ServingLeaders Ministries

ServingLeaders Podcast

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Welcome to the ServingLeaders Ministries podcast, which exists to revive, restore, and resource ministry leaders and their families. Tune in with us as we address a variety of topics relevant to healthy ministry leadership such as self-care, team culture, conflict, grief, anxiety, marriage, parenting, and more. For more information, visit www.servingleaders.org.

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ServingLeaders Ministries

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Religion

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

When a Pastor is Forced Out of Ministry for Plagiarism: An Interview About the Factors That Led to a Pastor's Resignation with Brett Hartman (Part 1) 04.03.2022

On this episode, Dave Wiedis interviews Pastor Brett Hartman about the factors that led to his forced resignation and the process of repentance. If you would like to hear Brett’s testimonial, please go to www.servingleaders.org/testimonials .

Client Testimonial: Navigating Ministry Leadership Transition with Rob Rodriguez 27.01.2022

On this episode, you will hear a short testimonial from a  counseling client, Pastor Rob Rodriguez, on navigating the difficult transition from being asked to step down from his leadership position to a new pastorate. To learn more about Rob, you can visit his website at revrobrodriguez.com .

Client Testimonial: The Power Ripple Effect of Healthy Ministry Leadership with Mark Stockeland 27.01.2022

On this episode, you will hear a short testimonial from a  counseling client, Mark Stockeland, Director of Haiti Bible Mission, on how ServingLeaders has helped his marriage, ministry, and staff.

Client Testimonial: Navigating Toxic Leadership in Ministry with Matthew Pieters 26.01.2022

On this episode, you will hear a short testimonial from a  counseling client, Matthew Pieters, Lead Pastor at BridgePoint Church in Indiana, on how ServingLeaders helped him navigate through a difficult season under toxic leadership.

Navigating Sexual Misconduct While on the Mission Field: An Interview with Sarah Racine 25.01.2022

On this episode, Dave Wiedis talks with Sarah Racine about her experience of sexual misconduct while on the mission field. To learn more about Sarah, you can visit her website at www.thetruthcollective.org .

From Working with Billy Graham to Being a Local Pastor: A Conversation with Rick Marshall (Part 2) 06.01.2022

On this episode, Dave Wiedis continues his conversation with Pastor Rick Marshall about the wisdom and lessons learned from working personally with Billy Graham, and his journey from international ministry to being a local pastor.

From Working with Billy Graham to Being a Local Pastor: A Conversation with Rick Marshall (Part 1) 03.01.2022

On this episode, Dave Wiedis talks with Pastor Rick Marshall about the wisdom and lessons learned from working personally with Billy Graham, and his journey from international ministry to becoming a local pastor. 

Counseling Sexual Abuse Survivors: With Ann Spooner (Part 2) 19.12.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis continues his conversation with Ann Spooner about what a sexual abuse survivor can expect in therapy and the specific challenges they face as they address their abuse. This podcast will be of special interest to survivors, ministry leaders, family members and others who want to better understand how to effectively love and support survivors.

Counseling Sexual Abuse Survivors: With Ann Spooner (Part 1) 15.12.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis talks with ServingLeaders Counselor Ann Spooner about counseling survivors of sexual abuse and the specific challenges they face as they address their abuse. This podcast will be of special interest to survivors, ministry leaders, family members and others who want to better understand how to effectively love and support survivors.

Ministering to Others Through our Own Personal Suffering: An Interview with Nancy Hicks (Part 2) 10.12.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis continues his conversation with Nancy Hicks about ministering to others through our own grief and loss.

Ministering to Others Through our Own Personal Suffering: An Interview with Nancy Hicks (Part 1) 03.12.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis talks with Nancy Hicks of Nancy Hicks Live about ministering to others through our own grief and suffering, and shares her own story of grieving the death of her son, David.

Lessons in Leadership: Six Core Values Fueling the Heart of Ministry: With Jim Rhodes (Part 2) 10.11.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis continues his conversation with missionary Jim Rhodes who provides lessons learned from 45 years of ministry leadership. 

Lessons in Leadership: Six Core Values Fueling the Heart of Ministry: With Jim Rhodes (Part 1) 05.11.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis interviews missionary Jim Rhodes who provides lessons learned from 45 years of ministry leadership.

Ministry Leadership Abroad: A Conversation with Overseas ServingLeaders Counselor Sarah Ensslen in Mexico 26.10.2021

On this episode, ServingLeaders' Clinical Director Jon Sovocool discusses life and ministry leadership in the cultural context of Mexico with virtual counselor Sarah Ensslen.

What Leaders Need Most: Advocacy and Care for Ministry Leaders (Part 2) 22.10.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis and Joe Bruni continue the conversation about why and how ServingLeaders comes alongside Ministry Leaders with care and services for health and excellence with radio talk show host Bill Shishko. This episode was recorded in February 2018.

What Leaders Need Most: Advocacy and Care for Ministry Leaders (Part 1) 15.10.2021

On this episode, you will hear ServingLeaders' Founder, Dave Wiedis, and COO Joe Bruni talk about their passion for seeing Ministry Leaders not just survive but thrive in their calling.  This podcast is an excerpt from a February 2018 interview with pastor and radio talk show host Bill Shishko.

Facing Down Terminal Illness in the Grace and Power of Christ: With Jim Rhodes 14.10.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis talks with missionary Jim Rhodes who provides pearls of wisdom about how he is finding strength in the power and grace of Christ through suffering while battling metastatic cancer.

Dave Wiedis on Making Moral Decisions in a Profoundly Immoral World 08.10.2021

On this episode, you will hear Dave Wiedis discuss how to make Godly decisions even, and especially, when it's challenging. This episode was recorded at Goshen Baptist Church in June 2018.

The Attributes of God 22.09.2021

On this episode, you will hear Dave Wiedis talk about the attributes of God. This was recorded at Providence Church in January 2020.

What Does it Mean and Look Like to Shepherd the Shepherds? 09.09.2021

On this episode, you will hear Joe Watkins, host of "State of Independence," interview ServingLeaders' COO Joe Bruni about the heart and vision of this ministry.

Grieving Personal Tragedy While Leading Others: With Sharon Betters 03.09.2021

On this episode, Dave Wiedis interviews Sharon Betters, co-founder of MARKINC, about grieving after the loss of her 16 year old son, Mark; and reconciling his death with the love and sovereignty of God.

A Lifetime of Co-Laboring in Ministry: Lessons Learned from 50 Years of Being a Pastor’s Wife: With Sharon Betters 17.08.2021

On this episode, Sharon Betters, author of Treasures of Encouragement and Treasures in Darkness , addresses the wealth of experiences and lessons learned from being a pastor's wife for nearly 50 years.

An Interview with Apologist John Lennox 30.07.2021

On this episode, we have dug into the ServingLeaders' archives for this interview between Dave Wiedis and John Lennox. This was first recorded in 2013 on TBN's program Praise the Lord.

A Counselor’s Perspective on Missionary Health: With Lindsay Kimball (Part 1) 27.07.2021

On this episode, you will hear ServingLeaders' Counselor Jon Sovocool talk with Lindsay Kimball, a licensed counselor and current Member Care Director of Serge, a global mission organization.

A Counselor’s Perspective on Missionary Health: With Lindsay Kimball (Part 2) 27.07.2021

On this episode, Jon Sovocool continues his conversation with Lindsay Kimball about her mission background and work with Serge.

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