Episode 25: Forfeiting Your Soul In Ministry (featuring Shawn & Sonny Hennessy)
Telling stories of turning transition into transformation. There is Life After Ministry.
Summary
This conversation explores the challenges and struggles faced by pastors and their families in ministry. The guests, Shawn and Sonny Hennessy, share their personal journey of leaving ministry and finding restoration. They discuss the need for emotional growth, the systemic issues within the church, and the importance of creating a culture of vulnerability. They also highlight their work in providing a retreat center for pastors and individuals in need of healing and restoration. The conversation emphasizes the idea that there is life after ministry and that God can use individuals in various ways outside of traditional ministry roles.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:59 - Call into Ministry
05:07 - Struggles and Exit from Ministry
08:03 - Identity Crisis and Challenges
10:58 - The Need for Emotional Growth
11:50 - Issues with Church Leadership
17:18 - The Systemic Problem in Ministry
18:17 - Changes in Ministry Approach
25:17 - The Retreat Center and Restoration
31:30 - Creating a Culture of Vulnerability
36:39 - Finding Purpose Outside of Ministry
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