Rephonic
Artwork for The Unstuck Church Podcast

The Unstuck Church Podcast

The Unstuck Group
Church Growth
Church Leadership
Community Engagement
Volunteer Engagement
Multi-Site Churches
Leadership Development
Discipleship
Burnout
Multi-Site Strategy
Spiritual Formation
Leadership
Team Dynamics
Gen Z
Strategic Planning
Leadership In Church
Church Health
Church Maintenance Phase
Multisite Churches
Staffing Challenges
Pastoral Leadership

With THE UNSTUCK CHURCH PODCAST, we invite you into the real-time conversations our team is having about church leadership every week. Hosted by Amy Anderson, this podcast explores common challenges in ministry and practical steps for tackling them. It's like getting to be a fly on the wall of our staff meetings. Tune in weekly for: Insights, observations and trends for church leaders from the Uns... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes466Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ManagementChristianityBusinessReligion & Spirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Unstuck Church Podcast

Latest Episodes

"Where do we find great staff leaders? We need them, and we need them now."

If your only approach to finding staff leaders is to hire fully formed, fully capable leaders from the outside whenever you need them, you will always be reactive.

So fa... more

You probably have people serving with more leadership capacity than you know, and you may have volunteers who have taken on more leadership than they actually have capacity for.

Often, churches hand leadership responsibility to volunteers who don't... more

YouTube

You need great volunteers if you want to hire internally. But to develop volunteers, you need more great staff…

It can feel like an endless cycle. But it doesn't have to be.

Trying to find leaders as quickly as possible leads to high turnover and... more

YouTube

We're back with another "Ask Anything" episode!

Sean invited Ron Baum, a long-time consultant at The Unstuck Group and ministry leader who has served in the local church for over 30 years, to answer some questions that YOU, our listeners, have sent... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

Recent Guests

Donny Wadley
Pastor at Fountain City Church
Fountain City Church (Knoxville, TN)
Episode: How Fountain City Church Navigated Structure and Growth Challenges: Interview With Donny Wadley - Episode 446
Cody Thompson
Chief Operating Officer at The Table Group
The Table Group
Episode: Structuring Around Your Wiring With Cody Thompson - Episode 444
David Middlebrook
Representative from The Church Lawyers
The Church Lawyers
Episode: Q1 2026 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 441
Drake Farmer
Executive Pastor of Ministries at Beulah Alliance Church
Beulah Alliance Church
Episode: What's Going on With the Church in Canada? Talking Ministry in 2026 with Jonathan Smith and Drake Farmer - Episode 433
Jonathan Smith
Lead Pastor at One Church CO
One Church CO
Episode: What's Going on With the Church in Canada? Talking Ministry in 2026 with Jonathan Smith and Drake Farmer - Episode 433
Paul Alexander
Executive pastor at Sun Valley Community Church with over 28 years of experience in church ministry
Sun Valley Community Church
Episode: Hot Topics: AI - Episode 428
Mika Casey
Executive director of IT at Sun Valley Community Church and former entrepreneur
Sun Valley Community Church
Episode: Hot Topics: AI - Episode 428
Jimmy McLoud
Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio and Ministry Consultant at Unstuck
First Christian Church
Episode: Hot Topics: Burnout - Episode 427
Russ Ewell
Executive Minister of Bay Area Christian Church
Bay Area Christian Church
Episode: Hiring & Managing Gen Z Leaders (feat. Russ Ewell) - Episode 420

Hosts

Sean
Host with The Unstuck Group, frequently collaborating on leadership and church health topics.
Amy Anderson
Co-host and leadership coach focusing on strategy, vision, and organizational health in churches.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Pastor

    I thoroughly enjoy your weekly podcast. I have found it very helpful. Thank you for all you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spurgeon55
    United Statesa year ago
  • Liberal Mega Church

    If you want to transform your church into a liberal mega church then this is the resource for you

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dbwarduga
    United States2 years ago
  • SUCH a valuable resource!

    Tony Morgan and his team are so gifted at articulating the greatest issues church leaders face today, while also providing their own unique and proven methods to help solve those issues! The podcast name is also brilliant…because after listening to this podcast, you will truly leave feeling no longer stuck. Thank you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zoverflow
    United States4 years ago
  • So incredibly helpful

    The unstuck group podcast is consistently insightful and helpful. One of the few podcasts I put on ‘auto download’. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MGinBG
    United States5 years ago
  • THE BEST!!!

    Tony Morgan and The Unstuck group are the best strategic thinkers in the church world! I never miss an episode in order to stay Unstuck and moving forward with our vision and mission. We have utilized their services and recommended them to many other churches all with raving reviews. You guys are THE BEST!!! 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Orchard.Church
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful interviews and data-backed insights that help churches grow sustainably.
Clear, practical leadership guidance with tangible steps for church health.
Loved for actionable takeaways and real-world case studies; viewers appreciate leadership development focus.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Fountain City Church Navigated Structure and Growth Challenges: Interview With Donny Wadley - Episode 446
Q: What changes had the biggest impact after the two-day planning?
Shifting to a more formalized next-steps structure, clarifying staffing alignment, and creating dedicated leadership roles allowed them to move beyond planning to execution, significantly increasing engagement and baptisms.
How Fountain City Church Navigated Structure and Growth Challenges: Interview With Donny Wadley - Episode 446
Q: What surprised you during the health assessment?
They discovered they were not measuring several key health indicators as well as they thought, revealing gaps between perceived and actual health, which changed their approach to metrics and planning.
How Fountain City Church Navigated Structure and Growth Challenges: Interview With Donny Wadley - Episode 446
Q: What was going on at Fountain City that made you seek help in 2022?
They were growing and hosting many guests, but the back door was as wide as the front—people weren't staying long enough or being effectively connected. Donny wanted outside perspective to diagnose issues and propose actionable changes.
Leading From a Healthy Soul With Lance Witt - Episode 445
Q: What practical steps can senior pastors take to recognize and address early signs of burnout?
He suggests admitting when help is needed, sharing responsibility with elders, establishing healthy rhythms (Sabbath, vacations, study breaks), and implementing digital boundaries to protect time and energy for replenishment.
Leading From a Healthy Soul With Lance Witt - Episode 445
Q: What are some of the ways churches create conditions that lead to burnout in their organizational structure?
Lance explains that burnout often stems from a culture of overwork and multi-hatting, where leaders are expected to do more without reducing other obligations. He emphasizes the need for intentional calendar management, clear stop-doing practices, and respecting boundaries during intense seasons like holidays and camps.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Unstuck Church Podcast

What is The Unstuck Church Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical church leadership and organizational health, with a strong emphasis on actionable systems for growth, governance, and disciple-making. Across recent episodes, hosts explore topics like engagement journeys, multisite strategy, burnout prevention, leadership pipelines, and structuring teams around people's natural wiring—often weaving in outside expertise and real-world church case studies. A recurring pattern is translating high-level vision into concrete, near-term moves, backed by data, templates, and clearly defined ownership to move churches from “unstuck” to healthier trajectories. Noteworthy is the frequent use of outside partnerships and expert frameworks to ground coaching and decision-making in tangible... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Unstuck Church Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Unstuck Church Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Unstuck Church Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Unstuck Church Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Unstuck Church Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Unstuck Church Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Unstuck Church Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Unstuck Church Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Unstuck Church Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Unstuck Church Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Unstuck Church Podcast:

1. The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
2. Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
3. Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
4. GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges
5. The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast

How many episodes of The Unstuck Church Podcast are there?

The Unstuck Church Podcast launched 10 years ago and published 466 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Unstuck Church Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Unstuck Church Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Unstuck Church Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Unstuck Church Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Unstuck Church Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Unstuck Church Podcast?

Recent guests on The Unstuck Church Podcast include:

1. Donny Wadley
2. Cody Thompson
3. David Middlebrook
4. Drake Farmer
5. Jonathan Smith
6. Paul Alexander
7. Mika Casey
8. Jimmy McLoud

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days