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Ministry Without Hating It

Is it possible to do ministry without hating it? We have a theory that it just might be. Join us in our pursuit to answer this question through the stories of ministry leaders who have been where you're at, and pick up the wisdom they've earned in the trenches of their own ministry journeys.

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Update frequency
every 25 days
Average duration
63 minutes
Episodes
48
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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#48: Imagination Building | A Soul Check feat. BrianJames McMahon

#48: Imagination Building | A Soul Check feat. BrianJames McMahon

How do we combat stagnation, cultivate fresh vision and lead others to experience God in fresh ways? What if we told you it has a lot to do with the creativity you unlock through the building of your…

00:40:20  |   Mon 15 Sep 2025
#47: Your Voice is Important | Nonexclusive Image-bearers of Christ feat. Melissa Brotherton

#47: Your Voice is Important | Nonexclusive Image-bearers of Christ feat. Melissa Brotherton

This probably goes without saying, but: We believe in Women in Ministry Leadership. That said, in this episode Pastor Melissa Brotherton shares her ministry journey as a female Lead Pastor has formed…

01:00:41  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
#46: The Power of Lament | A Soul Check feat. BrianJames McMahon

#46: The Power of Lament | A Soul Check feat. BrianJames McMahon

Ministry leaders will experience levels of pain, grief and relational struggle that most others will not–it just comes with the territory. What if instead of powering through, withdrawing from or fin…

00:33:36  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
#45: Resenting Easter | A Shop Talk About Ministry Holidays & Events

#45: Resenting Easter | A Shop Talk About Ministry Holidays & Events

Did that get your attention? No, this episode isn’t an anti-easter manifesto. It’s a roundtable discussion on the highs and lows, pros and cons and practical approaches to the ministry calendar–speci…

00:55:07  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
#44: There’s Grace For That | Formation > Ministry Assignment feat. Sal & Krystal Bono

#44: There’s Grace For That | Formation > Ministry Assignment feat. Sal & Krystal Bono

Have you ever said, “I am going to make this work, or die trying”? According to Pastors Sal & Krystal Bono, that’s probably the worst thing you can say within ministry. In this episode, the Bonos get…

01:22:01  |   Sun 15 Jun 2025
#43: I Called You to Serve My House | Keeping Ministry Simple feat. Jordan Wall

#43: I Called You to Serve My House | Keeping Ministry Simple feat. Jordan Wall

If God chooses the foolish things to shame the wise, then what does that say about me? According to Pastor Jordan Wall, it’s actually pretty simple. In this episode Jordan shares how his story formed…

01:12:49  |   Thu 15 May 2025
#42: Get Into Somebody’s Orbit | Ministering & Being Ministered To feat. Johnny McCallister

#42: Get Into Somebody’s Orbit | Ministering & Being Ministered To feat. Johnny McCallister

Statistically, the number of ministry leaders struggling with their identity, calling and confidence in ministry is growing, and they are feeling more and more isolated. In this episode, Pastor and E…

01:20:39  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
#41: Stewarding People | Discipling, Developing & Deploying Others feat. Beth Hackbarth

#41: Stewarding People | Discipling, Developing & Deploying Others feat. Beth Hackbarth

How does knowing who you’ve been created to be as a leader directly impact your effectiveness in discipling others? Pastor and denominational leader, Beth Hackbarth, sits down for a conversation with…

01:17:25  |   Sat 15 Mar 2025
#40: Add “Interim” to Your Job Title | Integrated Missiology feat. Peter Henderson

#40: Add “Interim” to Your Job Title | Integrated Missiology feat. Peter Henderson

Is it your “ministry”, or your “mission assignment”? Distinguishing this small, yet profound detail has made all the difference for our guest, Pastor Peter Henderson. In this episode, Peter shares ho…

01:16:16  |   Sat 15 Feb 2025
#39: Rest on the Fact of Freedom | Persistence & Reimagining Ministry feat. Jared Ballenger

#39: Rest on the Fact of Freedom | Persistence & Reimagining Ministry feat. Jared Ballenger

We’re back! And for our first episode of Season Four we’re visited by Pastor and Non-Profit Leader, Jared Ballenger. In this conversation Jared shares why the word “ministry” has always been spelled …

01:14:06  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
#38: Renegades, Not Rebels | Reframing Your Questions with Ministry Pain feat. BrianJames McMahon

#38: Renegades, Not Rebels | Reframing Your Questions with Ministry Pain feat. BrianJames McMahon

At its core, experiencing pain simply means that something is off. And oftentimes, we think pain is bad. And sometimes it is. And sometimes it can be really useful. In our Season 3 Finale, therapist …

01:19:50  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
#37: So, We Can Hate It? | Ministry Without Apathy feat. Tim Lee

#37: So, We Can Hate It? | Ministry Without Apathy feat. Tim Lee

As ministry leaders, there are things about ministry that we hate, and that’s ok. It only took us 37 episodes to get to that, but here we are for a conversation with pastor, professor, fellow podcast…

01:18:15  |   Sat 30 Nov 2024
#36: Soul Check | The Journey of Sexual Purity feat. Robby Booth

#36: Soul Check | The Journey of Sexual Purity feat. Robby Booth

As leaders, we must face the reality that we will all journey with sexual sin and purity, whether personally, and/or with others. In this episode, Robby Booth breaks down how this journey isn’t just …

01:03:41  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
#35: It May Be the Last Time | Perspective & Joy for Hard Ministry feat. Zach & Caitlin Thomas

#35: It May Be the Last Time | Perspective & Joy for Hard Ministry feat. Zach & Caitlin Thomas

How do you keep the “why” of ministry at the forefront of your ministry? Sometimes it takes a healthy dose of perspective of another leader’s reality. This episode with NextGen Leaders, Zach & Caitli…

01:15:02  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
#34: Follow Your Rabbi | The Practice of People Over Performance feat. Marty Schminkey

#34: Follow Your Rabbi | The Practice of People Over Performance feat. Marty Schminkey

How does a failed hunting trip transform the way you minister to others? In this episode our guest, Pastor Marty Schminkey, pulls no punches in sharing how God has used moments like these to change t…

01:13:08  |   Sun 15 Sep 2024
#33: Just Show Up | As You Go, I Will Show feat. Nina Sims

#33: Just Show Up | As You Go, I Will Show feat. Nina Sims

Do you ever feel unqualified, or under-equipped as a leader? Well good news, you're not alone! In this episode Pastor and Church Planter, Nina Sims, shares with us how her motto of "Just Show Up" is …

01:21:46  |   Thu 15 Aug 2024
#32: Soul Check | The Lord’s Prayer for Leaders Pt. 2 feat. Robby Booth

#32: Soul Check | The Lord’s Prayer for Leaders Pt. 2 feat. Robby Booth

It’s time for a Soul Check, an open discussion with ministry leaders and mental health specialists focused on reinforcing the most important part of you–your soul! In this episode we get Part 2 of ou…

00:33:28  |   Wed 24 Jul 2024
#31: Soul Check | The Lord’s Prayer for Leaders Pt. 1 feat. Robby Booth

#31: Soul Check | The Lord’s Prayer for Leaders Pt. 1 feat. Robby Booth

Today we unbox a new episode type we’re adding to the MWH mix, Soul Check. These episodes will be an open discussion with ministry leaders and mental health specialists focused on reinforcing the mos…

00:30:05  |   Wed 10 Jul 2024
#30: Reconciling Your Story | Getting Honest With Yourself feat. Molly DuQue

#30: Reconciling Your Story | Getting Honest With Yourself feat. Molly DuQue

Jesus cares more about who I am, than what I do. Pastor and Foursquare Leader, Molly DuQue, shares with us that realizing this truth starts with being honest with yourself. In this episode, Molly unp…

01:24:36  |   Sat 15 Jun 2024
#29: Get Into the Offering Plate | Seeing Every Moment as an Opportunity feat. Tim Wimberly

#29: Get Into the Offering Plate | Seeing Every Moment as an Opportunity feat. Tim Wimberly

When you define ministry, is the first thing you think of, “your life”? It is for this episode’s guest, Pastor and Missions Worker, Tim Wimberly. But Tim’s response doesn’t come from an overly spirit…

01:05:13  |   Wed 15 May 2024
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