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The Rally Point Podcast
by Rally Point Ministry
Helping hurting people is complicated. If you’re a leader who sees hurting people in your ministry but doesn’t feel prepared to help - this podcast is for you. Each episode, we’ll overcome difficult problems and equip you with the tools you need to help hurting people find healing. We’ll be joined by pastors, experts, and everyday leaders who are trying to make a difference. You’ll stop feeling overwhelmed when difficult situations arise - and people around you will experience healing and growth. Visit www.rallypointmin.com/podcast to get access to resources mentioned in the show, or learn more about how you can help hurting people find healing.
Episodes
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Understand & Care for People with Narcissism - Alex Schwaninger
The label, “Narcissist” has become a frequent accusation in our world today. But, what is the difference between the actual diagnosis and the way people use the phrase? Why is it important for leaders to consider how Narcissism effects people? How can you be prepared to work with people who have...
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Understand the Role of Medication in Finding Healing - Dr. Michael Tso
The role of medication in healing is a complicated topic. Most leaders don’t have a lot of experience talking about psychiatry, and there are a lot of misconceptions that people have about pharmacology. How should leaders think about using medication in the healing process? Join us today on the...
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Support People Who Live in Difficult Places - Dave Brecheisen
Most leaders are aware of at least one person who has experienced a traumatic situation or may be living in chronic trauma. How should leaders care for people who are living in complicated situations? What happens when those leaders are committed to finding long-term solutions ? How can leaders...
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Create Space Using Strategic Planning - Tim Downey
If you’ve ever felt underprepared or disconnected in moments when you want to be present - this episode is for you. Many leaders feel overwhelmed by all the things they have to do. Many feel like they are running around at the last minute trying to put final touches on things, and end up feeling...
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Supporting People Who Are At-Risk - Paul Robinson
What strategies help when the lines society draws between right and wrong are blurred? How can leaders be a part of building trust and connection that leads to long term healing? Join us today on the Rally Point Podcast with Paul Robinson, Deputy Head of Programs at CRED in Downtown Chicago....
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Bonus: We're Back! - New Episodes
Great news! We’re back. Over the last few months, the Rally Point team has taken a step back from our weekly podcast release schedule while we focused on a couple of major projects - including starting a counseling center here in the Chicago suburbs. Starting today, we’re releasing new podcast...
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Creating Connection with Effective Storytelling - Dr. Bob Macrae
Stories are powerful. When used effectively, they can be tools with the power to connect and inspire - but if misused, can also cause harm. How should leaders think about using storytelling to create connection and inspire healing? Join us today on the Rally Point Podcast where we're joined by…
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Caring for Young Women in Ministry - Janell Wood
The truth is - many ministries struggle with caring for young women. There are a lot of reasons that play into this, but at the end of the day - young women are often stuck on the sidelines when it comes to strategy, programming, and access to pastoral care. How should ministry leaders respond?...
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Understanding The Theology Behind Helping Hurting People - Dr. Dave Sanders
Maybe you’ve found yourself looking around at the brokenness in this world - feeling stuck. There’s so much to be done, and in a culture with a deep focus on comfortability, it can be difficult to come to terms with the call that Jesus places on the people who follow Him. What does the Bible say...
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Creating Impactful Mentor Relationships - Vaughn Perez
For many leaders, the ideas of being mentored and mentoring others are central to the idea of healthy ministry. When you stop to think about the relationships that have had the biggest impact - who stands out? How can leaders create relationships that are impactful long-term? Join us today on the...
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Responding to Trauma and PTSD - Dr. Tiffany Tajiri
For many leaders, topics like trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be overwhelming. It can be hard to listen to people share about the difficult situations they have been through, and there’s a ton of pressure to say “the right thing”. How can you respond the next time you are trying to...
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Create Intentional Spaces for Student Discipleship - Paul Turner
If you're a ministry leader, you know the struggle of balancing programming with relationships. Being intentional in discipleship while you're also planning your next message, next activity, or your 6-month calendar is a huge challenge. Often, there simply isn't enough time and programs can shift...
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Find & Equip the Right Volunteers - Andy Klenke
Any ministry leader knows - getting the right person in the right role is challenging. Maybe you're faced with a deadline to fill a slot, are struggling to articulate your vision, or are dreading that conversation about "the right fit". What makes a good volunteer - what can you do to find them -...
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Help Parents Overcome Awkwardness and Get Their Kids to Talk - Jim Burns
All parents and leaders have conversation topics that make them sweat. When it comes to discussing complex issues like social media, cultural changes, and sexual development - how can adults equip young people for success? Join us today on the Rally Point Podcast where we're talking with Jim…
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Navigate Grief and Loss with Hurting People - Ed Hunter
Watching someone experience grief is extremely difficult. When a ministry leader sees someone in pain, they often feel pressure to respond in a helpful way, while experiencing a second-hand type of pain themselves. What's the right thing to say or do when people around you are experiencing grief?...
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Create a Community that Fosters Resilience - Dr. Jim Dekker
Many people think of resilience as an individual characteristic. People talk about people having "grit," or being "tough." But - while researching the topic, Dr. Jim Dekker has discovered that resilience is primarily made up of three traits within a person. People who have these three things tend...
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Foster Identity Within Families - Jay Holland
Finding purpose and creating identity can be a huge challenge for families. For leaders and parents alike - creating environments where young people can develop their unique identities is difficult. Parents struggle to connect with their kids when they're apathetic, rebellious or all things...
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Integrate Theology and Developmental Psychology - Elizabeth Smith
When it comes to theology and development, knowing the right thing to say at the right time can be difficult. For leaders and parents alike - understanding the unique challenges young people are facing in each developmental change is critical to helping them grow. How can you take big theological...
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Responding to Emergency Situations - Bernadette May
These are the moments that keep you up at night - the situations that never have easy answers and sometimes hold life and death in the balance. Maybe you've faced something like this before, or maybe you're thinking ahead - trying to be prepared for when a difficult moment arises. As a leader…
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Navigating Transference & Countertransference
All of us carry baggage. Maybe you recall a time when a person responded to you in a way that you didn't deserve, or remember a time when you met someone and it triggered emotions from your own past. What did you do? As a leader - not knowing how to address transference and countertransference in...
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How to Survive the Worst Parts of the Holidays
The dreaded 8-hour road trip in a cramped car, the memories of someone you miss, the complicated family situations, or the feeling of loneliness... these are a few of the reasons that the holidays are difficult. As leaders and as people, finding the right balance of boundaries and self-care is...
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Break the Cycle of Hero, Victim, and Villain - Courtney Wilson
Picture the last argument you had... what role did you play? Often, conflict "casts" people in one of three roles: Hero, Victim, or Villain. Assuming these roles can take us out of the story we were created to be a part of and stick us in a cycle where we hurt ourselves and others. As a leader…
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Prepare Young People for a Changing World - Chris Lash
The world around us is changing constantly. In the middle of a pandemic, this has become even more clear. Ministry leaders are often tasked with providing guidance, input, and wisdom - even in the middle of difficult times. Maybe today you feel the burden of preparing the next generation for...
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Support Hurting People During the Holidays - Tim Caffee
The holidays can be stressful. Complicated relationships, mixed emotions, and this year - new challenges brought by a pandemic. For hurting people, the holidays often bring feelings of loneliness, sadness, or pain. As a leader, how do you support hurting people during this difficult season? Join…
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Prepare Your Ministry for People with Disabilities
For most leaders - caring for people with disabilities can feel complicated and overwhelming. There are a lot of opportunities to “say the wrong thing” - and thinking about how to set up a ministry to support people with different needs often leaves leaders with a lot of questions. How can you...
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Balance Fun with Vulnerability to Help People Heal
As a leader, maybe you've experienced how difficult it can be to make your ministry "fun enough" while creating space for people who are hurting to process their pain. It can be challenging to find the right mix - especially when time together is limited. How can you balance having fun and…
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Addressing Burnout as a Ministry Leader
We all face the reality of burnout - no matter our experience or position. As a leader, the stakes are high. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, unsupported, or like you are carrying the weight of unrealistic expectations. How can you address burnout and restore health to your work? Join us today on the...
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Overcome Challenges in Your First Year of Ministry
If you're a leader in your first year of ministry, you probably have experienced some awkwardness. Getting started can be challenging, and for most leaders that first year is filled with sometimes painful moments of growth. If you're an experienced leader, there are young leaders around you that...
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Set People up for Healing - Olivia Newbill
As the world around us becomes more divided, people are often asked to choose a side. Many of us are struggling to find a place to belong. As a leader, maybe you're feeling torn - trying to speak truth while maintaining a safe space for every person in your ministry to process their experiences....
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Connecting with Isolated Students
Every leader who works with young people knows what it's like to see students in their ministry who just "don't fit in". Whether they're doing something that feels awkward, openly rebellious, or so shy you can feel the silence - connecting with these types of students can be challenging. How can...
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Help Parents Connect When Their Kids are Hurting - Courtney Wilson
If you're a leader in ministry - you know how complicated relationships between kids and parents can be. There are strong emotions on both sides. How do you equip parents to connect when they feel like their kids are pushing them away? Today on the Rally Point Podcast we're joined by Courtney...
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Helping Others Cope with Stress During a Pandemic
All of us have faced new challenges this year - a global pandemic and the pressure of lockdown have pushed stress to new heights. People and families are struggling, and as a leader in ministry, maybe you're wrestling with how to respond. When others come to you for support - what do you say?…
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Supporting Others When You're Emotionally Distraught
Every leader wrestles with moments of stress and complicated feelings - but what happens when that stress overlaps with trying to support others? Chances are, you've found yourself in this situation before. If you're not prepared personally, you can wind up doing more harm than good as you care…
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Introductions
Maybe you’ve heard podcasts where the first episode is just the hosts talking about themselves - we didn’t want to do that, because this podcast isn’t about us - it’s about equipping you to support others. That said, it’s probably good to introduce ourselves, so in this short episode, you’ll hear...
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Helping hurting people is complicated. If you’re a leader who sees hurting people in your ministry but isn’t prepared to help - this podcast is for you. Each episode, we’ll overcome difficult problems and equip you with the tools you need to help hurting people find healing. We’ll be joined by...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Helping hurting people is complicated. If you’re a leader who sees hurting people in your ministry but doesn’t feel prepared to help - this podcast is for you.
Each episode, we’ll overcome difficult problems and equip you with the tools you need to help hurting people find healing. We’ll be joined by pastors, experts, and everyday leaders who are trying to make a difference. You’ll stop feeling overwhelmed when difficult situations arise - and people around you will experience healing and growth.
Visit www.rallypointmin.com/podcast to get access to resources mentioned in the show, or learn more about how you can help hurting people find healing.
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Helping hurting people is complicated. If you’re a leader who sees hurting people in your ministry but doesn’t feel prepared to help - this podcast is for you. Each episode, we’ll overcome difficult problems and equip you with the tools you need to help hurting people find healing. We’ll be joined...
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