Dec 20, 2022 | Anger, Grief, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor, Self-Awareness, Trauma, Wounds
Summary: In today’s episode, John and Jim welcome Josh Spurlock back to the mic for Part 2 of their conversation. Josh is the founder of My Counselor Online, an amazing organization dedicated to the mental and emotional well-being of leaders. In this powerful...
Dec 15, 2022 | Change, Christmas, Family, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships
Christmas was magical to me as a kid. The fresh-cut pine tree loaded with lights and ornaments; piles of snow outside; Charlie Brown and The Grinch Christmas specials; holiday kielbasa and raspberry cream pies; family gatherings; opening gifts; no school for two...
Dec 13, 2022 | Burnout, Disappointment, discouragement, Fatigue, Grief, Leadership, Loss, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor
Summary: In today’s episode, John and Jim welcome Josh Spurlock to the mic. Josh is the founder of My Counselor Online, an amazing organization dedicated to the mental and emotional well-being of leaders. In this powerful conversation, John, Jim, and Josh unpack...
Dec 8, 2022 | Christmas, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Simplify
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin back to the blog! In today’s post, Jaime helps leaders navigate perhaps the busiest time of their work year . . . Advent. You’ll find practical tips to help you keep yourself steady in the middle of “the most wonderful time of the year.”...
Nov 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Introverts, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Self-Awareness
It’s surprising how many introverted people get called into an extroverted role. In today’s episode, we welcome Jaime Hlavin to the mic. Jaime explores the sometimes head-scratching challenges facing introverts who—surprisingly—find themselves in an extroverted...
Nov 15, 2022 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Small Churches
In today’s episode, John and Jim continue to unpack some of the most powerful moments of the Helping Small Churches Thrive Conference, that featured Karl Vaters, a specialist in helping small churches get healthy. In today’s pod, they explore three essentials of a...
