Episode Archive
82 episodes of Pastoring on Purpose since the first episode, which aired on November 10th, 2020.
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Season 7 Episode 10: Decision Fatigue
May 27th, 2025 | Season 7 | 44 mins 37 secs
Have you ever found yourself unable to make a simple decision due to anxiety, exhaustion, or burnout? Decision fatigue is a real problem that many people experience when they are overworked or over-burdened with responsibilities. The Ministerial Care staff sits down to talk about this phenomenon and explore how you may be able to minimalize the causes and avoid or alleviate this stressful challenge!
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Season 7 Episode 9: Mary Steffy
May 13th, 2025 | Season 7 | 40 mins 8 secs
Lee University senior Mary Steffy joins Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Mary shares her experiences growing up as a pastor's kid (PK) and the challenges and benefits of being raised in the church. They discuss dealing with the expectations and pressures a PK faces as well as the opportunities and fun a pastor's kid enjoys.
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Season 7 Episode 8: Drs. Raymond & Lorna Burch
April 29th, 2025 | Season 7 | 52 mins 42 secs
Dr. Tim Maness is joined by Drs. Raymond and Lorna Burch to talk about the importance of healthy marriage and share insight and motivation to help others achieve success in their relationships. Raymond currently serves as an administrative bishop in New Jersey for the Church of God, and Lorna is an ordained minister serving as Women's Ministries Director for the New Jersey Church of God state executive office. Together, they have authored the book, Momentum in Marriage.
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Season 7 Episode 7: Kris Ware
April 15th, 2025 | Season 7 | 51 mins 37 secs
This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care
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Season 7 Episode 6: Macey Jones
April 1st, 2025 | Season 7 | 39 mins 55 secs
church, faith, god, ministers, ministry, pastors, self-help, self-improvement
Pastoring on Purpose welcomes back Macey Jones. Macey is a junior at Lee University pursuing her degree in Theological and professional studies, with two minors – Christian Ministries and Psychology. Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent sit down with Macey to talk about the struggles and opportunities being navigated by young people in our churches today.
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Season 7 Episode 5: Bishop Wayne Dority
March 18th, 2025 | Season 7 | 45 mins 46 secs
Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent are joined by Bishop T. Wayne Dority, D.D., who serves as the second assistant general overseer for the Church of God. Bishop Dority pastored for twenty-two years, giving him a special burden for clergy and churches, which he has used to encourage healthy behaviors and a focus on pastors' well-being. He shares his wisdom and experience, focusing on the dangers of feeling alone and the importance of Sabbaticals.
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Season 7 Episode 4: Identity, Part 3
March 4th, 2025 | Season 7 | 46 mins 8 secs
Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent continue their in-depth discussion about identity and how we relate to God, ourselves, and one another. In part three of our series, they explore Social Identity Theory.
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Season 7 Episode 3: Identity, Part 2
February 18th, 2025 | Season 7 | 38 mins 32 secs
Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent's informative discussion of identity continues in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. They examine how a person's identity is shaped and influenced by social interactions and circumstances, why we seem to have changing versions of ourselves, and where our true identity can be found. Take a deep dive into who you are in this second part of a series focusing on Identity.
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Season 7 Episode 2: Identity, Part 1
February 4th, 2025 | Season 7 | 35 mins 16 secs
Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent have an informative conversation about identity in this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. Learn how a person's identity is defined, what it is, and its role in who we are and how it influences our approach to being a minister. Take a deep dive into who you are in this first part of a series focusing on Identity.
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Season 7 Episode 1: Dr. Maness and the Philosophy of Counseling
January 21st, 2025 | Season 7 | 48 mins 20 secs
On this first episode of season 7, Dr. Tim Maness, director of pastoral care and SpiritCare at the Center for Ministerial Care, shares his personal philosophy and approach to counseling.