app03 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:02:16 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Pastoring on Purpose - Episodes Tagged with “God” https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/tags/god Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic A Podcast of Ministerial Care Center for Ministerial Care 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. no pastors, ministers, ministerial, care, counseling, church, god Center for Ministerial Care tmaness@churchofgod.org Season 8 Episode 10: Brian & Cathy Yaun https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/118 fa79d813-a1f8-405e-b0fb-c7e8e89353cd Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Center for Ministerial Care full 8 Center for Ministerial Care 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. 52:24 no <p>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. </p> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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 https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/117 4b32b4c2-7ba9-4137-a0b5-a9c9a6a2ed7f Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Center for Ministerial Care full 8 Center for Ministerial Care 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. 55:33 no <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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 https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/116 a19cd097-8617-4a08-8eb0-8eb3c2100f12 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Center for Ministerial Care full Center for Ministerial Care 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! 40:53 no <p>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! </p> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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!

]]> 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 https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/115 704979ab-fcd2-452e-99b7-153a55972c7b Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Center for Ministerial Care full 8 Center for Ministerial Care 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. 51:04 no <p>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. </p> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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 https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/114 8cbb216e-7be8-4ede-938e-471f75083d1d Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Center for Ministerial Care full 8 Center for Ministerial Care 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. 55:52 no <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> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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!!! https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/113 5c248541-3b4a-4492-9a9e-b21e6b928ec0 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 Center for Ministerial Care full 8 Center for Ministerial Care 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. 45:28 no <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> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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 1: Sussy Hunter https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/109 ad86a495-a42d-4bd4-84b7-ac2ec392fffa Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 Center for Ministerial Care full 8 Center for Ministerial Care 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. 45:09 no <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> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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 22: Ginger Robinson https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/107 73959848-a6a4-4a7b-ba28-d81001be6db4 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Center for Ministerial Care full 7 Center for Ministerial Care 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. 44:43 no <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> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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 19: Forgiveness https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/104 07da7e6a-1af3-4c35-ab3f-bb512211231a Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Center for Ministerial Care full 7 Center for Ministerial Care This podcast is sponsored by the Center for Ministerial Care 44:32 no <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> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Season 7 Episode 6: Macey Jones https://pastoringonpurpose.fireside.fm/91 92b8592f-0384-4495-83b4-e1c59e8182de Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Center for Ministerial Care full 7 Center for Ministerial Care 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. 39:55 no <p>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. </p> faith, self-help, self-improvement, ministers, ministry, church, god, pastors 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.

]]> 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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