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The Care Ministry Podcast
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 leader’s well-being, strengthen volunteer teams and equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to care for your community. With over 15 years of experience as a community mental health clinician, Laura, founder of Hope Made Strong specializes in Community Development Strategies. You…
Episodes
The Care Ministry Podcast175:Coaching with Care: Building Trust & Making Care the Heart of Your Church
In this powerful episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Kay Atoloye, a licensed clinical counselor and church planter, to discuss the…
The Care Ministry Podcast174: From Solo Leader to Strong Team: How to Build a Thriving Ministry Team
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe and Rebecca Bailey dive into the essential steps of building a thriving care ministry team. They…
The Care Ministry Podcast173: Why Good Listening is Hard—and How to Get Better at It" with Dr. Jackie Perry
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Dr. Jackie Perry joins us to discuss the power of attuned listening and how it transforms care ministry. Dr…
The Care Ministry Podcast172: Coaching with Care: Empowering Peer Volunteers for Impact
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe sits down with Rev. Emily Badgett to explore the power of equipping peer volunteers in caregiving…
The Care Ministry Podcast171: Rethinking Care: How to engage peers, pastors and professionals
In this episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe and Rebecca Bailey dive into the essential roles of Peers, Pastors, and Professionals in providing…
The Care Ministry Podcast170: Coaching, Pastoral Care, and Clinical Support – Understanding the Differences with Rev. Dr. Chris Adams, Flourishing In Ministry
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Reverend Dr. Chris Adams to explore the distinctions and overlaps between coaching…
The Care Ministry Podcast169: How to Lead a City-wide Movement and host a Local Summit
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe welcomes Christina Tang, a pastoral care leader in Hong Kong, to discuss the inspiring journey…
The Care Ministry Podcast168: Coaching with Care: On-Call Pastoral Care Strategy
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura sits down with Shannon Pugh, care pastor at Irving Bible Church, to explore the intentionality behind…
The Care Ministry Podcast167: Creating a Care Ministry Plan for 2025
In this inspiring episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe and Rebecca Bailey discuss creating a proactive care ministry plan for 2025. They explore…
The Care Ministry Podcast166: The first year as a Care Coordinator with Ariyana Rimson
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Ariyana Rimson to explore the journey of establishing a care ministry. From recognizing…
The Care Ministry Podcast165: Cultivating Resilience with Glenn Packiam
Did you know your rate of recovery is a sign of health? Cultivating resilience is all about paying attention to our ability to recalibrate. Today, Glenn…
The Care Ministry Podcast164: Cultivating Compassionate Strategies for Healing with Aundi Kolber MA, LPC
As caregivers, we often overlook the toll that compassion fatigue can take on our well-being. When constantly surrounded by others' struggles, feelings of…
The Care Ministry Podcast163: Advent Resource for Ministry Leaders
In this special Advent-themed episode, Rebecca Bailey shares insights from Hope Made Strong’s Advent Guide designed specifically for care ministry leaders…
The Care Ministry Podcast162:Coaching with Care: Developing a Care Team with Center of Hope
In this episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe sits down with Pastor Tina Drysdale of Center of Hope Victory Church in Kincardine, Ontario. They…
The Care Ministry Podcast161: Why is a care ministry strategy important?
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe and guest Rebecca Bailey dive into the importance of strategic planning in care ministry. They…
The Care Ministry Podcast160: Care Ministry Cohort: Stories from Alumni
Whether it’s a new team, a church transition, or some other circumstance, care teams are often left to piece together how to create a sustainable and helpful…
The Care Ministry Podcast159: Behind the Scenes of Hosting a Local Church Mental Health Summit
In this episode, Pastor Trent Kirkland, from Zion Church in Clarion, Pennsylvania, shares his experience hosting the first local Church Mental Health Summit in…
The Care Ministry Podcast158: How To Get The Most Out Of The Church Mental Health Summit
In this episode, Laura and Rebecca discuss how to maximize the benefits of the upcoming Church Mental Health Summit, offering practical tips for attendees…
The Care Ministry Podcast157: Becoming A Sanctuary For Mental Health with Daniel Whitehead
In this episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe sits down with Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, for an insightful…
The Care Ministry Podcast156: Building A Culture Of Care With Grace Family Church
In this episode, Laura Howe speaks with Pastor Chris and Samantha from Grace Family Church in Tampa, Florida. They discuss the unique dynamics of their…
The Care Ministry Podcast155: Benefits of a community of practice
In a new segment of this podcast with guest, Rebecca Bailey, we’re exploring the benefits of creating a Community of Practice within your church. Listen in for…
The Care Ministry Podcast154: Addressing Suicide in communities and congregations with Melinda Moore, Ph. D
Melinda Moore shares her personal journey from aspiring to be a medical doctor to finding her passion in suicidology and suicide prevention. Her experience…
The Care Ministry Podcast153: Coaching with Cornerstone Church
This is our first live coaching call on the podcast! Pastor Andy and Roxann join us for a helpful conversation on proactively taking steps toward a sustainable…
The Care Ministry Podcast152: Leading from the Middle with Sargent Roy Lewis
In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe sits down with Sgt. Roy to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of leading from the…
The Care Ministry Podcast151: How To Communicate With Your team without Flipping your Lid
Turns out “flipping your lid” happens to the best of us! In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the science behind what is happening in your brain as you react…
The Care Ministry Podcast150: Tech Tool That Allows You To Anticipate Care Needs and Prevent Crisis with Ronee De Leon
Data can feel overwhelming and cumbersome in a church context…until you realize: “Every number has a name. Every name has a story. And every story is for God’s…
The Care Ministry Podcast149: Systems = Burnout prevention (Your capacity grows when you have a system)
If you were to list the ways your care ministry might benefit from improvements, it could get overwhelming quickly. There is always room to get better! Today…
The Care Ministry Podcast148: 5 Practices to Cultivate a Safe and Deep Community with David Kim
“God made us in community for community.” As a society, we don’t always experience the kind of community God intended. This is why we need to be aware of the…
The Care Ministry Podcast147: Trained Listeners Can Transform Your Church with Dr. Jackie Perry
Today, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Jackie Perry to the podcast! Dr. Perry is a seasoned Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, a Counseling…
The Care Ministry Podcast146: How to Help the Pastoral Family Heal from Ministry Trauma with Kristen Humiston
The show today is a flashback to one of the amazing sessions at our 2023 Church Mental Health Summit with Kristen Humiston. Kristen and her family know what…
The Care Ministry Podcast145: Are you really OK? Addressing mental and emotional health in the church with Debra Fileta
In one of our most-viewed sessions from the 2023 Church Mental Health Summit, Debra Fileta, a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national…
The Care Ministry Podcast144: Gracism: Bridging the deep divides of race, faith, and culture with Dr. David Anderson
Today, you’re getting access to one of our most-viewed sessions from the 2023 Church Mental Health Summit. Dr. David Anderson is the Founder and President of…
The Care Ministry Podcast143: Three Ways Your Church Is Set Up To Offer Hope To Its Congregation
As we do our best to navigate the ups and downs of those dealing with mental health struggles, it’s always good to be reminded that your church is already the…
The Care Ministry Podcast142: Creating Opportunities To Add Value and Strengthen Purpose
Belonging, purpose, and hope. These are the three core needs every person brings with them when they enter the doors of your church. Are we meeting these…
The Care Ministry Podcast141: Creating Safe Spaces Of Belonging
Your church is equipped to be a place of belonging for those in your community. Before people believe in Jesus, they often experience belonging within a church…
The Care Ministry Podcast140:Mental Health Awareness Month with Ike Miller
“I can’t change what has happened to me…but I can use it to help somebody else.” Today’s guest, Ike Miller, is an author and pastor who shares his experience…
The Care Ministry Podcast139:Mental Health Awareness Month with Fred Eaton
The church has a choice to make on how to support those struggling with mental health, depression, suicidal thoughts, and more. Today’s interview with Fred…
The Care Ministry Podcast138: Mental Health Awareness Month with Tony Roberts
“My power is made perfect in weakness…” This reminder in 2 Corinthians 12:9 of God’s ability to use us in our weakness is on full display in today’s episode…
The Care Ministry Podcast137: MH Awareness Month with Boston Bachert
“If I had to guess…I’m not alone here in my struggle.” One of the ways our guest on today’s episode, Boston Bachert, connects with his audience is through his…
The Care Ministry Podcast136: 10 ways your church can recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Tiffany Burns, a Certified Financial Coach dedicated to reshaping your financial narrative! With an…
The Care Ministry Podcast135: Reaching Hurting Kids with Robert Crosby
Robert Crosby, PhD and Rev. Kayla Smith join us on today’s episode. As Executive Director and Associate Director, respectively, for Reach Hurting Kids…
The Care Ministry Podcast134: Help…I’m Burnt Out. Now what?
There’s a recipe for burnout: It includes hopelessness, helplessness, and stress. Today, we’re digging into the nuances of each of these burnout signs, but…
The Care Ministry Podcast133: Spiritual First Aid: Training for Your Team with Jamie Aten, Kent Annan and Laura Howe
Jamie Aten, Ph.D. and Kent Annan, M.Div. join us on today’s episode to share about the ways Spiritual First Aid is making an impact around the world. The…
The Care Ministry Podcast132: I’m not a counselor. Should I be counseling?
With a wide range of mental health issues affecting our communities, it can be challenging to know what your role is as a peer. If you don’t have a clinical…
The Care Ministry Podcast131: Becoming an Attuned Listener with Dr. Jackie Perry
Today, we welcome Dr. Jackie Perry to the podcast! Dr. Perry is a seasoned Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, a Counseling Professor, and the…
The Care Ministry Podcast130: How to Engage The Three Types of Care-Givers In Your Church
“Peer support feels like a hidden superpower of the church.” Today, we are exploring three roles of support you can offer your congregation. The best part is…
The Care Ministry Podcast129: Integrating Behavioral Health and Faith with Dr. Karl Benzio
“God has a good comeback story for everyone.” Dr. Karl Benzio joins us on the podcast today with amazing insight into the “essence space” in the…
The Care Ministry Podcast128: 9 Follow-up options after a Mental Health Sunday
With 9 follow-up options that you can offer after Hosting a Mental Health Sunday, today we’re equipping churches for more than a Mental Health Sunday. Because…
The Care Ministry Podcast127: Resources at the Intersection of Theology and Psychology with Michael Bräutigam
“The ultimate fulfillment, or the ultimate flourishing, happens only as we are really connecting with God.” Today, we welcome Michael Bräutigam, author and…
The Care Ministry Podcast126: When to Host A Mental Health Sunday
“We all have mental health.” With the unique vantage point of the church, what if we set up a space where mental health was talked about? What if we made space…
The Care Ministry Podcast125: Trauma Healing Institute with Rebecca Taguma
“God wants the best for you and He has the best for you.” We’re grateful to welcome Rebecca Taguma, Executive Director of The Trauma Healing Institute with us…
The Care Ministry Podcast124: Tech tools that can help you strengthen your care ministry
Even though Care Ministry teams are not often known as being tech-savvy, there are a few strategic tools you can use to increase your capacity to serve. Tech…
The Care Ministry Podcast123: Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith with Ines Franklin
“I need to tell my story because it reminds me of grace.” Meet Inés Franklin, Founder and President of Trochia Ministries, author of Uncharted: Navigating…
The Care Ministry Podcast122: Shifting your focus from outreach to in-reach with Melissa Walker
“There were people who had needs inside of our church that I had been overlooking.” Just six months into a new care ministry role, Melissa felt like a failure…
The Care Ministry Podcast121: What is Hope Made Strong and 5 Ways We Help You Build Your Care Ministry
After working for 15 years as a clinical mental health social worker, Laura Howe began to dream up what it could look like for church leaders to provide…
The Care Ministry Podcast120: Battling Isolation in a Front Stage World with Jimmy Dodd
“You need truthtellers in your life…even when it’s incredibly difficult.” In a world that is consumed with the “front stage,” or what is seen in ministry, it…
The Care Ministry Podcast119: How Do We Cultivating Authentic Hope with Danielle Strickland
It’s one thing to survive with hope barely. But it’s an entirely different thing to overflow with it! And it’s possible! Today, we get to hear from Danielle…
The Care Ministry Podcast118: Being Brave Enough to Be Broken with Toni Collier
“Go deep or go home.” Today we welcome Toni Collier, founder of an international women’s organization called Broken Crayons Still Color, to the podcast. In one…
The Care Ministry Podcast117: Building and Bearing with Empathy in Everyday Life with Edward Ng
In the rubble of our society’s relationships, how do we step into compassion and empathy to truly love our neighbors? Today, we’re joined by Edward Ng, a…
The Care Ministry Podcast116: How coaching can help you help others with Dr. Chris Adams
You don’t have to end your career on sick leave. Too many pastors and ministry leaders get to a stage of burnout, not realizing there is hope and healing from…