The Minister's Friend

Low EQ Versus Mental Illness - Episode 17

While the symptoms may appear similar, people with low EQ and those suffering mental illness are not the same. 

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EQ and Redemptive Church Discipline - Episode 16

When someone with low EQ hurts people, redemptive church discipline can be a helpful way to address the issue and also bring reconciliation.

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When the Pastor Has Low E.Q. - Episode 15

Continuing our interview with Daryl Thompson, this week we talk about problems created when the pastor has low EQ.

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EQ and One's History of Relationships - Episode 14

Pastor John continues his interview with Daryl Thompson of the Evangelical Free Church in America about how EQ affects relationships.

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What Is E.Q.? - Episode 13

The most common question we're asked is how to handle powerbrokers in the church. In this episode, we address a major part of the answer -- E.Q. or Emotional Intelligence. Pastor John interviews Dr. Daryl Thompson, Northern Plains District Superintendent for the Evangelical Free Church in America. 

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Pornography in the Church: Prevention & Intervention - Episode 12

In this, our third and final interview segment with Paul Zunker from TurnBack Ministries, we talk about prevention and intervention when it comes to pornography and sexual addiction in the church.

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What Pornography Does to Your Brain - Episode 11

This week I continue my conversation with Paul Zunker from TurnBack Ministries about pornography and sexual addiction in the church. Paul discusses what happens in the human brain as people look at pornography, releasing chemicals that literally cause addiction. We also talk about the most accurate stats available on porn use by Christians -- they're staggering!

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Porn and Sexual Addiction in the Church - Episode 10

This week, we begin a short series with my friend Paul Zunker, founder of TurnBack Ministries based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. TurnBack Ministries helps people who are dealing with sexual addiction. Our particular focus is the rising level of porn use and sexual addiction within the Church.

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Challenges in Mentoring - Episode 9

The final segment of our interview with Foye Belyea, discussing real challenges in mentoring pastors.

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Mentoring in Times of Spiritual Warfare - Episode 8

Pastor John continues his interview with Foye Belyea in today's episode. John and Foye talk about the impact of spiritual warfare and the impact a mentor can have when it hits.

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