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,
The ServingLeaders Podcast is an incredible resource for leaders in ministry looking to grow and deepen their relationship with Jesus. Hosted by Dave, a mature and healthy leader, this podcast offers great wisdom and draws out experiential and Biblical knowledge in important and relevant conversations. Whether you're facing questions in ministry or within your family, this podcast tackles them head-on, providing helpful and insightful advice. I am extremely grateful for the content and presentation of this podcast, as it has offered me a wealth of knowledge from Serving Leaders Ministries.
One of the best aspects of The ServingLeaders Podcast is the relevance and pertinence of its content. The discussions dive deep into topics that are truly essential for leaders in ministry to understand and address. From resilience to preventing burnout, emotional intelligence to relational intelligence, this podcast covers a wide range of important areas that are crucial for long-term success as a leader. The host's ability to beautifully relate these concepts to our lives with Jesus is truly inspiring.
While I find this podcast to be incredibly valuable overall, there aren't many negative aspects that stand out. However, one improvement that could be made is the frequency of episodes. It would be beneficial if new episodes were released more often to provide a consistent flow of insightful content for listeners.
In conclusion, The ServingLeaders Podcast is an outstanding resource that every leader should listen to. With its thought-provoking content related to faith, ministry, and maintaining health as a leader, it serves as a proactive tool in preventing burnout and moral failure. The dynamic team at Serving Leaders Ministries provides keys for growth in resilience, emotional intelligence, and more – making this podcast a must-listen for anyone involved in ministry or those who know someone who is. Dave and the team have truly been a blessing over the years and I am eagerly looking forward to future episodes of this impactful podcast.
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 commentator, actor, and TV show host and how seemingly serendipitous meetings propelled him into succession of fascinating careers and service to the Lord.Joe Watkins | State of Independence Buy Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth Press
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 from stuck and sabotaged to free and living as Christ intended us to live, how to become good stewards of our pasts, recognizing the value of our wounds and seeing ourselves as part of a larger story.Buy Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth PressReferenced in this episode: "How to Process Your Emotions to Revitalize Intimacy with Jesus: An Interview with Dave Wiedis"
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 centered in the supremacy of Christ as the pathway to freedom, what to do with our longings, and how Christ's lordship supercharges our desires. Buy Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth Press
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 we get stuck in patterns of sin or behaviors that are inconsistent with the Lordship of Christ in our lives. We also explore motives and longings of the heart and how the sanctification process helps us to find freedom. Pre-order Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth Presshttps://www.davewiedis.com/
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 seeing the Gospel in every moment of life, navigating doubt, and questions arising from our cultural moment. Shelby is an author, public speaker, and campus minister. His passion for ministry has led him to speak at churches and college campuses all over the United States. He has authored 5 books and countless blog posts. He has a wife and two daughters and lives in the Philadelphia area. https://shelbyabbott.com/Pre-order Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth Press
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 journey through exposing a sexual predator and navigating the complexity of doing this within their own church. You won't want to miss this honest conversation. Pre-order Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth PressFind out more and get in contact with Nancy here: https://www.nancyhickscommunication.com/
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 Haiti. He has a heart to see Christ change the lives of the next generation of leaders, and to empower those leaders to transform communities. In our conversation, he shares his story of near burnout on the mission field, how he built new rhythms of life and stories of the powerful ripple effect of healthy leadership. Learn more about Haiti Bible Mission at https://www.haitibiblemission.org/Pre-order Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth Press
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.
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 handling holiday stressors and discusses the strategies for addressing loneliness and depression.
On this episode originally released in 2022, Dave continues his conversation with counselors Jon Sovocool and Dr. Penny Freeman about the holiday stressors and discusses the characteristics of toxic relationships and how to handle them.
On this episode originally released in 2022, Dave Wiedis joins ServingLeaders' Clinical Director Jon Sovocool, and Dr. Penny Freeman, Assistant Clinical Director, for a conversation about the common stressors of the holiday season and how to find and increase our emotional capacity and set up healthy boundaries.
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 way is the pathway to true closeness with Christ, and learn a practical guide for how to do this yourself.Pre-order Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth PressHave a question or comment for us? Use this link to connect:Questions & Comments
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 like right now for him, and how delighting in who God is changes everything. Pre-order Dave's book here: On AmazonOn New Growth PressHave a question or comment for us? Use this link to connect:Questions & Comments
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 Jesus really means and looks like in all the different seasons of life, the unique challenges and invitation in marriage, how to model this for your kids, and more. Lectio 365: Lectio 365 AppDaily office day by day: Link on amazonDaily office relationships: link on amazonQuestions & Comments
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, how to cultivate healthy relationships as an anxious person, and how to relate well with the anxious people in our lives. Pre-order Dave's book here: On AmazonOn New Growth PressHave a question or comment for us? Use this link to connect:Questions & Comments
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 to help your body calm down from anxiety and prevent yourself from the harmful impact of long-term anxiety on the body. Get to know our counselors and read Sarah Ensslen's and Sarah Loew's bios here. https://www.servingleaders.org/our-teamHave a question or a comment? Email Laura Yoder at lyoder@servingleaders.org.
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 with spirituality. We start with a brief overview of anxiety and then move into how experiencing anxiety can be a pathway to deeper intimacy with Jesus. Check out Sarah Ensslen and Sarah Loew's bios here: https://www.servingleaders.org/our-teamQuick Tips Segment: Laura Yoder shares a resource for easily enjoying a refreshing time of connection with Jesus in a way that fits your busy life. Check out the Pause app here: https://www.pauseapp.com/Have a question or comment? Email Laura Yoder at lyoder@servingleaders.org.
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 the heart. Dave's book available for pre-order on Amazon: The Spiritually Healthy Leader
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 the heart intersect and drive our sexual brokenness and how to begin to find freedom.Pre-Order Dave's book on Amazon here.
In this episode, Jon Sovocool and Carl Kishbaugh take on our listener questions. Resources:Harvest USA: https://harvestusa.org/The Sexual Attachment Conference: https://sexualattachment.com/The Samson Society: https://samsonsociety.com/Wired for Intimacy book: find on amazonThe ReWired Brain book: find on amazon
Wrapping up our conversations with Jon Sovocool and Carl Kishbaugh, we explore how to grow in maturity in relationships, leadership, and community. Gain some practical insights for you as a leader in your communities. Please share your questions with us! You can submit your questions anonymously using the link below and we will be answering them in a listener Q&A episode.Questions Here
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 it, and some of the unique challenges here for those in ministry. Please share your questions with us! We'd love to hear from you and will be dedicating an episode to listener Q&A in just a few episodes. Use the form here to submit your questions. Note that all questions will be anonymous. Questions Here
New Series: Sexual Wholeness - We open our series on sexual wholeness with two guests: ServingLeaders Clinical Director Jon Sovocool and missionary and counselor Carl Kishbaugh. In this episode we begin the conversation around sexual wholeness and explore both the challenges of these issues and key aspects to consider as we are leading people toward wholeness. Please share your questions with us so we can answer them on a listener Q&A episode coming up! You can submit your questions using the link below. Note that all questions will be anonymous. Questions Here
In this episode, we continue our conversation with comedian Gordon Douglas, exploring more about his personal story of finding Jesus, being a Christian comedian, and lessons learned in parenting his unusual family, with comedy along the way. Check out Gordon's book hereFind Gordon's Website here
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 international comedian while also being a pastor, a father of a unique family, a writer, and so much more. He shares his wisdom, humor, and journey with us in this laughter-filled episode. Check out Gordon's book hereFind Gordon's Website here
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 Mark at markedwinpotter@gmail.com. In this episode: MarriageLoneliness in ministryPornographyBeauty as a glimpse of the presence of GodBeauty of a human soul
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 ultimate artist. See images of Mark's work on the ServingLeaders Instagram page Contact Mark at markedwinpotter@gmail.comIn this episode-God as the artistBeing conformed to the image and likeness of JesusPressure to show up shiny, formed, and perfectHow God uses struggle and painHow to give ourselves to the spiritual formation process
“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 slowly and consistently to remove the obstacles that prevent the spirit from entering. He is able to create space for Him who heart is greater than his, whose eyes see more than his, and whose hands can heal more than his.”― Henri J.M. NouwenIn this episode, we continue our conversation with Roy Yanke to further explore his journey from bank robber to restoration, including specific steps he took to becoming restored in ministry and ultimately leading a ministry that shepherds others on the same path.
"The essence of sin is disordered love" - St AugustineIn this episode, we have a conversation with Roy Yanke, a long-time pastor and current Executive Director of Pastors in Residence Ministries. After a major “crash and burn”, Roy experienced both the discipline and the grace of God through years of slow but steady growth, restoration, and renewed hope. Join us as we learn from his story. In this episode: The storyBeginning a healing journey in prisonWhat does inner work look like? Understanding our mess and the road to healing
On this episode of the ServingLeaders Podcast, we interview Andy Farmer, a pastor who has experienced the unique blessings and challenges of pastoring at the same church for 30 years. In this episode-Growing as a leader and cultivating your inner lifeHandling criticism and relational dynamicsShepherding people through leaving your church with grace And more...
In this episode we continue our conversation around team culture, conflict, and building a loyal team with pastors Phil Carnuccio and Emanuele Madanat.
In this episode, join us as we have a conversation with Phil Carnuccio and Emanuele Madanat, pastors at Providence Church in West Chester, to explore how to build a healthy team culture. -Building the foundation of a team culture-Development of leaders on your team-Conflict-Practical strategies to nurture healthy culture in YOUR church or organization
In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, we continue our conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts.
In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, join us as we have a conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts.
In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, we continue our conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts.
In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, join us as we have a conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts.
In this episode, Dave continues his conversation with financial advisor Matt Kane, President of Compass Ion about money, marriage, and ministry - How to wisely apply principles of good stewardship to manage resources and avoid common pitfalls.
In this episode, Dave interviews financial advisor Matt Kane, President of Compass Ion about money, marriage, and ministry - How to wisely apply principles of good stewardship to manage resources and avoid common pitfalls.
ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with pastor and author Sam Andreades about how to have an intelligent, wise, biblically based conversation about issues of Gender identity. Sam has just published a new book, "Across the Kitchen Table: Talking About Trans with Your Teen.” He has spent decades providing compassionate counsel on issues of gender from a Christian perspective and has much to offer those who want to learn more about these issues.
ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with pastor and author Sam Andreades about how to have an intelligent, wise, biblically based conversation about issues of gender identity. Sam has just published a new book, "Across the Kitchen Table: Talking About Trans with Your Teen.” He has spent decades providing compassionate counsel on issues of gender from a Christian perspective and has much to offer those who want to learn more about these issues.
In this episode of the ServingLeaders Podcast, Tony Villafane, Student and Leadership Development Pastor at Gateway Church in Parkesburg, PA, interviews Dave Wiedis about burnout: What it is, why it is dangerous, and how to prevent it. This podcast was originally broadcast on Gateway Church's Leadership Podcast.
In this rebroadcasted episode, ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, interviews Bill and Kristi Gualtiere on their brand new book on the Enneagram called, Healthy Feelings Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the Enneagram, releasing on September 5, 2023. Bill and Kristi are the founders of Soul Shepherding. Both are Therapists and Spiritual Directors with decades of experience in ministering to pastors and missionaries.To learn more about Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith by Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere, check out SoulShepherding.org/enneagram. You'll find their free Enneagram & Emotions Assessment, related resources, and special bonus gifts if you preorder the book before it launches on September 5, 2023.
In this episode, ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with Caitlin McCaffrey, the Director of Women's Ministry at Harvest USA, about the challenges women in the church face from sexual brokenness, porn, and sexual identity issues. Show Notes & Resources:After the Revolution by David Ayers- a helpful sociological overview of the landscape of evangelicals and sexual practice todaySexual Sanity for Women Harvest USA (HUSA) resource for small group discipleship for women struggling with sexual integritySexual Faithfulness HUSA resource for small group discipleship for women struggling with sexual integrityJesus & Your Unwanted Journey HUSA resource for small groups serving wives facing their husbands sexual betrayalWomen are Struggling too: Sobering Statistics and how to Respond by Caitlin McCaffreySupport Caitlin's Ministry Financially- All Harvest USA staff rely on the support of God's people to offer care to women free of charge.
In this podcast, ServingLeaders' Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, continues his interview with ServingLeaders' Ministry Director, Tucker Else, about the diverse challenges pastors face as they shepherd the church and engage a culture that often has contempt for the Gospel.
In this podcast, ServingLeaders' Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, interviews ServingLeaders' Ministry Director, Tucker Else, about the diverse challenges pastors face as they shepherd the church and engage a culture that often has contempt for the Gospel.
In this two-part series, our Founder Dave Wiedis, talks with Psychologist Dr. Liz Hall about her research and personal experience in suffering. Dr. Hall is a cancer survivor who has conducted empirical studies on meaning-making, suffering, and the flourishing life. In Part II, Dave and Dr. Hall discuss meaning-making as a form of coping with suffering, seeing the sovereignty and goodness of God in our suffering, and the spiritual practice of lament.
In this two-part series, our Founder Dave Wiedis, talks with Psychologist Dr. Liz Hall about her research and personal experience in suffering. Dr. Hall is a cancer survivor who has conducted empirical studies on meaning-making, suffering, and the flourishing life. In this podcast, Dave and Dr. Hall discuss the the shallow and inadequate response many Christians have to the question of suffering.
Dave interviews Bill and Kristi Gualtiere on their brand new book on the Enneagram called, "Healthy Feelings Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the Enneagram." Bill and Kristi are the founders of Soul Shepherding. Both are Therapists and Spiritual Directors with decades of experience in ministering to pastors and missionaries.
On this episode, Joe Watkins hosts Dave Wiedis on the television show, State of Independence, and interviews Dave on the reasons for and response to leadership failure.
On this testimonial episode, Gilbert Trusty, Associate Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia and Chaplain of the Philadelphia Police Department, shares about the importance of having a safe environment and person with whom to share one's challenges and burdens.
In this continuation of the conversation between ServingLeaders' Dave Wiedis and Netzer's Tim Doering, they unpack the healthy and unhealthy family dynamics within the church and ways to humbly work together as a community through difficult situations.
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