Noah has a candid conversation with William Mack on what pastors are facing today, unrealistic expectations, having to wear a mask, and how churchgoers can help with all of this.
Ep. 117: Cynthia Beach on Gender Justice & Writing Serious Fiction
Noah has a conversation with author Cynthia Beach about gender justice, abuse & trauma, and writing serious fiction. Cynthia talks about what led her to weave these important issues into her novel The Surface of Water, and how our stories can bring about change and transformation in ways standard approaches can’t.
Why Ministry Leaders Have Moral Failures
Christianity treating its leaders like non-humans, with the leaders believing it—almost having to in order to keep their jobs—is the very catalyst for why there are so many sexual moral failures among Christian leaders and pastors.
Ep.108: Anonymous Venezuelan Pastor on Ministry Amidst Oppression
Noah interviews a Venezuelan pastor who must remain anonymous due to repercussions for anyone who speaks out against corruption in the Venezuelan government.
Ep. 101: Sean Nemecek on Burnout, People Pleasing, & Soul Care
Noah has a conversation with Sean Nemecek on the high rate of burnout by those in serving fields like nurses, doctors, counselors, teachers, and pastors. They hone in on pastors and the church, looking at what causes burnout, how we can better care for our pastors, and what spiritual practices are needed by all of us.
Ep. 92: Ken Wytsma on Chronic Pain, Compassion Fatigue, and a Theology of Suffering
Ken Wytsma discusses his journey from being a high-achieving leader to one slowed down by chronic illness and how this has made him relook at his identity. Throughout this conversation, Ken shares a lot of wisdom gained from doing pastoral and justice work for decades, including how to go at a sustainable pace.