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ServingLeaders PodcastFacing Down a Sexual Predator: An Interview with Nancy HicksIn this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Nancy Hicks, a global speaker, author, and friend of ServingLeaders. Nancy shares the real story of her family's journey through exposing a sexual predator and navigating the complexity of doing this within their own church. You won't want to miss this honest conversation. Pre-order Dave's book here:On AmazonOn New Growth PressFind out more and get in contact with Nancy here: https://www.nancyhickscommunication.com/2025-03-131h 06ServingLeaders PodcastHandling Anxiety: From Your World Falling Apart to Divine RestServingLeaders' Executive Director Dave Wiedis speaks about anxiety: what it is, why it seems to affect so many of us, and how to enter into divine rest. 2025-02-131h 46ServingLeaders Podcast(Rebroadcast) Navigating the Blessings and Challenges of the Holidays (Part 1)On this episode originally released in 2022, Dave Wiedis joins ServingLeaders’ Clinical Director Jon Sovocool, and Dr. Penny Freeman, Assistant Clinical Director, for a conversation about the common stressors of the holiday season and how to find and increase our emotional capacity and set up healthy boundaries.2024-12-1927 minServingLeaders PodcastAnxiety and Intimacy with Jesus Part 2: Anxiety and the BodyIn this episode we continue our conversation with Sarah Ensslen and Sarah Loew and do a deeper dive into anxiety and body physiology. Learn some practical ways to help your body calm down from anxiety and prevent yourself from the harmful impact of long-term anxiety on the body. Get to know our counselors and read Sarah Ensslen's and Sarah Loew's bios here. https://www.servingleaders.org/our-teamHave a question or a comment? Email Laura Yoder at lyoder@servingleaders.org.2024-10-1031 minServingLeaders PodcastAnxiety and Intimacy with Jesus Part 1: Intro to Anxiety and SpiritualityIn this episode we are joined by Sarah Ensslen and Sarah Loew, two experienced counselors on our ServingLeaders team to explore anxiety and how it integrates with spirituality. We start with a brief overview of anxiety and then move into how experiencing anxiety can be a pathway to deeper intimacy with Jesus. Check out Sarah Ensslen and Sarah Loew's bios here: https://www.servingleaders.org/our-teamQuick Tips Segment: Laura Yoder shares a resource for easily enjoying a refreshing time of connection with Jesus in a way that fits your busy life. Check out the P...2024-10-0358 minServingLeaders PodcastSexual Wholeness Series Part 1: Opening a Complex ConversationNew Series: Sexual Wholeness - We open our series on sexual wholeness with two guests: ServingLeaders Clinical Director Jon Sovocool and missionary and counselor Carl Kishbaugh. In this episode we begin the conversation around sexual wholeness and explore both the challenges of these issues and key aspects to consider as we are leading people toward wholeness. Please share your questions with us so we can answer them on a listener Q&A episode coming up! You can submit your questions using the link below. Note that all questions will be anonymous. Questions Here2024-07-2556 minServingLeaders PodcastGod, Beauty, and Spiritual Formation: A Conversation with Mark Potter Part 2We go deeper in our conversation with master artist, theologian and pastor Mark Potter. See images of Mark's work on the ServingLeaders Instagram page. Contact Mark at markedwinpotter@gmail.com. In this episode: MarriageLoneliness in ministryPornographyBeauty as a glimpse of the presence of GodBeauty of a human soul2024-06-1354 minServingLeaders PodcastGod, Beauty, and Spiritual Formation: A Conversation with Mark Potter Part 1Enjoy part 1 of our conversation with artist, theologian and pastor Mark Potter as we explore spiritual formation as an artistic process with God as the ultimate artist. See images of Mark's work on the ServingLeaders Instagram page Contact Mark at markedwinpotter@gmail.comIn this episode-God as the artistBeing conformed to the image and likeness of JesusPressure to show up shiny, formed, and perfectHow God uses struggle and painHow to give ourselves to the spiritual formation process2024-05-3049 minServingLeaders PodcastThe Long-Term Shepherd: Pastoring at the Same Church for a LifetimeOn this episode of the ServingLeaders Podcast, we interview Andy Farmer, a pastor who has experienced the unique blessings and challenges of pastoring at the same church for 30 years. In this episode-Growing as a leader and cultivating your inner lifeHandling criticism and relational dynamicsShepherding people through leaving your church with grace And more...2024-03-211h 00ServingLeaders PodcastWise Pastoring in a Culture of Complexity - Part 2In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, we continue our conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts. 2024-02-0732 minServingLeaders PodcastWise Pastoring in a Culture of Complexity - Part 1In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, join us as we have a conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts. 2024-02-0237 minServingLeaders PodcastWise Pastoring in a Culture of Complexity - Part 2In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, we continue our conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts. 2024-02-0132 minServingLeaders PodcastWise Pastoring in a Culture of Complexity - Part 1In this episode of the ServingLeaders podcast, join us as we have a conversation with Rick Marshall to explore what it means to lead with integrity, awareness, wisdom and self-care throughout cultural and political shifts. 2024-01-1839 minServingLeaders PodcastTalking About Trans Issues with Your Teen, Part 2: An Interview with Sam AndreadesServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with pastor and author Sam Andreades about how to have an intelligent, wise, biblically based conversation about issues of Gender identity. Sam has just published a new book, "Across the Kitchen Table: Talking About Trans with Your Teen.” He has spent decades providing compassionate counsel on issues of gender from a Christian perspective and has much to offer those who want to learn more about these issues. 2023-10-1230 minServingLeaders PodcastTalking About Trans Issues with Your Teen, Part I: An Interview with Sam AndreadesServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with pastor and author Sam Andreades about how to have an intelligent, wise, biblically based conversation about issues of gender identity. Sam has just published a new book, "Across the Kitchen Table: Talking About Trans with Your Teen.” He has spent decades providing compassionate counsel on issues of gender from a Christian perspective and has much to offer those who want to learn more about these issues. 2023-09-2841 minServingLeaders PodcastHow to Prevent Burnout: Tony Villafane Interviews Dave WiedisIn this episode of the ServingLeaders Podcast, Tony Villafane, Student and Leadership Development Pastor at Gateway Church in Parkesburg, PA, interviews Dave Wiedis about burnout: What it is, why it is dangerous, and how to prevent it. This podcast was originally broadcast on Gateway Church's Leadership Podcast.2023-09-141h 06