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ServingLeaders Podcast
Welcome to the ServingLeaders Ministries podcast, which exists to revive, restore, and resource ministry leaders and their families. Tune in with us as we address a variety of topics relevant to healthy ministry leadership such as self-care, team culture, conflict, grief, anxiety, marriage, parenting, and more. For more information, visit www.servingleaders.org.
Episodes
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Finding Renewal in the Midst of Ministry: Soul Care for Ministry Leaders with Carl & Caroline Kishbaugh and Zack Yoder
What does it look like to care for your soul in the midst of ministry, especially when the demands of serving others leave little time to care for yourself? In…
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Receiving God’s Empathy for You: Revisiting A Conversation with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere
In this episode, we revisit a conversation with Soul Shepherding founders Bill and Kristi Gaultiere around the vital need of each one of us to receive the…
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Confident Leadership Without the Need for Approval: Why you don't need to be impressive to be confident. A conversation with Rebekah Hannah
What does it actually mean to have confidence in Christ? In this conversation, Rebekah Hannah challenges the way we often think about identity, confidence, and…
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When Self-Awareness Isn’t Enough: A Conversation with Chuck DeGroat
In this episode, we sit down with Chuck DeGroat—therapist, professor, pastor, and author of When Narcissism Comes to Church and Healing What’s Within—to…
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Summer Series Staff Favorites: Dave Wiedis highlights "The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Supercharged Desires and the Supremacy of Christ"
In this second part of our series on “The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom from Self-Sabotage,” Dave Wiedis talks about what it means to live…
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Summer Series Staff Favorites: Jon Sovocool highlights "When the Church Harms God's People" with Dr. Diane Langberg
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with world-renowned psychologist Dr. Diane Langberg for a conversation around her newest book, "When the Church Harms…
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Summer Series Staff Favorites: Dr. Penny Freeman highlights "Sexual Wholeness Series: Sexual Maturity and Ruling Passions" with Dave Wiedis
Join us in a conversation with Dave Wiedis as we take a deeper dive into the heart of sexual wholeness. In this episode, we explore how the motives and idols…
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Summer Series Staff Favorites: Tucker Else highlights "Generational Family Dynamics" with Dr. Penny Freeman
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Penny Freeman, our Clinical Supervisor at ServingLeaders, to discuss the complex generational family dynamics that…
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Summer Series Staff Favorites: Joe Bruni highlights "Lessons in Leadership" parts 1 & 2 with Jim Rhodes
In this episode, Dave Wiedis interviews missionary Jim Rhodes, who provides lessons learned from 45 years of ministry leadership to encourage and equip leaders…
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Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Leader: A personal interview between Dave Wiedis and Pastor Raphael Mnkandhla on the "Fueled Pastoral Resilience" Podcast
In this episode, we share a special interview of Dave Wiedis on what it means to be a spiritually healthy leader. This episode was aired on the "Fueled…
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From Expectation to Identity: Following Jesus into Authentic Leadership. A Panel Conversation with Three Women In Unique Ministry Roles
In this episode, we host a powerful panel conversation with three women in ministry roles: Erin Bahbah from ServingLeaders who is also a pastor’s wife, Rachel…
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The 6 Relationships Every Leader Should Have and Why Isolation Threatens Your Ministry: A Conversation with Jimmy Dodd of PastorServe
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Jimmy Dodd, founder of PastorServe, a ministry dedicated to helping pastors and leaders thrive. Jimmy unpacks the…
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What Your Relationship with Food Might Be Telling You: Exploring Disordered Eating and Leadership – A Conversation With Laura Yoder
In this episode, we turn the conversation inward as we talk about disordered eating, body image, and the often-overlooked ways ministry leaders can neglect…
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Why the Best Leaders Know How to Receive: A Conversation with Robb Holman
In this episode, we’re joined by Robb Holman—a globally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, and CEO of a leadership consultancy who has been named…
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The End of Yourself: Why Loneliness is Both a Gift and an Invitation to More: A Conversation with Shelby Abbott
“Loneliness is God’s grace in your life to bring you to the end of yourself” - Shelby Abbott. In this compelling conversation, Shelby Abbott joins us to talk…
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Grace in the Fishbowl: Hope, Healing, and the Inner Life of a Pastor’s Wife
What are the gifts — and sometimes costs — to be a woman connected to ministry? In this honest conversation, Sarah Gammage unpacks the hidden emotional load…
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Special Edition Episode! The Four Types of Tired Every Leader Should Know: A Conversation with Brett Payne of Rhythms for Life Ministry with bonus segment: A Personal Sabbatical Story with Joe Bruni of ServingLeaders
Ministry leaders are often exhausted — but most don’t know what to do with their fatigue beyond pushing through it. In this conversation, Brett Payne, founder…
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Holding Sacred Space for New Life: Curiosity and Questions with J.R. Briggs
What if faithful leadership is less about having the right answers and more about asking the right questions? In this episode, J.R. Briggs joins us to explore…
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Holding Grief and Joy: A Pastor’s Journey & Inner Resilience with Raphael Mnkandhla
In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Raphael Mnkandhla, Lead Pastor of City Church in Williamsport, PA, to hear the remarkable story of how God met him in…
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Learning to Lead with Presence in a Fast-Paced Ministry World: A Conversation with Phil Carnuccio
What does it look like to be fully present with people while juggling an energetic, growing ministry, family needs, and the endless demands of leadership? In…
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The Weary World Rejoices: Navigating the Complexity of the Holidays
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year…sometimes. The holiday season can bring with it beautiful and sweet moments of joy and meaning. Yet it also…
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Safeguarding the Heart of the Worship Leader: A Conversation with Justin Unger of Likewise Worship
Worship leaders have a unique and crucial role in the church, but can often be unprepared for the spiritual and emotional challenges they face in a ministry…
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Raising Up Dynamic Leaders Within Your Church Body: A Conversation with Dr. John Wilson
One of the most challenging things for a leader is raising up more leaders to join them, particularly within a church congregation. In this conversation, Dave…
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Shepherding in Crisis: How Leaders Can Respond with Courage and Competence to Sexual Abuse in the Church - A Conversation with Dr. Philip Monroe
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Dr. Phil Monroe to explore what it looks like for churches to navigate issues around sexual abuse in a healthy…
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Crossing Over Into a New Season: Navigating Life Transitions Together with God
In this conversation Laura Yoder sits down with Sandy Lapp, an elder at ACTS Covenant Church to talk about navigating transitional seasons in life. Moving into…
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The Right Help at the Right Time: Understanding the Difference Between Counseling, Coaching, and Spiritual Direction and When to Seek Support
In a time where it seems like almost everyone is looking for help for their mental health, how do you know if YOU might need professional support? And what…
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The Freedom to Lead and Minister in a Secular Age: What Pastors and Ministry Leaders Need to Know About Religious Liberty
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Randy Wenger, a constitutional attorney on the front lines of litigating cases and protecting religious liberty…
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Receiving God’s Empathy for You: A Conversation with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding Institute to hear about their latest book “Deeply Loved…
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Grace in the Tension: Navigating Conflict Between Believers
Conflict: do you love it or hate it? In this conversation, Dave Wiedis and Laura Yoder discuss how to navigate conflict in a healthy way and what that can look…
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When the Church Harms God's People: A Conversation with Dr. Diane Langberg
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with world-renowned pyschologist Dr. Diane Langberg for a conversation around her newest book, "When the Church Harms…
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A Public and Private Faith: A Conversation with Mike and Kelly Johnson
Listen in on our conversation with Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and Kelly Johnson on trusting God in the trajectory of their life, their marriage, and…
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Exploring Generational Family Dynamics: A Conversation with Dr. Penny Freeman
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Penny Freeman, our Clinical Supervisor at ServingLeaders, to discuss the complex generational family dynamics that…
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Say “Yes” to God and Watch What Happens: An Interview with Joe Watkins
Do you believe in coincidence? Chance happenings? Listen to the story of Joe Watkins who served as a pastor, assistant to President George H.W. Bush, political…
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The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Transformation & Our Larger Story
In this episode, we continue our conversation about Dave’s new book, The Spiritually Healthy Leader, diving into the process of transformation: how we move…
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The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Supremacy of Christ & Supercharged Desires
In this second part of our series on “The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom from Self-Sabotage,” Dave Wiedis talks about what it means to live…
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The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Dilemmas & Motives
In this first part of our series on “The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom from Self-Sabotage,” Dave Wiedis talks about the dilemmas we all face when…
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Through Pain to Redemptive Ministry: A Conversation with Shelby Abbott
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Shelby Abbott to talk about his journey through pain and betrayal to God's transformation, moving from anger to…
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Facing Down a Sexual Predator: An Interview with Nancy Hicks
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Nancy Hicks, a global speaker, author, and friend of ServingLeaders. Nancy shares the real story of her family's…
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Restoring Healthy Leadership on the Mission Field: An Interview with Mark Stockeland
In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Mark Stockeland, the CEO of Haiti Bible Mission. Mark has spent over half of his life helping the people of…
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Handling Anxiety: From Your World Falling Apart to Divine Rest
ServingLeaders' Executive Director Dave Wiedis speaks about anxiety: what it is, why it seems to affect so many of us, and how to enter into divine rest.
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(Rebroadcast) Navigating the Blessings and Challenges of the Holidays (Part 3)
On this third and final episode of our rebroadcasted holiday series from 2022, Dave continues his conversation with Jon Sovocool and Dr. Penny Freeman about…
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(Rebroadcast) Navigating the Blessings and Challenges of the Holidays (Part 2)
On this episode originally released in 2022, Dave continues his conversation with counselors Jon Sovocool and Dr. Penny Freeman about the holiday stressors and…
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(Rebroadcast) Navigating the Blessings and Challenges of the Holidays (Part 1)
On this episode originally released in 2022, Dave Wiedis joins ServingLeaders’ Clinical Director Jon Sovocool, and Dr. Penny Freeman, Assistant Clinical…
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How to Process Your Emotions to Revitalize Intimacy with Jesus: An Interview with Dave Wiedis
In this episode we sit down with Dave Wiedis to learn a key practice for cultivating intimacy with Jesus. Discover how processing your emotions in a healthy…
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Basking in Delight: An Interview with Dave Wiedis about Intimacy with Christ
In this episode, Laura sits down with Founder and Executive Director Dave Wiedis for a personal look at his own journey of intimacy with Jesus, what this looks…
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Intimacy with Jesus as Leader, Parent, and Spouse (with Pastor Phil Carnuccio)
In this episode, Dave Wiedis and Laura Yoder sit down with Phil Carnuccio, Lead Pastor at Providence Church in West Chester. We talk about what intimacy with…
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Anxiety and Intimacy with Jesus Part 3: Anxiety and Relationships
We conclude our series on anxiety with Sarah Ensslen and Sarah Loew and explore anxiety and relationships. Learn about how anxiety shows up in relationships…
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Anxiety and Intimacy with Jesus Part 2: Anxiety and the Body
In this episode we continue our conversation with Sarah Ensslen and Sarah Loew and do a deeper dive into anxiety and body physiology. Learn some practical ways…
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Anxiety and Intimacy with Jesus Part 1: Intro to Anxiety and Spirituality
In this episode we are joined by Sarah Ensslen and Sarah Loew, two experienced counselors on our ServingLeaders team to explore anxiety and how it integrates…
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Sexual Wholeness Series Part 6: Sexuality and Our Ruling Passions, Continued
We continue our conversation with Dave Wiedis and explore further how to find freedom in your heart and your life through understanding the hidden motives of…
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Sexual Wholeness Series Part 5: Sexuality and Our Ruling Passions
Join us in a conversation with Dave Wiedis as we take a deeper dive into the heart of sexual wholeness. In this episode we explore how the motives and idols of…
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Sexual Wholeness Series Part 4: Listener Q&A
In this episode, Jon Sovocool and Carl Kishbaugh take on our listener questions. Resources: Harvest USA: https://harvestusa.org/ The Sexual Attachment…
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Sexual Wholeness Series Part 3: Growing in Maturity
Wrapping up our conversations with Jon Sovocool and Carl Kishbaugh, we explore how to grow in maturity in relationships, leadership, and community. Gain some…
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Sexual Wholeness Series Part 2: Exploring Healthy Sexuality in Marriage and Singleness
In this episode we return with Jon Sovocool and Carl Kishbaugh to tackle what healthy sexuality in marriage and singleness looks like, what gets in the way of…
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Sexual Wholeness Series Part 1: Opening a Complex Conversation
New Series: Sexual Wholeness - We open our series on sexual wholeness with two guests: ServingLeaders Clinical Director Jon Sovocool and missionary and…
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Laughter is Good Medicine: Comedian Gordon Douglas Part 2
In this episode, we continue our conversation with comedian Gordon Douglas, exploring more about his personal story of finding Jesus, being a Christian…
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Laughter is Good Medicine: Comedian Gordon Douglas Part 1
Comedian Gordon Douglas joins us on the podcast. In this episode, we explore why comedy matters, and how Gordon found his way into being a national and…
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God, Beauty, and Spiritual Formation: A Conversation with Mark Potter Part 2
We go deeper in our conversation with master artist, theologian and pastor Mark Potter. See images of Mark's work on the ServingLeaders Instagram page. Contact…
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God, Beauty, and Spiritual Formation: A Conversation with Mark Potter Part 1
Enjoy part 1 of our conversation with artist, theologian and pastor Mark Potter as we explore spiritual formation as an artistic process with God as the…
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From Pastor to Bank Robber: One Pastor's Journey from Bondage to Freedom (Part 2)
“The man who articulate the movements of his inner life, who can give names to his varied experiences, need no longer be a victim of himself, but is able…