Pastoring on Purpose

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.