Forfeiting Your Soul In Ministry (featuring Shawn & Sonny Hennessy)

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