{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Intentional Churches Podcast","title":"Practicing What You Preach: Prioritizing Mental Health | S04.E04","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2052,"description":"On this week’s episode of The Intentional Churches podcast, we’re continuing to talk about how we prepare well for that next big “push” in ministry—specifically how to prioritize our own mental, spiritual, and emotional health as leaders. Licensed professional counselor and Gallup Strengths Coach, Stefanie Rowe, joins Erin and Doug, outlining the crisis many pastors and church leaders are facing when it comes to the state of their mental health.\nThroughout their conversation, Stefanie shares stats that might surprise you, including: 1 in 5 pastors are struggling with addiction, 50% struggle with depression, 1 in 3 with burnout, and 60% feel lonely. Additionally, only 1 out of 6 pastors are getting the help they need. So, what can those of us in ministry do to make sure we’re prioritizing our own mental health? Stefanie draws on her years of experience and background as a teaching pastor to outline some best practices for pastors (or anyone!) struggling. Erin and Doug add their own insights, talking about taking intentional time off during slower seasons of ministry, putting relationships first, refusing to neglect your own time with God, and being off social media.\nWhatever season of life or ministry you find yourself in, this conversation is full of practical tips to help us all practice what we preach and work to prioritize our own mental health!\nLearn more about Stefanie and her work on her website:\nhttps://www.stefanierowe.com/\nTwo helpful resources Stefanie recommends for pastors and church leaders struggling in any of the areas mentioned in this episode include\nThe State of Pastors volumes 1 and 2:\nhttps://shop.barna.com/products/the-state-of-pastors-vol-2\nThe Resilient Pastor:\nhttps://a.co/d/08YrszjG\n\nIntentional Churches: \nWebsite: https://intentionalchurches.com           \nThe Book: https://a.co/d/hFlz17C         \nThe Blog: https://intentionalchurches.com/blog/   \nYouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionalChurches         \nFacebook:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/smAwUgxq6qqLJDPHm-fVts5bjtUHttHCDUNOwZdqKHc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZTJm/ZGE1ZjNhMTBhMDkz/M2EwOTQ4Y2Y2YzRl/NjVkOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}