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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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93: Exploring Deliverance Ministry and Offering Safe Ministry Practices

Deliverance Ministry is not a common practice of every care ministry. There are some firm believers that it has transformed their lives, and others have shared it cause significate trauma. In this episode, I speak...
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92:How Would You Build Your Care Ministry With No Limits

If there were no limitations on your budget, what would your care ministry look like? This thought is every care ministry leader's dream and this conversation came up in the care ministry community when a question was...
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91: Overcoming A Pornography Addiction

Pornography is often associated with feelings of shame, guilt, and personal struggle. Individuals who consume or have struggled with pornography may feel embarrassed or judged within the church environment, making it...
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90: Support Skills Training For Your Teams

In the majority of work environments, pieces of training are always offered to staff to improve their skill sets or interaction with customers. Well, the same is true for the church. The leaders in the church require...
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89: Walking Resiliently Alongside A Loved One With A Mental Health Or Addiction Challenge

When it comes to mental health, many individuals, including married couples, may not have a comprehensive understanding of mental health and its impact. They may not recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health...
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88: Navigate faith and OCD in inclusive ways with Katie O'Dunne

OCD is a complex mental health condition that is often misunderstood. Many people have misconceptions about it, perceiving it as mere cleanliness or an eccentric behavior rather than a genuine psychiatric disorder....
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87: Giving Depression A Voice with Monica A. Coleman

Depression can be an incredibly isolating experience.  Giving it a voice allows those who are suffering to find validation and realize that they are not alone. When people with depression hear others sharing similar...
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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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