5 | Trauma

Today we get to discuss one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the Church. Never before have our youth faced attacks from so many sides and on so many fronts, and it is more important now than ever to protect the deposit of faith these kids have been given. Janet Wallace and Clarissa Gibson join us today to discuss the battles and rewards unique to working in Youth Ministry.

Now that we've discussed the "why" of credentialing let's get down to the logistics of how to even go about it. We're joined today by Deana Smith who has been kind enough to walk us through what that process is like.

Melissa King joins us today to discuss an often overlooked struggle that affects as many as one in four women today: infertility and loss. Listen as Melissa tells her story and imparts the wisdom God gave her while in the valley of grief.

Welcome to the Token Lady follow-up episode! Today we discuss what advantages can be found in having a diverse church staff as well as how to properly champion the women in your ministry circle while still maintaining honor.

Many female ministers know the loneliness of being the only woman on staff. Today we honor you and speak to that experience, along with how to navigate that kind of environment without dishonoring your brothers or yourself in the process.

Children are the future of the Body of Christ. Today we are joined by Jaimee Tollefson and Richelle Wingo to discuss issues facing children's ministry and the joys of getting involved and seeing in real-time how God is working to shape the future.

Are you involved in ministry? Do you want to be in the future? Are you a volunteer? Are you curious about getting involved at all? Today we answer questions on credentialing and why it's time to get started!

How do we balance our own healing with the necessity of ministering to others? Licensed Counselor and ministry leader Ami Conner joins us to talk about the dangers of unresolved trauma within a ministry space.

Who are we, really? Today, we discuss what it is to be a child of God and how that impacts how we interact with others and ourselves.

How do you maintain a life of peace in a world of chaos? How do you maintain good mental health in a ministry context? Today we are joined by Dr. Gail Johnsen for a discussion on the power of Godly attentiveness in the life of a believer.