HOPE FOR THE AGORA

Allen and Chuck DeGroat have a focused conversation about what narcissism looks like in systems, particularly the church and the pain it causes.  Chuck DeGroat is Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary, Holland MI, and Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. He is an author (numerous books), speaker, consultant, and therapist....

Allen and Chuck DeGroat have a focused conversation about what narcissism looks like in a pastor or church leader.  Chuck DeGroat is Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary, Holland MI, and Senior Fellow at Newbigin House of Studies, San Francisco. He is an author (numerous books), speaker, consultant, and therapist.  His book, When Narcissis...

Allan Gallant speaks with Dr. Grant Mullen about overcoming fear and the emotional pain that drives it.  Dr. Mullen is the author of Emotionally Free and has developed an online course called Free Your Mind and found on his website, drgrantmullen.com SUPPORT FOR OUR MINISTRY: Help keep our radio programming and podcasts going with a donation, either one time or monthly.   Go to agoranetw...

In this episode Allan and Bonnie have a conversation with Laura Bruno about the correlation between fear and suicide. Laura is a registered psychotherapist whose work includes crisis intervention.   SUPPORT FOR OUR MINISTRY: Help keep our radio programming and podcasts going with a donation, either one time or monthly.   Go to agoranetworkministries.com and click the donation link. &nbsp...

Allan Gallant speaks about overcoming FEAR with Grace Gayle of Healing our Brokenness Ministries.

Pastors struggle with suicide ideology just like other people who may be struggling with their mental health.  Allen has a conversation with Bart Campbell about the struggles pastors face in the church that also contribute to problems with their mental health and ways to deal with it.  Bart  has been working with people struggling with suicide and addictions for over 15 years. &nbsp...

Pastors struggle with suicide ideology just like other people who may be struggling with their mental health.  Allen has a conversation with Bart Campbell about the struggles pastors face in the church that also contribute to problems with their mental health and ways to deal with it.  Bart  has been working with people struggling with suicide and addictions for over 15 years. &nbsp...

Allan Gallant speaks with Larry McNab a Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor from Kentucky who started a Christian-based support group for survivors of suicide.

September is Suicide Awareness month.  Allan Gallant interviews Karen and Alicia Pental, a mother and daughter who found hope and healing by God's grace after the suicide of a son and brother.  Their message is powerful and poignant.

Host Allen Kleine Deters speaks with Dr. Danjuma Gibson, a registered psychotherapist and professor of Pastoral Care at Calvin Theological Seminary regarding the traumas and stresses pastor's face and how stigma often keeps pastors from getting the mental health support they need.

Listen to Allan and Bonnie's journey through Allan's stroke and recovery.  They share a clear message to the church and resources available to lead the church and individuals to supporting those struggling.

Allan and Bonnie talk openly and candidly about what it is like for a person struggling with depression in the church community.  Stigma toward mental health is a key issue here.

Allan and Bonnie talk about their walk with depression and share practical ways to get help.  

PASTOR TO PASTOR is part of the Hope For Agora podcast but focuses on the mental health of pastors and church leaders.  In this episode Allen Kleine Deters, Pastor Care Coordinator of Agora Network Ministries shares his story of his own mental health journey as a pastor and God's work of healing and continued care.

Allan and Bonnie talk about why Agora Network Ministries exists, how it began and their concerns for the church.  Agora Network ministries seeks to help the church deal with the stigma of mental health through EDUCATING, EQUIPPING  AND ENGAGING.  Be sure to check the website for information on events and resources for your church.  agoranetworkministries.com  

Allan and Bonnie Gallant interview Dr. Grant Mullen about renewing your mind.  Dr. Mullen is a  mental health doctor and author of Free Your Mind.  You can find his website at drgrantmullen.com.