Ep. 118: William Mack on Soul Health & Pressure

Noah has a candid conversation with William Mack on what pastors are facing today, unrealistic expectations, having to wear a mask, and how churchgoers can help with all of this. The conversation is bathed in foundational spiritual formation practices that everyone, pastors and non-pastors can apply to their lives.    Rev. William Mack III is a pastor, spiritual director, pastoral counselor, author, and creative whose ministry centers on presence, listening, and compassionate accompaniment. Formed in spiritual direction and pastoral counseling, Mack brings a grounded, trauma-aware, and theologically rooted approach to care, helping individuals and leaders attend to God’s movement in the midst of life’s complexity.   He is the founder of The Griot Project, a faith-based arts nonprofit and creative incubator that supports individuals, families, and communities in healing through storytelling, artistic expression, and spiritual formation. www.thegriotproject.com    Mack also serves as Executive Director of Rooted Pastors, where he supports pastors and their spouses through spiritual direction, retreats, and holistic pastoral care. www.rootedpastors.org    He is the author of two children’s books: How Big is God? & A Prayer for You    Mack lives in Chicago with his wife, Tori. Together, they are the proud parents of five amazing children and grandparents to five joyful grandchildren.   TO SCHEDULE A SPIRITUAL DIRECTION SESSION WITH MACK CLICK HERE   TO JOURNEY WITH MACK ON SUBSTACK CLICK HERE   You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yyJ9ddm67nk   Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net   Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris’ Blend coffee at 10% off.   Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND   Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)   Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. (Not tax-deductible)  Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give.    Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.