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Hope Renewed

Hope Renewed

By Pastor-in-Residence Ministries

Ministry life is challenging – to say the least. Many pastors need encouragement as they face a time of uncertainty, crisis, or transition. Drawing from the experience and wisdom of those who deeply care for the lives of pastors, their families, and the local church, these podcasts speak to many of the core issues facing today’s ministry leaders. Join the PIR Staff and others as they offer a message of Gospel hope as well as insights on how pastors can protect their future and guard their present.
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12 - Caring for the Pastor's Soul (Part 2) - Sean Nemecek

Hope RenewedMar 17, 2020

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77 — Hope in the Wilderness of Ministry — Tim Young

77 — Hope in the Wilderness of Ministry — Tim Young

Tim Young, PIR Regional Director, joins Tom and Sean to share his framework for working through the wilderness places in ministry.

Feb 20, 202455:37
76 —Serving Under a Narcissistic Leader — Chuck DeGroat

76 —Serving Under a Narcissistic Leader — Chuck DeGroat

Chuck DeGroat joins Sean to talk about what an associate pastor should do if they find themselves serving under a narcissistic leader.

Jan 16, 202450:15
75 — Finding Hope through Discernment — Tom Jameson & Sean Nemecek

75 — Finding Hope through Discernment — Tom Jameson & Sean Nemecek

Tom and Sean talk about how to form a discernment group to help you get "unstuck" or to clarify your way forward. Learn how discerning God's will as a group can be a hope giving experience.

Dec 18, 202354:23
74 - Hope in Contentious Times - David Henderson

74 - Hope in Contentious Times - David Henderson

Pastor David Henderson joins Tom and Sean to talk about how pastors and churches can maintain a spirit of love in the face of anger, bitterness, fear, and contentious times.

Nov 20, 202301:07:48
73 - Sabbatical Planning - Karl Vaters
Oct 16, 202359:43
72 - The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout (Part 4) - Sean Nemecek

72 - The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout (Part 4) - Sean Nemecek

PIR Executive Director Roy Yanke joins Tom once again to help interview Sean about part 3 of The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout. This discussion centers around the spiritual practices of lament, surrender, and abiding in God's love as the keys to the transformation into being a burnout-proof leader. They guys also discuss the characteristics of a healthy Christian leader and the importance of practicing Sabbath and forming a Rule of Life. 

Mar 13, 202351:02
71 - The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout Part 3 - Sean Nemecek
Feb 28, 202301:00:13
70 - The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout (Part 2) - Sean Nemecek
Feb 14, 202355:37
69 - The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout - Sean Nemecek

69 - The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout - Sean Nemecek

In this episode, Tom and Sean introduce Sean's new book The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout: A Journey from Exhaustion to Wholeness. This first of four episodes on the book, gives an overarching view of the book and Sean's story of burnout. In the next three episodes, the guys will be joined by PIR Executive Director, Roy Yanke, to explore each section of the book in more detail.

You can learn more about the book at wearyleadersguide.com 

Jan 31, 202350:05
68 - Roy Yanke on the Conversations Podcast

68 - Roy Yanke on the Conversations Podcast

Roy Yanke, Executive Director of PIR Ministries, was a guest on the Conversations Podcast provided by the Center for Thriving Leaders sponsored by Grace Theological Seminary. They have graciously allowed us to share that interview with our listeners. 

Jan 16, 202340:04
67 - The Bomb of Forced Exit - Monty Harrington

67 - The Bomb of Forced Exit - Monty Harrington

Monty Harrington joins Tom and Sean to talk about the aftermath of forced exit because of a new lead pastor. Monty, the events coordinator for Renovare, shares a little about the Renovare Pastor's Retreat in Colorado Springs.

Jan 03, 202356:07
66 - Hope is Fuel - Chris Davis

66 - Hope is Fuel - Chris Davis

Pastor and Author Chris Davis joins the guys to talk about his new book Bright Hope for Tomorrow, an in-depth look at how the return of Christ gives us hope and strength for today. We also talk about how pastors can combat isolation and loneliness in ministry.

Dec 20, 202201:05:51
65 - The Sacred Journey - Joe Chambers and Jeremy Frye

65 - The Sacred Journey - Joe Chambers and Jeremy Frye

Joe Chambers and Jeremy Frye join Tom and Sean to talk about their Sacred Journey Retreats and how they bless ministry families. These free retreats are offered every year and focus on learning to rest in our belovedness in Christ. Show notes will be available on hoperenewedpodcast.com

Dec 06, 202201:03:56
64 - Bivocational Ministry and Coaching - Cedrick Barrett

64 - Bivocational Ministry and Coaching - Cedrick Barrett

Bivocational pastor, Cedrick Barrett, joins Tom and Sean to talk about how clergy coaching has helped him navigate the challenges of life and ministry.

Nov 21, 202255:05
63 - You're Only Human - Kelly Kapic

63 - You're Only Human - Kelly Kapic

Author Kelly Kapic joins Tom and Sean to discuss his new book Your Only Human. If you are continually driven to do more or try harder but end up feeling exhausted, guilty, or ashamed, this conversation is for you. Learn how your limits are part of God's good creation.

Nov 08, 202254:02
62 - Healing Your Story - Kim and Rob Hock
Oct 25, 202201:01:08
62a - Rhythms and Margin - Roy Yanke, Kim Hock

62a - Rhythms and Margin - Roy Yanke, Kim Hock

In this short-form episode, we listen to a clip from episode 1 as Roy Yanke discusses the need for margin and rhythms of work and rest. Then in our preview of episode 62, Kim Hock talks about how the darkest times in ministry don't have to be so dark.
Oct 17, 202211:26
61 - Fresh Hope for Mental Health - Brad Hoefs

61 - Fresh Hope for Mental Health - Brad Hoefs

Brad Hoefs, founder of Fresh Hope for Mental Health joins the guys to talk about how pastors can find help for their mental health needs. Brad speaks of his own battle with being bipolar and shares how his painful story has become a source of healing for many pastors. In this episode, pastors will find Fresh Hope for their struggles. 

Oct 11, 202254:09
61a - Our first short-form episode - Steve Cuss & Brad Hoefs

61a - Our first short-form episode - Steve Cuss & Brad Hoefs

This is our first short-form episode. We start with a clip from Episode 25 where Steve Cuss talks about Leadership Anxiety. Next Sean shares a practice called BEATS that can help reduce anxiety and improve your mental health. The episode ends with a preview of Episode 61 - our interview with Brad Hoefs, founder of Fresh Hope for Mental Health.

Oct 04, 202212:23
Bonus Episode - Season Three Preview

Bonus Episode - Season Three Preview

Tom and Sean share what's new for the upcoming season of Hope Renewed. They introduce a new theme song and thank Joe Chambers for his excellent voice-over for the intro and outro. They also introduce some changes to the format and a new podcast website— hoperenewedpodcast.com. 

Sep 26, 202207:41
Trailer - An Introduction to the Hope Renewed Podcast
Sep 16, 202203:08
60 - The PIR Process - Part 2 - Seth McCumber
Jun 27, 202249:49
59- The PIR Process - Part 1 - Caleb Smith
Jun 20, 202249:35
58 - Learning to Minister in the Rural Context - Jerry Troyer
Jun 06, 202247:04
57 - Ministry in an Urban Context - Tyler St. Clair
May 16, 202243:50
56 - Thriving in the Crucible - Tod Bolsinger
May 02, 202256:34
55 - The Chemistry of Healthy Transition - Matt Steen
Apr 18, 202249:00
54 - Social Media and the Pastor - Doug Bursch
Apr 04, 202201:04:24
53 - Practical Shepherding - Brian Croft
Mar 21, 202255:13
52 - Being Champions for Your Pastor - Robin and Larry Schmidt

52 - Being Champions for Your Pastor - Robin and Larry Schmidt

Having relationships that are safe, open and encouraging are helpful - in fact needful - for everyone. But finding these relationships as a pastor can be especially difficult. That's why it's important for those who surround pastors to be those kinds of people and create the times and spaces that help pastors be healthy. Join us as we talk with PIR's Robin Schmidt and her husband Larry as they share their experiences in championing safe relationships for their pastors, and how it's a response to God's call in their life and to the church at large.

Mar 06, 202252:35
51 - Women, Ministry and Hope - Kristen Joy
Feb 21, 202250:15
50 - A Life of Burning Hope - Winn Collier
Feb 07, 202240:27
49- Hope and Resilience - Glenn Packiam
Jan 24, 202250:21
48 - Serving Hope to Pastors - Jimmy Dodd
Jan 10, 202248:27
47 - Soul Journey - Bill and Kristi Gaultiere
Dec 06, 202153:25
46 - Shepherding Shepherds - Tim Johnson
Nov 22, 202149:18
45 - Wholehearted - Chuck DeGroat
Nov 08, 202153:29
44 - 4 Questions to Diagnose Burnout - Sean Nemecek
Oct 25, 202148:09
43 - Caring for Your Soul - Kaylene and Jimm Derksen

43 - Caring for Your Soul - Kaylene and Jimm Derksen

The Soul Care Institute (https://www.soulcareinstitute.com/) is a six-retreat journey spread over two years where participants learn to care for their own souls. Sean interviewed the Soul Care Institute president Kaylene Derksen and her husband Jimm (who serves a s Vice President of the Institute). The talked about how pastors are often so busy caring for others that they neglect to care for their own souls. The Soul Care Institute experience is an ideal way for pastors to find safety, friendships, and healing as they learn soul care.

Oct 11, 202145:59
42 - Allowing God to Shape You - Shalini Bennett
Sep 27, 202149:60
41 - Shame and the Pastor - Mike Gorr
Sep 13, 202150:20
40 - Finding Counsel for Ministry Health - Nate Wagner
Jul 06, 202152:37
39 - Finding Hope in Alignment - John Opalewski
Jun 21, 202147:44
38 - Unhurried: Life at the Pace of Jesus - Alan Fadling
Jun 07, 202141:32
37 - Strengthening the Church and Her Leaders - Bryan Moak
May 24, 202148:12
36 - Abiding in Ministry - Jack & Sharon Garlough Brown
May 10, 202151:15
35 - Thriving in Small Church Ministry - Karl Vaters
Apr 26, 202149:14
34 - From Burnout to Burning Bright - Jason Eddy

34 - From Burnout to Burning Bright - Jason Eddy

Each of us has a story which serves as a testimony to God's grace in our lives. Some of these stories involve deep pain and potential ruin. Others are stories of perseverance and discovery. All of them point to Jesus and the hope of his gospel. In this episode of Hope Renewed, PIR's own Jason Eddy opens his heart and shares his story of burnout and recovery. From a promising beginning in ministry, through an almost catatonic crash, to a renewed and flourishing role in service and ministry, Jason traces the hand of God at work in, around and through him as he navigated an incredibly difficult time of life and ministry. What shines clearly in his story is the One, True God who renews hope and sets our feet on solid ground.

Apr 12, 202152:34
33 - Ministry in a Rural Context - Jon Sanders
Mar 29, 202149:59
32 - Where Mind and Ministry Meet - Charles Stone
Mar 15, 202141:09