{"podcast":{"title":"The Unstuck Church Podcast","slug":"the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908","podcast_index_feed_id":7100908,"rss_url":"https://podcast.theunstuckchurch.com/rss","website_url":"https://theunstuckgroup.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/2/8/4/028453fb2970f7ead959afa2a1bf1c87/UnstuckPodcast_Light.jpg","author":"The Unstuck Group","episode_count":467,"summary":"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 Unstuck team. Benchmarks in church growth and health from The Unstuck Group's work serving hundreds churches across North America each year. Practical advice to help you lead your church towards sustained health. We think that after listening to The Unstuck Church Podcast, you'll want to start these discussions with your own team at your next staff meeting. Add your thoughts to the conversation on social media using #unstuckchurch.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T14:17:31.041489+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908"},"episode":{"title":"This Isn't Working Anymore: Vision Vs. Direction - Episode 447","slug":"this-isn-t-working-anymore-vision-vs-direction-episode-447","published_at":"2026-05-06T04:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908/this-isn-t-working-anymore-vision-vs-direction-episode-447","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908","url":"https://theunstuckgroup.com/vision-vs-direction-episode-447/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leadershipunstuck/e447_-_This_Isnt_Working_Anymore-_Vision_vs_Direction_-_43026_8.12PM.mp3?dest-id=412307","summary":"This isn't working anymore... Too many churches keep running the same plays that used to work , even when the results have clearly changed. Ministry is a moving target, and what worked in 2010 doesn't automatically work in 2026. The ministry landscape has shifted, and it's time to make some upgrades. At The Unstuck Group, one of our core values is \"Make It Better,\" and we are committed to practicing what we preach. So, in this series, we're being honest about where we've had to upgrade our own thinking and why we think you should, too. In this episode, Sean is joined by Tiffany Deluccia, our Director of Business Development, to discuss a topic that might be one of the most talked about—but least understood topics—in ministry: the difference between vision and direction . And why, in this era, we've learned that clear direction wins. The problem with \"organizational statement clutter\" The design flaw in the traditional format of vision statements Creating concrete, current and actionable direction This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center : Planning Center is software designed to help churches help people. With multiple tools in one connected platform, you can stay organized, communicate with your team, and create meaningful ways to connect with your congregation. Start for free at planningcenter.com —pay only for what you need, and cancel anytime. Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram .","meta_description":"This isn't working anymore... Too many churches keep running the same plays that used to work , even when the results have clearly changed. Ministry is a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1398,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908/episodes/this-isn-t-working-anymore-vision-vs-direction-episode-447/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908/this-isn-t-working-anymore-vision-vs-direction-episode-447.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}