The Ministry And Podcast

Sometimes it takes seeing a life radically different from our own to expose the assumptions we didn’t know we were carrying.In this episode of Ministry &, we sit down with Deve Henry, a ministry leader whose perspective was disrupted when he encountered communities surviving along the edges of massive dump sites in the developing world. Confronted by poverty, resilience, and circumstances he couldn’t fix, he also found himself confronted by something closer to home: his own limitations.What began as an encounter with someone else’s need became an examination of his own expectations, of ministry, of himself, and of God.We talk about the danger of believing ministry depends on us, what happens when our sense of competence begins to unravel, and why surrender sometimes begins when we finally reach the end of what we can control.This is a conversation about perspective, limitations, calling, and discovering that surrender isn’t giving up, it may be where faithful ministry actually begins.

Leading a ministry or nonprofit can feel very different from leading a traditional business. The people beside you aren't simply coworkers. You pray together, serve together, share life together, and over time, they can begin to feel like family.

What does it cost to follow Jesus?In this episode of Ministry &, a missionary (Mark) shares the cost of serving Christ in a place where openly living out his faith carried serious consequences. He reflects on the loneliness of feeling rejected by fellow missionaries who did not support his calling, the realities of serving in a persecution-heavy environment, and moments when his commitment to Christ could cost him even his relationship with his family.

A sexual addiction specialist (Sue Moore) shares her heart for helping churches confront sexual brokenness with truth, grace, and compassion, creating spaces where people can stop hiding and begin pursuing genuine freedom and restoration.

Success can be a powerful temptation, especially when compromising your integrity promises greater influence, larger opportunities, and significant financial reward.In this episode of Ministry &, Jon Ralls shares the challenges of launching a nonprofit media organization dedicated to helping churches and ministries communicate the gospel more effectively. Faced with the opportunity to earn substantial income at the expense of the trust placed in him, he had to decide what mattered more: financial success or faithfulness to his mission.This conversation explores why integrity is one of a leader's greatest assets and why honoring Christ sometimes means walking away from opportunities others would gladly accept.

In this episode of Ministry &, a pastor (Frank Geohringer) reflects on the years it took for God to transform both his congregation and his own heart. What began as a ministry marked by tradition, resistance, and frustration became a story of patience, sanctification, and lasting spiritual renewal.

What does it look like to pursue reconciliation when you've personally experienced hurt?In this episode of Ministry &, a pastor shares his experiences with racism in the church, the lessons he has learned along the way, and why he believes Christians are called to a higher standard of grace, humility, and unity.Rather than focusing solely on the failures of others, he reflects honestly on his own shortcomings while challenging the church to pursue genuine reconciliation rooted in the gospel. This conversation explores accountability, forgiveness, leadership, and the ongoing work of becoming the diverse and unified body of Christ that Scripture envisions.

The hosts, Heather and Mike sit down with producer Jonathan Burian to talk about season one of the Ministry & podcast. They'll talk about the origins of the podcast, how they came up with the name and their favorite moments from the first season.

In the midst of overwhelming circumstances, Matt wrestled with grief, identity, and calling. Yet through it all, his faith in the Lord remained steady. This conversation is an honest look at suffering, endurance, and what it means to stay faithful when everything around you seems to fall apart.His story is a powerful reminder that while roles may change and seasons may break us, God’s presence and purpose remain.

A missionary shares the painful experience of betrayal by a sending agency and the unexpected detour that followed. In this honest conversation, they reflect on hurt, trust, and how God remained faithful—providing, restoring, and ultimately sending them back to the mission field. A story of calling that endured beyond disappointment and a reminder that detours are never outside God’s purposes.