Episode 146: How To Get Rest and Rejuvenate While in Ministry

This summer has been like no other. With social distancing and ministry being totally upended, many ministry leaders are rightfully tired.

In this episode, Chris and John share strategies to find rest and to rejuvenate so that we can continue to bring our best to our ministry.

Episode 131: Belonging: Reconnecting America’s Loneliest Generation

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of the SPringtide Research Institute as we discuss the reality of loneliness in 13 to 25-year-olds and how parishes and ministries can respond to this trend.

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Episode 122: Embracing the Brokenness in Our Lives

We are all broken people. And God mends all brokenness. In this episode, Chris and John explore the role of brokenness in our lives, how we can embrace it, and how we can use our brokenness in our ministry to help heal other broken people.

Episode 73: A Pastoral Response to Teens Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

We are joined by pastoral leader and counselor Roy Petitfils as we talk about how pastoral leaders in the Church can respond to young people who are hurting. In this episode, we explore how 1 in 4 young people have anxiety and share practical ways that pastoral ministers can support youth as they experience trauma.

Find out more about Roy Petitfels at https://roypetitfils.com/ and take a look at his latest book, Helping Teens With Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

Episode 40: Serving Those Most in Need Through Pastoral Care

As part of the Church’s justice mission to serve those most in need, we have a responsibility to care for those in our community who are dealing with things in their lives that require the support of their community.

In this episode, Chris and John explore ways that churches can enhance their pastoral care ministry.