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Pastors in Recovery Podcast

@pastorsinrecovery.bsky.social

3 days ago

Episode 81 - TSP | Part 7 - Taking As Jesus Did This Sinful World + Song "Why Can't the World" Episode 81 - TSP | Part 7 - Taking As Jesus Did This Sinful World + Song "Why Can't the World" In Episode 81 of the Pastors in Recovery Podcast, we continue our Serenity Prayer series by reflecting on a powerful and difficult line: “Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it.” Many pastors begin ministry with a vision of how the world should be. We dream of healthy churches, healed marriages, honest leadership, and people who respond quickly to truth. But over time, reality can feel very different. Brokenness shows up in places we never expected—sometimes even inside the church. In this episode, we talk honestly about the tension between our ideal expectations and the real world we serve in. Jesus understood the brokenness of the world better than anyone. Yet His life was not a series of frustrated reactions to disappointment. Instead, He entered the pain of the world with compassion. He wept over the lost, loved the hurting, and took purposeful action without trying to force people to change. Learning to accept the world as it is does not mean we stop caring. It means we stop trying to control what only God can transform. This episode invites pastors to release unrealistic expectations, trust God in the middle of brokenness, and rediscover the peace that comes from surrender. The episode closes with an original song written for this message: “Why Can’t the World Be Like I Want It to Be” A reflection on youthful idealism, the disappointments of ministry, and the grace we discover when we finally learn to see the world as it is—and trust God within it.

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 81 - TSP | Part 7 - Taking As Jesus Did This Sinful World + Song "Why Can't the World"" on @Spreaker #christianencouragement #christianliving #christianpodcast #churchleadership #faithjourney #faithovercontrol #hopeforpastors #jesuschrist #ministrylife #pastorlife

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

5 days ago

We won’t be shaped by God’s ways simply by coming to church, but by seeking Him daily through prayer and Bible study!!!

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

6 days ago

Surrender your blessings to the Lord!!!

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

1 week ago

God’s goal for us was never obedience at a distance. It was keeping His covenant while in our midst.

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

1 week ago

Worshipping God makes a difference!!!

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

1 week ago

Jesus is God’s way of saying “I’m not leaving!!!”

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

God forms His redeemed people by teaching them His ways!!!

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

The Lord’s commandments are guardrails!!!

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

God forms our trust through bitter moments!!!

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

@retiredandgottime.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Ministry of the Heart: Emotional and Spiritual Support for Dance Ministers Dance ministers and liturgical dancers often carry spiritual and emotional weight in silence. This reflection explores how protecting your heart, setting healthy boundaries, and prioritizing emotional...

💛Read “Ministry of the Heart” for practical, spiritual guidance on protecting your heart, setting healthy boundaries, and prioritizing emotional wholeness so your ministry can flourish. Read more: wix.to/ST5roqn

#DanceMinistry #LiturgicalDance #EmotionalWellness #SpiritualCare #MinistryLife

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

1 month ago

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC)

@ccccharities.bsky.social

1 month ago

Prepare to Move Forward - CCCC Blogs Our Christian mission won't be completed until Jesus returns, so we need ways to stay inspired while we're only halfway up the mountain.

Preparation matters before moving forward.

John Pellowe, CEO of CCCC, reflects on preparing well for what God may be calling leaders toward next.

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#ChristianLeadership #MinistryLife

Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC)

@ccccharities.bsky.social

2 months ago

Opposition often comes with faithful leadership.

John Pellowe, CEO of CCCC, reflects on facing resistance with wisdom, courage, and trust in God.

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#ChristianLeadership #MinistryLife

Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC)

@ccccharities.bsky.social

2 months ago

Reframe the Problem - CCCC Blogs Most problems actually contain seeds of opportunity within them. To find the opportunities, reframe the situation from a problem to an opportunity.

Sometimes the challenge isn’t the problem. It’s how we see it.

John Pellowe, CEO of CCCC, reflects on reframing challenges to lead with faith and clarity.

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#ChristianLeadership #MinistryLife

Pastors in Recovery Podcast

@pastorsinrecovery.bsky.social

3 months ago

Episode 69 - STEP EIGHT | Owning the Damage I’ve Done + Original Song "The Bubbleator" Episode 69 - STEP EIGHT | Owning the Damage I’ve Done + Original Song "The Bubbleator" In this episode, we step into one of the most challenging and freeing moments of recovery: learning to own the damage we’ve caused. For many pastors, it’s easier to talk about what happened to us than to look honestly at what has happened through us. Step Eight calls us to step out of our self-protective bubble, stop justifying our patterns, and let God show us the people we’ve hurt along the way. We talk about: • How pride and unconfessed sin build a “Bubblelator” around our hearts • Why Step Four is necessary before Step Eight • How patterns form—and why we can’t heal what we keep defending • What David teaches us when he finally said, “I have sinned against the Lord” • Two stories of pastors who discovered freedom by seeing the truth • Why this step is not about shame, but about clarity and healing This episode is an invitation to step into the light, experience the grace of honesty, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you toward real amends, real healing, and real change.

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 69 - STEP EIGHT | Owning the Damage I’ve Done + Original Song "The Bubbleator"" on @Spreaker #celebraterecovery #christianpodcast #christianrecovery #crsteps #emotionalhealing #healingfromwithin #ministryburnout #ministrylife #owningthedamage #pastorhealing #stepeight

Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC)

@ccccharities.bsky.social

3 months ago

When Ministry Is Too Much to Bear - CCCC Blogs When ministry is too hard to bear and pastors are losing heart, that is when they are most likely to accept and make the most of God's help.

Even the strongest leaders can reach a breaking point. 💔

John Pellowe, CEO of CCCC, shares hope and encouragement for those who feel burdened by the demands of ministry.

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#ChristianLeadership #MinistryLife

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

4 months ago

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #woke

Heidy Louisa

@heidylouisa.bsky.social

4 months ago

#discipleship #meaningoflife #authenticChristianity #relationshipwithGod #JesusIsLove #holiness #worshipisalifestyle #righteousness #theology #godliness #theGospel #socialjustice #intelligentdesign #faithinChrist #KingdomOfGod #joyoftheLord #outreach #ministrylife #evangelism #biblical #theChurch

Gospel Daily

@gospeldaily.bsky.social

5 months ago

Persevere in Faithfulness: A Call to Ministry #PersevereInFaith #FaithfulMinistry #CallToMinistry #ServeWithPurpose #FaithJourney #MinistryLife #StayTheCourse #KingdomWork #SpiritLedMinistry #FaithfulServants

Persevere in Faithfulness: A Call to Ministry

#PersevereInFaith #FaithfulMinistry #CallToMinistry #ServeWithPurpose #FaithJourney #MinistryLife #StayTheCourse #KingdomWork #SpiritLedMinistry #FaithfulServants

Pastors in Recovery Podcast

@pastorsinrecovery.bsky.social

5 months ago

Episode 58 - Criticism Without Crumbling Episode 58 - Criticism Without Crumbling In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, I share what may be one of the most Spirit-stirring messages I’ve ever felt led to record. Criticism can sting, and for many of us, it sticks—echoing in our hearts for years. As pastors and people in recovery, it’s easy to let harsh words define us, but Christ calls us to something greater. We’ll look at how Jesus Himself faced constant criticism without letting it derail His mission, how leaders today wrestle with the weight of public opposition, and how everyday criticism—from friends, family, or church members—can cut deeply. I share a personal story of how memory struggles and fibro fog have brought painful criticism from those I love, and how God used even that to teach me not to run from hurt, but to anchor my identity in Him. Together we’ll dive into Proverbs 27:6, Isaiah 51:7, and Romans 8:1, unpacking how to tell the difference between helpful wounds and toxic words, how to root our confidence in God’s presence, and how to remember that in Christ there is no condemnation. If you’ve ever carried the sting of unfair words, if you’ve ever been tempted to let criticism define you or derail your calling, this episode is for you. 🔗 Links 📧 Email:  ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 58 - Criticism Without Crumbling" on @Spreaker #celebraterecovery #christianleadership #criticism #faithoverfear #healing #isaiah51 #ministrylife #nocondemnation #pastoralcare #pastorsinrecovery #proverbs276 #recoveryjourney #romans8

Mthr Kate Harrison

@tweettoowoo.bsky.social

6 months ago

Back to school photos 🤪
My first day at the altar at Llandaff Cathedral. I think my smile says it all. #NewCanon #HappyPriest #MinistryLife

Pastors in Recovery Podcast

@pastorsinrecovery.bsky.social

7 months ago

Episode 53 – Feeling Like a Victim: When It’s Not Abuse (Part 1) Episode 53 – Feeling Like a Victim: When It’s Not Abuse (Part 1) Have you ever felt overlooked, passed over, or rejected — certain you were the right one for the opportunity, but someone else got it? In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond shares four personal stories of moments he felt like a victim… only to realize later that God had a different race marked out for him. From faking a fall in a junior high cross-country race to being passed over for ministry roles and church jobs, Jon explores what’s really going on inside our hearts when we feel “not chosen.” These moments often trace back to childhood hurts, old rejections, and the insecurities that still whisper to us today. You’ll learn how to recognize the victim mindset, replace it with God’s truth, and run your race — not for the applause of people, but for the glory of God. Plus, Jon teases next week’s episode, where he’ll tackle the difficult but necessary topic of spiritual abuse — what it is, what it isn’t, and how to begin healing. Scriptures Referenced: Proverbs 19:3, Ecclesiastes 11:4, Philippians 2:3-4, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Luke 16:10, Hebrews 12:1-2 Links: 📧 pastorsinrecovery@gmail.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 🎧 Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify: Listen on Spotify

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 53 – Feeling Like a Victim: When It’s Not Abuse (Part 1)" on @Spreaker #celebraterecovery #christianpodcast #churchhurt #faithoverfeelings #keeprunning #ministrylife #pastorencouragement #pastorsinrecovery #runyourrace #victimmindset

Pastors in Recovery Podcast

@pastorsinrecovery.bsky.social

8 months ago

Episode 48 - When You Feel Rejected - You Only Heal What You Reveal Episode 48 - When You Feel Rejected - You Only Heal What You Reveal Feeling rejected by your church, your mission field, or the people you’ve poured your heart into can leave deep wounds. In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon shares stories, scriptures, and practical steps to help pastors and missionaries navigate the pain of rejection and discover hope, identity, and healing in Christ. We’ll explore what Christian therapists say about rejection, what Celebrate Recovery teaches about rejection in the 12 Steps and 8 Principles, and why “you only heal what you reveal.” If you’re feeling unseen, undervalued, or alone in ministry, this episode is for you. Take it one day at a time. God sees you, loves you, and has not forgotten you. 🔗 Links: 📧 Email:  ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 🌐 Website/Forum: http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 48 - When You Feel Rejected - You Only Heal What You Reveal" on @Spreaker #celebraterecovery #christianpodcast #churchhurt #faith #healing #identityinchrist #ministrylife #missionaries #pastors #pastorsinrecovery #recovery #rejection #youarenotalone

@cptbpod.bsky.social

8 months ago

New episode today! zurl.co/69K11

No sandals. No budget. Just lasagna and the love of God. Day camp ministry mirrored Luke 10—being sent, staying present, and always eating well in southwestern Minnesota.

#MinistryLife #Luke10 #BibleCamp #CPTB #LasagnaTheology

Pastors in Recovery Podcast

@pastorsinrecovery.bsky.social

8 months ago

Episode 46 - Legacy Over Ego - A Weekend with the Motodudes Episode 46 - Legacy Over Ego - A Weekend with the Motodudes In this episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon Hammond reflects on a soul-refreshing weekend with his lifelong friends—Tom, Chuck, and Andy—(and Scott who could'nt make it) known collectively as the Moto Dudes. What starts as a getaway to Lincoln City becomes a powerful look at shifting ambitions, family legacy, and the unshakable bonds of brotherhood. From walking the beach at dawn to rediscovering purpose through fatherhood, Jon shares how surrender, presence, and Scripture weave together in this season of life. Along the way, you’ll hear real stories, real faith, and real encouragement for pastors learning to let go of ego and lean into what matters most. 👉 Connect with Pastors in Recovery: 📧 Email: 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 46 - Legacy Over Ego - A Weekend with the Motodudes" on @Spreaker #beachwalkfaith #christianmen #christianpodcast #ecclesiastes31 #faithoverfame #fatherhoodmatters #galatians69 #humbleleadership #legacyoverego #letgoandletgod #ministrylife #motordudesweekend #psalm1273

Pastors in Recovery Podcast

@pastorsinrecovery.bsky.social

9 months ago

Episode 43 - Forgiven by God...But Not By Me Episode 43 - Forgiven by God...But Not By Me Even when we believe God has forgiven us, many of us still wrestle with guilt, shame, and the struggle to forgive ourselves. In this powerful episode of Pastors in Recovery, Jon shares four real-life stories of pastors—including his own—who faced emotional, moral, or relational struggles that left deep scars. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and honesty, this episode invites you to experience the grace of God in a way that frees you from self-condemnation.  Whether you're in ministry, recovery, or just human—you are not alone, and your story is not over. Let go of the weight you were never meant to carry. You are already forgiven. Now it’s time to learn to forgive yourself. 🔗 Connect + Resources: 📧 Email: 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorsinrecovery 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorsinrecovery 🎵 Music: https://www.youtube.com/@crashinglyrics 🌐 Website: http://www.pastorsinrecovery.com

📣 New Podcast! "Episode 43 - Forgiven by God...But Not By Me" on @Spreaker #celebraterecovery #christianrecovery #faithjourney #forgiveness #godsgrace #gracewins #ministrylife #nocondemnation #pastorsinrecovery #recoverypodcast #redemptionstory #spiritualhealing #stilllearningtoforgiveme

Victory Dancer

@victorydancer.bsky.social

11 months ago

I TRUST IN GOD / PRAISE AND WORSHIP DANCE / ELEVATION WORSHIP YouTube video by Victory in Yeshua Ministry

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUVh... #wearthechurch #ministry #ministrylife

Trinity College Glasgow

@trinitycolglasgow.bsky.social

1 year ago

Registration is NOW OPEN!
Places are limited so don't delay in getting in touch
#ministry #professionaldevelopmentinministry #ministrylife #practicaltheology #pastoraltheology

Christy Ramsey

@christyramsey.com

1 year ago

Me, for 5 years: "Hey, your church email is bouncing all Presbytery email messages."
Them, today: "Hi! I'm the IT person at the church. Can you reply to me about the email problem at my church email?"
Me: stares into the abyss 😑 #TechFails #MinistryLife #Sigh

David Bunce

@davidbunce.bsky.social

1 year ago

Prepping for intergenerational worship on John 15 #ministrylife