Pastoring on Purpose

Season 8 Episode 10: Brian & Cathy Yaun

June 22nd, 2026  |  Season 8  |  52 mins 24 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent are joined by Brian and Cathy Yaun to talk about families serving the church, transitioning between various church positions, and the importance of healthy communication amongst families. Brian is the International Youth and Discipleship Director, and Cathy is the International Girls Ministries Coordinator for the Church of God.

Season 8 Episode 9: Stacy Flowers, FNP on Menopause

June 2nd, 2026  |  Season 8  |  55 mins 33 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

Pastoring on Purpose presents a special episode on women's health, specifically focusing on the topic of menopause and its symptoms, effects, and treatments. Producer Ryan is joined by Ministerial Care team members Melinda Maness and Lisa Jones as they welcome family nurse practitioner Stacy Flowers to provide informed clinical insight into the topic.

Please note that this episode is a respectful discussion about a sensitive topic and includes clinical references to the female body that may be best suited for mature audiences.

Season 8 Episode 8: Social Media 2

May 19th, 2026  |  40 mins 53 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

Don't wake up on the wrong side of the internet! On episode 2 of our Social Media focus, Dr. Tim Maness continues his look at how social media can affect our lives in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Producer Ryan joins him for this discussion and also shares a few ways social media is good for us!

Season 8 Episode 7: Social Media

April 23rd, 2026  |  Season 8  |  51 mins 4 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

Dr. Tim Maness tackles the mental and emotional toll that social media can have on our lives in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. He's joined by Producer Ryan, to discuss how our usage and experience on social media networks can influence our thoughts, behaviors, and even our ministry.

Season 8 Episode 6: Dr. Paul Conn

April 7th, 2026  |  Season 8  |  55 mins 52 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

Lee University Chancellor Dr. Paul Conn joins our Ministerial Care team, Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent, to talk about the opportunities and struggles that have been part of his 35 years in leadership at Lee University. Dr. Conn also shares his journey that led him to Lee, and his recent health challenges.

Season 8 Episode 5: EPISODE 100!!!

March 18th, 2026  |  Season 8  |  45 mins 28 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

Join Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent as they celebrate this 100th episode of Pastoring on Purpose! We'll listen to some inspiring testimonials, well-wishes, and past-episode highlights as we honor and give thanks for reaching this incredible milestone.

Season 8 Episode 4: Dr. Thomas and LaQuita Propes

February 26th, 2026  |  Season 8  |  1 hr 2 mins

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent are joined by Dr. Thomas Propes and his wife, LaQuita, to talk about missionaries and the mental health challenges they face. They also share their own personal story of losing a child and how that affects parents and the community around them. Dr. Propes holds a Doctor of Divinity from Pentacostal Theological Seminary and is the General Director of World Missions for Church of God. He served on the Council of Eighteen of the Church of God, and has been in ministry for nearly 50 years.

Season 8 Episode 3: Healthy Habits

February 10th, 2026  |  Season 8  |  26 mins 50 secs

Dr. Tim Maness discusses the behaviors and habits ministers can practice to remain mentally and emotionally healthy. He also shares some of the behaviors church leaders can demonstrate to help manage expectations and boundaries between their family and their congregation.

Season 8 Episode 2: Michael Reynolds

January 28th, 2026  |  Season 8  |  47 mins 18 secs

This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care

Season 8 Episode 1: Sussy Hunter

January 14th, 2026  |  Season 8  |  45 mins 9 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

Sussy Hunter joins Dr. Jeffrey Sargent and Dr. Tim Maness to share her experiences with family stress, lifestyle limitations, and challenging behaviors that lead to her being diagnosed with attention defecit disorder as an adult. She also discusses her journey to greater mental and spiritual health through prayer, medicine, and counseling. Sussy and her husband, Wes, are lead pastors at Hill Creek Church of God in Swartz Creek, Michigan.

Season 7 Episode 23: Christmas 2025

December 18th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  25 mins 6 secs

In the Season 7 finale, Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team reflect on the incredible past year and the joy of families, friends, and holidays. They also discuss some helpful ways we can manage the difficulties and emotions that some may experience this time of year.

Season 7 Episode 22: Ginger Robinson

December 9th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  44 mins 43 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

Dr. Tim Maness welcomes Ginger Robinson, associate pastor of Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee. She discusses her journey as a pastor's widow raising two children in the shadow of her husband, Jeremy's, passing. She and her husband planted the Open Door Community Church in Northern Kentucky, where they pastored for 12 years before pastoring Bethalto Church of God in Illinois for 10 years. Their daughters were 16 and 14 when Jeremy died in 2015. In 2020, the Robinson's moved to be closer to family in Cleveland, where Ginger has taught part-time at TCPS and worked as director of the U-Turn Institute, as well as having led 15 GriefShare groups. Ginger has a BS in Communications from Lee University and an MA in Communications from Regent University.

Season 7 Episode 21: Thanksgiving 2025

November 24th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  30 mins 47 secs

Dr. Tim Maness and the Ministerial Care team have a light and fun conversation about giving thanks during this time of year. They play some games, share some stories, and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Season 7 Episode 20: Human Trafficking

November 5th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  35 mins 8 secs

Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent welcome Sarah McKinnis, founder and CEO of WillowBend Farms. Willowbend Farms is a faith-based, Christ-centered, nonprofit organization focused on the restoration of survivors of human trafficking. Sarah is a survivor herself, and shares insight, information, and inspiration on this difficult but important topic.

Season 7 Episode 19: Forgiveness

October 21st, 2025  |  Season 7  |  44 mins 32 secs

church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement

This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care

Season 7 Episode 18: Managing Change

October 7th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  30 mins 23 secs

This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care