Podcast appearances and mentions of hope made strong

In this special Advent-themed episode, Rebecca Bailey shares insights from Hope Made Strong's Advent Guide designed specifically for care ministry leaders. Rebecca reflects on the beauty and busyness of the season, offering practical self-care strategies and spiritual practices to help leaders find rest and renewal. From guided breathwork to reflections on Psalm 23, listeners are invited to embrace the "in-between" moments of Advent with hope, peace, joy, and love. Discover how to nurture your spirit while continuing to serve others during this sacred season. Quotes "To care for others, we must also care for ourselves. Rest, nourishment, and connection are not optional—they're essential." – Rebecca Bailey "In the quiet spaces of life, between the shadows of uncertainty and the illumination of understanding, there lies an opportunity for profound spiritual transformation." – Rebecca Bailey "True joy can coexist with lament. We can experience joy and sorrow together, knowing that God meets us in both." – Rebecca Bailey "God ensures our needs will be met, and we are meant to rest in His provision in a world that's often noisy and fast-paced." – Rebecca Bailey "Moving our bodies, whether stretching, walking, or running, is a way to care for God's temple, where the Spirit resides." – Rebecca Bailey Resources Advent Guide Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

With epidemic levels of loneliness, depression, and anxiety disorders today, small churches have a unique opportunity to step into their community like never before. Mental Health Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day are perfect opportunities to join a movement that's changing lives. Listen in as Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit, shares practical ways for small churches to walk alongside those who long to know they are not alone. We're talking about:Why you don't need a mental health degree to offer hope to those who are hurtingThe incredible power of walking alongside people and listening without fixingPopular Christian quips to avoid that inadvertently lead people farther from the churchHow to access a completely free resource with everything you need to host a Mental Health Sunday at your churchConnect with Laura Howe:Free Registration to the Chruch Mental Health Summit 2024: https://www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com/a/2147852404/yFsGboSZFree Mental Health Sunday Toolkit: https://www.hopemadestrong.org/2023The Sanctuary Course: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/sanctuary-course/The Care Ministry Podcast with Laura Howe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-care-ministry-podcast/id1580616639Join our free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministryRate, Review, & Follow Laurie on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!"

After working for 15 years as a clinical mental health social worker, Laura Howe began to dream up what it could look like for church leaders to provide excellent support for their communities…without the burnout piece that often follows. Today, Hope Made Strong provides support for leaders all over the world, reaching 100 countries with its resources, tools, and global Church Mental Health Summits. Listen in to discover the many ways you can be equipped with the mental health resources needed to create resilient individuals and churches with knowledgeable and confident leadership. Quotes Many churches had the intention of caring for their people but struggled to do it effectively. And they seemed to burn through leaders and volunteers. Nothing ever really stuck. I knew that there is power in having a network of support through peers. The church has lessons to learn from the community. And the community has lessons to learn from the church. Resources Care Ministry Cohort Finding Hope in Helping course The Caregiver Toolbox course Sleep is not a Dream course The Mental Health Speakers Lab course Church Mental Health Summit Local Church Mental Health Summits Mental Health Sunday toolkit 3 Steps to Building a Sustainable Care Ministry Email us: hello@hopemadestrong.org Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

Church is about creating a space of belonging and healing…together. Today, we get to hear from Rev. Rebecca Bailey, a clinical counselor and recovery ministry leader for the 510 Foundation, as well as a non-profit outreach arm of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene. Rebecca shares her journey from finding the Lord at age 30, to serving and working with the local church, to now ministering to care team leaders as a cohort ministry leader with Hope Made Strong's cohort program. Her experience has led to building strategic and intentional systems within care ministry, and she shares her insights with us in today's episode! Quotes It wasn't until I had my own experience that I was able to recognize…this is a ministry for people, and I know what it's like to be on this side. All along the line, it's when things don't make sense that I start to go, ‘Ok, Lord, what are you trying to teach me?' If it makes sense, nine times out of ten it's my own brain and it's not the Lord's work. Life gets in the way, and if we aren't intentional, things will slip through the cracks. Systems provide us the way in which to stay connected and to fulfill our calling, which is to love others. Resources Care Ministry Cohort Contact Hope Made Strong Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

Humanity shares three core needs: belonging, purpose, and hope. These are the three needs that inspired Laura Howe, Founder of Hope Made Strong, to bridge the gap between the clinical side of mental health and the church's role in care ministry. Today, we're hearing a bit of Laura's story along with an overview of how Hope Made Strong is supporting local churches around the world. A wide range of tools, resources, e-guides, courses, and training can help your church's ability to provide sustainable care. Quotes I began to notice that there was a striking difference between the needs that I saw in the community and the support offered in the church. Ministry leaders are caregivers too. The relentless demand and the boundaryless roles of ministry leaders are a recipe for burnout and compassion fatigue. The local church is not meant to be a club to pump up its members. It's a vehicle that God intended to move through to reach people and to bring them hope and healing in His saving grace. We want the conversation to go from a global context to a local context. Resources 3 Steps to Creating a Sustainable Care Ministry Church Mental Health Summit Mental Health Sunday Finding Hope in Helping Sleep is Not a Dream The Caregiver Toolbox Care Ministry Cohort Contact Hope Made Strong Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Register for The Church Mental Health Summit

With churches on the front lines of responding to those struggling with mental health, leaders are beginning to ask important questions. What is our role? What responsibility does the church have? What is an appropriate response? Instead of walking this daunting journey alone, allow Hope Made Strong to walk alongside you! Today, we're offering one of the most practical ways to move forward together. And it starts in your local community. Quotes It's just so exciting to see the ground swell around churches being active in supporting mental health. If you look into the research around mental health and addiction recovery, you will see that peer support, coupled with clinical treatment, offers the best recovery outcomes. Churches are first responders to those who are struggling. Mental Illness and Mental Health Struggles aren't going away. Resources https://www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com/ Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube Register for The Church Mental Health Summit

Jamie Aten, co-founder of Spiritual First Aid and the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and Wheaton College, talks about the stigma around mental health in the church. On October 10, World Mental Health Day, a free online event will be available to help equip care coordinators, pastors and directors. Learn more at www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor appreciation month is hear!  On behalf of Bob, Doug, and the folks at Kairos Partnerships we want to say a big thanks for all you do.  We hope you enjoy the poem written by our friend Caleb Mangum. Lastly, we will be giving away books, a hand written poem, and other prizes all month long each Wednesday with our special podcast Romance novel title or Sermon title. Here are the ways to get your name in the drawings.  1. Subscribe, leave a review and email Dustin@lairospartnerships.org 2. If you are already subscribed, leave us a review and email Dustin@kairospartnerships.org 3. Share an MMP episode on one of your socials/tag Facebook and Instagram and email Dustin@kairospartnerships.org Resources On World Mental Health Day (October 10), Spiritual First Aid will join forces with Hope Made Strong and Biola's Rosemead School of Psychology/Mental Health in the Church Initiative to present the Church Mental Health Summit. The free online summit for church leaders is a one-day event that will be available on-demand Monday, October 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET.  Featured speakers include such prominent industry leaders in faith and mental health as Dr. Anita Phillips, John Townsend, Kay Warren, Danielle Strickland, Dr. Victor Counted, J.R. Briggs, and many more. Additional information and registration for the event are available at http://www.ChurchMentalHealthSummit.com.Information for coaching and spiritual direction can be found atwww.kairospartnerships.org We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – doug@kairospartnerships.orgBob – bob@kairospartnerships.org If you are looking to grow in your leadership we highly encourage you to check out these free resources from Kairos Partnerships:5 Things In 5 Minutes - a weekly newsletter written by J.R. Briggs that is full of great leadership content that can be read in 5 minutes or less! Here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m For daily leadership content for you and your team follow Kairos Partnerships on Facebook and Instagram!Coaching is a powerful leadership tool that many pastors are taking advantage of through Kairos Partnerships, and the best part is you can try it for free!  If you want to schedule a free exploratory call with Doug, Bob, or another coach on the team head over to http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching and schedule your call today.**Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others 

The church is not immune to the growing mental health crisis, certainly not pastors and leaders. And we don't always know where to get mental health resources for creating resilient individuals and churches. Howe guest today is passionate about bridging that gap.Laura Howe is a clinical mental health social worker, addictions counselor, and projectmanager. She has spent her 15-year career supporting and serving the marginalizedand suffering in her local community. Laura launched Hope Made Strong, an organization dedicated to helping the local church care for their communities without burning out. And launched the Church Mental Health Summit, happening on Oct. 10th, which is on World Mental Health Day.Links: Church Mental Health Summit: https://www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com/Hope Made Strong: https://www.hopemadestrong.org/aboutJoin Attaching to God Learning Cohort: Quieting an Anxious and Avoidant Faith.Starting October 16, and meets Mondays, 8 pm -9 pm, Eastern Time. Link: https://www.embodiedfaith.life/attaching-to-god-cohort DMIN in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience program information is here (https://sfrn.westernsem.edu/).Stay Connected: Need spiritual coaching that aligns with this podcast? Connect with Cyd Holsclaw here. Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

Pastors, you are not immune from experiencing struggles with mental health.  let that sink in.  Much of our job places us in the middle of some very tense and difficult moments in the lives of the people we serve.  These experiences can lead to some serious depletion and damage to our mental health.  We hope that: 1. You will hear something in this podcast that encourages you and helps you know that you are not alone and what you are going through is not because you don't _______ enough.  2. If you are struggling, get help, talk to someone there are many counselors and gifted thrapists who have deep wells of compassion for pastors.  3. Consider signing up and bringing your team the Church Mental Health Summit on October 10th you can sign up for free and find our more information @ http://www.ChurchMentalHealthSummit.com.  Resources Article on burnout: https://www.spiritualfirstaid.org/101-ways-to-overcome-burnoutOn World Mental Health Day (October 10), Spiritual First Aid will join forces with Hope Made Strong and Biola's Rosemead School of Psychology/Mental Health in the Church Initiative to present the Church Mental Health Summit. The free online summit for church leaders is a one-day event that will be available on-demand Monday, October 10th from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET.  Featured speakers include such prominent industry leaders in faith and mental health as Dr. Anita Phillips, John Townsend, Kay Warren, Danielle Strickland, Dr. Victor Counted, J.R. Briggs, and many more. Additional information and registration for the event are available at http://www.ChurchMentalHealthSummit.com.Information for coaching and spiritual direction can be found atwww.kairospartnerships.org We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – doug@kairospartnerships.orgBob – bob@kairospartnerships.org If you are looking to grow in your leadership we highly encourage you to check out these free resources from Kairos Partnerships:5 Things In 5 Minutes - a weekly newsletter written by J.R. Briggs that is full of great leadership content that can be read in 5 minutes or less! Here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m For daily leadership content for you and your team follow Kairos Partnerships on Facebook and Instagram!Coaching is a powerful leadership tool that many pastors are taking advantage of through Kairos Partnerships, and the best part is you can try it for free!  If you want to schedule a free exploratory call with Doug, Bob, or another coach on the team head over to http://www.kairospartnerships.org/coaching and schedule your call today.**Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others 

Join us on today's episode for a deeply enriching conversation with Laura Howe of Hope Made Strong on the crucial role of the church in addressing mental health issues, particularly in the wake of the pandemic's collective trauma.  We leave no stone unturned, covering topics such as practical ways to empower your congregation to provide solace, support, and strength to those grappling with mental health issues. We also discuss the multitude of ways the Church Mental Health Summit can serve as a catalyst for education and change.  Each of us has a role to play in meeting the growing mental health needs in our circles. We pray this episode encourages those passionate about integrating mental health support within their churches and communities. Laura's Bio -  Laura Howe is a clinical mental health social worker, addictions counselor, and project manager.  She has spent her 15-year career supporting and serving the marginalized and suffering in her local community.  In 2019, Laura launched Hope Made Strong, an organization dedicated to helping the local church care for their communities without burning out. In 4 short (and busy years), the team at Hope Made Strong has grown, and together, they are serving churches worldwide with online courses, cohort groups, training, events, and a podcast. Laura is a refreshing voice in the faith and mental health space: upbeat and practical, with a strategic lens.  If you're looking for tools to support your ministry leaders and congregation, Hope Made Strong is a go-to resource. Resources: Church Mental Health Summit Hope Made Strong Spiritual First Aid —---------   This episode was produced by WildfireCreative for the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College. Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter:  @drjamieaten |  @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll have Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to do better involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes it will make us uncomfortable, sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction—especially in our blind spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Howe from Hope Made Strong returns with more encouragement for the caregiver. Giving care to those provide care. Part 2 of 2

The first week of May is mental health awareness week in Canada.According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness. However, Laura Howe says only 49% of pastors say they rarely (if ever) speak to their congregation about mental health.Laura Howe is the founder of Hope Made Strong, an organization dedicated to equipping leaders with the mental health resources needed to create resilient individuals and churches with knowledgeable and confident leadership.Today on Connections, Laura shares about her organization. She'll also chat about the importance of discussing mental health, especially within the church.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Howe is a registered Social Worker with 13 years experience as a frontline social worker offering therapy, advocacy, and addictions counseling to some of the most marginalized, ill and incredible people in her community. She started an organization called Hope Made Strong to equip the church to better address mental illness and to bridge local communities with the local church. In this conversation, Laura and Sathiya discuss: -Why the church has been slow to discuss mental health openly -Thoughts lead to feelings which lead to behavior -The definition of burnout -How to prevent burnout -Handling church hurt -7 ways to build resilience Find Out More About Hope Made Strong Mental Health Sunday Book A Time With Sathiya's Team

Laura Howe is a registered Social Worker with 13 years experience as a frontline social worker offering therapy, advocacy, and addictions counseling to some of the most marginalized, ill and incredible people in her community. She started an organization called Hope Made Strong to equip the church to better address mental illness and to bridge local communities with the local church. In this conversation, Laura and Sathiya discuss: -Why the church has been slow to discuss mental health openly -Thoughts lead to feelings which lead to behavior -The definition of burnout -How to prevent burnout -Handling church hurt -7 ways to build resilience Find Out More About Hope Made Strong Mental Health Sunday   Book A Time With Sathiya's Team

What do you do when your business has grown and you are maxed out on time? How can you take the process and the transformation you offer as an individual consultant, service provider, or coach and serve more people? Listen in to this strategy session for some ideas you may not have considered. In this strategy session, you'll hear from my friend Laura Howe. Laura is the founder of Hope Made Strong, and she has a consulting business working with churches. She came to me with an issue in her business, and we sat down to work it out together. We talk about what to do when you've gotten your business to the point where you're getting clients, but you're running out of time. Without more time, you can't really serve more people, but you would like to potentially earn more, or at least free up some of your time. She and I hash out what the options are when you're in this sort of situation, and some practical steps for moving forward with a solid game plan. If you enjoyed my conversation with Laura and want to know how you can join my upLIFT Mentormind that she mentioned was so helpful to her, head to https://upliftmentormind.com/ to check out your options for joining! I'd love to have you. If you're interested in a 1:1 strategy session like you heard with Laura, head here to check out your options. The space on these is incredibly limited because most of my time is spent serving my clients in upLIFT and other programs, but I encourage you to check out the link to see if this might be a good fit for you. Check out the full show notes for this episode at https://estherlittlefield.com/99 Connect with Laura: Website Instagram Facebook Care Ministry Podcast Connect with Esther: If this podcast was helpful, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Website Subscribe to my other podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast Join the FB group Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram  

As our valued friends, we wanted to let you know about a timely and important FREE virtual event coming up: the Church Mental Health Summit on October 10. We're helping spread the word about this very needed summit, presented by Hope Made Strong and Spiritual First Aid.  The summit's goal is to equip people as pastors, leaders, and volunteers, empowering them (and their congregations) to build a culture of care in their churches. We'd love for you to be a part of this event and share it with those in your circle. The more people who sign up and attend, the more churches and individuals we can help.  Summit participants will hear from a diverse group of speakers in four categories: Global Health, Community Health, Church Health, and Leadership Health. They'll learn how to break down the stigma of mental health and receive resources, tools, and strategies to help better serve those with emotional distress—and the people who care about them.  Our hope is that church leaders, pastors, and volunteers will take the tools from the Church Mental Health Summit and guide their churches to become safer places for desperate people to belong, be honest about their struggles, and find healing.  For more information, visit www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com …Information for coaching and spiritual direction can be found atwww.kairospartnerships.org We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – doug@kairospartnerships.orgBob – bob@kairospartnerships.org If you haven't signed up for J.R.'s every other week FREE newsletter 5 Things in 5 Minutes (yes the entire thing can be read in less than 5 minutes or less), here's the link: www.kairospartnerships.org/5t5m**Monday Morning Pastor is produced by the incredibly gifted Joel Limbauan. Check out his great video and podcast work at On a Limb Productions www.onalimbproductions.com If this podcast adds value to you, your team, or your organization, consider (1) subscribing (2) leaving a review and (3) sharing it with others 

Today we have an open and honest conversation about the Church and Mental Health.Some of the questions we answer What steps can we take  to improve our mental health?What steps can the Church take to decrease the stigma surrounding mental health? What can we do as individuals to support brother and sisters in Christ that my have mental health issues? Guest: Laura Howe is a mental health clinician and fellow podcaster, she hosts the Care Ministry Podcast.  She also founded Hope Made Strong, and organization that provides Mental Health resources that build resilient leaders and strong churches, through online and on-site training https://hopemadestrong.org/Scripture of the episode: Psalms 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."Related Episodes "How to Thrive Mentally and Emotionally" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/11072468"Faith and Mental Health" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/10595582Support the show

When we're thinking about life management strategies that help us get the most important things done so we can live peaceful and fulfilled lives, we often overlook the need for self-care.   There are times as Christians when we feel like we should put the needs of others before our own. In fact, in Philippians 2:3-4, we're told, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others.”   However, we also see Jesus take time away by Himself to rest and reflect and recharge to do what God had called Him to do.   So, how do we strike a balance between caring for ourselves and others?   My guest, Laura Howe, and I talk about the importance of taking care of ourselves so that we can live out the calling God has placed on our lives.   In this episode, we cover: The need for care ministry within the church How we can reframe our thoughts and accept self-care is something we all need Jesus' example of self-care The value of sleep as a part of self-care Physical issues that can hinder good sleep Why you shouldn't be embarrassed to talk with your doctor about sleep issues 16 strategies for better sleep How to use your phone to start your bedtime routine   Laura, with over 15 years of experience as a mental health and addictions clinician, loves to equip ministry leaders to care for their churches & communities without burning out.     She is the founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit. Laura is a mental health clinician and a community development strategist for churches that want to transform their community with care ministries.   She specializes in supporting local church leaders to overcome and prevent burnout, creating effective and sustainable care ministries, and helping churches grow their community impact and influence.     Connect with Laura: www.hopemadestrong.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-howe-b2183b155/

The first week of May is mental health awareness week in Canada. According to Laura Howe, approximately 43.8 million people per year experience some kind of mental health concern.  However, 49% of pastors say they rarely (if ever) speak to their congregation about mental health. Laura Howe is the founder of Hope Made Strong, an organization dedicated to equipping leaders with the mental health resources needed to create resilient individuals and churches with knowledgeable and confident leadership. Today on Connections, Laura shares about her organization. She'll also chat about the importance of discussing mental health, especially within the church.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm starting this episode with a confession: I am a bookworm. I'm actually one of those nerds who, since 2015, has kept track of every book I've read. Anybody else? Anybody? There is no doubt that I have a soft spot for books. In fact, that's one of the hardest things for me to say no to, when one of my kids asks for a book. I want to encourage a love of reading and learning in them, and so we have plenty of books around our house for them to read or look at. So, as an avid reader, I wanted to share with you three of my favorite books when it comes to encouraging and caring for others. It is my hope that, if you want to learn more, if you want to dive into a specific caregiving situation or biblical truths about encouragement, that I can point you toward a resource that will help you do that. Because, my friends, I don't know it all. I don't pretend to. And there are so many good resources out there that can help us do this encouragement thing well. I want to share some of those with you today. Kari   ARE YOU READY TO C.A.R.E. COURAGEOUSLY? Grab the Courageous Care Masterclass at www.lovedoesthat.org/care.   RESOURCES: Book: Loving Your Friend Through Cancer by Marissa Henley Book: The Art of Comforting by Val Walker Book: Becoming a Stretcher Bearer by Michael Slater Podcast: Don't Mom Alone episode 235, Supporting a Friend with Cancer Church Mental Health Summit from Hope Made Strong (affiliate link) ------ Friend, I'd love to encourage you as you encourage others. Here are two ways to get started: 1. SHOP ENCOURAGEMENT + SYMPATHY GIFTS These are prayerfully-crafted gifts you can share with those you love as tangible expressions of care. Let your friend know she is not alone. www.lovedoesthat.org/shop 2, SCHEDULE A SPIRITUAL DIRECTION DISCERNMENT CALL Interested in spiritual direction? Schedule a complimentary Discernment Call where we'll talk about what's weighing on your heart and identify next steps you can take to discern God's direction. www.lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection/

Compassion fatigue is a reality for many caregivers in ministry. In this episode I sit down with Laura Howe from Hope Made Strong as she shares her insights and strategies on how you can tell if compassion fatigue is affecting you and what you can do about it. Laura defines compassion fatigue as "the physical and mental erosion, the wearing down, of your hope, empathy, and compassion." It is something that develops overtime and can compromise our compassion for others as well as ourselves. Compassion fatigue is not a sin, failure, or weakness. It is a result of being a caring person and doing good work. It shows up when we haven't had the opportunity to refuel. Resources from Laura 10 Signs Your Experiencing Compassion Fatigue 7 Keys to Build Resilience More About Laura: Laura loves to equip you and your ministry team as you support and care for others in your community. Founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit Laura is a mental health clinician and community development strategist for churches that want to care for their communities without burning out. Supporting local church leaders to overcome and prevent burnout, create effective and sustainable care ministries and be a beacon of hope  for their community is what she loves to do! When church leaders are healthy and when congregations are healed and transformed, they are more able to fulfill the gospel mission. Connect with Laura Hope Made Strong Facebook Instagram Connect with Jen and the Women in Ministry United Community Facebook Instagram If you are loving the podcast, don't forget to subscribe on your favorite platform so you won't miss a thing! And if this episode resonated with you, I'd love it if you would rate and review the show so that others can find it and join our community.

How do you make sure your business aligns with your natural gifts, your past experiences, and your God-given dreams? Sometimes this requires time, patience, and pivots. Today you're going to hear a conversation with Laura Howe as part of my Faith & Business Series. These are some bonus episodes that I want to share because I think you may really relate to a lot of what the women share in our conversations. In this special series, which I'm also sharing on my Facebook page and on Instagram, you'll hear from a few members of my upLIFT Mentormind about their business, how they got started, how they work with their clients, and how faith plays a role in their business. In addition, you'll hear about their experience inside my upLIFT program. These are short, fun conversations that are sure to encourage and inspire you! Text UPLIFT to (207) 544-4103 or go to upliftmentormind.com to get the details about how you can Thrive In Business, Up-Level Marketing, & Build Faith-Based Connections. About Laura: Laura Howe loves to equip church leaders and ministry teams as they support and care for others in their community. Founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit with over 15 years of experience as a registered social worker focused on mental health and addictions, Laura combines her skills with a passion for equipping and strengthening faith leaders. Laura equips staff and volunteer leaders with practical, scripturally-based strategies that will strengthen you and your ministry team as you support and care for others in your community. Connect with Laura at http://hopemadestrong.org/

Today I want to share with you a conversation I had with Laura Howe, founder of an organization called Hope Made Strong. I met Laura online and, when I saw what her mission was, I immediately asked to have a chat with her to learn more. Hope Made Strong is all about equipping church and ministry leaders to care for those in their community in a healthy and God-honoring way. And whether you're a ministry leader or not, I know you'll learn so much through this conversation. We talk about five things to say when you don't know what to say. Laura shares information, practical tips, and real-life examples. I know you won't want to miss it. Let's encourage one another… Kari   MEET OUR GUEST: Laura loves to equip you and your ministry team as you support and care for others in your community. Founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit with over 15 years of experience as a registered social worker focused on mental health and addictions, Laura combines her skills with a passion for equipping and strengthening faith leaders. Her online courses and in-person presentations create conversations that lead to hope, strength, and resilience in leadership.   CONNECT WITH LAURA: Hope Made Strong Website Facebook List of Curious Questions That Will Help You Offer the Right Support Church Mental Health Refresh (affiliate link—get 20% off using coupon code “encourage”) Finding Hope in Helping (affiliate link)   CONNECT WITH KARI: Shop Encouragement + Sympathy Gifts Facebook Instagram

Compassion fatigue. You may have never of this term before, but if you're a pastor's wife, I bet you've experienced it. And probably on a regular basis! In this episode, Laura Howe shares how to overcome compassion fatigue with practical strategies to strengthen you as you support and care for women in your church and community. With over 15 years of experience as registered social worker focused on mental health and addiction, Laura combines her skills with a passion for equpping and strengthening faith leaders. She is the founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit, providing online courses, conferences, and in-person presentations to create conversations that lead to hope, strength, and resilience in leadership. The Church Mental Health Refresh happens May 3-7, 2021 and you don't want to miss it!  The goal is to strengthen your team's CAPACITY, AWARENESS and HOPE to serve the needs in your community.  Offering 5 talks in 5 days industry leaders train your staff and volunteers on how to recognize and respond to issues such as mental health, addictions and domestic violence.  These live training sessions offer practical and engaging content that will equip you and your team. In addition to looking at community needs, you will also be strengthened with talks on building a thriving marriage in ministry and overcoming compassion fatigue.  All talks are recorded and available on-demand for you to use in future staff training.  Register for your ticket to the Church Mental Health Refresh HERE [affiliate link]. Connect with Laura Hope Made Strong website Hope Made Strong on Facebook Hope Made Strong on Twitter Hope Made Strong on YouTube

Join Allan, founder and Executive Director of Agora Network Ministries and Laura Howe the founder of Hope Made Strong ministry as they dialogue on what compassion fatigue is and how we can renew ourselves. Understand that compassion fatigue is not a bad thing, it highlights the hazards of being a care giver. Laura will be sharing a critical webinar on Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 called Finding hope in helping. On this show page you can download her burnout and fatigue assessment. A great tool to help you along your healing journey. Webinar link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-hope-in-helping-tickets-140127602431 email - laura@hopemadestrong.org website - https://hopemadestrong.org/ Link to Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Assessment: https://www.findinghopeinhelping.org/quiz