“Let’s Connect! You Don’t Get Breakthrough At The Drive-Through” (w/ Emily Manders, Jason Allison & Michael Schooley) – Episode 319

Happy New Year! Today's first 95Podcast of the year features a conversation with Emily Manders, Jason Allison and Michael Schooley discussing the impact of online cohorts and small groups. They share several experiences of seeing firsthand how much encouragement, support and community develops through these healthy connections.Our heart at 95Network is to provide a place where you can also get connected. This is why we're emphasizing the theme of "Let's Connect!" throughout 2026. We are here for you whether you need encouragement individually or even as a leadership team. Just email Dale at [email protected] to get the connection conversation started.DescriptionIn the first episode of 2026, Dale Sellers welcomes Jason Allison (Director of Church Strengthening at Converge Mid-Atlantic), Emily Manders (Director of Operations at Converge Mid-Atlantic and Executive Director at Restoration Church), and Michael Schooley (church planter and leader developer with Converge Northeast) to discuss the vital importance of relational connection in ministry. The conversation explores how cohorts, online communities, and peer-to-peer relationships are transforming pastoral care and church health in an era when traditional conferences are declining in attendance. The team shares practical insights about creating safe spaces for vulnerability, processing content together, and building sustainable ministry through authentic relationships.Show Notes: https://95network.org/95podcast-319-summary-lets-connect-you-dont-get-breakthrough-at-the-drive-through-w-emily-manders-jason-allison-michael-schooley-episode-319/Support the show