139 episodes
The Care Ministry Podcast Laura Howe
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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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 leader’s well-being, strengthen volunteer teams and equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to care for your community.
With over 15 years of experience as a community mental health clinician, Laura, founder of Hope Made Strong specializes in Community Development Strategies.
You will be encouraged as you listen to expert guests get real with how they overcame challenges and developed best-practice methods of reaching and caring for your church and community.
If you want to develop a culture of care in your church and support your community without burning out your leaders? This is the podcast for you.
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137: MH Awareness Month with Boston Bachert
“If I had to guess…I’m not alone here in my struggle.” One of the ways our guest on today’s episode, Boston Bachert, connects with his audience is through his juggling, circus, illusion, and comedy performances. But another way is through sharing his story of being diagnosed with Tourettes at the age of seven. People who walk away from Boston’s performances feel seen, heard, and not alone. Listen to today’s episode for encouragement on the importance of peer support amid our anxieties and struggles. Your encouragement can make a difference.
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If I had to guess, I’m not alone here with [my] struggle.
I would never be a performer if it wasn’t for Christian mentors involved in my life.
Don’t give as much influence to what other people say.
Don’t put pressure on things to be perfect.
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https://www.bostonbachert.com/
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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136: 10 ways your church can recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Tiffany Burns, a Certified Financial Coach dedicated to reshaping your financial narrative!
With an impressive track record of paying off $91,000 in debt within three years, elevating her credit score from poor to excellent, and diligently saving and investing for her children's futures while still savoring life's pleasures, Tiffany unveils strategies for cultivating abundance through mindful financial management.
Press play on this episode to uncover all the invaluable insights she shares.
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135: Reaching Hurting Kids with Robert Crosby
Robert Crosby, PhD and Rev. Kayla Smith join us on today’s episode. As Executive Director and Associate Director, respectively, for Reach Hurting Kids Institute, Dr. Crosby and Pastor Kayla give insight into the power of trauma-informed care for children in churches.
With a blend of three lenses–pastoral, research, and therapy–Reach Hurting Kids Institute provides helpful resources for churches to reframe the mindset when experiencing common behavioral challenges in children. There is a deeper opportunity for care. Listen in to hear how your team can “train your eyes to see something different.”
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The kids of our churches and communities need people who can respond well.
[Behavior] is a communication of what is lacking.
[Trauma-informed care] softens our hearts toward the kids we usually see as a pain.
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Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry
The Reach Hurting Kids Workshop
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
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134: Help…I’m Burnt Out. Now what?
There’s a recipe for burnout: It includes hopelessness, helplessness, and stress. Today, we’re digging into the nuances of each of these burnout signs, but we’re also discussing the keys to help along with resources to point you back in the right direction. Learn about the difference between compassion fatigue and burnout plus steps to take when you’re experiencing mild, moderate, or severe stages.
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Very few people have a broad vocabulary to describe feelings and emotions.
This is burnout and/or compassion fatigue. It’s not a sin, failure, or weakness. It’s because you have deeply cared for others and have not had opportunities to refuel.
I took some time off of work to get well. I know it sounds impossible. But it’s necessary.
Resources
Episode 20 Compassion Fatigue
Episode 41 Compassion Fatigue vs Burnout
Finding Hope In Helping
Professional Quality of Life Quiz
Episode 28 When to refer someone to a professional
Episode 6 7 Keys to Resilience
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
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133: Spiritual First Aid: Training for Your Team with Jamie Aten, Kent Annan and Laura Howe
Jamie Aten, Ph.D. and Kent Annan, M.Div. join us on today’s episode to share about the ways Spiritual First Aid is making an impact around the world. The combined research and real-world experience from these two have allowed for a course that is both rich in content and accessible to those who wouldn’t consider themselves professionals in mental health. With a curriculum that is biblically informed, trauma-informed, and evidence-informed, Spiritual First Aid is equipping people to care for needs ranging from mild stress to trauma.
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There are more needs in our church and community than there are professionals.
There are thousands throughout your community who are struggling alone, and are desperate for hope and your church has a role to play in supporting others.
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Episode 51
Enroll in the Spiritual First Aid Course
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
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132: I’m not a counselor. Should I be counseling?
With a wide range of mental health issues affecting our communities, it can be challenging to know what your role is as a peer. If you don’t have a clinical degree, should you be a part of the equation of care? YES! Peer support amplifies the effect of healing, and today, we are helping you understand the distinctions of professional roles so you can best offer care with the tools you do have.
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The term “counselor” is not a protected title.
Just because you aren’t a clinician doesn’t mean you can’t offer support.
Lived experience is not a liability, but rather an asset.
Resources
Episode 130
The Attuned Listener course
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube
Customer Reviews
Love! So neglected in the church and so needed!
Laura Howe, thank you for being a leading voice in a much overlooked ministry in the church today. Thank you for offering practical strategies for church leaders everywhere and also for shouting not only permission to care for ourselves but the priority of it! We have much to learn about the ministry of care.
Stories and Systems
I love how this podcast addresses both individual stories as well entire systems of care. Rather than being reductionistic in one direction or the other, Laura helps the church to holistically serve real people and create healthier communities.
Great Content
Thank you for providing content that is helpful, encouraging and meaningful! I love how mental health and Christianity is incorporated.
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