Mental Health and Ministry
Equipping ministry workers with a holistic perspective of mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Topical interviews with mental health professionals, and personal stories from those serving in ministry. Hosted by mental health professionals with a background in Christian ministry work.
Episodes

Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Austin and Tim answer a few listener questions about using the Enneagram, caring for EGRs ("extra-grace-required") in the church, and provide a few reading recommendations.In this episode:
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Love Thy Neighborhood podcast (episode #74)
Tim's recommendations:
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James, Russell Friedman
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Austin's recommendations:
Hello, Anxiety by Heidi Dennis
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
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Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Emotions 101Interview with Dr. James Hawkins, LPC (aka Doc Hawk)
https://www.dochawklpc.com/
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Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Depression 101Interview with Carol Dutton, LPC-S, LMFT-S
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Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Addiction 101 - Part 2 of 2Interview with Dr. Chad and Angela ImhoffDr. Chad Imhoff is an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist.Angela Imhoff is a Certified Life Coach and Celebrate Recovery ministry leader.Connecting Couples Podcast: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/resources/
For info about Take My Hand premarital program: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/workshops/Celebrate Recovery group and state rep finder: https://celebraterecovery.com/groups-and-state-reps
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcastcontact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Addiction 101 - Part 1 of 2Interview with Dr. Chad and Angela ImhoffDr. Chad Imhoff is an Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist.Angela Imhoff is a Certified Life Coach and Celebrate Recovery ministry leader.Connecting Couples Podcast: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/resources/
For info about Take My Hand premarital program: https://www.therealimhoffs.com/workshops/Celebrate Recovery group and state rep finder: https://celebraterecovery.com/groups-and-state-reps
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcastcontact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
An interview with Pastor Brian Bishop, who shares about his journey with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Grief101, Part 2 of 2
Interview with Ginny Herman, LPC, LMFTGinny is the owner of Maple Hills Counseling and has advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Grief101, Part 1 of 2
Interview with Ginny Herman, LPC, LMFTGinny is the owner of Maple Hills Counseling and has advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Anxiety 101, Part 2 of 2
Interview with Heidi Dennis, LPC Heidi is a Mental Health counselor, author and speaker.
You can find her book on Amazon: Hello, Anxiety: How to Find Peace by Changing Your Response to Anxiety
Learn more at: https://www.heididennislpc.com/
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Anxiety 101, Part 1 of 2
Interview with Heidi Dennis, LPC Heidi is a Mental Health counselor, author and speaker.
You can find her book on Amazon: Hello, Anxiety: How to Find Peace by Changing Your Response to Anxiety
Learn more at: https://www.heididennislpc.com/
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcast
contact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Trauma 101 Part 2 of 2
Interview with Debbie Pridemore, LPC, LMFT Debbie is a Mental Health counselor with a Masters in Theology. She is trained in EMDR for trauma and is a Supervisor in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Debbie is also a Certified Spiritual Director and works with pastors and church staff teams. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/debbiepridemorelmftlpc
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcastcontact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
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Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Trauma 101 Part 1 of 2
Interview with Debbie Pridemore, LPC, LMFT Debbie is a Mental Health counselor with a Masters in Theology. She is trained in EMDR for trauma and is a Supervisor in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Debbie is also a Certified Spiritual Director and works with pastors and church staff teams. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/debbiepridemorelmftlpc
https://www.identitypurpose.org/podcastcontact: podcast@identitypurpose.org
© Identity and Purpose, PLLC

Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Introducing The Mental Health and Ministry Podcast Hosted by Austin Brown, LPC and Tim Stoner, LAC - mental health professionals with a background in ministry. We'll explain what this podcast is and what to expect in future episodes. TLDR: Start with this episodehttps://www.identitypurpose.org/podcastcontact: podcast@identitypurpose.org