Welcome to the Believe Again podcast, powered by Parable Bookkeeping & Accounting, with your hosts, Josh and Amy Roberie! On this show, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of ministry, offering hope and practical insights for pastors and leaders everywhere. Our goal is to explore the heart of what it means to believe again and lead well in every season of ministry.

In this episode we are addressing a topic that many in ministry struggle with but often hesitate to discuss: depression. Depression, or major depressive disorder, is a common yet serious mental health condition that affects millions, including those who serve in ministry. In ministry, the weight of depression can be especially heavy, impacting not just the individual but their families, congregations, and the broader faith community.

In this episode, we’re going to explore why it’s crucial to talk openly about depression in ministry, the unique pressures that make ministry leaders particularly vulnerable, and how acknowledging and addressing these challenges can lead to healthier lives and more effective leadership. Whether you’re a pastor, a leader, or believer impacted by depression in some way, we hope this conversation will shine a light on the importance of mental health.

This is part one of two episodes on this topic

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The Return of the King: Nebuchadnezzar's Rise and Fall and What We Can Learn from One of the Bible's Bad Guys.

Isaiah says, “What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever” in Isaiah 5:21 (NLT). This verse could be used to describe Nebuchadnezzar's one of history's and the Bible's greatest bad guys. He was known for significant architectural projects, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the Ishtar Gate. He was also a great warrior who conquered Jerusalem, ended Judah’s line of kings, destroyed Solomon's Temple, and exiled Judah's people to Babylon.

Despite his evil record, he demanded people worship him or be killed, God moved in Nebuchadnezzar's life and showed us that "we must find our confidence in the life surrender to God and not in the one we build without him." We do the same thing when we grant God access to our life but do not give him control as King and Lord.

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In this episode of the Believe Again podcast, host Josh Roberie interviews Pastor Brad Hampton about church marketing strategies. Brad shares his background in marketing and how he applied those skills to church planting. They discuss the importance of having a clear goal for marketing efforts, such as getting people in the seats or having one-on-one conversations. They also emphasize the need for churches to have a strong digital presence and engage with their audience on social media platforms like TikTok. Brad introduces Visit Planner, a tool that helps churches create digital ads and generate quality leads. They conclude by encouraging pastors to consistently use digital marketing strategies to reach new people and advance the Kingdom of God.

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