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Ep 204 - Referrals: Erin Sparks

Support Raising Podcast

Release Date: 05/24/2024

Ep 221 | Stage Rewind with Ian Hsu show art Ep 221 | Stage Rewind with Ian Hsu

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Do you believe you are worth your partners' time and attention? Guest: Ian Hsu Host: Mark Wilson Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode, Prayvine founder and CEO Ian Hsu unpacks his workshop, Communicating with Partners: Research and Best Practices. He explores the value of healthy partner communication and the research behind fostering active, ongoing participation through prayer. SHOW NOTES: 

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Ep 220 | Stage Rewind with Kathy Wilson show art Ep 220 | Stage Rewind with Kathy Wilson

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If you are feeling stuck, there’s hope.  Guest: Kathy Wilson Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode, Kathy Wilson draws from her workshop, The Enemy Within: Getting Unstuck, to share a simple process for overcoming the limiting beliefs that often leave support raisers feeling stuck—or even paralyzed. Coaches will learn what to look for, and support raisers will find renewed hope and progress. SHOW NOTES: 

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Ep 219 | Stage Rewind with Tammy Doci show art Ep 219 | Stage Rewind with Tammy Doci

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"How do we move from our own insecurity of reaching out to seeing it as a great invitation?" Guest: Tammy Doci Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode, Tammy Doci from Cru shares insights on guiding staff from "Why me?" to "Why not partner?" while addressing the lies that can hold them back based on her workshop, Coaching the Shift from Fear to Faith.  SHOW NOTES: 

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Ep 218 | Stage Rewind with Tony Dentman show art Ep 218 | Stage Rewind with Tony Dentman

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Is it support raising or is it discipleship? Guest: Tony Dentman  Host: Callie Davis Stage Rewind: Take a look back with us on some of the impactful content from our workshop speakers at the 2026 Support Raising Leaders Conference! In this episode, Tony Dentman, founder of the Funding Tribe Foundation, shares his heart and vision that support raising is so much more than money from his workshop, Blessed to be a Blessing. This vision comes out of Tony’s experience of it as he raised support from a low-income background, with an unsupportive community, and saw God doing something bigger...

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Ep 217 - Leaders Maximize Diversity: Tony Dentman show art Ep 217 - Leaders Maximize Diversity: Tony Dentman

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"It's not just for diversity's sake, it's for the kingdom's sake." Guest: Tony Dentman Host: Mark Wilson Mark and Tony discuss the unique challenges faced by minority leaders in fundraising, the importance of support from organizations, and the mindset shifts necessary for success. Tony shares his personal journey of empowering minority leaders and breaking financial barriers in the fundraising world. The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas: spiritually healthy, vision-driven, and fully funded. Their insight will help...

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Ep 216 - Leading in a Hindu Context show art Ep 216 - Leading in a Hindu Context

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Trust God’s sovereignty. Mobilize generosity. Impact lives. Guest: David Host: Steve David shares with us about his journey with sports ministry, the challenges that surround fundraising, and the importance of trusting God for resources. The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas: spiritually healthy, vision-driven, and fully funded. Their insight will help you move forward in your partnership development.

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Ep 215 - Lead with Donor-Centric Communication: Jeff Jackson show art Ep 215 - Lead with Donor-Centric Communication: Jeff Jackson

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"Donors don't give TO the organizaiton, they give THROUGH it." Guest: Jeff Jackson Host: Mark Wilson Jeff Jackson joins Mark Wilson as he shares about his journey of reevaluating how organizations communicate with financial partners, discovering how effective communication that honors the generosity can impact long term ministry. The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas: spiritually healthy, vision-driven, and fully funded. Their insight will help you move forward in your partnership development.

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Ep 214 - Leaders Can Be Fully Funded in Their Own Context: Bramuel Musya show art Ep 214 - Leaders Can Be Fully Funded in Their Own Context: Bramuel Musya

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A better future doesn’t happen by accident. Leaders envision it—and champion others toward it. Guests: Bramuel Musya Host: Steve Join us with Bramuel who shares about how support raising training reshaped ministry efforts in Kenya, influencing leaders with a ripple effect. "The solutions wasn't to write a check. The solution was to set an example." The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas: spiritually healthy, vision-driven, and fully funded. Their insight will help you move forward in your partnership development....

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Ep 213 - Leaders Change the Culture (100% is just the start): Carol Neris show art Ep 213 - Leaders Change the Culture (100% is just the start): Carol Neris

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"Support raising is a ministry, not just a necessity." Guests: Carolina Neris Host: Steve Support raising became ministry itself. Carolina Neris shares about the transforming Brasilian missionary movement: from five to twenty five staff to a movement of 50,000 Brasilians. The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas: spiritually healthy, vision-driven, and fully funded. Their insight will help you move forward in your partnership development. Show Notes:

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Ep 212 - European & Coaching Background: Rebecca McCaigue & Claire Niclasen show art Ep 212 - European & Coaching Background: Rebecca McCaigue & Claire Niclasen

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Leaders Guide Others to Uncharted Places Guests: Rebecca McCaigue and Claire Niclasen Host: Mark Wilson Rebecca McCaigue and Claire Niclasen join Mark Wilson to share their insights from leading and coaching across Europe, how they bridged the gap between training and practice, and empowered their teams to reach their full potential.  The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas: spiritually healthy, vision-driven, and fully funded. Their insight will help you move forward in your partnership development. Show...

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Referrals are important! And maybe not as terrible as you think. 

In part 4, host Callie Davis unpacks "Referrals" with guest Erin Sparks, director of the ministry of partnership development at Every Nation churches and ministries.

Is it too much to ask for referrals in an appointment? How can it be done well? Is asking for referrals necessary?

The Basics of Support Raising contains eight episodes, jam-packed with wisdom and insight to encourage you and strengthen your foundation, no matter where you are on the journey. 

The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas: spiritually healthy, vision-driven, and fully funded. Their insight will help you move forward in your partnership development.

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Every Nation churches & ministries: https://www.everynation.org/