Sep 9, 2025 | Builder, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor, Unity
Jesus is a builder. When He said, “I will build My Church,” He promised to create something lasting, life-giving, and beautiful. Yet for some, the phrase “building the Church” can feel complicated—or even painful—because the Church has also been a place of hurt. If...
Aug 26, 2025 | Consistency, Faith, Joy, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor, Sacrifice
Can you believe it? Episode 300 drops today! We’re celebrating six amazing years of podcasting together. As we reflected on how to mark this milestone, one question kept coming to mind: What have been the biggest aha moments from our journey so far? It quickly...
Jun 17, 2025 | Grief, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor
Today we welcome back our good friend, Josh Spurlock. This is part two of our series: How to Heal Deep Pain. Whether you’re carrying past wounds or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers hope and practical steps toward healing. Once again . . ....
Jun 10, 2025 | Healing, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor, Trauma
Today we welcome to the mic our good friend, Josh Spurlock. Josh is the founder of My Counselor Online, a platform providing faith-based counseling to individuals and couples around the globe. With a heart for healing and years of clinical experience, Josh brings both...
Apr 9, 2024 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor, Self-Evaluation, Wounds
Today John & Jim welcome Kyle Isabelli back to the mic for Part 2 of their conversation on the subject, Responding to a Forced Exit. In today’s episode they explore, among other things, the stats behind the forced termination of pastors, the proper tension...
Jul 13, 2023 | Change, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor, Transition
In today’s post, Jaime Hlavin introduces a series of blogs focused on how to process one of the most painful events in the life of any pastor . . . when people they love leave the church. Hope you enjoy this series of posts ~ John. My husband and I served in various...
