Reliant Mission Podcast

Reliant

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Religion & Spirituality

Reliant Mission Podcast is a collection of voices, stories, and insights all aimed at one thing: making more ministry happen. Each of our series equips and encourages listeners through practical tools for ministry team development, fundraising, and leadership – inspiring greater faith in what God can do through obedience. If you'd like to follow along, please subscribe on your platform of choice.

Aug 11

Fundraising While Church Planting with Demeko Bivens

In this episode of Field Notes, Russell sits down with Demeko Bivens to discuss the road that led him from a difficult upbringing to planting a church in Houston, Texas. Their conversation explores calling, community, support-based ministry, and the challenge of trusting God to provide while pursuing a mission of presence, humility, and love among underserved neighbors. To learn more about Demeko and his ministry, please visit reliant.org/demeko.bivens. Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.
Jul 28

Fundraising for the Long Haul with Greg Larson

In this episode of Field Notes, Greg Larson reflects on nearly three decades in support-based ministry. During the episode, Greg and Russell discuss the realities of adversity in ministry, explore how God often works through unexpected setbacks, and share why seeking practical help can make a lasting difference. Greg also offers honest insights into fundraising, perseverance, and the lessons he's learned about sustaining a ministry calling over the long haul. It's an encouraging conversation about faithfulness, resilience, and trusting God's leading through every season. To learn more about Greg and his ministry, please visit reliant.org/greg.larson. Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.
Jul 14

Fundraising After Trauma with Cathy Applington

In this episode of Field Notes, Cathy Applington shares the painful and powerful story of walking through public tragedy, personal trauma, and years of uncertainty after serving in pastoral ministry for more than twenty years. Cathy reflects on the dark nights of the soul that tested her faith, the friends who helped carry her through, and the moment she realized God could use her suffering to bring hope to others. That realization eventually became Sanctuary in Trauma, a growing ministry dedicated to helping people heal from life's deepest wounds through biblical truth, authentic community, and the restoring grace of Christ. To learn more about Cathy and her ministry, please visit reliant.org/cathy.applington or sanctuaryintrauma.org. Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.
Jun 30

Fundraising in Community with Lauren Woolum

In this episode of Field Notes, Russell welcomes Lauren Woolum, who has served as a campus missionary with H2O Church at Kent State University since 2015. Lauren shares her journey of faith, her commitment to campus ministry, and the lessons she’s learned through the challenges of support raising. Her insights on perseverance in ministry and the importance of community will encourage and strengthen you in your own walk. To learn more about Lauren and her ministry, please visit reliant.org/lauren.woolum. Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.
Jun 16

Fundraising with a Diagnosis with David Ross

In this episode of Field Notes, Russell is joined by David Ross as he shares about his journey from academia to ministry, and the unexpected challenges along the way. David reflects on how a cancer diagnosis reshaped his perspective, deepened his faith, and strengthened his resolve to pursue support-based ministry. Together, they explore perseverance, calling, and how God faithfully provides through both hardship and everyday support-raising conversations. To learn more about David and his ministry, please visit ⁠reliant.org/david.ross. Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.
Jun 2

Fundraising While Newlyweds with Natalie and Josiah Keith

In this episode of Field Notes, Natalie and Josiah Keith share their journey of building a life on mission together. They reflect on the joys, challenges, and growth that come with raising support as newlyweds, and relay how God has faithfully provided to them through various seasons. To learn more about Natalie and her ministry, please visit reliant.org/natalie.keith⁠. Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the ⁠Reliant Mission Podcast⁠.
May 19

Fundraising Through Transitions with Karl Koemppel

Welcome to the debut episode of Field Notes: Our Fundraising Stories. This episode features Karl Koemppel, the Lead Coaching Administrator at Reliant Central. Karl has been a support-based worker since 2014 and has served across a variety of ministries and states. During our conversation, we’ll learn how Karl navigated fundraising through those transitions and embraced the unexpected endings and new beginnings throughout his ministry journey. Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.
09/26/2025 · Bonus

10x10 BONUS: The End of Year Ask

In this BONUS episode, Russell is joined by a very special guest, Keva Ambre, Reliant's MTD Coaching Specialist as they do a deep-dive into the End of Year ask. Starting with the month of September, Keva and Russ will walk you through what steps you should be taking each month through the New Year in order to position yourself for the most effective end of year appeal possible. They also tackle some objections to the EOY ask and have some fun laughs along the way too! We pray this is a useful resource for you! Feel free to reach out to us and continue the conversation by leaving a comment or review on your platform of choice. 10x10 is a 10-part podcast companion that support-based workers can utilize if they're doing a larger chunk of fundraising as part of their role. In each episode, Jenni Saniuk and Russell Dietrich, two of Reliant's MTD specialists, break down the weekly steps in the 10x10 process, as workers devote 10 hours per week to fundraising for 10 weeks. Along the way, Jenni and Russell pass along helpful tidbits, anecdotes, and humor to help staff stay encouraged as they pursue this process with the Lord. This is a BONUS eleventh episode! 10x10 is powered by Reliant.

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Reliant Mission Podcast is a collection of voices, stories, and insights all aimed at one thing: making more ministry happen. Each of our series equips and encourages listeners through practical tools for ministry team development, fundraising, and leadership – inspiring greater faith in what God can do through obedience. If you'd like to follow along, please subscribe on your platform of choice.

Creator

Reliant
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

18
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Reliant
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Reliant Mission Podcast