Voices in the Wilderness: Conversations about Church and Leader Health is our new, free podcast. Our host, Dr. Marcus J. Carlson, along with one or two guests discuss topics related to church and leader health. We release episodes every other week. Each episode is 20-30 minutes in length and we welcome listeners from all over the world. We encourage you to subscribe, share and listen. We thank you for listening and we encourage you to keep the conversation going. We are excited to provide this resource to empower leaders and churches to create lasting and transformational health! We welcome any suggestions for topics or guests, simply email us at podcast@amazed15.org (mailto:podcast@amazed15.org). Our podcast can be found on our YouTube channel, apple podcasts and Spotify. We always welcome donors and sponsors as well. Please contact us to learn more about how you can support Voices in the Wilderness: Conversations about Church and Leader Health!
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Welcome to Voices in the Wilderness, brought to you by Preparing for Amazement Ministries! In this episode, Marcus Carlson sits down with Jenn Binford for an open, honest conversation about the realities, lessons, and surprises of serving in ministry. Looking back on years of leadership and service, Jenn shares the essential truths, practical wisdom, and heart-level lessons she wishes she had known when she first started. Whether you are stepping into ministry for the first time, leading a team, or navigating seasons of fatigue and transition, this conversation provides grounded encouragement, perspective, and practical advice for staying healthy and faithful in your calling. Voices in the Wilderness is brought to you by Preparing for Amazement Ministries, where we empower and equip churches and leaders to create lasting and transformational health. 🌐 Learn more & access ministry resources: https://amazed15.org (https://amazed15.org) ✉️ Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us: podcast@amazed15.org (mailto:podcast@amazed15.org) 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this conversation with a pastor, ministry leader, or church volunteer who needs encouragement today! #MinistryLeadership #ChurchHealth #PastoralCare #ThingsIWishIKnew #VoicesInTheWilderness #PreparingForAmazement #ChristianLeadership
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In this episode of Voices in the Wilderness, Marcus Carlson is joined by Pastor Eric Wambua to discuss his experience in some of our international ministry, leadership development, and fostering healthy churches trainings. Discover the heart behind training and equipping local pastors, overcoming ministry challenges, and creating sustainable, healthy leadership models that impact communities from the ground up. Whether you are leading a congregation, serving in your local church, or passionate about international missions, this conversation offers practical encouragement and timeless wisdom.
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