler Farms in Napa Valley 44:41

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Suzanne Deal Booth is a fairly recently name to Napa Valley in that her first released vintage was 2018 from Bella Oaks winery, a property with a rich legacy. More recently she purchased Wheeler Farms on Zinfandel Lane, just south of St. Helena. Her story, though, begins not in wine but in art restoration and preservation, a passion that has taken …

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PODCAST RECAST: Breaking Leadership Barriers (w/ Joseph Bennett) - Episode 292 52:26

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95Network team member Joseph Bennett joins Dale on the first podcast of 2025 to discuss ways he has overcome his leadership barriers over the years. This conversation is filled with practical wisdom from the hardships and joys of his ministry experience. We hope today's podcast will encourage you as you approach another year of serving others throu…

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Do Your Work From Rest. . . Instead Of Resting From Work (w/ John Finkelde) - Episode 291 46:33

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John Finkelde has over 40 years of ministry experience. He has done it all when it comes to leading a healthy church. As lead pastor at C3 Church Hepburn Heights, Perth, Australia, John led the church through generational renewal that saw it grow, while also planting a new church every three years and moving to a purpose-built, multi-million dollar…

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Alex and Graeme MacDonald - MacDonald Vineyards 53:41

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The story of MacDonald Vineyards begins with a deep, foot-dragging, don't-make-me-do-it reluctance to get into the business of grape-growing four generations ago, a historic hand-shake deal with Robert Mondavi, and accidents of history, fate, and weather. Ultimately though, it is the inspired passion and incredible work ethic of two brothers, Alex …

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The Nehemiah Way (w/ John Wilson) - Episode 290 48:19

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Dr. John H. Wilson, PhD, MBA, is an author, speaker, university professor, and entrepreneur with a formal background in exegetical studies of leadership. Dr. Wilson brings a unique perspective on contemporary leadership through the lens of sacred texts along with strategic and practical applications. Dr. Wilson has experience as a senior leader in …

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The Bucket Ministry & Discipleship (w/ Matt Arnett) - Episode 289 49:48

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At the Bucket Ministry, we're more than clean water. Our mission is to provide clean, safe, drinking water and the Living Water to families living in under-resourced areas around the world. We give away long-lasting water filters and share the gospel in communities afflicted by clean water scarcity and spiritual darkness. Community Pastor, Matt Arn…

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James Molesworth - Wine Spectator's Bordeaux and California (Cabernet and Pinor Noir) Senior Editor 55:34

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James Molesworth often finds his way into a wine through anthropology, which was his major in college. As Wine Spectator's lead taster for California (Cabernet and Pinot Noir) and Bordeaux, James talks about the importance of learning the underlying culture of a region and a winery to fully understand a wine. Besides tasting wines in the traditiona…

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Innovative Ways To Reach The Harvest (w/ Todd Meert) - Episode 288 56:41

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Todd Meert's ministry journey is much different than most. He launched into full-time ministry in his early forties. Serving on several mission trips to Africa with his local church is what eventually led him to accept the ministry calling. However, he didn't know at the time just how much those early years were preparing him do create a ministry i…

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Chris and Josh Phelps - A Father-and-Son Napa Valley Duo 52:14

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Chris and Josh Phelps are a father-and-son team who have worked together unofficially for a long time. While Josh was a kid growing up in Napa Valley, Chris was the inaugural winemaker at Dominus before moving on to make wine at Caymus, and then Swanson and Inglenook before starting his own wine brand Ad Vivum Cellars. When Josh got out of college …

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Future Focused Churches (w/ Kara Powell) - Episode 287 47:24

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Kara Powell serves as the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and as the Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Seminary. Kara recently authored a new book along with Jake Mulder and Raymond Chang entitled "Future Focused Churches." They did extensive research involving over one thousand churches with the goal of helping churches conn…

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The Retreat Every Ministry Leader Needs (w/ Greg Surratt) - Episode 286 54:08

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Greg Surratt has experienced ministry leadership from many different perspectives. The early days of being in a Christian band to leading small churches to becoming the founding pastor of Seacoast Church and helping to create ARC (Association of Related Churches) have given Greg a deep understanding of what ministry leaders encounter. Greg joins Da…

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Why Is It Always My Fault? (w/ Bob Hamp) - Episode 285 59:55

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Dale had the privilege to talk with Bob Hamp again today discussing a common theme that he's noticed that effects a lot of ministry leaders. Negative circumstances or broken relationships often cause leaders to wonder "what they did wrong" to cause the problem. For so many, this type of thinking is a natural default that has been developed over yea…

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John Caldwell - Caldwell Vineyard 1:09:24

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Whoever said crime doesn't pay, didn't know John Caldwell. When John bought his 54 acres (and three houses) in the Coombsville area of Napa Valley in the late 1970s, he thought he was getting into the real estate business. But when the County placed a moratorium on development, he had to figure out something else to do with his land and decided to …

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Equipping Principals For Cultivating A Healthy/Thriving Church (w/ Jason Allison) - Episode 284 50:28

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95Network's Jason Allison joins Dale to discuss the brand new 95Network Conference entitled, "Equipping Principals For Cultivating A Healthy/Thriving Church." The conference was created out of our annual team gathering in January 2025. Our desire is to come along beside churches to help them establish proven foundational principles, remove common b…

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Empowering Volunteers (w/ Mary Ann Sibley & Joseph Bennett) - Episode 283 56:45

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95Network teammates Mary Ann Sibley and Joseph Bennett join Dale today to discuss best practices for creating a thriving and healthy volunteer culture. Joseph serves as the Executive Pastor at Foothills Church. They recently had Mary Ann come do training with their volunteers. The results of her leadership has been really encouraging. You're going …

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Tom Colicchio – Chef, Restaurateur, and Food Advocate 53:05

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Doug Shafer and Chef Tom Colicchio first met in the early 1990s on board a nearly empty cruise in the Baltic Sea in what turned out to be an unforgettable few days. In this episode the two catch up and talk about Tom's new bestselling memoir, "Why I Cook," along with his early years in the New York City restaurant scene, his 22 seasons hosting the …

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Ministry Intentionality (w/ JC Campbell) - Episode 282 54:51

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JC Campbell joins Dale on today's 95Podcast to discuss a variety of topics facing the Church. He serves as the Lead Pastor of Greater Hope Church in Evansville, IN. He also serves with the Indiana Center for Congregations as Southwest Regional Director. His passion for the next generation is contagious. Your hope will be built up as you hear JC's v…

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Raising Up Leaders At Home & Abroad (w/ Larry Kaufman) - Episode 281 48:53

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Pastor Larry Kaufman joins Dale on today's 95Podcast to discuss lessons learned from decades of ministry. He has successfully launched several campuses from Grace Church in Berlin, OH with hopes of multiplying even more. Larry also heads up 5812Global which is a ministry created to serve the vulnerable and marginalized in countries such as Thailand…

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Glenn Salva - Antinori Napa Valley 57:51

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Glenn Salva has been at the heart of Antinori Napa Valley since the mid-1980s when the renown wine family, the Antinoris, who'd been making wine in Tuscany for 600, decided to expand into the New World. The story as Glenn tells is filled with challenges and incredible opportunities -- including the moment when they bought their own mining equipment…

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Follow 2 Lead (w/ Tony Miltenberger) - Episode 280 47:47

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Tony Miltenberger is the founder of Follow2Lead Coaching. He is a veteran, podcast host, executive coach, author, and the associate pastor of disciple making at Centerville Grace Church. Throughout the years, Tony has traveled the globe taking deployments in Kuwait, El Salvador, and numerous marriage retreats throughout the US. He has consulted wit…

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Sermon Illustrator (w/ Darrell Stetler) - Episode 279 44:06

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Pastor Darrell Stetler has been a guest on the 95Podcast several times. He joins Dale on today's 95Podcast for a conversation around a free tool he has created to help you use AI in your sermon prep. Sermon Illustrator will help you reduce the time used as you craft your weekly sermons by helping to create content within the parameters that you hav…

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Technology And The Church (w/ Brad Hill) - Episode 278 48:26

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Every tech advancement in ministry comes with pros and cons, champions and nay-sayers, benefits and costs. For church leaders, it’s not always easy to figure out what their congregants really need, how to play to their ministry’s strengths, and what strong discipleship actually looks like in a tech-driven world. Recent Barna State of the Church res…

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God Is Doing A New Thing (w/ Eric Metcalf & Jon Ferguson) - Episode 277 53:36

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Eric Metcalf and Jon Ferguson join Dale on today's 95Podcast to share with us about the ministry of NewThing. Although church planting is a the heart of what they do, they'll also tell you they are not here to help you plant a church. We’re here to provide a framework to catalyze movements. At NewThing, the mission of reproducing churches is what d…

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Curiosity Opens Up Possibility (w/ Polly Hamp) - Episode 276 55:10

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Polly Hamp understands the effect of living a lifetime of traumatic events. Some of her earliest childhood memories deal with the abuse she suffered from multiple people. However, she has allowed the Lord to turn her darkest pain into a pathway to freedom for herself and others as she has spent many years ministering to those with similar stories. …

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Preparing For Easter (w/ Aimee Cottle) - Episode 275 49:08

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Aimee Cottle of Fishhook joins Dale on today's 95Podcast to discuss effective ways to engage your community this Easter season. It's always fascinating to hear Aimee share simple ways to help churches connect with their surrounding neighbors. Their are so many free tools available to help pastors reach new people that are readily available. It's im…

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Less Like Hippos. . . More Like Honey Bees (w/ Dave Coryell) - Episode 274 54:40

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Dave Coryell joins Dale on today's 95Podcast to discuss the importance of being intentional at reaching young people in your local ministry. The conversation draws on his vast experience of decades of ministering to youth as youth pastor and lead pastor of local churches. However, his greatest ministry experience comes from raising his own four chi…

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Developing A Discipleship Framework (w/ Robby Angle) - Episode 273 50:05

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Robby Angle has a passion for discipleship. He understands the need to be able to customize the ministry pathway your church has in order to align with your mission and vision. At root of it all, Robby knows that the most effective discipleship flows out of authentic relationships developed through consistent interaction. Robby's conversation with …

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Thriving Ministry Marriage (w/ Eric & Gena Boggs) - Episode 272 57:26

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Eric and Gena Boggs join Dale on today's 95Podcast to talk about the high's and low's of ministry marriage. They have led Beech Springs Church since 1990. They are known for their love for God’s people and their great desire to see every person find the place of destiny and purpose that God has for them. They minister a message of hope and freedom …