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The Care Ministry Podcast

The Care Ministry Podcast

Hosted by: Laura Howe

Building a culture of care in your church can feel as complex as the people you serve. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Laura Howe offers listeners practical resources and actionable strategies to support...

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86: Trauma in the Pews: The Impact on Faith and Spiritual Practices with Janyne McConnaughey

Trauma can have a profound impact on a person's spiritual and emotional well-being. The church can provide a safe space for people to process their trauma and receive support from others who share their faith. However...
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85: 3 tips to help you talk about mental health on a Sunday Morning

Mental health is a prevalent issue: Mental health problems affect a significant portion of the population, and many people struggle with these issues silently. Churches have a responsibility to address mental health...
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84: How to get the most out of the Mental Health Sunday Toolkit

There is a stigma surrounding mental health in church and most times leaders may feel like they are not adequately equipped to speak on issues surrounding mental health however that is contrary to the truth. For as...
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83: How to Break Cycles, Heal from Trauma, and Restore Your Faith with Kobe Campbell

Sometimes as Christians, we may question why we are struggling with depression and anxiety after giving our lives to God because after all He renews all things. Right? However, in this episode with Kobe Campbell, we...
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82: “I Don't Need Help!” How to Help Someone Accept Treatment with Dr. Xavier Amador

When interacting with individuals suffering from mental illness, the phrase “ I'm not sick, I don't need help” usually comes up as they have a hard time reconciling with the fact that they need support. As a caregiver...
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81: Theology of Mental health with Rev. Will Van Der hart (Summit Replay)

It is important to note that the relationship between theology and mental health is complex and influenced by many factors, including cultural, social, and individual differences. However, as the church, we must look...
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80: Overcoming Challenges As A Female Leader In Ministry

Female leadership in different areas of life is not a walk in the park. It is filled with complexities and on top of all the other roles women have from wife, mother, and daughter to many more, leading a group of...
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79: 3 Tools For Ministry Leaders To Avoid Burnout

Ministry leaders often face unique challenges and stressors that can affect their mental and emotional well-being. These challenges may include dealing with complex interpersonal relationships, managing high levels of...
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78: How We Can Demystify Addictions For The Church

Addiction is a sensitive topic to talk about in church for a number of reasons like how it is associated as an immoral act to a sense of judgment or condemnation towards those who struggle with addiction within some...
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77: How To Offer Care Strategically In Your Church

Care is an essential part of the local church because it is an expression of the love and compassion that Christ calls his followers to show to one another. As members of a community of faith, we are called to support...
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76: How Your Church Can Support Those With Eating Disorders.

Eating disorders can have serious and long-lasting effects on a person's physical and mental health, as well as their social and emotional well-being.  Individuals with eating disorders may experience feelings of...
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75: Cognitive Behavior Therapy A Therapeutic Model Or Biblical Principle

The idea of therapy scares the majority of individuals for many reasons like they don't want to talk about their feelings, lack money or trust in therapy as well as a number of weird therapy types. However, Cognitive...
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