Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen
Be a “Fly on the Wall” as Chris Sonksen takes you behind the scenes on a coaching call with a ministry leader. In each episode, you’ll get to hear how a coaching call happens, practical tips on how to grow your ministry, and what it takes to be a healthy leader in today's culture. You'll get to be a "fly on the wall" and listen to a live coaching session between Chris and a church leader like yourself.
Episodes
176 episodes
176 | How To Have A Small Church Leave A Big Impact
If you’re leading a small church or juggling bivocational ministry, this one’s for you.In Episode 176 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Bill from Oklahoma for a powerful conversation about the unique ...
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175 | Are Your Staff Meetings Wasting Time—or Building Momentum?
Let’s be honest—most staff meetings are too long, too vague, and too ineffective. But they don’t have to be.In Episode 175 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Marlando from Washington to talk about h...
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174 | Church Momentum Isn't Dead—Here's How to Find It Again
In Episode 174 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Hutson L Goza from Missouri to tackle a challenge so many pastors face: how to regain momentum when your church feels stuck.Hudson leads a...
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173 | Coaching That Builds Culture, Not Just Teams
Hey Pastor,In Episode 173 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Rob for a powerful, behind-the-scenes coaching session on one of the biggest leadership bottlenecks in the church: getting leaders to ...
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172 | The Blind Spots Leaders Often Miss—And How to Catch Them
Ever wonder what might be holding you or your team back—and you don’t even see it?In Episode 172 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Travis for a conversation every church leader needs to hear: how to ide...
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171 | Leading Through Political Tension Without Losing Focus
In this week’s Fly on the Wall episode, Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Patrick from Ontario Community Church to explore three complex and timely challenges: navigating momentum, honoring church history, and leading through politic...
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170 | Build the Pathways Before You Need Them.
Whether you're thinking about going multi-site, building a stronger team culture, or just trying to figure out who you can trust with more leadership, this episode is packed with strategy, clarity, and fresh vision.In This Episode, Yo...
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169 | Is Your Church Stuck—Again? Here’s What to Do Next.
Join Chris Sonksen and Pastor Jon in a high-impact conversation about what to do when your church hits a new kind of “stuck”—the kind that happens after you've grown.In this episode, they unpack the difference between mission and vision...
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168 | Build a Team That Carries the Vision
Join Chris Sonksen as he sits down with Pastor Sam Kisser for a practical and powerful conversation on hiring the right people, raising them up from within, and identifying what’s truly mission critical in your organization.Whether you’...
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167 | The 5 Traits You Can’t Afford to Overlook When Hiring
Join Chris Sonksen as he dives into a powerful conversation on leadership non-negotiables with Pastor Rob Shepherd—what every team needs and why not everyone should make it onto the field.This episode is packed with wisdom for pastors a...
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166 | What Are You Doing Between Sundays?
In Episode 166 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Arjay Johnson to tackle a question every leader should be asking:"What does it look like to win the week—Monday through Saturday?"<...
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165 | What Does a Healthy Leadership Transition Really Look Like?
In this episode of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, Pastor Chris Sonksen sits down with Brent Powell, a young pastor who recently stepped into the lead role following his father-in-law—the founding pastor of their church.Their conve...
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164 | The Secret to Becoming Indispensable in Your Community
Join Chris Sonksen for a powerful conversation with Pastor Daryl on this week’s Fly on the Wall Podcast. Whether you're in a rural setting or launching a new church plant, one question matters: Would your city miss you if your chur...
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163 | Discover What’s Really Worth Your Time
Join Chris Sonksen as he dives into a game-changing conversation on identifying and protecting what’s mission critical in your leadership with Pastor Jared Hight.This episode is a powerful reminder that not everything on your to...
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162 | Building Leaders and Streamlining Staff
Join Chris Sonksen on this week’s impactful episode of Fly on the Wall podcast, featuring a deep dive into leadership development and effective hiring strategies with special guest, Vince. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enh...
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161 | A Blueprint for Church Growth
I’m thrilled to invite you to listen to a pivotal episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast. Join our host, Chris Sonksen, in a strategic session with Pastor Charles Scheffe on the crucial topic of structuring your church for sustained growth. Thi...
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160 | Increase Your Ministry's Impact by Adding More Services
Tune in to this week’s engaging episode of Fly on the Wall podcast as Chris Sonksen and Pastor Kevin discuss strategic expansion through additional church services. Learn when and how to effectively multiply your service times to accommodate gr...
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159 | Revamping Church Culture
Join Chris Sonksen as he explores effective church growth strategies with Pastor Joshua in this enlightening episode of Fly on the Wall podcast. This session is filled with valuable insights on fostering a transformative culture within the chur...
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158 | Managing Staff Tension
Dive deep into the challenges of managing staff tensions in church leadership with Pastor Chad Dillon and Chris Sonksen. This insightful episode addresses the complex dynamics between lead and executive pastors, providing actionable strategies ...
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157 | Embracing Growth and Change
Join Chris Sonksen and Pastor Mike Alvarado as they explore the necessary changes that accompany church growth. This episode dives deep into strategic adjustments in systems, staffing, and structure to facilitate expansion and handle increasing...
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156 | Financial Mastery for Churches
Join Chris Sonksen as he delves into financial strategies with Pastor Adam Bellamy, focusing on setting up churches to succeed financially. This episode is essential for anyone looking to enhance their church's financial health through effectiv...
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155 | How to Sustain Momentum
How to Sustain Momentum with Pastor Ryan in Episode 155 of Fly on the Wall Join Chris Sonksen as he dives into a crucial conversation on maintaining and understanding momentum in church growth with Pastor Ryan from Great Church. Thi...
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154 | How To Cast Vision Effectively
We're excited to bring you Episode 154 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, where Chris Sonksen and Pastor Tyler delve into the art of casting vision effectively within church leadership. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance t...
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