Mar 2, 2023 | Abuse, Emotional Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
The word bully conjures images of the schoolyard ruffian pounding the lunch money out of a poor, defenseless soul. Add the modern-day equivalent of a middle school student enduring social media harassment at the fingertips (or thumbs) of a cyberbully. We tend to hope...
Feb 28, 2023 | Anger, Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In today’s episode John and Jim continue their conversation which started in Episode 176 . . . Telling Anger Where to Go. All of us experience anger. We get and stay healthy by processing it in a way that honors God and frees us from the suffocating grip of bitterness...
Feb 21, 2023 | Anger, Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In today’s episode John and Jim continue their series of conversations on mental and emotional wellbeing. Today’s pod focuses on the most human of emotions . . . anger . . . and increases our understanding of this emotion’s ability to complicate our life if we don’t...
Feb 14, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Summary: Anxiety and depression are at epidemic levels in the United States. And leaders are not immune. In today’s episode, John and Jim continue their conversation around how to become your own best friend without becoming a self-centered narcissist. You can...
Feb 9, 2023 | Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Self-Care
Last week we began talking about the mental health crisis that our world is experiencing, and we noted that Jesus-followers aren’t exempt from the battle. Over the next several weeks, our goal is to help you become the most emotionally healthy and unshakable version...
Feb 7, 2023 | Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Self-Care, Suicide
Summary: It’s February, and here in Michigan it’s the dead of winter, and often the height of Seasonal Affective Disorder. In today’s episode, John and Jim kick off a series of pods centered on the mental/emotional wellbeing of leaders with the subject: Become Your...
