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    <title>Pastoring on Purpose - Episodes Tagged with “Church”</title>
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    <description>A podcast rooted in the work of Ministerial Care. Pastoring on Purpose speaks with leaders, pastors, and members of the Church of God and other church communities, endeavoring to learn about topics such as pastoral burnout, theodicy, boundaries, and so much more.</description>
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  <title>GA2026 - Francis Rodriguez</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Our booth is packed, the crowds are gone, and the final worship services have begun here at the Church of God General Assembly 2026. As we prepare for the trip home, we're proud to share our last mini-episode recorded here in Orlando. Dr. Tim Maness welcomes Francis Rodriquez to Pastoring on Purpose. Francis is a young man attending Lee University who has a powerful story of sacrificing his own interests to care for his family as he pursues his degree in ministry. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>16:37</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Our booth is packed, the crowds are gone, and the final worship services have begun here at the Church of God General Assembly 2026. As we prepare for the trip home, we're proud to share our last mini-episode recorded here in Orlando. Dr. Tim Maness welcomes Francis Rodriquez to Pastoring on Purpose. Francis is a young man attending Lee University who has a powerful story of sacrificing his own interests to care for his family as he pursues his degree in ministry. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>GA2026 - Dennis Laughlin</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dennis Laughlin is the lead pastor at Starkville Church of God in Mississippi. Dennis visited Pastoring on Purpose at the Church of God General Assembly 2026 to join Dr. Tim Maness and share his pastoral journey. He talks about his experience pastoring over the last 25 years, and gives insight into how he maintains healthy boundaries to protect his family relationships and his hobbies. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Dennis Laughlin is the lead pastor at Starkville Church of God in Mississippi. Dennis visited Pastoring on Purpose at the Church of God General Assembly 2026 to join Dr. Tim Maness and share his pastoral journey. He talks about his experience pastoring over the last 25 years, and gives insight into how he maintains healthy boundaries to protect his family relationships and his hobbies. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>GA2026 - Shea Hughes</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Shea Hughes is the Administrative Bishop for the Pennsylvania Church of God. Shea has written a book, Toy Soldiers, about his childhood trauma caused by his father's abandonment and his path to overcoming that past through God. Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent spent some time at the Church of God General Assembly 2026 talking to Shea about his experiences, the book, and how his past has shaped his life to his current role.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Shea Hughes is the Administrative Bishop for the Pennsylvania Church of God. Shea has written a book, Toy Soldiers, about his childhood trauma caused by his father's abandonment and his path to overcoming that past through God. Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent spent some time at the Church of God General Assembly 2026 talking to Shea about his experiences, the book, and how his past has shaped his life to his current role. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>GA2026 - Lisia Malcolm Burnett</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Lisia Malcolm Burnett visited the Ministerial Care team this week at the Church of God General Assembly 2026. Lisia is a wife, mother, church planter, and businesswoman serving on the Regional Youth board and the Evangelism and Church Plant board for Ontario/Eastern Canada. Lisia received counseling from Dr. Tim Maness and wanted to share her story of strength and recovery through our pastoral counseling program on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>17:01</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Lisia Malcolm Burnett visited the Ministerial Care team this week at the Church of God General Assembly 2026. Lisia is a wife, mother, church planter, and businesswoman serving on the Regional Youth board and the Evangelism and Church Plant board for Ontario/Eastern Canada. Lisia received counseling from Dr. Tim Maness and wanted to share her story of strength and recovery through our pastoral counseling program on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Lisia Malcolm Burnett visited the Ministerial Care team this week at the Church of God General Assembly 2026. Lisia is a wife, mother, church planter, and businesswoman serving on the Regional Youth board and the Evangelism and Church Plant board for Ontario/Eastern Canada. Lisia received counseling from Dr. Tim Maness and wanted to share her story of strength and recovery through our pastoral counseling program on this episode of Pastoring on Purpose.</p>]]>
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  <title>GA2026 - Jess Bradley</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Jess Bradley is a psychologist and the wife of Ryan Bradley, student pastor at Lifeline Church of God in Princeton, West Virginia. She spent some time with Dr. Tim Maness at the Church of God General Assembly 2026, joining our podcast to talk about her research on the mental health of ministers and her hopes for utilizing that information to improve the lives of Church of God ministers everywhere.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>18:30</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Jess Bradley is a psychologist and the wife of Ryan Bradley, student pastor at Lifeline Church of God in Princeton, West Virginia. She spent some time with Dr. Tim Maness at the Church of God General Assembly 2026, joining our podcast to talk about her research on the mental health of ministers and her hopes for utilizing that information to improve the lives of Church of God ministers everywhere. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>GA2026 - Joseph Richardson</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>The Evangelist Joseph Richardson joined Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent at the Ministerial Care booth in the Church of God General Assembly 2026 exhibitor hall. Joseph is the youngest credentialed minister of all time in the Church of God. Joseph is 15, and joined our podcast to share his fire for the Lord and what it's like to be a young man in ministry. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>14:32</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Evangelist Joseph Richardson joined Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent at the Ministerial Care booth in the Church of God General Assembly 2026 exhibitor hall. Joseph is the youngest credentialed minister of all time in the Church of God. Joseph is 15, and joined our podcast to share his fire for the Lord and what it's like to be a young man in ministry. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>The Evangelist Joseph Richardson joined Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent at the Ministerial Care booth in the Church of God General Assembly 2026 exhibitor hall. Joseph is the youngest credentialed minister of all time in the Church of God. Joseph is 15, and joined our podcast to share his fire for the Lord and what it's like to be a young man in ministry.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The Evangelist Joseph Richardson joined Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent at the Ministerial Care booth in the Church of God General Assembly 2026 exhibitor hall. Joseph is the youngest credentialed minister of all time in the Church of God. Joseph is 15, and joined our podcast to share his fire for the Lord and what it's like to be a young man in ministry.</p>]]>
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  <title>GA2026 - Sarah Glover</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Eighty-two-year-old author Sarah Glover stopped by the Ministerial Care booth at the Church of God General Assembly 2026 visit with Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent. They talk about Sarah's 42 years of youth ministry leadership and the trials and lessons she encountered along the way. Sarah is the author of Building a Youth Ministry and Well, I Declare, God, both available from Pathway Press.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>17:58</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Eighty-two-year-old author Sarah Glover stopped by the Ministerial Care booth at the Church of God General Assembly 2026 visit with Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent. They talk about Sarah's 42 years of youth ministry leadership and the trials and lessons she encountered along the way. Sarah is the author of Building a Youth Ministry and Well, I Declare, God, both available from Pathway Press. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Eighty-two-year-old author Sarah Glover stopped by the Ministerial Care booth at the Church of God General Assembly 2026 visit with Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent. They talk about Sarah's 42 years of youth ministry leadership and the trials and lessons she encountered along the way. Sarah is the author of Building a Youth Ministry and Well, I Declare, God, both available from Pathway Press.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Eighty-two-year-old author Sarah Glover stopped by the Ministerial Care booth at the Church of God General Assembly 2026 visit with Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent. They talk about Sarah's 42 years of youth ministry leadership and the trials and lessons she encountered along the way. Sarah is the author of Building a Youth Ministry and Well, I Declare, God, both available from Pathway Press.</p>]]>
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  <title>GA2026 - Justin Walker</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Our next mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at the Church of God General Assembly 2026, featured Dr. Justin Walker. Justin is the new Dean of Theology and Ministry at Lee University. Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent get to know Justin, learn how his life as a PK shaped his journey, and gain insight into his perspectives on his role at Lee.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>16:44</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Our next mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at the Church of God General Assembly 2026, featured Dr. Justin Walker. Justin is the new Dean of Theology and Ministry at Lee University. Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent get to know Justin, learn how his life as a PK shaped his journey, and gain insight into his perspectives on his role at Lee. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Our next mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at the Church of God General Assembly 2026, featured Dr. Justin Walker. Justin is the new Dean of Theology and Ministry at Lee University. Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent get to know Justin, learn how his life as a PK shaped his journey, and gain insight into his perspectives on his role at Lee.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Our next mini-episode of Pastoring on Purpose, recorded live at the Church of God General Assembly 2026, featured Dr. Justin Walker. Justin is the new Dean of Theology and Ministry at Lee University. Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent get to know Justin, learn how his life as a PK shaped his journey, and gain insight into his perspectives on his role at Lee.</p>]]>
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  <title>GA2026 - Bill Woodruff</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Continuing our podcasts recorded live from the Church of God General Assembly 2026 in Orlando, Dr. Tim Maness is joined by Bill Woodruff, Director of the Flourishing Congregations Project. PTS Flourish is based out of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary and is a grant-funded program offering conferences for church leaders and their congregations to help develop healthier churches through training and discipleship.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>19:34</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Continuing our podcasts recorded live from the Church of God General Assembly 2026 in Orlando, Dr. Tim Maness is joined by Bill Woodruff, Director of the Flourishing Congregations Project. PTS Flourish is based out of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary and is a grant-funded program offering conferences for church leaders and their congregations to help develop healthier churches through training and discipleship. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>GA2026 - Mitch Maloney</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Mitch Maloney was pastor of North Cleveland Church of God for more than two decades, and has been in ministry for over fifty years. He dropped by the Ministerial Care podcast to talk to Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent about how his experience raising two autistic children inspired his current project, Real Life Village, a live-in care facility in Cleveland, Tennessee, for individuals with intelectual and developmental disabilities.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>12:55</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Mitch Maloney was pastor of North Cleveland Church of God for more than two decades, and has been in ministry for over fifty years. He dropped by the Ministerial Care podcast to talk to Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent about how his experience raising two autistic children inspired his current project, Real Life Village, a live-in care facility in Cleveland, Tennessee, for individuals with intelectual and developmental disabilities. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>GA2026 - Mark Taylor</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Recorded live at the Church of God General Assembly 2026, Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent speak with Dr. Mark Taylor. Mark is the Ministerial Care Director for the California/Nevada Church of God, and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He is also the author of Beauty from the Ashes: Breaking Through the Pain Where Grace Will Sustain, a powerful and hope-filled resource for anyone walking through pain, trauma, or life’s unexpected challenges.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>GA2026 - Phil Cook</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Phil Cook, the president of Lee University, visited Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent in the exhibit hall at the Church of God General Assembly. They discussed Phil's experience as a student whose life was changed by (then) Lee College and how that influences him today in his current role as president. He also shared the vision Lee has, and how he is leading the university forward.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>16:37</itunes:duration>
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  <title>GA2026 - Giovy Sanders</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent welcome Dr. Giovy Sanders to Pastoring on Purpose, live from the Church of God General Assembly. Inspired by her own experience as a pastor's wife, Giovy's doctoral research was on the mental health referral practices of clergy in the Church of God. Her research revealed a critical gap in how ministry leaders are equipped to recognize emotional and mental health challenges within their congregations. She talks about her research, as well as her new book, Navigating the Maze of Mental Health and Ministry.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>22:02</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent welcome Dr. Giovy Sanders to Pastoring on Purpose, live from the Church of God General Assembly. Inspired by her own experience as a pastor's wife, Giovy's doctoral research was on the mental health referral practices of clergy in the Church of God. Her research revealed a critical gap in how ministry leaders are equipped to recognize emotional and mental health challenges within their congregations. She talks about her research, as well as her new book, Navigating the Maze of Mental Health and Ministry. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeff Sargent welcome Dr. Giovy Sanders to Pastoring on Purpose, live from the Church of God General Assembly. Inspired by her own experience as a pastor's wife, Giovy's doctoral research was on the mental health referral practices of clergy in the Church of God. Her research revealed a critical gap in how ministry leaders are equipped to recognize emotional and mental health challenges within their congregations. She talks about her research, as well as her new book, Navigating the Maze of Mental Health and Ministry.</p>]]>
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  <title>GA2026 - Dennis Sanders</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Terre Haute Church of God Senior Pastor Bishop Dennis Sanders stopped by the Ministerial Care booth at Church of God General Assembly. On this episode, Dennis tells Dr. Tim Maness his story of dealing with pride, divorce, and remarriage as a visible church leader. From his ex-wife's infidelity to his own decision to not get counseling during difficult times, to the challenges of carrying baggage into his new marriage, Dennis is honest and open about how God has given him a new season of greater emotional and mental health.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>20:43</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Terre Haute Church of God Senior Pastor Bishop Dennis Sanders stopped by the Ministerial Care booth at Church of God General Assembly. On this episode, Dennis tells Dr. Tim Maness his story of dealing with pride, divorce, and remarriage as a visible church leader. From his ex-wife's infidelity to his own decision to not get counseling during difficult times, to the challenges of carrying baggage into his new marriage, Dennis is honest and open about how God has given him a new season of greater emotional and mental health. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Terre Haute Church of God Senior Pastor Bishop Dennis Sanders stopped by the Ministerial Care booth at Church of God General Assembly. On this episode, Dennis tells Dr. Tim Maness his story of dealing with pride, divorce, and remarriage as a visible church leader. From his ex-wife's infidelity to his own decision to not get counseling during difficult times, to the challenges of carrying baggage into his new marriage, Dennis is honest and open about how God has given him a new season of greater emotional and mental health.</p>]]>
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  <title>GA2026 - David Gosnell</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Recording live from the Center for Ministerial Care booth in the exhibit hall of General Assembly 2026, this episode of our official podcast finds Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent welcoming David Gosnell. David is the General Director of Church of God Publications. He's brought by a selection of new books that are available on the Pathway Press Bookstore website (and in their store here at General Assembly), and shares his passion for helping guide others who are inspired begin their writing journey through Pathway.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>20:21</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Recording live from the Center for Ministerial Care booth in the exhibit hall of General Assembly 2026, this episode of our official podcast finds Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent welcoming David Gosnell. David is the General Director of Church of God Publications. He's brought by a selection of new books that are available on the Pathway Press Bookstore website (and in their store here at General Assembly), and shares his passion for helping guide others who are inspired begin their writing journey through Pathway. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>Recording live from the Center for Ministerial Care booth in the exhibit hall of General Assembly 2026, this episode of our official podcast finds Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent welcoming David Gosnell. David is the General Director of Church of God Publications. He's brought by a selection of new books that are available on the Pathway Press Bookstore website (and in their store here at General Assembly), and shares his passion for helping guide others who are inspired begin their writing journey through Pathway.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Recording live from the Center for Ministerial Care booth in the exhibit hall of General Assembly 2026, this episode of our official podcast finds Dr. Tim Maness and Dr. Jeffrey Sargent welcoming David Gosnell. David is the General Director of Church of God Publications. He's brought by a selection of new books that are available on the Pathway Press Bookstore website (and in their store here at General Assembly), and shares his passion for helping guide others who are inspired begin their writing journey through Pathway.</p>]]>
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  <title>GA2026 - Biji Abraham</title>
  <link>https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/121</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In our first episode live from the exhibit hall at the Church of God International General Assembly 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Tim Maness and Producer Ryan are joined by Biji Abraham. Biji and her two siblings own AVM Enterprises, a hospitality supply service company her father founded. She shares the story of her father's love and his lifelong dedication to the church, as well as how she and her two siblings honor his legacy today.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>13:01</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In our first episode live from the exhibit hall at the Church of God International General Assembly 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Tim Maness and Producer Ryan are joined by Biji Abraham. Biji and her two siblings own AVM Enterprises, a hospitality supply service company her father founded. She shares the story of her father's love and his lifelong dedication to the church, as well as how she and her two siblings honor his legacy today. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In our first episode live from the exhibit hall at the Church of God International General Assembly 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Tim Maness and Producer Ryan are joined by Biji Abraham. Biji and her two siblings own AVM Enterprises, a hospitality supply service company her father founded. She shares the story of her father's love and his lifelong dedication to the church, as well as how she and her two siblings honor his legacy today.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In our first episode live from the exhibit hall at the Church of God International General Assembly 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Tim Maness and Producer Ryan are joined by Biji Abraham. Biji and her two siblings own AVM Enterprises, a hospitality supply service company her father founded. She shares the story of her father's love and his lifelong dedication to the church, as well as how she and her two siblings honor his legacy today.</p>]]>
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  <title>Season 8 Episode 12: General Assembly 2026</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Tim Maness and the Center for Ministerial Care team are heading to the Church of God General Assembly 2026 in Orlando! He's joined by Producer Ryan to talk about what Ministerial Care has in store for the event. We'll be recording live podcasts all week, handing out some fun swag, and sharing information about our professional mental health counseling and our retired minister program, SpiritCare. If you're attending GA, please stop by the Ministerial Care booth in the vendor hall and introduce yourself! </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>17:42</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Tim Maness and the Center for Ministerial Care team are heading to the Church of God General Assembly 2026 in Orlando! He's joined by Producer Ryan to talk about what Ministerial Care has in store for the event. We'll be recording live podcasts all week, handing out some fun swag, and sharing information about our professional mental health counseling and our retired minister program, SpiritCare. If you're attending GA, please stop by the Ministerial Care booth in the vendor hall and introduce yourself!  &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Season 8 Episode 10: Brian &amp; Cathy Yaun</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>52:24</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Season 8 Episode 9: Stacy Flowers, FNP on Menopause</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>55:33</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Season 8 Episode 8: Social Media 2</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>40:53</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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! &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Season 8 Episode 7: Social Media</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>51:04</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <title>Season 8 Episode 6: Dr. Paul Conn</title>
  <link>https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/114</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>55:52</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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  <title>Season 8 Episode 5: EPISODE 100!!!</title>
  <link>https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/113</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:28</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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  <title>Season 8 Episode 1: Sussy Hunter</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:09</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>]]>
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  <title>Season 7 Episode 22: Ginger Robinson</title>
  <link>https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/107</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>44:43</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.  &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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. </p>]]>
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  <title>Season 7 Episode 19: Forgiveness</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Center for Ministerial Care</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>44:32</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Dr. Tim Maness has an indepth conversation about the importance of forgiveness. Whether you are giving or receiving forgiveness, the personal transaction of forgiveness bears physical, emotional, and spiritual effects on our lives. Learn why we experience these and how you can facilitate healthier relationships and lifestyles through emracing the power of forgiveness. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Dr. Tim Maness has an indepth conversation about the importance of forgiveness. Whether you are giving or receiving forgiveness, the personal transaction of forgiveness bears physical, emotional, and spiritual effects on our lives. Learn why we experience these and how you can facilitate healthier relationships and lifestyles through emracing the power of forgiveness.</p>]]>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
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