ServingLeaders Podcast

Wrapping up our conversations with Jon Sovocool and Carl Kishbaugh, we explore how to grow in maturity in relationships, leadership, and community. Gain some practical insights for you as a leader in your communities. Please share your questions with us! You can submit your questions anonymously using the link below and we will be answering them in a listener Q&A episode. Questions Here

In this episode we return with Jon Sovocool and Carl Kishbaugh to tackle what healthy sexuality in marriage and singleness looks like, what gets in the way of it, and some of the unique challenges here for those in ministry. Please share your questions with us! We'd love to hear from you and will be dedicating an episode to listener Q&A in just a few episodes. Use the form here to submit...

New Series: Sexual Wholeness - We open our series on sexual wholeness with two guests: ServingLeaders Clinical Director Jon Sovocool and missionary and counselor Carl Kishbaugh. In this episode we begin the conversation around sexual wholeness and explore both the challenges of these issues and key aspects to consider as we are leading people toward wholeness. Please share your questions with us s...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with comedian Gordon Douglas, exploring more about his personal story of finding Jesus, being a Christian comedian, and lessons learned in parenting his unusual family, with comedy along the way.  Check out Gordon's book here Find Gordon's Website here

Comedian Gordon Douglas joins us on the podcast. In this episode, we explore why comedy matters, and how Gordon found his way into being a national and international comedian while also being a pastor, a father of a unique family, a writer, and so much more. He shares his wisdom, humor, and journey with us in this laughter-filled episode.  Check out Gordon's book here Find Gordon's Websi...

We go deeper in our conversation with master artist, theologian and pastor Mark Potter. See images of Mark's work on the ServingLeaders Instagram page.   Contact Mark at markedwinpotter@gmail.com.  In this episode:  Marriage Loneliness in ministry Pornography Beauty as a glimpse of the presence of God Beauty of a human soul

Enjoy part 1 of our conversation with artist, theologian and pastor Mark Potter as we explore spiritual formation as an artistic process with God as the ultimate artist. See images of Mark's work on the ServingLeaders Instagram page   Contact Mark at markedwinpotter@gmail.com In this episode- God as the artist Being conformed to the image and likeness of Jesus Pressure to show up shiny, forme...

“The man who articulate the movements of his inner life, who can give names to his varied experiences, need no longer be a victim of himself, but is able slowly and consistently to remove the obstacles that prevent the spirit from entering. He is able to create space for Him who heart is greater than his, whose eyes see more than his, and whose hands can heal more than his.” ― Henri J.M. Nouwen In...

"The essence of sin is disordered love" - St Augustine From pastor to bank robber, to leading an organization that restores pastors, listen in as we hear the amazing story of Roy Yanke and his journey to restoration.  In this episode:  The story Beginning a healing journey in prison What does inner work look like?  Understanding our mess and the road to healing

On this episode of the ServingLeaders Podcast, we interview Andy Farmer, a pastor who has experienced the unique blessings and challenges of pastoring at the same church for 30 years.  In this episode- Growing as a leader and cultivating your inner life Handling criticism and relational dynamics Shepherding people through leaving your church with grace  And more...

In this episode we continue our conversation around team culture, conflict, and building a loyal team with pastors Phil Carnuccio and Emanuele Madanat. 

In this episode, join us as we have a conversation with Phil Carnuccio and Emanuele Madanat, pastors at Providence Church in West Chester, to explore how to build a healthy team culture.  -Building the foundation of a team culture -Development of leaders on your team -Conflict -Practical strategies to nurture healthy culture in YOUR church or organization

In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, we continue our conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts. 

In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, join us as we have a conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts. 

In this episode, Dave continues his conversation with financial advisor Matt Kane, President of Compass Ion about money, marriage, and ministry - How to wisely apply principles of good stewardship to manage resources and avoid common pitfalls.

In this episode, Dave interviews financial advisor Matt Kane, President of Compass Ion about money, marriage, and ministry - How to wisely apply principles of good stewardship to manage resources and avoid common pitfalls. 

ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with pastor and author Sam Andreades about how to have an intelligent, wise, biblically based conversation about issues of Gender identity. Sam has just published a new book, "Across the Kitchen Table: Talking About Trans with Your Teen.” He has spent decades providing compassionate counsel on issues of gender from a Christian...

ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with pastor and author Sam Andreades about how to have an intelligent, wise, biblically based conversation about issues of gender identity. Sam has just published a new book, "Across the Kitchen Table: Talking About Trans with Your Teen.” He has spent decades providing compassionate counsel on issues of gender from a Christian...

In this episode of the ServingLeaders Podcast, Tony Villafane, Student and Leadership Development Pastor at Gateway Church in Parkesburg, PA, interviews Dave Wiedis about burnout: What it is, why it is dangerous, and how to prevent it. This podcast was originally broadcast on Gateway Church's Leadership Podcast .

In this rebroadcasted episode, ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, interviews Bill and Kristi Gualtiere on their brand new book on the Enneagram called, Healthy Feelings Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the Enneagram , releasing on September 5, 2023. Bill and Kristi are the founders of Soul Shepherding. Both are Therapists and Spiritual Directors...

In this episode, ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with Caitlin McCaffrey, the Director of Women's Ministry at Harvest USA, about the challenges women in the church face from sexual brokenness, porn, and sexual identity issues.  Show Notes & Resources: After the Revolution by David Ayers- a helpful sociological overview of the landscape of evangelicals and...

In this podcast, ServingLeaders' Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, continues his interview with ServingLeaders' Ministry Director, Tucker Else, about the diverse challenges pastors face as they shepherd the church and engage a culture that often has contempt for the Gospel.  

In this podcast, ServingLeaders' Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, interviews ServingLeaders' Ministry Director, Tucker Else, about the diverse challenges pastors face as they shepherd the church and engage a culture that often has contempt for the Gospel.  

In this two-part series, our Founder Dave Wiedis, talks with Psychologist Dr. Liz Hall about her research  and personal experience in suffering. Dr. Hall is a cancer survivor who has conducted empirical studies on meaning-making, suffering, and the flourishing life. In Part II, Dave and Dr. Hall discuss meaning-making as a form of coping with suffering, seeing the sovereignty and goodness of God i...

In this two-part series, our Founder Dave Wiedis, talks with Psychologist Dr. Liz Hall about her research and personal experience in suffering. Dr. Hall is a cancer survivor who has conducted empirical studies on meaning-making, suffering, and the flourishing life. In this podcast, Dave and Dr. Hall discuss the the shallow and inadequate response many Christians have to the question of suffering.