48| Do I Have to Do It All? The Myth of Omnicompetence in Ministry and Mental Health

In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans, founder of Steadfast Christian Counseling, dives into a common but unspoken pressure many ministry leaders, therapists, and helpers face: the myth of omnicompetence — the belief that we should be able to meet every need, solve every problem, and never need help ourselves.You’ll learn:What the myth of omnicompetence is and why it shows up in faith spacesHow unprocessed trauma can fuel over-functioning in leadershipWhen to refer someone to a therapist — and why it’s a loving actWho’s who in the mental health world (LPCs, LMFTs, Psychologists, and more)How boundaries protect both leaders and those they serveWhy trauma-informed care and faith-based ministry are not in conflictJessie also shares a gentle critique of the recent book Lies My Therapist Told Me and invites you into a deeper, more collaborative model of care.Mentioned in this episode:Join our Trauma-Informed Church Collaborative on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KyJ6Z8iwv/Learn more at www.steadfastchristiancounseling.comBlog about Biblical Counseling https://steadfastchristiancounseling.com/clinical-christian-counseling-vs-nouthetic-counseling-why-clinical-counseling-is-the-better-choice-for-christians/