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ECFA Podcast

Michael Martin

Booking Overview

Behind the Seal connects ECFA’s trust-and-accountability brand with leadership and soul-care practices through guest leaders in Christ-centered ministry. It’s especially strong for PR pitches from authors and senior ministry figures focused on emotional health, discernment, and sustainable leadership.

Metrics

Episodes: 49

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.4k subscribers

Instagram: 1.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@ecfa.org

media@ecfa.org

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Host

Michael Martin - President and CEO of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). He leads the organization associated with the ECFA blue seal, positioning the seal as a reflection of the trust and acc...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior leaders and/or recognized authors connected to Christ-centered ministry; expertise in leader care, emotional/spiritual health, boundaries/discernment, burnout prevention, and trustworthy leadership. Often founders/co-founders of ministries or presidents of major Christian organizations.
Required Achievements:  
Published books (often bestselling), Leadership roles in established Christian ministries/organizations, Founder/co-founder of a leadership or spiritual care ministry, Public speaking/media presence within Christian leadership circles

Recent Guest Discussions

Mindy Caliguire - Leader Care, Acknowledging Personal Health Needs, Rest Rhythms, Sabbatical, Burnout Recovery, God’s Meeting Leaders In Crisis

Lysa TerKeurst - Rebuilding Trust With Wisdom/boundaries/discernment, Blind Vs Wise Trust, Forgiveness And Freedom, Discernment Of Legitimate Red Flags

Kristi Gaultiere - Empathy As Spiritual Oxygen, Emotional Intelligence And Healing, Jesus-modeled Empathy, Emotional Integrity And Boundaries

Bill Gaultiere - Empathy In Christian Leadership, Integrating Emotions And Thinking, Receiving Empathy, Emotional/spiritual Health Practices

Recent Topics

Nonprofit, Ministry, Accountability, Leadership, Trust

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
ECFA Podcast
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When What Breaks Your Heart Becomes Your Calling

October 01, 2026

Long before Michael Martin became President and CEO of ECFA, he experienced something that changed the way he thought about trust, stewardship, and the health of Christian ministries.In this special bonus episode, Michael shares the personal story behind his passion, including a season when the Christian university he attended faced serious financial and governance challenges. What happened left a lasting impression on him and helped shape the work he would eventually dedicate his life to.Mic...

Why It’s So Hard for Leaders to Say “I Need Care”

April 02, 2026

Why is it so hard for leaders to admit they need care?In this bonus episode of Behind the Seal, Mindy Caliguire returns to explore the internal resistance so many leaders face when it comes to their own health. Joined by ECFA President Michael Martin, this conversation moves beyond theory and into the real-life tension leaders experience every day.From the hidden cost of constant output to the surprising discomfort of rest, Mindy and Michael unpack why leaders often avoid what they need most,...

Learning to Trust Again | Lysa TerKeurst

December 04, 2025

Too many leaders assume trust should be unconditional — but Scripture tells a different story.In this season finale of Behind the Seal, bestselling author and Proverbs 31 Ministries president Lysa TerKeurst reveals why unconditional trust is not only unbiblical, but unsafe — and how to rebuild trust with wisdom, boundaries, and Spirit-led discernment. Lysa unpacks the difference between blind trust and wise trust, why forgiveness is ultimately about your freedom, and how to discern between a ...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
ECFA Podcast
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How do I get in touch with ECFA Podcast?

ECFA Podcast is hosted by Michael Martin. Its publicly listed emails are info@ecfa.org and media@ecfa.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for ECFA Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for ECFA Podcast: info@ecfa.org and media@ecfa.org.

How many listeners does ECFA Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates ECFA Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for ECFA Podcast?

ECFA Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Senior leaders and/or recognized authors connected to Christ-centered ministry; expertise in leader care, emotional/spiritual health, boundaries/discernment, burnout prevention, and trustworthy leadership. Often founders/co-founders of ministries or presidents of major Christian organizations. Common among recent guests: Published books (often bestselling); Leadership roles in established Christian ministries/organizations; Founder/co-founder of a leadership or spiritual care ministry. Recent guests include Mindy Caliguire, Lysa TerKeurst, and Kristi Gaultiere.

How hard is it to get booked on ECFA Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does ECFA Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Nonprofit, Ministry, Accountability, Leadership, and Trust. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@ecfa.org

media@ecfa.org

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