Mental Health and Ministry
Equipping ministry workers with a holistic perspective of mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Topical interviews with mental health professionals, and personal stories from those serving in ministry. Hosted by mental health professionals with a background in Christian ministry work.
Episodes
In this episode, we sit down with Rodney Holmstrom for an honest conversation about how to address—and prevent—moral failure in ministry. Rodney brings a wealth of insight from his experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a campus recovery pastor with a local church, and Global Field Director for Celebrate Recovery. You can hear more from Rodney on the Celebrate Recovery Official Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Season Premiere: Casualties of Ministry In this 2nd season kickoff episode, hosts Tim Stoner and Austin Brown introduce the new season and unpack what they mean by “Casualties of Ministry.” They share honest reflections and personal stories about stepping away from traditional vocational ministry—and the mental, emotional, and spiritual weight that came with it. https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast contact: podcast@identitypur...
Austin and Tim answer a few listener questions about using the Enneagram, caring for EGRs ("extra-grace-required") in the church, and provide a few reading recommendations. In this episode:
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Love Thy Neighborhood podcast (episode #74)
Tim's recommendations:
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James, Russell Friedman
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Aust...
Emotions 101 Interview with Dr. James Hawkins, LPC (aka Doc Hawk)
https://www.dochawklpc.com/
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Depression 101 Interview with Carol Dutton, LPC-S, LMFT-S
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Addiction 101 - Part 2 of 2 Interview with Dr. Chad and Angela Imhoff Dr. Chad Imhoff is an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. Angela Imhoff is a Certified Life Coach and Celebrate Recovery ministry leader. Connecting Couples Podcast: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/resources/
For info about Take My Hand premarital program: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/workshops/ Celebrate Recovery group and sta...
Addiction 101 - Part 1 of 2 Interview with Dr. Chad and Angela Imhoff Dr. Chad Imhoff is an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. Angela Imhoff is a Certified Life Coach and Celebrate Recovery ministry leader. Connecting Couples Podcast: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/resources/
For info about Take My Hand premarital program: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/workshops/ Celebrate Recovery group and sta...
An interview with Pastor Brian Bishop, who shares about his journey with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Grief101, Part 2 of 2
Interview with Ginny Herman, LPC, LMFT Ginny is the owner of Maple Hills Counseling and has advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
© Identity and Purpose, PLLC
Grief101, Part 1 of 2
Interview with Ginny Herman, LPC, LMFT Ginny is the owner of Maple Hills Counseling and has advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
© Identity and Purpose, PLLC
Anxiety 101, Part 2 of 2
Interview with Heidi Dennis, LPC Heidi is a Mental Health counselor, author and speaker.
You can find her book on Amazon: Hello, Anxiety: How to Find Peace by Changing Your Response to Anxiety
Learn more at: https://www.heididennislpc.com/
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
© Identity and Purpose, PLLC
Anxiety 101, Part 1 of 2
Interview with Heidi Dennis, LPC Heidi is a Mental Health counselor, author and speaker.
You can find her book on Amazon: Hello, Anxiety: How to Find Peace by Changing Your Response to Anxiety
Learn more at: https://www.heididennislpc.com/
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
© Identity and Purpose, PLLC
Trauma 101 Part 2 of 2
Interview with Debbie Pridemore, LPC, LMFT Debbie is a Mental Health counselor with a Masters in Theology. She is trained in EMDR for trauma and is a Supervisor in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Debbie is also a Certified Spiritual Director and works with pastors and church staff teams. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/debbiepridemorelmftlpc
Trauma 101 Part 1 of 2
Interview with Debbie Pridemore, LPC, LMFT Debbie is a Mental Health counselor with a Masters in Theology. She is trained in EMDR for trauma and is a Supervisor in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Debbie is also a Certified Spiritual Director and works with pastors and church staff teams. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/debbiepridemorelmftlpc
Introducing The Mental Health and Ministry Podcast Hosted by Austin Brown, LPC and Tim Stoner, LAC - mental health professionals with a background in ministry. We'll explain what this podcast is and what to expect in future episodes. TLDR: Start with this episode https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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