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...
Jan 16, 2024 | Consistency, Emotional Health, Faith, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Sacrifice
At the beginning of every year, we take the first one or two episodes to reflect on the biggest lessons we learned in the previous year. Last week in Episode 219 we considered the first two indelible lessons from 2023: Refuse to put God in a box. To move...
Dec 12, 2023 | Anxiety, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome back to the mic Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. In Part 2 of our conversation with Daniel, we explore what is contributing to the worldwide challenges we face with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. And then we...
Dec 5, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome to the mic Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. In Part 1 of our conversation with Daniel, we unpack what is happening—in the arena of wellbeing—in the lives of people who attend the churches we lead. We hope you enjoy this...
Mar 21, 2023 | Emotional Health, friendship, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
In today’s episode John and Jim wrap up their seven-week focus on mental and emotional well-being by unpacking two powerful pieces of a preventive plan to help you get and stay healthy. You can listen to the pod here. Here is the video version. Show notes are below:...