The Small Town Big Church Podcast exists to equip rural leaders and followers of Jesus to make disciples and to embrace the truth that God desires to do big things in small places!
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The problems we have in the country are solvable, but not solvable the way we’re approaching them today, because of partisan politics. Richard Helppie, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist seeks to find a place in the middle where common sense discussions can bridge the current great divide.
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** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The St ...
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Stance is an independent award-winning arts, culture and current affairs podcast run by New York based journalist and curator Chrystal Genesis. An episode is released on the 1st of every month. Stance is produced by Chrystal Genesis, Zara Martin and Saskia Sewell. stancepodcast.com @stancepodcast Guests so far include musicians Four Tet, Jamila Woods, Róisín Murphy, Amber Mark, Caribou, Kaytranada, Jessie Ware, Tricky and Nao, authors Yaa Gyasi, Sayaka Murata, Elif Shafak & Valeria Luiselli, ...
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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 Dale Sellers and Caralee Culpepper, part of the team at 95Network, as we host conversations that specifically relate to the small and mid-size church context.
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Innovative Ways To Reach The Harvest (w/ Todd Meert) - Episode 288
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56:41Todd 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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Episode 272- Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Series: Mike Cox
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39:12What happens when a state that was once the crown jewel of American prosperity finds itself near the bottom in employment, education, and population growth? Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox believes it's time for a dramatic course correction, and he's running for governor to make it happen. The son of immigrants who chose Michigan in the 1…
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In this episode, Kevin Bille shares great insights from his coaching experiences and how to win each day by showing up and being accountable.
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Future Focused Churches (w/ Kara Powell) - Episode 287
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47:24Kara 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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594. Andor Season 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, Matt London)
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1:26:36Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, and Matt London join us to discuss Season 2 of the Disney+ series Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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The Retreat Every Ministry Leader Needs (w/ Greg Surratt) - Episode 286
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54:08Greg 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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593. Roger Zelazny's Writing Advice (with Warren Lapine)
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1:08:55Warren Lapine joins us to discuss editing the book On Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Roger Zelazny. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley
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Episode 271- United Healthcare Under Investigation: Expert Insights with Nathan Kaufman
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19:37The $84 billion question haunting American healthcare takes center stage as Nathan Kaufman returns to unpack the bombshell criminal investigation into UnitedHealthcare's alleged Medicare fraud. Drawing from his 48 years of healthcare expertise, Kaufman reveals the troubling mechanics behind how the nation's largest insurer potentially manipulated t…
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Why Is It Always My Fault? (w/ Bob Hamp) - Episode 285
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59:55Dale 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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403 Eugene Hershberger. Passion & Purpose
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38:04In this episode, Eugene Hershberger shares his contagious approach to life and challenges people to look for daily opportunities to pray with people and take time to care.
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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 Review (with Anthony Ha)
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2:24:07Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first eight stories in the book The Best of Greg Egan, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:00:30), "Unstable Orbits in the Space of Lies" (1:14:47), "Closer" (1:26:42), "Ch…
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Equipping Principals For Cultivating A Healthy/Thriving Church (w/ Jason Allison) - Episode 284
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50:2895Network'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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402 Dan Wigton. Pastor at Northside Church
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38:00In this episode, Pastor Dan Wigton shares his journey into vocational ministry and how Northside Church in Millersburg was started.
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Episode 270- A Tale of Two Tariffs. A Conversation with Bill Michels.
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31:58The global economy stands at a crossroads as tariffs reshape international trade, and few understand these seismic shifts better than Bill Michels, returning to The Common Bridge with crucial insights on what's happening at our ports, in manufacturing, and throughout supply chains worldwide. Shipping containers sit idle at major ports like Los Ange…
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Empowering Volunteers (w/ Mary Ann Sibley & Joseph Bennett) - Episode 283
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56:4595Network 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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401.Dave Schlabach. Coach. Financial Services
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37:50In this episode, Dave Schlabach shares some of the highs and lows of his 30 year coaching career and a few of the guiding principles that helped build a winning culture.
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Ep. 70: Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray on Owning Her Inner Weirdo
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14:41Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her new album, Weirdo, an ambitious, deeply personal project written, performed, produced, mixed, and arranged entirely by Emma-Jean in her South London flat. In this episode, they discuss how grief, neurodivergence, and resilience shaped t…
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591. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 3 Review (with Tom Gerencer)
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2:39:59Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Top of the Volcano: The Award-Winning Stories of Harlan Ellison, which contains 11 stories not included in Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits. Stories discussed: "A Boy and His Dog" (1:39), "The Region Between" (37:12), "Basilisk" (48:29), "Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38° 54' N, Longi…
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Ministry Intentionality (w/ JC Campbell) - Episode 282
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54:51JC 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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Episode 269- Ukraine's War of Survival: Exploring a Nation's Fight for Existence. With Dr. Jesse Kaufman
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36:12Professor Jesse Kaufman returns to The Common Bridge to deliver a sobering assessment of the Ukraine-Russia war three years after the invasion began. What started as a discussion about territorial disputes has revealed itself as something far more fundamental: Russia's existential denial of Ukrainian nationhood. Kaufman shatters common misconceptio…
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In this episode, Galen Burkholder, founder of Global Disciples shares their method of making disciples, multiplying churches, and the amazing things God is doing. www.globaldisciples.org
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Raising Up Leaders At Home & Abroad (w/ Larry Kaufman) - Episode 281
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48:53Pastor 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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399 Kevin Miller. Eco Seal Home Solutions
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44:53In this episode, Kevin Miller, entrepreneur and business owner shares inspiring insights about life, leadership, and loving people.
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Ep. 69: Style, Sound & Self-Expression w/ Musician & Artist Goya Gumbani
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18:01Musician and artist Goya Gumbani joins Chrystal Genesis in New York’s East Village ahead of his live show to talk sound, style, Miles Davis, and his new album, Warlord of the Weejuns. In this episode, the Brooklyn-born, South London-based artist reflects on the cultural influences behind his dreamy, laid-back record, where the storytelling of New Y…
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Follow 2 Lead (w/ Tony Miltenberger) - Episode 280
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47:47Tony 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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Episode 268- Affirmation Not Necessary. With Larry Shell
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47:35A refreshing voice cuts through the noise of gender politics as Larry Shell, a self-described "TERG" (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Gay), shares his journey from recognizing his homosexuality in sixth grade to finding his authentic voice in today's complex discussions about gender and sexuality. Larry's story begins in 1970s Chicago where, unlike many…
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398 Marcus Yoder. Behalt (Amish Mennonite Heritage Center)
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35:21In this episode, Marcus Yoder, Director of Behalt (Amish Mennonite Heritage Center) shares some of the inspiring distinctives and contributions of the Anabaptist faith and practice.
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590. The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera)
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1:48:40Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the first nine stories in the short story collection The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Stories discussed: "Becalmed in Hell" (5:10), "Bordered in Black" (17:54), "Neutron Star" (26:35), "The Soft Weapon" (38:16), "The Jigsaw Man" (56:27), "The Deadlier Weapon" (1:02:55), "All the Myriad Ways…
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Sermon Illustrator (w/ Darrell Stetler) - Episode 279
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44:06Pastor 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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Ep. 68: Cooking, Culture & Caribbean Cuisine w/ Chef Marie Mitchell
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37:51Marie Mitchell joins Chrystal Genesis at home in Harlem for a cooking lesson and conversation, drawn from her debut cookbook, KIN: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen. In this episode, Marie teaches Chrystal how to finally master a classic Caribbean staple while sharing the stories, memories and legacy behind the food. As the daughter of Jamai…
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Technology And The Church (w/ Brad Hill) - Episode 278
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48:26Every 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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589. Dune Prophecy Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)
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1:37:16Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series Dune: Prophecy, a prequel set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert’s Dune. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 267- Mailbag Musings: Listener Questions Tackled Head-On. With Rich Helppie.
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24:53Fierce nonpartisanship meets listener curiosity in this mailbag episode where Richard Helppie tackles tough questions spanning economics, social policy, and political comparisons with refreshing candor. When a listener asks whether recent stock market gyrations prove Trump's policies are "all wrong," Helppie cuts through the binary thinking to expl…
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God Is Doing A New Thing (w/ Eric Metcalf & Jon Ferguson) - Episode 277
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53:36Eric 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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588. The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Book Club (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer)
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1:27:33James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe’s classic novel The Urth of the New Sun, a sequel to The Book of the New Sun. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Curiosity Opens Up Possibility (w/ Polly Hamp) - Episode 276
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55:10Polly 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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