20 episodi
Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors iHope Christian Care And Counseling with Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT
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- Istruzione
Do you want to care for the people in your ministry more effectively? This podcast will equip you to do exactly that.
The reality of Christian ministry is that it can be exhausting, overwhelming, and lonely. This is certainly true for pastors, but it is also true for all Christians in ministry! And every Christian has a ministry of some kind. From youth leaders to Bible study leaders to loving your next-door neighbor, we are all in ministry to the people around us.
And those people are hurting.
The emotional struggles, mental health needs, and relationship challenges of today’s world are big. Millions of people struggle with anxiety, depression, divorce, abuse, and stress. And when people are hurting, the Church is meant to help.
… But do you really feel equipped to do that?
The mission of this podcast is to EQUIP and ENCOURAGE you in your ministry leadership. Whether you are pastoring a mega church or the far more common smaller church, or maybe you’re working at a nonprofit and leading a book club on your lunch break - you want to be able to love and care for the people around you.
Every episode will EQUIP you with practical skills, ideas, tools, or resources to address the “counseling” related needs of the people in your ministry. Each episode will also seek to ENCOURAGE you in the important ministry work you are doing for the Lord’s glory.
Your host: This show is hosted by iHope Christian Care and Counseling, a nonprofit counseling center in Florence, S.C. The iHope Director - Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT, LPCS-Candidate - is our primary host. As an organization, The iHope Center desires to provide support to pastors and ministry leaders throughout our community, and we hope that our resources will be helpful for you. You can find these resources on our podcast, our You Tube channel, and our blog.
Learn more about The iHope Center by visiting www.ihopeflorence.com. If you are in South Carolina, we are a registered charitable organization, and welcome your donations to support this podcast and all of our counseling ministry!
*Disclaimer: This podcast itself is not therapy and should be taken as informational and educational content only. Listeners should always use their own judgment in making decisions for themselves and in their recommendations for others. If you are concerned about an emergency situation, contact your local emergency department. For suicide concerns, 9-8-8 or www.988lifeline.org is designed for emergency suicide support.
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6 Daily Habits To Make You A Mentally and Emotionally Healthy Leader
Ministry is hard work. Leadership is hard work. Put them together?
Unless you are intentional about it, Christian leadership within a church or ministry will take a toll on you. It can quickly and sneakily start to impact your relationships, mental health, emotions, sleep, spiritual life, and so much more.
So today, let’s talk about some life habits that will help you be intentional to care for yourself, your ministry, and every area of life as you serve others. These daily habits are not magic wands to make everything better. But they will help you draw closer to Jesus and be wise in this busy, modern, technological world.
Let’s dive in.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
This podcast is offered as a ministry from iHope Christian Care and Counseling, Inc. We are a nonprofit counseling center in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. Our primary host is our Director: Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT, LPCS-C. You can learn more about The iHope Center at www.ihopeflorence.com.
We hope you will subscribe to our channel and share about the podcast with the other pastors and leaders in your life. There is a video, audio, and blog version of this podcast:
LISTEN on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any common podcast app
WATCH on the iHope YouTube channel
READ on the iHope blog
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REFERRALS AND DONATIONS
Our counselors are licensed in the state of South Carolina. If you are local to our state, we hope you will consider The iHope Center as a referral source for professional counseling or life coaching. We offer a 10% discount on services to full-time pastors. Virtual services are available as well.
The iHope Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are registered in the state of South Carolina as a charitable organization. If you are local to our state, we welcome your donations and gifts to support our counseling ministry. Donations allow us to keep clients' fees at 50% below the local average cost for services.
Find out more at www.ihopeflorence.com.
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast, as well as other resources offered by The iHope Center, should be taken as informational and educational content only. Utilizing our resources does not create a professional relationship. This podcast is not therapy. Always use your own judgment in making decisions and in making recommendations for others.
In the case of a medical or mental health emergency for yourself or someone else, please contact your local emergency department. In the USA, you can call “988” which is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders!
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If you’re local to South Carolina, we hope you will consider us for referrals and donations to support this ministry.
Learn more about iHope Christian Care and Counseling at www.ihopeflorence.com. -
Practical Action Steps For Helping Someone With Their Anxiety
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, NIV)
It is not of question of IF your ministry will touch someone who is struggling with anxiety. It’s a question of when, how often, and what will you do to help.
Anxiety is a huge problem in our culture today. And when you are concerned that someone may be struggling with anxiety, you don’t need to wait for a diagnosis or shuffle them off to a professional.
As a pastor or other ministry leader, you can help. You are called to help!
And in today’s podcast episode, we’ll help you identify some practical things you can do that will help. When someone is struggling with anxiety, these action steps and conversations will go a long way in offering encouragement, hope, healing, and care.
Let’s dive in for some practical ways that Christian leaders can help people who struggle with anxiety.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
This podcast is offered as a ministry from iHope Christian Care and Counseling, Inc. We are a nonprofit counseling center in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. Our primary host is our Director: Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT, LPCS-C. You can learn more about The iHope Center at www.ihopeflorence.com.
We hope you will subscribe to our channel and share about the podcast with the other pastors and leaders in your life. There is a video, audio, and blog version of this podcast:
LISTEN on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any common podcast app
WATCH on the iHope YouTube channel
READ on the iHope blog
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REFERRALS AND DONATIONS
Our counselors are licensed in the state of South Carolina. If you are local to our state, we hope you will consider The iHope Center as a referral source for professional counseling or life coaching. We offer a 10% discount on services to full-time pastors. Virtual services are available as well.
The iHope Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are registered in the state of South Carolina as a charitable organization. If you are local to our state, we welcome your donations and gifts to support our counseling ministry. Donations allow us to keep clients' fees at 50% below the local average cost for services.
Find out more at www.ihopeflorence.com.
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast, as well as other resources offered by The iHope Center, should be taken as informational and educational content only. Utilizing our resources does not create a professional relationship. This podcast is not therapy. Always use your own judgment in making decisions and in making recommendations for others.
In the case of a medical or mental health emergency for yourself or someone else, please contact your local emergency department. In the USA, you can call “988” which is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders!
What’s next?
✓ Subscribe and follow the show
✓ Leave a written review and let us know what topics we should cover
✓ Click on the 3 dots above to copy the link for this episode and share with a friend or colleague
If you’re local to South Carolina, we hope you will consider us for referrals and donations to support this ministry.
Learn more about iHope Christian Care and Counseling at www.ihopeflorence.com. -
Common Symptoms Of Anxiety
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
As you build relationships with people in your ministry, you will certainly interact with people who are struggling with anxiety.
But will you recognize them?
Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in our modern culture. In fact, it’s so common that many people don’t even realize that it is a problem! They don’t realize that there is hope. It is possible to experience life without anxiety.
Before you can help someone with their anxiety struggles, you have to realize that is a problem. We have to identify it in order to seek change, pray, and be intentional to move toward healing.
So today on the podcast, you’ll find some common signs that someone is struggling with anxiety. These symptoms don’t guarantee that anxiety is a problem, but they should raise a flag for you and lead you to reach out to learn more and help where you can.
(Don’t worry, our next episode will focus on how to help!)
Hit that play button and let’s dive in, to learn together about some common symptoms of anxiety.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
This podcast is offered as a ministry from iHope Christian Care and Counseling, Inc. We are a nonprofit counseling center in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. Our primary host is our Director: Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT, LPCS-C. You can learn more about The iHope Center at www.ihopeflorence.com.
We hope you will subscribe to our channel and share about the podcast with the other pastors and leaders in your life. There is a video, audio, and blog version of this podcast:
LISTEN on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any common podcast app
WATCH on the iHope YouTube channel
READ on the iHope blog
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REFERRALS AND DONATIONS
Our counselors are licensed in the state of South Carolina. If you are local to our state, we hope you will consider The iHope Center as a referral source for professional counseling or life coaching. We offer a 10% discount on services to full-time pastors. Virtual services are available as well.
The iHope Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are registered in the state of South Carolina as a charitable organization. If you are local to our state, we welcome your donations and gifts to support our counseling ministry. Donations allow us to keep clients' fees at 50% below the local average cost for services.
Find out more at www.ihopeflorence.com.
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast, as well as other resources offered by The iHope Center, should be taken as informational and educational content only. Utilizing our resources does not create a professional relationship. This podcast is not therapy. Always use your own judgment in making decisions and in making recommendations for others.
In the case of a medical or mental health emergency for yourself or someone else, please contact your local emergency department. In the USA, you can call “988” which is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders!
What’s next?
✓ Subscribe and follow the show
✓ Leave a written review and let us know what topics we should cover
✓ Click on the 3 dots above to copy the link for this episode and share with a friend or colleague
If you’re local to South Carolina, we hope you will consider us for referrals and donations to support this ministry.
Learn more about iHope Christian Care and Counseling at www.ihopeflorence.com. -
Do’s And Don'ts For Helping People With Trauma And Emotional Baggage
“In this world, you will have trouble,” Jesus tells his followers. “But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
One of the long-term “troubles” that many people in your ministry struggle with is the aftermath of trauma, hurt, and emotional baggage. In fact, you may struggle with this yourself.
In our broken world, trauma and emotional pain is very common. And it’s also hard to ministry to people who are struggling with this! You may not know many details, or even know that someone has a hard background, but it is safe and practical to assume that MANY people in your ministry have hard, painful things in their past.
Here at The iHope Center, we have helped hundreds of people through trauma-related hurts. And God is so faithful, so gentle, so kind to bring healing through the gospel! One of the big ways He does that is through the church and through bringing Christians together to offer care and support.
Today on the show, we’ll share 5 Do’s and 5 Don’ts for helping people who are struggling with trauma and emotional baggage. You don’t need to be their professional counselor to make a difference in the healing journey. Dive in for some practical tips today.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
This podcast is offered as a ministry from iHope Christian Care and Counseling, Inc. We are a nonprofit counseling center in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. Our primary host is our Director: Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT, LPCS-C. You can learn more about The iHope Center at www.ihopeflorence.com.
We hope you will subscribe to our channel and share about the podcast with the other pastors and leaders in your life. There is a video, audio, and blog version of this podcast:
LISTEN on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any common podcast app
WATCH on the iHope YouTube channel
READ on the iHope blog
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REFERRALS AND DONATIONS
Our counselors are licensed in the state of South Carolina. If you are local to our state, we hope you will consider The iHope Center as a referral source for professional counseling or life coaching. We offer a 10% discount on services to full-time pastors. Virtual services are available as well.
The iHope Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are registered in the state of South Carolina as a charitable organization. If you are local to our state, we welcome your donations and gifts to support our counseling ministry. Donations allow us to keep clients' fees at 50% below the local average cost for services.
Find out more at www.ihopeflorence.com.
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast, as well as other resources offered by The iHope Center, should be taken as informational and educational content only. Utilizing our resources does not create a professional relationship. This podcast is not therapy. Always use your own judgment in making decisions and in making recommendations for others.
In the case of a medical or mental health emergency for yourself or someone else, please contact your local emergency department. In the USA, you can call “988” which is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders!
What’s next?
✓ Subscribe and follow the show
✓ Leave a written review and let us know what topics we should cover
✓ Click on the 3 dots above to copy the link for this episode and share with a friend or colleague
If you’re local to South Carolina, we hope you will consider us for referrals and donations to support this ministry.
Learn more about iHope Christian Care and Counseling at www.ihopeflorence.com. -
10 Coping Skills Every Pastor & Ministry Leader Needs
Ministry work can take its toll on us. And in the busyness of it all, sometimes we forget to put any time or energy into caring for ourselves.
But when we live this way, we start to feel it - in our emotional wellness, mental health, physical energy, and in our relationships.
Today, we’ll look at 10 key areas of life where we ALL need coping skills! We’ll look at some specific examples and lots of ideas, so that you can easily find something that will make sense in your life.
Coping skills are not just a buzz word or a thing for people who are desperately struggling. We all need them - and we all need them to be healthy, godly, and effective.
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
This podcast is offered as a ministry from iHope Christian Care and Counseling, Inc. We are a nonprofit counseling center in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. Our primary host is our Director: Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT, LPCS-C. You can learn more about The iHope Center at www.ihopeflorence.com.
We hope you will subscribe to our channel and share about the podcast with the other pastors and leaders in your life. There is a video, audio, and blog version of this podcast:
LISTEN on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any common podcast app
WATCH on the iHope YouTube channel
READ on the iHope blog
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REFERRALS AND DONATIONS
Our counselors are licensed in the state of South Carolina. If you are local to our state, we hope you will consider The iHope Center as a referral source for professional counseling or life coaching. We offer a 10% discount on services to full-time pastors. Virtual services are available as well.
The iHope Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are registered in the state of South Carolina as a charitable organization. If you are local to our state, we welcome your donations and gifts to support our counseling ministry. Donations allow us to keep clients' fees at 50% below the local average cost for services.
Find out more at www.ihopeflorence.com.
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast, as well as other resources offered by The iHope Center, should be taken as informational and educational content only. Utilizing our resources does not create a professional relationship. This podcast is not therapy. Always use your own judgment in making decisions and in making recommendations for others.
In the case of a medical or mental health emergency for yourself or someone else, please contact your local emergency department. In the USA, you can call “988” which is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders!
What’s next?
✓ Subscribe and follow the show
✓ Leave a written review and let us know what topics we should cover
✓ Click on the 3 dots above to copy the link for this episode and share with a friend or colleague
If you’re local to South Carolina, we hope you will consider us for referrals and donations to support this ministry.
Learn more about iHope Christian Care and Counseling at www.ihopeflorence.com. -
8 Unique Ways A Spiritual Leader Can Help Someone Fight An Addiction
Addictions recovery can feel like an overwhelming issue that is best left to the “professionals.” But the Bible is clear that there is only one ultimate Healer… and his name is not Dr. Jesus. It’s Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior.
So if you are a pastor, a Bible study leader, a Christian friend, a youth mentor - or any other ministry leader - you have something unique and important to offer people who are struggling with addiction.
Join me today for a look at 8 unique ways that spiritual leaders must support those fighting addiction. Find encouragement, ideas, and support for this hard journey - for yourself and those to whom you are ministering.
May it all be for God’s glory!
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ABOUT YOUR HOST
This podcast is offered as a ministry from iHope Christian Care and Counseling, Inc. We are a nonprofit counseling center in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. Our primary host is our Director: Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT, LPCS-C. You can learn more about The iHope Center at www.ihopeflorence.com.
We hope you will subscribe to our channel and share about the podcast with the other pastors and leaders in your life. There is a video, audio, and blog version of this podcast:
LISTEN on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any common podcast app
WATCH on the iHope YouTube channel
READ on the iHope blog
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REFERRALS AND DONATIONS
Our counselors are licensed in the state of South Carolina. If you are local to our state, we hope you will consider The iHope Center as a referral source for professional counseling or life coaching. We offer a 10% discount on services to full-time pastors. Virtual services are available as well.
The iHope Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and we are registered in the state of South Carolina as a charitable organization. If you are local to our state, we welcome your donations and gifts to support our counseling ministry. Donations allow us to keep clients' fees at 50% below the local average cost for services.
Find out more at www.ihopeflorence.com.
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast, as well as other resources offered by The iHope Center, should be taken as informational and educational content only. Utilizing our resources does not create a professional relationship. This podcast is not therapy. Always use your own judgment in making decisions and in making recommendations for others.
In the case of a medical or mental health emergency for yourself or someone else, please contact your local emergency department. In the USA, you can call “988” which is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders!
What’s next?
✓ Subscribe and follow the show
✓ Leave a written review and let us know what topics we should cover
✓ Click on the 3 dots above to copy the link for this episode and share with a friend or colleague
If you’re local to South Carolina, we hope you will consider us for referrals and donations to support this ministry.
Learn more about iHope Christian Care and Counseling at www.ihopeflorence.com.