HeartWay: Pastor and Missionary Caregivers Podcast

In this episode, Jodie and Gabby discuss and explore the challenges of ministerial families getting help while in the spotlight in addition to some solutions, bringing out Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-18 and Paul in 2 Corinthians 7:5-7.

In the second episode of this fun season of discussion between Jodie and Gabby, they address the question "Is it ok to be different away from the church?" by looking at examples of Jesus and the Pharisees. Additionally, they dive more into the question of how authentic should pastors be in church?

Together, Jodie and Gabby address recognizing on when boundaries are needed in your life. Specifically, some questions they tackle together are "What are some symptoms to watch out for?", "Is it ok for ministers to decline calls?", and "How to differentiate between the need to set boundaries and prioritizing better?"

The 4th and final episode of this podcast season on church hurt! Discover how to prevent and minimize church hurt.

The most important episode of this season! How can you practically recover from church hurt or help someone recover from church hurt?

Dive into examples of church hurt in the Bible coupled with modern-day examples

What is church hurt? What is it not? How common is it? What are some of the effects of church hurt? What are some different types of church hurt?

Dive into the sin of pride through Bible verses and stories, noticing the unnoticed gradual progression of pride in the pharisees, assessing the pride in yourself, and seeing how to address pride in others.

How to approach different viewpoints? Why listen to and consider others? Isaiah 55, 1 Thess. 5, John 13 are all addressed.

Have you tried confessing your sins to others? Is it important? How does James 5 apply?

Is counseling safe? Do I have to say things I don't want to say? Is counseling lifelong? Will I have to do things I don't want to do? ... and more on this episode with Jodie and Gabby Vesely

Jodie and Gabby talk about family life and their family life, including some real and helpful information regarding conflict, chores, family scheduling, family time, and how to integrate Christian principles into family life.

Pray Psalm 139 with me

Praying to put on the armor of God

Pray about casting your burdens on God and finding rest.

Join in prayer for wisdom and joy as we endure trials and become more mature in Christ.

During your quite time, please join me in prayer through Philippians 2:1-11 about our attitude.

Pray with this episode during your quiet time, commute, walk, chores, errands, etc. Matthew 6:25-34 deals with our worries and God providing for us as we put Him first in our lives.

In the final episode of season 5 on making decisions, be encouraged about God's grace through our imperfect decision making.

How to know you made the wrong decision and what to do next and how to do it

Who to tell? What to tell? What to expect...

Thinking through who should and shouldn't be involved in the decision making process?

The most difficult part about making decisions is when you are in a state of confusion. You don’t know which way to go. During this part of the decision making phase, you might just give up. You might just throw in the towel. However, I believe if you stick through this time, you can grow so much in your relationship with God and in your spiritual maturity than you ever thought you could have prev...

Thinking through open doors when it comes to making decisions, addressing false ideologies, precautions to take, etc.

When you are at a really low point, listen to this. Or if you know someone who is, send this their way.