One of the most common calls that Christ gives to his followers is that they should forgive one another. It’s all over the pages of Scripture!

And it is hard.

When we sin or mess up, it is hard to apologize. We wonder what to say, how to say it, and sometimes if we even need to bother. And then, when others sin against us, we struggle to forgive.

But no relationship can be healthy, intimate, or meaningful without being able to handle apologies and forgiveness.

So today, we’ll share some tips for how to handle this important area in your own relationships, and how to help those in your church or ministry context do it too.

Let’s jump 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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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.

As a Christian counseling agency, one of the most common questions that we get from our local pastors is “How can I help this couple in my church who is struggling?”

Today, let’s offer some resources!

There are plenty of ideas for conversations, questions to ask, and things to try with couples who are struggling. But one of the best ways to find a good book that can expand your own knowledge, and which you can easily offer to couples who are looking for help.

Sure, there are some great podcasts, videos, and websites to help couples. But books are a classic for a reason! Today, I walked around our counseling offices to gather up a few favorites from our own bookshelves - and I want to introduce you to them.

You can find links to each book in our blogpost for this episode.

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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.

Is there anything more frustrating than putting a lot of time and energy into helping someone… and they just don’t appreciate it? Or, they just aren’t getting better? You can’t see how the Lord is working or how your efforts are making a difference?

Not only is this a very frustrating experience - it can lead us into burnout.

When you’re burned out, it’s hard to care as much. It’s hard to put in the same effort and energy, certainly while maintaining joy in the process.

We all struggle at times with our ministry work and with the people we are trying to help. But the Lord calls us to stand firm! To continue encouraging and helping one another. So, join me today for 7 practical tips that will help you avoid burnout, stand firm, and continue your work to help others in the name of Christ.

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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.