Care for Pastors Podcast
Care for Pastors Podcast
Podcast Description
A podcast designed to encourage pastors and their families with the support they need to persevere and thrive in ministry, ultimately impacting their church and communities for Christ.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast covers themes of pastoral care, family dynamics in ministry, and mental health, with episodes that delve into topics like dealing with grief after loss, maintaining healthy relationships, and strategies for effective leadership within the church community.
A podcast designed to encourage pastors and their families with the support they need to persevere and thrive in ministry, ultimately impacting their church and communities for Christ.
Host: Robby Bolden
Guests: Ron Cook (Founder, Care for Pastors), Robert White (Counselor, Care for Pastors)
Episode Overview
In the final installment of our Healthy Habits of Pastors series, Robby sits down with Ron Cook and Robert White for a meaningful conversation about the importance of developing and protecting a healthy mind in ministry. With decades of combined pastoral and counseling experience, Ron and Robert offer practical wisdom, biblical encouragement, and honest insight into the mental battles pastors face every day.
Key Topics Discussed
- Why the mind is often the primary battleground for pastors
- The subtle lies spiritual leaders are most tempted to believe
- How past wounds and ministry pressures shape mental habits
- Practical strategies for preparing the mind for unpredictable ministry moments
- The connection between spiritual truth and emotional resilience
- Daily practices that strengthen mental and spiritual clarity
- How community and counseling play a vital role in mental well-being
Notable Quotes
- “You can plan your day, but ministry often surprises you—your mind needs to be anchored before the surprises come.”
- “Lies grow in the dark. Truth brings them into the light.”
- “A healthy mind starts with remembering who God is, and who you are in Christ.”
Resources Mentioned
- Care for Pastors counseling and support programs
- Pastoral health resources available at CareForPastors.com
Who This Episode Is For
- Pastors and ministry leaders carrying the weight of daily spiritual and emotional demands
- Church staff looking to build sustainable, healthy rhythms
- Anyone seeking biblical and practical guidance for mental and emotional wholeness
Connect With Care for Pastors
- Website: CareForPastors.com
- Facebook: Care for Pastors
- Instagram: @careforpastors
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