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This conversation explores the challenges and struggles faced by pastors and their families in ministry. The guests, Shawn and Sonny Hennessy, share their personal journey of leaving ministry and finding restoration. They discuss the need for emotional growth, the systemic issues within the church, and the importance of creating a culture of vulnerability. They also highlight their work in providing a r...2024-03-1245 min
The Rise After the FallThe Vision of Shiri JoshuaPastor Sonny interviews Shiri Joshua and the vision she had for Israel since the attack by Hamas.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn--Near Green Bay, WI? Join...2023-12-1537 minThe Rise After the FallThe Aftermath: When Demonic Spirits RemainWhat's at stake when the Holy Spirit is left out and demonic spirits remain? Pastor Sonny interviews Pastors Shelby and Dallas Cox about the aftermath of a church leadership affair at a former church they served at.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect w...2023-10-1344 minThe Rise After the FallWhy Pastors Quit - The Confessions of a Broken Hearted ShepherdWhy do pastors wear out, burn out, and give up?Shawn and Sonny review a podcast where one pastor resigned his church and the ministry altogether and the reasons why he could take no more. The Pastor's Resignation -> https://www.restorativefaith.org/post/departure-why-i-left-the-churchPastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram2023-09-1537 minThe Rise After the FallHow Do You Win Spiritual Warfare?We're under attack but we're fighting back. Pastors Shawn and Sonny close the loop on "Demonic Spirits." They share about recent demonic attacks they've fought and offer instructions to help you win over the powers of spiritual darkness.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.com...2023-08-1851 minThe Rise After the FallDemonic Spirits: Luciferian, Jezebel and OthersWhat's the real enemy? What's the real battle about? We live in a spiritual world where the spiritual realm manifests in the physical realm.Shawn and Sonny tackle the difficult topic of demonic spirits with balance, scripture, and 30+ years of ministry experience. Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny...2023-07-141h 02The Rise After the FallHennie Lauf: The Truth About Domestic Abuse in MinistryDomestic abuse does happen in ministry marriages. Shawn and Sonny speak with victim turn advocate, Hennie Lauf, on today's episode. In some ministry marriages, abuse is weaponized against the wives and children. Today's story sheds light on that sort of abuse, but also, how to overcome and move into healing and wholeness. Resources:Stop Abuse Campaign WebsiteSafe Child Act Aisha's Law - The bill Hennie helped passAbout Hennie LaufHennie Lauf currently works as a State Manager at Stop Abuse Campaign, a non-profit...2023-06-161h 00The Rise After the FallWhy Do Pastors Screw Up? From the Maybe God PodcastEric Huffman, host and lead pastor of The Story Church, asks the tough question: "What would it take to give up on your pastor?" Eric asks his own congregation and examines the state of the church with journalist Julie Roys. He finishes with some hope by interview Pastors Shawn and Sonny Hennessy!Shawn and Sonny delve deeper into their own fall and rise story and how the Exchange Collaborative helps pastors avoid a fall or rise from one. This episode is from the Maybe God podcast. A podcast that tackles people’s most int...2023-04-211h 13
Maybe GodWhy Do Pastors Screw Up?It’s hard to miss the relentless stream of news reports of Christian pastors who’ve been caught lying, cheating on their wives, mishandling church funds, and in some cases sexually abusing women and children - and the ripple effect pastoral misconduct has had on so many people who’ve lost faith in the Church. What are the root causes of these pastoral failures? How should they be handled? And how can trust in the Church ever be restored? Eric Huffman talks to Julie Roys, the journalist who’s been the first to report on many of the bigg...2023-04-121h 07The Rise After the FallWhat About The Husbands... When Betrayed?It's not a gender issue; it's a spirit issue. Pastors Shawn and Sonny flip the script and talk about the husbands who've been betrayed by their wives. Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn2023-04-071h 01The Rise After the FallWe Went There! Our Response to the Anonymous EpisodeWe've received a lot of phone calls about our anonymous episode. Some callers said thank you for sharing the story raw. Others from men in power asking to take the podcast down. As you can see, it's still up. So Shawn and Sonny go there and deliver some hard truth to those men in power who can call out those living in sin.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email...2023-03-231h 02The Rise After the FallAfter the Disaster: Where Do I Start? w/ Barry EdgemonPastor Shawn Hennessy and guest Barry Edgemon examine the process of finding hope, wholeness, and restoration for pastors and their families after a fall.Where do they go for help?What's available?Is there help for the whole family?Can falls be prevented?Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite...2023-02-171h 03The Rise After the FallBONUS: What Are intensives? w/ Brandi WilsonAfter the interview, Brandi and Sonny talked intensives. What are they? How are they different then on-going therapy? Where are they offered? Find out on this quick bonus episode.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter...2023-02-1011 minThe Rise After the Fall2.8 The Women and Kids - Better than OkPastor Sonny Hennessy interviews Brandi Wilson, co-founder of Leading and Loving It. Sonny and Brandi examine how Brandi and her three sons thrived through difficult times of ministry, divorce, loss, and rebuilding from the ruins. ABOUT BRANDI WILSONBrandi's Website: https://lovebrandiwilson.com/Brandi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandiwilson/Leading and Loving It Website: https://leadingandlovingit.com/Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --...2023-01-2749 minThe Rise After the FallComing Friday: Brandi Wilson InterviewSonny flew to TN to interview Brandi Wilson of Leading and Loving It about God's providence through her messy divorce after her husband's fall.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn--2023-01-2300 minThe Rise After the FallRaised to Stay w/ Natalie RunionHave church leaders hurt you? Has the hurt you've endured caused you to doubt God? Many abusive church leaders go unchecked when hurting other pastors and people that they shepherd. Shawn and Sonny go deep with Natalie Runion into the definition of what church hurt actually is, and how unchecked leaders continue in their position without any correction or confrontation.ABOUT NATALIE RUNIONNatalie Runion is a pastor, author, and creator of the Raised to Stay Community. The Raised to Stay Community comes together to cheer one another on...2023-01-1347 minThe Rise After the FallAre You a Sinner or a Saint?We are in an identity crisis... People, leaders, and, yes, pastors! We have forgotten the scope and nature of the saving work of Jesus Christ. Today we are discussing a spiritual trend: understanding the difference between a sinner and a saint. "I'm a sinner saved by grace" is the most damaging and distracting self-identification that a person could make or claim about themselves. Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email...2022-12-3052 minThe Rise After the FallJourney 2 Wholeness: Restoration and Discipleship w/ Becky AlcantarShawn and Sonny interview the author and co-founder of Journey 2 Wholeness, Becky Flores Alcantar.What exactly is Journey 2 Wholeness? J2W is an in-depth and intense form of counseling offered through the Exchange Collaborative. This restorative process explores the raw, real, and present nature of our memories. Memories imprinted perhaps decades ago.How do we start to understand the awareness around these wounds, trauma, and brokenness? What influences our hearts and minds that create and control our behaviors, narratives, and thoughts? Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange...2022-12-161h 06The Rise After the FallWhat About the Wives and Children? w/ AnonymousAn interview with the wife of a fallen megachurch pastor. Shawn and Sonny discuss the story of the fall of a pastor and his family and the effect the fall had on the whole family and church. Who pays the price and suffers the consequences of a Pastor's fall? And what is the proper care for the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health of the children?What are the next steps for the family members in the wake of the fall?Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange...2022-12-021h 11The Rise After the FallDeconstruction vs ReconstructionWhat does deconstruction mean? Pastors Shawn and Sonny discuss why understanding it is so important and how it influences life and culture today.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn--2022-11-181h 00The Rise After the FallWhat About the Wives? w/ Starla BridgesWhen Pastors fall, there is a fallout not just in their lives but also in the lives of their wives and children.In this episode, Pastors Shawn and Sonny interview Kendall and Starla Bridges. Together they discuss the impact of Kendall's fall on Starla and the children. Starla Bridges is both candid and clear about the Bridges store of grace, mercy, and restoration.Learn more about the Bridges & Freedom Church: https://findfreedom.church/first-time-here Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole...2022-10-141h 00The Rise After the FallThe Story of the Exchange Collaborative and Pastoral RestorationSeason 2 is here! Pastors Shawn and Sonny Hennessy share their story of how their response to a need has turned into their dreams of leading pastoral restoration becoming a reality. Because God.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny online2022-09-301h 05The Rise After the FallHow to Finish Strong w/ Pastor Kevin GeraldPastor Kevin Gerald has served as Pastor at Champion Centre in Tacoma. WA for 36 years with now 3 more campuses under his direction and Leader of a nationwide network of churches. He has lead during the same era as Bill Hybels, Brian Houston, and Ravi Zachariah, all who have had their falls exposed later in their ministries. Shawn and Sonny sat down with Pastor Kevin to learn how he has finished strong and is still going and effective.ABOUT PASTOR KEVIN - Kevin and Sheila Gerald are the Founders and Lead Pastors of Champions Centre, one of the...2022-07-0847 min
The Brain and Bible PodcastWhole: I Pledge You My Faith; RelationshipsPastor Shawn and Sonny Hennessy join us for the final installment of our Relationship Series where discuss the biblical call for us to "Leave, Weave, and Cleave" in our marriages. They open up on how that looked in their story, the lessons they've learned after 26 years of marriage, and how to prepare to help launch our children well into their own marriages as we talk about our vow to: Pledge you my FaithQuestion for the show? Email us at becky@j2wholeness.org--Follow J2Wholeness on socials!...2022-06-301h 09The Rise After the FallThe Honeymoon Phase: Thinking You've Made itWhat happens right before a fall? What are the warning signs that flicker by? Whose voice should you be listening to? Get to know Pastor Shawn & Sonny better as they share more behind the scenes of their early marriage and ministry, how they rapidly grew and what transpired before they fell. Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn online2022-06-2453 minThe Rise After the FallBurning the Candle at Both EndsPastors Shawn and Sonny talk about weariness and the importance of taking a sabbath.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny@theexchangebrand.comConnect with Pastor Sonny onlineWebsite | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn--Near Green Bay, WI? Join Shawn and Sonny...2022-06-1043 minThe Rise After the FallI Chose You w/ Pastor Barry Edgemon“Falls happen because we’re fashioned and designed one way but choose to live another, contradicting our original fashion.”Man has always had the propensity to Fall since the Fall. We’ve made a habit of falling passing the art of Falling down to the third and fourth generations. Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter...2022-05-271h 00The Rise After the FallFrom UnSeminary Podcast: Rich Birch Interviews Shawn & Sonny On Pastoral RestorationShawn and Sonny recently discussed pastoral falls and restoration on the the UnSeminary Podcast with Rich Birch!To read take-aways or follow along with the transcript: https://unseminary.com/insights-on-pastoral-restoration-after-a-fall-with-shawn-sonny-hennessy/Learn more about the Rich and the UnSeminary podcast, where pastors learn all the things you don't learn in seminary school: https://unseminary.com/aboutpodcast/ --Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail...2022-05-1346 minThe Rise After the FallA Picture of Grace w/ Pastor Maury DavisMaury Davis grew up in some of the most challenging circumstances a young boy should ever have to endure. His early life patterned and shaped a future that would cost Pastor Maury his future and perhaps his life. The beautiful picture of grace, mercy, redemption, and one faithful man telling the story of Jesus. There's hope and wholeness after the fall and here's one of the best stories you'll ever hear!ABOUT PASTOR MAURY DAVIS - https://maurydavis.com In 1991, when Maury and his wife, Gail, answered the call to pioneer a church...2022-05-061h 05The Rise After the FallHumpty Dumpty w/ Pastor Lonnie KeeneYou will never forget this guy's message! Lonnie tells his story, all our stories really, in a way you've never heard. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, and all the King's men couldn't put Humpty together again! It's Lonnie's story, and it's your story, it's our story. ABOUT LONNIE KEENE:Pastor Lonnie Keene is one of the founders of StrongPoint Church back in 1997, and serves as the church's Lead Pastor. He is a loving father & husband, as well as a published author, writing the book The Law of Loyalty....2022-04-2958 min
unSeminary PodcastInsights on Pastoral Restoration After a Fall with Shawn & Sonny HennessyWelcome to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Shawn and Sonny Hennessy, from Life Church Green Bay in Wisconsin. Shawn and Sonny are also co-hosts of The Rise After the Fall podcast and together founded The Exchange Collaborative. The highs and lows of ministry, and the trials of life can threaten to destroy pastors […]2022-04-2841 min
unSeminary Mobile MP4Insights on Pastoral Restoration After a Fall with Shawn & Sonny Hennessy
Welcome to the unSeminary podcast. Today we’re talking with Shawn and Sonny Hennessy, from Life Church Green Bay in Wisconsin. Shawn and Sonny are also co-hosts of The Rise After the Fall podcast and together founded The Exchange Collaborative.
The highs and lows of ministry, and the trials of life can threaten to destroy pastors and church leaders if they don’t address their own brokenness. Everyone experiences trauma and has weaknesses that can lead to a fall. But that’s not the end of the story. Listen in as Shawn and Sonny talk about how to fin...2022-04-2841 minThe Rise After the FallDream Again w/ Pastor Kendall BridgesPastors Shawn and Sonny are joined by personal hero and long time friend, Pastor Kendall Bridges to discuss his fall and the freedom that came after five years of healing. The Kendall Bridges story. Success is a deceiver. If we are not careful, we begin to believe that we have arrived because of who we are and what we have done. And it's true. When we take the glory that belongs to God alone, the casting down begins, and the fall happens. We have two choices, recognize and repent or rebel and remain. ...2022-04-1539 minThe Rise After the FallHow To Come Back From a Setback w/ Pastor Lee McFarlandPastor Shawn sits with long time friend, Pastor Lee McFarland. We never know a person's story until we sit with them and hear their story. Listening to them with compassion, kindness, and understanding.Whether we are entering, in the middle of, or coming to the end of a fall. None of us are immune from a falling, but, we all have the same opportunity to rise after the fall. Listen to Lee's message from Life Church Green Bay's sanctuary on YouTubePastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange Collaborative2022-04-011h 10The Rise After the FallThe PrequelThis week Pastor Shawn preaches on how his fall came about and how he found himself at the lowest point in his life. Everyone falls, but our failure doesn't have to be fatal. It's those who who dust off their pants and pick themselves that write the script on their failure instead of it writing the story on its own. Becoming more compassionate and understanding of human failure will not only set us up to be better stewards of success but also better leaders and Jesus-followers.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange Collaborative2022-03-2540 minThe Rise After the FallWhen Those Closest To Me FallToday, we are digging deep on a sensitive topic.What happens when someone close to you falls? Or when those whom you serve falls? Disconnection. Disassociation. Denial. How, do we notice, address, and deal appropriately with the situation? Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness --Email Pastor Shawn directly: theShawnhennessy@gmail.comConnect with Pastor Shawn onlineWebsite | Twitter | InstagramEmail Pastor Sonny directly: Sonny...2022-03-1142 minThe Rise After the FallThe Disgruntled ChurchPeople have a tendency to write off all churches because they've been burned by one. Making sweeping statements about denominations and walking out because they've been hurt by the pastor. As a pastor or leader of an organization, in order to rise after a fall, you need to own the mistake, repent and learn what needs to change to move forward. There is hope in being restored to make an even bigger impact. --Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with...2022-02-2559 minThe Rise After the FallThe Fallout After the FallToday, Shawn and Sonny are taking a look at people closest to them who have fallen. It's someone they know personally and influential in their lives. They will look at the trauma, hurt, and betrayal we all feel when those closest to us have fallen and the fallout that follows. And then, the responsibility we have of listening to our gut and taking action. And lastly, a big thing that affects churches, businesses, and entrepreneurial endeavors - how to deal with grief. Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange Collaborative2022-02-1145 minThe Rise After the FallMeteoric Rise, Devastating FallThe calling of God on your life is a big responsibility and under that pressure, it's easy to buckle and give in to your own sin. But, what will you do after that makes an even bigger impact on the Kingdom?Pastor Shawn & Sonny share their story of how starting in ministry fast and strong contributed to their own fall and the journey of healing for getting back into ministry.Pastor in crisis? Get 1-on-1 restorative help with the Exchange CollaborativeStart the journey to become whole again with Journey to Wholeness 2022-02-1153 minThe Rise After the FallStart Here - What is the Rise after the Fall?Off the heels of "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" from Christianity Today, Pastors Shawn & Sonny Hennessy cut through the pleasantries and bring an honest look at church culture. In transparency, they share their own story of fast success which lead to a fall. And after the fall, a process of healing and restoration before returning to ministry again. As a leader in the church - you don’t need to hide behind guilt, shame and run away only to fall into the same patterns. There is a rise after the fall.--...2022-01-1505 min
Chew on That!Chewing on "I'm Grateful; The Brightside"Pastors Sonny and Scott breakdown Pastor Shawn's message on being grateful and find a treasure of scriptural nuggets to propel us forward in positivity.To watch the full message or download the discussion questions, check out: http://lifechurchgreenbay.com/©Life Church Green Bay and Shawn Hennessy2020-10-211h 06
At Home with the HennessysComing Friday, April 17!At Home with the Hennessys will be coming Friday, April 17, 2020. --Follow and connect with Sonny HennessyInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | WebsiteFollow and connect with Shawn HennessyInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | Website--If you live in the 920 area of Wisconsin, come hang with us for church! You can join us in person or online. Find more info on our website at http://lifechurchgreenbay.com/2020-04-1200 min