Mental Health and Ministry

About Mental Health and Ministry

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 ministry. Hosted by mental health professionals with a background in Christian ministry work.

Publisher

Identity & Purpose

Category

health & fitness · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Mar 2024

Latest episode

24 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Apr 2026

   Confused Protagonists — Story, Doubt, Grief, and Faith in Ministry

   Austin and Tim are joined by Justin and J.L. Gerhardt, who share their journey in life and ministry as it has been shaped by profound loss. Find more from Justin and J.L.: 🎙️ Holy Ghost Stories Podcast 🎙️ The Happiest Saddest People Podcast — Apple Podcasts | Spotify Books by J.L.: 📖 Look to Love: A Better Way to Read the Bible 📖 A Grief Received: What to Do When Loss Leaves You Empty-Handed ©2026 Identity and Purpose, PLLCidentitypurpose.org/podcastcontact: podcast@identitypurpose.org

2. 

   5 Dec 2025

   Walking With Others Through Pain & Loss

   In this episode, Austin and Tim talk with Dr. Jeff Forrey about how Church Initiative is equipping churches to respond to traumatic experiences with the hope of the gospel. Drawing on his personal experience and his background in helping others, Dr. Forrey offers insight into how the church can walk alongside people in seasons of pain and loss. Dr. Forrey serves as the Senior Writer and Content Developer for Church Initiative, the publishing ministry behind video-based programs like DivorceCare and GriefShare. ©2025 Identity and Purpose, PLLCidentitypurpose.org/podcastcontact: podcast@identitypurpose.org

3. 

   10 Oct 2025

   Forgiveness and Releasing the Weight of Offense

   In this episode, we sit down with Anne Rana, licensed professional counselor and co-director of The Joshua Center, a non-profit counseling organization with five locations across Arkansas. Together, we explore the topic of forgiveness—what it truly means, how we can extend it to others, offer it to ourselves, and walk alongside those navigating their own forgiveness journey. ©2025 Identity and Purpose, PLLCidentitypurpose.org/podcastcontact: podcast@identitypurpose.org

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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