Support Raising Podcast

"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...

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, B...

"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 wo...

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 full...

"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 bes...

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 t...

"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: spiritual...

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 th...

Organizational changes starts with leaders that are ALL IN! Guest: Kate Gilmor Host: Mark Wilson Leaders inspire change through their own example. Kate Gilmor shares about how Steiger International's leadership led the transformation for their entire organization.  The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas: spiritually heal...

Why is support raising culture so pivotal? Guest: Dave Dickens Host: Mark Wilson Organizational culture can be one of the biggest influences on staff support health. Mark Wilson hosts Dave Dickens from Cru to discuss strategies to shift culture to align with organizational vision.  The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these three areas:...

Leaders who go first set a pathway for everyone else to follow. Hosts: Mark Wilson, Steve, & Callie Davis Tune in to the Trailblazers series. Nine episodes to inspire, encourage, and equip you to lead in your team, organization, and context. To launch this series, series hosts Mark, Steve, and Callie share their inspiration for this topic and reflect on trailblazing leaders who impacted them.  The...

Why is vision an essential part of every fundraiser's toolbox? The Basics of Support Raising series is jam-packed with wisdom and insight. They are sure 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...

What's God's plan for his people concerning generosity and ministry? How is support raising truly generosity and not begging? In Part 7 of The Basics of Support Raising, host Mark Wilson discusses the core foundation of generosity with guests Ellis Goldstein, Patrick Johnson, & Todd Moore. The Basics of Support Raising contains eight episodes, jam-packed with wisdom and insight to encourage you an...

What basic communication skills and practices do support raisers need to know and embrace? Join host Mark Wilson and guest Ian Hsu for part 6 of The Basics of Support Raising series. Ian is the founder and CEO of Prayvine, a ministry that provides mission workers with a free, secure platform for multiplying their prayer support. He is passionate about building strong, prayer-centric relationships...

Alternative forms of raising money skip the most central core of support raising - Partnership Development. In part 5, host Mark Wilson discusses the core concept of partnership with guest Charles Wesley Jr., Director of Ministry Partner Development with University Christian Outreach (UCO). The Basics of Support Raising contains eight episodes, jam-packed with wisdom and insight to encourage you a...

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 epis...

Why is a support raiser's perspective foundational for success? Guest Steve Shadrach and host Mark Wilson unpack the "Perspective of a God-Asker" on @via_generosity 's Support Raising Podcast as part 3/8 of a BRAND NEW series called The Basics of Support Raising. Eight episodes, jam-packed with wisdom and insight, are sure to encourage you and strengthen your foundation, no matter where you are on...

What is the biblical basis for inviting people to partner financially, to ASK? What can a variety of different, but successful asks look like? Is it always the same? Guest Tony Dentman of the Funding Tribe Foundation & Campus Outreach joins host Callie Davis on Via's Support Raising Podcast to discuss these questions about Biblical Asking in part 2 of 8 of The Basics of Support Raising series.  SH...

What are the absolute, most essential pieces someone needs to be successful at partnership development? Guests Jonathon Spaid (FOCUS), Brooke Waresak (The Navigators), and Jenn Fortner (Eurasia Assembly of God World Missionaries) join host Callie Davis to unpack this question and more in part 1 of 8 episodes in Via's Support Raising Podcast series: The Basics of Support Raising . Eight episodes, j...

Chris Haas from Freedom5:One paints a compelling vision for why you should raise support to cover not just your needs, but what you need to thrive in your family and ministry.

Dr George Kenworthy dives into how grateful partners starts first with being grateful and vision-driven yourself.

Joe Michie, Creative Director for the Center for Mission Mobilization shares his heart on how gratitude is an outpouring of our lives.

Ellis Goldstein of CRU gives tips on sharing the delicate subjects including family crisis and when politics come up in support raising to your partners.

Dave Dickens from Cru paints a beautiful picture of the God-focused heart posture of end of year appeals.