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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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105:Mental Health in the Church with The Better Samaratian Podcast

There’s a shift happening in the landscape of our churches surrounding the topic of mental health. In a special interview with Jaime Aten and Kent Annan on their Podcast, The Better Samaritan, we’re digging into...
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104: Suicide Awareness and How to Offer Support After a Suicide with Glen Bloomstrom

Join us today for an open and honest discussion about suicide prevention. Special guest Glen Bloomstrom introduces us to Living Works ASIST–a suicide prevention training he was first introduced to during his service...
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103: 10 Benefits Of Joining A Care Ministry Cohort.

If you’re looking for ways to build a strategic and sustainable Care Ministry, you will benefit greatly from the Care Ministry Cohorts! Today, Laura takes us on a “behind-the-scenes tour” of what you can experience...
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102: The Problem of Addiction and Trauma for Women with Caroline Beidler

Church is an instrumental place of healing for those suffering from various addictions and traumas. In this episode,  we hear from Caroline Beidler, author of Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction...
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101: What is the Care Ministry Cohort

As leaders in ministry, we are always looking for better ways to create a culture of care and since the conception of The Care Ministry and this podcast, I have received a number of questions like; How one can start...
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100: Let's Talk About Anxiety

Pastoral leaders are entrusted with the emotional well-being of their congregation. They are the go-to source for comfort, guidance, and support during difficult times.  This expectation to always be the pillar of...
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99: Self-Care: Building A Plan That Actually Fits In Your Life

Individuals who are naturally nurturing may have a hard time offering self-care to themselves as they are always preoccupied with offering it to others. But we all know this can tend to be detrimental to them in the...
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98: Developing Resilience with Patrick Regan

Resilience is incredibly crucial as one navigates through life’s circumstances because it offers an anchor for one to hold onto.  Yet most times we run short of it or barely hold on to the little left. In this...
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97: Love Slows Down, Anger Speeds up with Joel Malm

Most times when we are struggling with anger, it is because of a threat to our security, connection, or control, and for many people, this may mean different things however anger isn’t a sin, it is just a sign that...
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96: Rhythms of Renewal with Rebekah Lyons

With the current state of overwhelming distress in the world right now, anxiety continues to spike at a high level than ever before. Majority of people find themselves in a whirlwind of thoughts and this affects their...
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95: Developing a Holistic Understanding of Mental Health - Mind, Body & Soul with Brittney Moses

When it comes to mental health, there are a number of perspectives shared by people ranging from biological to spiritual causes of mental health. However, there isn’t one size fits all when it comes to mental health...
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94: 4 Components Of A Strategic Care Ministry

A strategic care ministry is essential to a church's mission to love, serve, and support its congregation and the wider community.  It provides pastoral care, crisis support, outreach opportunities, discipleship,...
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