Episodios

  • Season 7 Episode 16: Sandy Whitmire

    Season 7 Episode 16: Sandy Whitmire
    Sep 9 2025
    Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent are joined by Pastor Sandy Whitmire on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Sandy and her husband pastor at Ocoee Church of God, and she is currently the Executive Assistant to the Administrative Liaison to the General Overseer at Church of God. Sandy shares her experience with a serious cancer diagnosis and how it has affected her, her family, and her faith.
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    50 m
  • Season 7 Episode 15: False Guilt

    Season 7 Episode 15: False Guilt
    Aug 19 2025
    Have you ever apologised for something that was neither your fault nor your responsibility? Do you feel guilty when things at your church go less than perfect even when they are not under your control? False guilt is something we all experience, particularly as leaders who feel strongly about the success of our churches and our parishoners. In this episode, Dr. Tim Maness talks about false guilt: what can cause it, why we feel it, and the things we can do to avoid or manage it.
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    43 m
  • Season 7 Episode 14: Joel Barron

    Season 7 Episode 14: Joel Barron
    Aug 5 2025
    This episode welcomes Joel Barron back to Pastoring on Purpose! Joel is the associate/worship pastor at Starkville Church of God in Starkville, Mississippi. He is the Director of Choral Activities at Choctaw County High School, and serves as a missionary with the Church of God World Missions. Joel shares his experience as a missionary in Germany dealing with the stress and anxiety that missionaries face, and his success receiving counseling from the Center for Ministerial Care.
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    49 m
  • Season 7 Episode 13: Dr. Jerry Devane

    Season 7 Episode 13: Dr. Jerry Devane
    Jul 22 2025
    Dr. Jerry Devane joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent to talk about vicarious trauma and its effects on early and first responders, such as emergency personel and ministers. Dr. Devane has served in emergency response his entire career, from performing CPR on Elvis Presley while in medical school to developing EMS processes for Bradley County Tennessee. He shares stories of his time in pre-hospital emergency care and discusses the self-care that can help individuals better cope with vicarious trauma.
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    36 m
  • Season 7 Episode 12: Myths About Women's Mental Health

    Season 7 Episode 12: Myths About Women's Mental Health
    Jul 8 2025
    The women of the Ministerial Care team – Lisa, Donna, and Melinda – join Producer Ryan to talk about their personal experiences regarding mental health. They also share some of the common myths and misconceptions that can pose a challenge to women struggling with stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
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    42 m
  • Season 7 Episode 11: Anxiety and Leadership

    Season 7 Episode 11: Anxiety and Leadership
    Jun 11 2025
    Anxiety is a part of life we all share, but leaders experience anxiety in a variety of different ways. Dr. Tim Maness discusses anxiety and leadership in this episode, examining causes, effects, and management methods can help church leaders and those around them.
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    40 m
  • Season 7 Episode 10: Decision Fatigue

    Season 7 Episode 10: Decision Fatigue
    May 27 2025
    Have you ever found yourself unable to make a simple decision due to anxiety, exhaustion, or burnout? Decision fatigue is a real problem that many people experience when they are overworked or over-burdened with responsibilities. The Ministerial Care staff sits down to talk about this phenomenon and explore how you may be able to minimalize the causes and avoid or alleviate this stressful challenge!
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    45 m
  • Season 7 Episode 9: Mary Steffy

    Season 7 Episode 9: Mary Steffy
    May 13 2025
    Lee University senior Mary Steffy joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Mary shares her experiences growing up as a pastor's kid (PK) and the challenges and benefits of being raised in the church. They discuss dealing with the expectations and pressures a PK faces as well as the opportunities and fun a pastor's kid enjoys.
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    40 m