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
184 episodes
184 | Living Up To Your God-given Potential
In this week’s episode of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, Chris Sonksen sits down with Pastor Brenton from Atmosphere Church for a powerful and honest conversation about living up to your God-given potential.If you’ve ever w...
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183 | Pastoring Through Tension & Financial Strategy
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...
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182 | Is Your Sunday Experience Losing Its Edge?
You’ve got passionate worship.A solid message.An engaged team.But if guests aren’t coming back—or your services feel flat—it might be time for a gut check on your Sunday experience.In Episode 182 of the Fly on the Wall p...
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181 | Want More First-Time Guests? Start Here.
You’re doing the work. Preaching your heart out. Leading your team. Pouring into your people.But if your first-time guest numbers are low, you’re likely fighting against a quiet drift—and growth will stall before you even realize...
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180 | What Growing Churches Often Miss—and Stuck Churches Must Fix
Momentum is a powerful gift—but it can also be deceiving.In Episode 180 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, I sit down with my good friend Chris Norman to talk about the two most common places pastors get stuck: when the church is growing… ...
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179 | Hitting a Growth Wall? Here's What to Expect Next
You made it through the launch. You survived the first year. You’ve built momentum. But now… things are stalling.In Episode 179 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, I talk with David and Randall—church planters in L.A.—about breaking the 120...
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178 | What Should Really Be on Your To-Do List?
Are you spending your time doing what actually moves the mission forward—or just what needs to get done?In Episode 178 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, I sit down with my friend Scott to talk about one of the most important leadership pr...
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177 | How to Lead Through Change Without Blowing Things Up
Change is necessary—but it’s not always easy. Especially when you’re leading a legacy church with deep roots, multiple campuses, and a congregation that’s sensitive to every shift.In Episode 177 of the Fly on the Wall podcast, I sit dow...
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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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