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
213 | How to Shape the Culture of Your Church
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Culture isn’t built by accident.
It’s shaped—intentionally or unintentionally—by what you emphasize every single week.
In Episode 213 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, Chris sits down with Brent to tackle one of the most important (and often misunderstood) aspects of leadership:
How do you actually shape and form culture in your church?
Because every church has a culture…
The real question is:
Is it the one you meant to build?
Here’s what this conversation unpacks:
Why doing more programs might actually be hurting your church
How to focus your ministry on what truly matters (and stop spreading your team too thin)
The difference between task, team, and title—and why most leaders skip a critical step
A practical, biblical framework for apprenticing leaders (and why the church is often behind on this)
How to honor the past while still moving your church forward
What culture really is—and how to know if yours is working
One of the most powerful takeaways:
“Culture is shaped by the stories you tell, the heroes you make, and the things you celebrate.”
If you want a stronger culture…
Start there.
Because whatever you consistently highlight becomes what your church naturally embodies.
And if you’re feeling isolated in leadership, don’t do this alone—check out the Church Boom Network at churchboom.org. It’s a place to grow, connect, and lead alongside other pastors across the country.
Let’s build culture on purpose.
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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.