Mental Health and Ministry

By Identity & Purpose

Equipping ministry workers with a holistic perspective of mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Topical interviews with mental health professionals, and personal stories from those serving in minis... more

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How many episodes does Mental Health and Ministry have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

Mental Health and Ministry episodes:

August 15, 2025 Transforming Pain: Facing Trauma on the Journey to Healing
*Please note: the trauma of childhood sexual abuse is discussed in this interview

Transforming Pain: Facing Trauma on the Journey to Healing
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Shane J. Wood, author and Professor of New Testament & Its Origins at Ozark Christian College. Shane shares his personal journey through trauma and the healing process—one that calls for moving toward the very pain it creates.

Shane's newest book: Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation is out now and widely available.
His book Between Two Trees: Our Transformation from Death to Life, which is referenced in the podcast, is also widely available.

Find Shane and more about his work and ministry at shanejwood.com

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August 01, 2025 Global Workers and Counting the Cost
In this episode, we talk with Lindsey Mason—a counselor and former global worker—about the unique mental and emotional challenges faced by missionaries serving over seas. Drawing from her personal experience and current counseling work, Lindsey shares common struggles global workers often face unprepared, and offers insight into how the how churches can become safer, more supportive communities for those who serve around the world.

Interview with Lindsey Mason, LPC

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1h 8min
July 18, 2025 Identity and Ministry
Austin and Tim welcome back Debbie Pridemore, a counselor and spiritual director, to talk about how we can often conflate our identity with our ministry role. They discuss the consequences of misplaced identity, how to recognize and respond to the warning signs.

Interview with Debbie Pridemore, LPC, LMFT
Debbie is a Mental Health counselor with a Masters in Theology, and is also a Certified Spiritual Director who works with pastors and church staff teams. You can find her at pridemorecounseling.com

You can find her published prayer journal at ctainc.com

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47min
June 27, 2025 Addressing Moral Failure in Ministry
In this episode, we sit down with Rodney Holmstrom for an honest conversation about how to address—and prevent—moral failure in ministry. Rodney brings a wealth of insight from his experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, a campus recovery pastor with a local church, and Global Field Director for Celebrate Recovery.

You can hear more from Rodney on the Celebrate Recovery Official Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
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54min
June 13, 2025 Casualties of Ministry
Season Premiere: Casualties of Ministry
In this 2nd season kickoff episode, hosts Tim Stoner and Austin Brown introduce the new season and unpack what they mean by “Casualties of Ministry.” They share honest reflections and personal stories about stepping away from traditional vocational ministry—and the mental, emotional, and spiritual weight that came with it.

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50min
July 01, 2024 Ask a Counselor: the Enneagram, EGRs, and book recommendations
Austin and Tim answer a few listener questions about using the Enneagram, caring for EGRs ("extra-grace-required") in the church, and provide a few reading recommendations.

In this episode:

The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Love Thy Neighborhood podcast (episode #74)

Tim's recommendations:
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James, Russell Friedman
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Austin's recommendations:
Hello, Anxiety by Heidi Dennis
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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33min
June 03, 2024 Emotions 101
Emotions 101

Interview with Dr. James Hawkins, LPC (aka Doc Hawk)

https://www.dochawklpc.com/

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1h 28min
May 27, 2024 Depression 101
Depression 101

Interview with Carol Dutton, LPC-S, LMFT-S

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44min
May 20, 2024 Addiction 101 (Part 2)
Addiction 101 - Part 2 of 2

Interview with Dr. Chad and Angela Imhoff

Dr. Chad Imhoff is an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist.
Angela Imhoff is a Certified Life Coach and Celebrate Recovery ministry leader.

Connecting Couples Podcast: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/resources/
For info about Take My Hand premarital program: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/workshops/

Celebrate Recovery group and state rep finder: https://celebraterecovery.com/groups-and-state-reps

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38min
May 13, 2024 Addiction 101 (Part 1)
Addiction 101 - Part 1 of 2

Interview with Dr. Chad and Angela Imhoff

Dr. Chad Imhoff is an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist.
Angela Imhoff is a Certified Life Coach and Celebrate Recovery ministry leader.

Connecting Couples Podcast: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/resources/
For info about Take My Hand premarital program: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/workshops/

Celebrate Recovery group and state rep finder: https://celebraterecovery.com/groups-and-state-reps

https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: [email protected]
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FAQs about Mental Health and Ministry:

How many episodes does Mental Health and Ministry have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.