May 12, 2026 | Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In this episode of Leading from Alignment, we talk with Aaron Hlavin, Michigan Assemblies of God Network Superintendent, about what helps pastors thrive, and what holds them back. We explore encouraging trends like spiritual hunger and authentic discipleship,...
May 20, 2025 | Anxiety, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today, we welcome Jason Holdridge back to the mic for part two of our conversation on leadership and vulnerability. In this episode, Jason opens up about his gripping journey with anxiety and how he’s navigated it while leading a vibrant church. The conversation wraps...
Sep 24, 2024 | Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome to the mic Lewis Brandon, pastor of Jordantown Wesleyan Church in Vinton, Virginia. A vibrant, growing church led by a vibrant, growing pastor. His powerful journey of healing from brokenness, anxiety, and depression is one of the most moving...
Apr 30, 2024 | Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Next generation, Pastor
In today’s episode we welcome our friend, Josh Spurlock, founder of My Counselor Online, a Faith-based counseling ministry utilizing Neuroscience-Informed Therapy providing both support and resources to ministry leaders around the world. In our conversation today we...
Jan 30, 2024 | Depression, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In today’s episode we continue our compelling conversation with Dave Barringer about the epidemic of depression in today’s culture. In today’s pod Dave gives us pro tips on how to get and stay mentally/emotionally healthy. In chapter 1 of your book, you state that...
Jan 23, 2024 | Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome to the mic Dave Barringer, Lead Pastor of Kalamazoo First AG, and author of an amazing book, Speaking from the Shadows. In this episode Dave unpacks his journey with depression. It is such a powerful story of pain and healing that you will want to...
