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.
Fly on the Wall Podcast With Chris Sonksen
183 | Pastoring Through Tension & Financial Strategy
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Episode 183 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast is live—
and if you’re navigating church growth, staff retention, or post-COVID tension, this one is for you.
In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Frank for a real coaching conversation around two key challenges:
- Building a budget that actually reflects your mission, not just your maintenance.
- Leading through political and cultural tension in a multicultural church without losing unity.
So many pastors feel stuck in either “survival mode” or “division management.” But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Here’s what we unpack together:
✅ How to shift your mindset from just “paying bills” to funding vision
✅ What percentage-based budgeting can do for staff alignment and longevity
✅ The hidden costs of not appreciating your team
✅ How to create invisible momentum—before it ever shows up on a spreadsheet
✅ The role of wise transitions when it’s time to release leadership
✅ The #1 principle for shepherding through political divide
I believe this episode will help you lead with greater clarity, health, and courage.
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Fly on the Wall Podcast, presented by Church Boom, takes pastors into a live coaching session with Chris Sonksen, CEO & Founder of Church Boom. Each episode features a pastor, just like you, as they share the challenges they face and get practical advice on how to overcome them.