'The Care of Souls,' with Dr. Harold Senkbeil - Mere Fidelity: a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy

Amidst life’s demands and pastoral burnout, how does a pastor care for a soul? Dr. Harold Senkbeil joins Matt and Derek to discuss his recent book, The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor’s Heart, where he invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.

Timestamps

0:00

How do pastors care for souls?

6:21

How to pastor without burning out, and how to discern what ministry “tools” lead to burnout

13:14

The pastoral habitus

18:02

How do pastors cultivate this sense of habitus with so many demands on their life?

24:00

How does a pastor learn how to listen well?

28:40

How to know when to apply certain doctrinal teachings in counseling

34:44

Sanctification in the life of the pastor

37:30

How the laity can respond when they don’t feel that they are receiving the right kind of care + Conclusion

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