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The Care Ministry Podcast

Laura Howe
Mental Health
Care Ministry
Self-Care
Advent
Pastoral Care
Community Development
Joy
Peace
Love
Hope
Church Mental Health Summit
Community Engagement
Peer Support
Hope Made Strong
Coaching
Clinical Support
Community Care
Compassion Fatigue
Hopefest
Center Of Hope

Building a culture of care in your church can feel as complex as the people you serve. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Laura Howe offers listeners practical resources and actionable strategies to support leader’s well-being, strengthen volunteer teams and equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to care for your community. With over 15 years of experience as a community mental health cl... more

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In this episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, host Laura Howe sits down with Mark Strickland and Matt Timpson from Milton Bible Church to explore what intentional, sustainable care looks like in a mid-sized church. Together, they unpack why Milton Bi... more

In this episode of the Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe and Rebecca Bailey kick off the new year by introducing prayer as a foundational care strategy within a holistic care ministry. They unpack how prayer fits into six core care pillars and explor... more

Today, Laura Howe speaks with Dr. Chris Adams, Executive Director of the Mental Health and the Church Initiative at Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology. They dive into the essential practices of healthy caregiving within ministry, highli... more

In the final week of the Advent series, Laura and Rebecca explore the theme of love…not just the love we offer others, but the radical invitation to receive love ourselves. They reflect on the vulnerability of love, the five needs for Christian conne... more

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Laura Barringer
Author of the church called Tove
Episode: 195: Inside the 2025 Church Mental Health Summit: Speaker Previews from Every Track
Kay Warren
Co-founder of Saddleback Church and founder of Hope for Brighter Tomorrow
Hope for Brighter Tomorrow
Episode: 195: Inside the 2025 Church Mental Health Summit: Speaker Previews from Every Track
Reverend Wen-Ping Lo
Founder of Kueninia Inclusion Network in Singapore
Kueninia Inclusion Network
Episode: 195: Inside the 2025 Church Mental Health Summit: Speaker Previews from Every Track
Becky Brown
President of New Life Ministries and licensed counselor
New Life Ministries
Episode: 195: Inside the 2025 Church Mental Health Summit: Speaker Previews from Every Track
Dr. Saru Koirala
Theological educator and pastoral counselor
Episode: 195: Inside the 2025 Church Mental Health Summit: Speaker Previews from Every Track
Ruth Brooks
Care ministry leader at Mission Church, Ventura
Mission Church
Episode: 194: Hosting a Watch Party: Turn One Event into Year-Round Volunteer Training.
Dr. Alison Cook
Therapist, author, and host of The Best of You Podcast
Episode: 192: Leading with Presence: Alison Cook on Healing, Boundaries, and the Church
Eric Freemon
Pastor at City Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, who has navigated the rapid growth of his church while maintaining its core values of community and care.
City Church, Knoxville
Episode: 191: Systematizing Care Without Losing Heart: A Culture-Driven Approach to Ministry
David Kim
Pastor of Discipleship and Formation at Westgate Church and author of 'Made to Belong'
Westgate Church
Episode: 190: Celebrating 100K Downloads - 5 Practices to Cultivate a Safe and Deep Community with David Kim

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Laura Howe
Host and founder of Hope Made Strong, specializing in community mental health strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Love! So neglected in the church and so needed!

    Laura Howe, thank you for being a leading voice in a much overlooked ministry in the church today. Thank you for offering practical strategies for church leaders everywhere and also for shouting not only permission to care for ourselves but the priority of it! We have much to learn about the ministry of care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurie Acker
    United States2 years ago
  • The most practical podcast!!!

    Everyone who’d learn from listening podcast should listen to this! You’ll find all kinds of mental care strategies and tools in it, and not just for others but for self-care as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kklinglingling
    Hong Kong3 years ago
  • Stories and Systems

    I love how this podcast addresses both individual stories as well entire systems of care. Rather than being reductionistic in one direction or the other, Laura helps the church to holistically serve real people and create healthier communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Eckert
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Content

    Thank you for providing content that is helpful, encouraging and meaningful! I love how mental health and Christianity is incorporated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shantelle J.
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative and Encouraging

    Having struggled with mental myself and raising children who have managed their own personal battles with mental health, I appreciate the consistent, quality information and vulnerability of the guests. Thank you for making a difference!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TKennington
    United States4 years ago

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Comments highlight the encouraging nature of the content and the emphasis on self-care for leaders.
Many express gratitude for the actionable strategies provided for managing care ministries.
Listeners value the integration of mental health awareness and spirituality in the episodes.
Listeners appreciate the practical insights shared for enhancing mental health support in churches.
Feedback indicates that the discussion of personal stories alongside practical advice is particularly compelling.

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159: Behind the Scenes of Hosting a Local Church Mental Health Summit
Q: What inspired you to host a local mental health summit?
Pastor Trent explained that his journey in understanding mental health evolved through personal experiences and the need to support the community, leading to hosting the first local Church Mental Health Summit.
160: Care Ministry Cohort: Stories from Alumni
Q: If you could send yourself a voicemail, what would you say?
Learn, receive God's love, because I was a very broken person doing ministry out of a brokenness.
160: Care Ministry Cohort: Stories from Alumni
Q: What did you say to your younger self?
Just relax, just enjoy the time that you have in the moment with my kids. God is working behind the scenes.
162:Coaching with Care: Developing a Care Team with Center of Hope
Q: So what direction do you want to go?
I guess I could use help in training for our visitation teams, especially how to respond to specific situations.
182: Saying Yes to the Hard Thing: How Amy Hughes Turned a Calling Into Community Impact
Q: What were some of the first steps that you took?
Amy gathered a team of like-minded individuals who believed in the project to help them organize the summit effectively.

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1. Laura Barringer
2. Kay Warren
3. Reverend Wen-Ping Lo
4. Becky Brown
5. Dr. Saru Koirala
6. Ruth Brooks
7. Dr. Alison Cook
8. Eric Freemon

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