HeyJaredThe Care Ministry Podcast
Building a culture of care in your church can feel as complex as the people you serve. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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E231. Someone Told You They Are Struggling with Addiction. What's Your Next Faithful Step? (opens the original)
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What do you do when someone trusts you enough to say, “I’m struggling with addiction”? For many ministry leaders, that moment can feel overwhelming. You care deeply, but may not know what to say, where to begin, or how much responsibility you should carry. In this episode, Laura Howe and Rebecca Bailey talk about how churches can respond to addiction with compassion, curiosity, and healthy boundaries. They explore why addiction is often connected with trauma, grief, and mental health, and why so
E230. Why Caring for Others Requires Caring for Yourself with Dan Allender (opens the original)
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What happens when the people caring for everyone else realize they need care too? In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast , Laura Howe is joined by Dr. Dan Allender, therapist, author, professor, and founder of the Allender Center. Together they explore the connection between story, trauma, healing, and spiritual formation, and why caring for others requires us to tend to our own hearts first. Dan shares the deeply personal story that shaped his life’s work and discusses how unaddressed pai
E229. Building a Care Team Before Crisis Hits (opens the original)
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What does it look like to build a care team before the crisis happens? In this coaching episode, Laura talks with Bill Loften, Care Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Maryland, about expanding care beyond pastors and licensed ministry leaders. Bill is less than a year into his role, but he is already thinking strategically about how to identify, equip, and support people within the congregation who can step into care. Together, Laura and Bill explore peer support, lay care, small group leaders
E228. Why Attending Church is Difficult for Families Impacted by Mental Illness with Dr. Stephen Grcevich (opens the original)
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In this special summer episode, Laura and Rebecca are taking a short break while continuing to bring listeners new and meaningful content each week. This episode features one of the top sessions from a past Church Mental Health Summit with Dr. Stephen Grcevich, founder and president of Key Ministry. Dr. Grcevich shares important research on how common mental health conditions can impact church attendance for families. He helps leaders understand why families may struggle to participate in church
E227. Caring for Blended Families: What Every Church Needs to Understand with Inés Franklin (opens the original)
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Blended families are more common than we often realize, but they’re rarely talked about in our churches. In this episode, Laura sits down with Inés Franklin to explore the realities of blended family life and how care leaders can better support those navigating complex family dynamics. Together, they discuss hidden challenges, the impact of family systems on identity and faith, and practical ways the church can create space for healing and belonging. If you’re a pastor, care leader, or walking a
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