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The Care Ministry Podcast

Laura Howe
Mental Health
Care Ministry
Hope Made Strong
Community Support
Pastoral Care
Advent
Church Mental Health Summit
Community Development
Self-Care
Church
Loneliness
Church Community
Peer Support
Community Care
Forgiveness
Church Ministry
Peace
Joy
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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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Latest Episodes

In this special summer episode, Laura and Rebecca are taking a short break while continuing to bring listeners new and meaningful content each week. This episode features one of the top sessions from a past Church Mental Health Summit with Dr. Stephe... more

Blended families are more common than we often realize, but they’re rarely talked about in our churches.

In this episode, Laura sits down with Inés Franklin to explore the realities of blended family life and how care leaders can better support thos... more

What happens when a church becomes a place where people feel safe enough to be honest?

In this coaching episode, Laura talks with Jennifer VanCleve, a campus pastor at StoneBridge Christian Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Jennifer shares how care has bee... more

In this episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe and Rebecca Bailey discuss how churches can create safe pathways for families to ask for help before situations reach a crisis point.

Many families are carrying challenges related to parenting... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Stephen Grcevich
Founder of Key Ministry; child and adolescent psychiatrist
Key Ministry
Episode: E229. Why Attending Church is Difficult for Families Impacted by Mental Illness with Dr. Stephen Grcevich
Inés Franklin
Author of Blended and Blessed; ministry leader at Trochia Ministries
Trochia Ministries / Blended and Blessed
Episode: E227. Caring for Blended Families: What Every Church Needs to Understand with Inés Franklin
Jennifer VanCleve
Campus Pastor at StoneBridge Christian Church in Omaha; experienced in pastoral care, crisis support, and prison ministry
StoneBridge Christian Church (Omaha)
Episode: 226. When People Feel Safe Enough to Be Honest with Jennifer VanCleve
Dr. Kelly Haer
Executive Director at the Boone Center for the Family, Pepperdine University; licensed marriage and family therapist
Pepperdine University; Boone Center for the Family
Episode: 224. Relationship Skills Are Discipleship: A Resource for Young Adults with Kelly Haer
Peggy Krueger
Care coordinator at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne
St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne
Episode: 223. From Informal Care to Intentional Care with Peggy Krueger & Dennis Goff
Dennis Goff
Senior pastor at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne
St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne
Episode: 223. From Informal Care to Intentional Care with Peggy Krueger & Dennis Goff
Dr. Mark Mayfield
Clinical counselor and author focused on mental health in ministry
The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry / Baker Publishing
Episode: 221. Mental Health in the Church: What to Do When You Feel Unprepared with Dr. Mark Mayfield
Laura Mulligan
Leader in care ministry, guest on the episode
Grace Fellowship, Central Ohio
Episode: 220. Building Care That Grows With Your Church
David Barter
Minister, author of A Better Way; ministry coach
Hope Made Strong
Episode: 217. From Global to Local: Next Step with Global Hubs

Hosts

Laura Howe
Host of The Care Ministry Podcast
Rebecca
Co-host/guest on the episode, Care Ministry discussions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 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 States3 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Provides consistent quality on care and mental health topics.
Holistic approach to care that balances stories and systems.
Strong emphasis on mental health integrated with faith.
Thoughtful, practical strategies for church leaders.
Content is encouraging and actionable for ministry leaders.

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E229. Why Attending Church is Difficult for Families Impacted by Mental Illness with Dr. Stephen Grcevich
Q: What makes church attendance hard for families dealing with mental illness?
Dr. Grcevich explains a structured set of barriers—stigma, anxiety, self-control challenges, sensory processing differences, social communication hurdles, social isolation, and negative past experiences—plus research showing how these factors reduce attendance, and then outlines practical strategies to reduce these barriers across ministries.
224. Relationship Skills Are Discipleship: A Resource for Young Adults with Kelly Haer
Q: What myths do you see about young adults and their readiness for healthy relationships?
Many assume today's young adults already know how to relate well because they've seen others model it, but in reality many struggle with healthy relationship skills due to limited modeling and the impact of online communication; Relationship IQ helps bridge that gap by teaching practical skills.
224. Relationship Skills Are Discipleship: A Resource for Young Adults with Kelly Haer
Q: What would you say to a church considering starting small with this program?
Start by checking the eight topics on Relationship IQ, purchase a module for a small group or a single session, and host it in a simple setting like a dinner or ice cream social, then tailor the discussion with your own stories and examples to fit your community.
224. Relationship Skills Are Discipleship: A Resource for Young Adults with Kelly Haer
Q: What are churches doing with Relationship IQ well, and how should they start?
Many churches plug Relationship IQ into existing structures for young adults, using it as a practical, ready-to-go resource that supports discipleship and can also function evangelistically; a realistic first step is to review the eight topics on the Boone Center website and purchase a module to pilot a six-week or single-session format.
224. Relationship Skills Are Discipleship: A Resource for Young Adults with Kelly Haer
Q: Can you give me an overview of Relationship IQ?
Relationship IQ is a curriculum for young adults to live out healthy relationships, organized into eight topics with a six-week module for each, plus a presentation format for leaders; it aims to help young adults become competent and confident in relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Care Ministry Podcast

What is The Care Ministry Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on building a culture of care within church communities, offering practical strategies for pastor and volunteer well-being, care workflows, and scalable ministries. Across episodes, topics include mental health integration in faith settings, burnout prevention, leadership in care ministries, and ethical collaborations with external partners. Noteworthy is the emphasis on relational, scalable care models, rooted in faith and practical governance, with guests ranging from mental health professionals to seasoned church leaders. Listeners are likely church leaders, care ministry teams, and faith-based nonprofit staff seeking actionable frameworks to support congregations without burnout, plus opportunities to connect with a bro... more

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1. Dr. Stephen Grcevich
2. Inés Franklin
3. Jennifer VanCleve
4. Dr. Kelly Haer
5. Peggy Krueger
6. Dennis Goff
7. Dr. Mark Mayfield
8. Laura Mulligan

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