In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Dr. Phil Monroe to explore what it looks like for churches to navigate issues around sexual abuse in a healthy way…particularly when it happens in the church. We talk about some of the inherent pressures to stay silent about abuse issues, how to view these challenges as opportunities for greater ministry, and what exactly leaders can do to prevent and respond to issues when they arise. Dr. Monroe, leader of Langberg, Monroe & Associates, is a ...

In this conversation Laura Yoder sits down with Sandy Lapp, an elder at ACTS Covenant Church to talk about navigating transitional seasons in life. Moving into something new, whether it is a desired change or an undesired change, brings with it both intense challenge and rich opportunity for growth and deepening. Although uncomfortable, these times have the potential to deepen our walk with Jesus and be truly transformational. Learn several principles to walk through these seasons of life as ...

In a time where it seems like almost everyone is looking for help for their mental health, how do you know if YOU might need professional support? And what kind of support do you need? It can be difficult to discern when “normal” stress or challenges become unhealthy…and even harder to ask for help or know where to turn. In this practical episode, Laura Yoder sits down with ServingLeaders Clinical Director Jon Sovocool and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Betsy Burton to learn key signs...

In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Randy Wenger, a constitutional attorney on the front lines of litigating cases and protecting religious liberty, and Chief Counsel of the Independence Law Center in Harrisburg. In this conversation, we discuss the hopeful future of religious freedom, key cases paving the way for continued sharing of the Gospel, and why this matters for ministry leadership. Stay tuned after the episode as Dave and Laura debrief this important conversation. In...

In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding Institute to hear about their latest book “Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God’s Great Empathy for You”. Order from Amazon here

Conflict: do you love it or hate it? In this conversation, Dave Wiedis and Laura Yoder discuss how to navigate conflict in a healthy way and what that can look like in churches, organizations and families. Buy Dave's book here: On Amazon On New Growth Press Referenced in this episode: "How to Process Your Emotions to Revitalize Intimacy with Jesus: An Interview with Dave Wiedis"

In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with world-renowned pyschologist Dr. Diane Langberg for a conversation around her newest book, "When the Church Harms God's People: Becoming Faith Communities that Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth and Care for the Wounded". They talk about what it really means to be the body of Christ, the dangers of unhealthy leadership and how to identify it in yourself and others, how to practically address issues of abuse in the church, and what healthy forgiveness and r...

Listen in on our conversation with Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and Kelly Johnson on trusting God in the trajectory of their life, their marriage, and their leadership. We talk about their public life and faith, their covenant marriage, and how they have learned to surrender outcomes to God. Stay tuned after the episode while Dave and Laura debrief this conversation.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Penny Freeman, our Clinical Supervisor at ServingLeaders, to discuss the complex generational family dynamics that influence our lives. We talk about how to understand and have context for the differences and challenges we experience between us and our parents, grandparents, and children. We also talk about how to begin to change family dynamics over time and how to experience God’s redemption in even the hardest family challenges. Reflection Questions Info...

Do you believe in coincidence? Chance happenings? Listen to the story of Joe Watkins who served as a pastor, assistant to President George H.W. Bush, political commentator, actor, and TV show host and how seemingly serendipitous meetings propelled him into succession of fascinating careers and service to the Lord. Joe Watkins | State of Independence Buy Dave's book here: On Amazon On New Growth Press

In this episode, we continue our conversation about Dave’s new book, The Spiritually Healthy Leader, diving into the process of transformation: how we move from stuck and sabotaged to free and living as Christ intended us to live, how to become good stewards of our pasts, recognizing the value of our wounds and seeing ourselves as part of a larger story. Buy Dave's book here: On Amazon On New Growth Press Referenced in this episode: "How to Process Your Emotions to Revitalize Intimacy with Je...

In this second part of our series on “The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom from Self-Sabotage,” Dave Wiedis talks about what it means to live centered in the supremacy of Christ as the pathway to freedom, what to do with our longings, and how Christ's lordship supercharges our desires. Buy Dave's book here: On Amazon On New Growth Press

In this first part of our series on “The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom from Self-Sabotage,” Dave Wiedis talks about the dilemmas we all face when we get stuck in patterns of sin or behaviors that are inconsistent with the Lordship of Christ in our lives. We also explore motives and longings of the heart and how the sanctification process helps us to find freedom. Pre-order Dave's book here: On Amazon On New Growth Press https://www.davewiedis.com/

In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Shelby Abbott to talk about his journey through pain and betrayal to God's transformation, moving from anger to seeing the Gospel in every moment of life, navigating doubt, and questions arising from our cultural moment. Shelby is an author, public speaker, and campus minister. His passion for ministry has led him to speak at churches and college campuses all over the United States. He has authored 5 books and countless blog posts. He has a wife...

In 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 Amazon On New Growth Press Find out more and get in contact with Nancy here: https://www.nancyhickscommunication.com/

In this episode, Dave and Laura sit down with Mark Stockeland, the CEO of Haiti Bible Mission. Mark has spent over half of his life helping the people of Haiti. He has a heart to see Christ change the lives of the next generation of leaders, and to empower those leaders to transform communities. In our conversation, he shares his story of near burnout on the mission field, how he built new rhythms of life and stories of the powerful ripple effect of healthy leadership. Learn more about ...

ServingLeaders' 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.

On this third and final episode of our rebroadcasted holiday series from 2022, Dave continues his conversation with Jon Sovocool and Dr. Penny Freeman about handling holiday stressors and discusses the strategies for addressing loneliness and depression.

On this episode originally released in 2022, Dave continues his conversation with counselors Jon Sovocool and Dr. Penny Freeman about the holiday stressors and discusses the characteristics of toxic relationships and how to handle them.

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.