Mental Health & Burnout

The moment I realized I couldn’t keep doing digital ministry like this

When you realize you can’t keep going like this… what do you do next? I didn’t get there slowly. I crashed. Hard. The…

The lie I believed about digital ministry almost burned me out

I need to say something I didn’t realize I believed until it almost took me out.

5 Online Ministry Insights from July 2024

The summer is almost over and school is getting ready to get started. That means last minute travel plans, back to…

How to Avoid Burnout as a Digital Minister

Burnout is not something new to ministers. Even before the Covid pandemic happened, ministers burned out at high rates.…

The Power of Masculine Vulnerability

jeff • April 10, 2024 embed This week, Ashley and Andy sit down with Nate Cottman to discuss all things content…

Ministry and Caring for the Chronically Ill

jeff • March 28, 2024 embed While ministry leaders and Churches do a fantastic job caring for those who are sick and in…

Dive Deep Into Grace & Authenticity

jeff • March 13, 2024 embed We've got some soul-stirring content fresh out of the oven. Episode 3 of Season 2 is ready…

How to Get Out of a Funk

jeff • February 1, 2024 embed Whether it is a work related one or personal one, we have all been in funks before. And…

EP280: Crisis, Trauma, and Digital Ministry

In digital spaces where the need is significant, the theological and pastoral landscapes of churches are expanding…

Unlocking Anxiety Management: Navigations and Narratives

jeff • January 25, 2024 embed In this enlightening episode of From Text To Testimony, Andy and Megan tackle the…

How Your Digital Ministry Can Help Your Community This Winter

As temperatures drop and skies gray, many people naturally experience a drop in attitude as well. Shorter days and…

"I'm Back" - An Update from Jeff Reed

Hey Fam! I’m back! After about a six-month break from The Church Digital (and the Internet in general), I’m excited to…

Is Praying Through Text Real Prayer?

jeff • December 27, 2023 embed Does praying through texting really count as prayer at all? The From Text To Testimony…

How Ministers Can Rest this Christmas

It happens every December. It's a most festive time of year and Churches are busy. Ministers and their teams are…

Shattering Holiday Myths: Real Talk on Loneliness & Grief

jeff • December 12, 2023 embed Why are the holidays always the hardest to get through? In this heartfelt episode of…

5 Online Ministry Insights from November 2023

November is often a month associated with being thankful. We give thank for the different blessings in our lives as we…

Responding to Mental Health (Part 1)

jeff • November 15, 2023 embed Do you think digital ministry resources can effectively address mental health issues?…

Using Digital Tools to Improve Productivity for Leaders

This article originally appeared on Digging into Digital on Notion. The challenges of having less time I think that one…

How Youth Ministers Can Help Teenagers with Social Media

Gen Z and Alpha are growing up in a world where they only ever knew a world with social media. They are the first…

Mental Health Obstacles in Virtual Reality

This article originally appeared on Leadership Network . The mental health implications of the metaverse are untested…

EP217: Chris Caputo, Internet Addictions & Digital Ministry

How are We Supposed to Stay Healthy When We're Literally Ministering in Addictive Spaces? Internet Addiction is…

5 Online Communities Digital Ministers Should Be Part Of

Community groups are great for any and all types of people. They can be a great place to be encouraged, inspired and…

Stop and Make Sure You Enjoy Easter

The two biggest Sundays of the year for Churches and Ministers are Christmas and Easter. They are the two biggest…

Why So Serious?

My mom is dying. A few weeks ago a doctor told us it could be 6 months, but her decline has been much faster than…

How to Break the Covid Bad Work Habits

jeff • March 10, 2022 embed Going through covid changed a lot of the ways we have done life and work. And while our…

3 Reasons You Need a Group Chat That Could Get You Fired

Work can be terrible for your mental health. Even when you have co-workers you love, leaders you admire and an…

EP202: Staff Soulcare, Jon Pyle & Better on the Inside Takeover

Confession hour here on The Church Digital Podcast. I say something in this podcast that I've not publicly admitted to…

One Unexpected Way You Can Make a Comeback in 2022

THEY’RE NOT COMING BACK. During the pandemic, nearly every church I’ve spoken to has experienced declines in their…

What You're Creating Matters

Warning : this is another one of THOSE talks we’re going to have together. You know, the ones where I tell you that…

Last Minute Christmas Encouragement for Ministers

jeff • December 23, 2021 embed Christmas is just 2 days away and for some of you Christmas services may have already…

How to Prepare for the Christmas Crunch

Christmas! It happens every year and it's wonderful. For ministers it is our opportunity to create experiences and…

PODCAST 135: The New Mission Field - So What Exactly is Going on with Rey?

As a general rule, it’s tough being a Pastor. This COVID season has been tough on the church. As a result, a number of…

PODCAST 118: The Church, Mindy Caliguire, and Mental Health

Come join the conversation on The Church & Mental Health Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:30pm on Clubhouse - click here As…

John 11: Lazarus & Enduring this COVID Season

We all know that ministry moves in seasons. Growth. Recession. Outreach. Rest. Usually those seasons have well-defined…

Finishing Strong in a Season of Frustration

Let’s take a journey together. A journey inside the crazy mind of a runner. I am a runner. We are a weird bunch. We run…

PODCAST 063: Mindy Caliguire, Soulcare, & the Freedom of Letting Go

Covid-19 is challenging, stretching the Church. As we've discussed... the Church has responded well, but at what cost?…

Easter, Creative Bankruptcy, and the Promise of Refilling for Tomorrow...

Happy Easter! Today, we stop for a moment and revel in the fact that God, Creator of all things, deemed us, His sinful…

Eight Lessons Learned in Responding to Crisis

On Dec. 26th, 2004, an earthquake over 9 points on the Richter scale hit near the province of Aceh, Indonesia. This led…

Hey Church Leader, How's Your Margin?

Dearest church leader, online pastor, or tech worker- With all sincerity, I tell you this: Take a break . It’s the only…

Covid-19 and The Christian: Our Personal Response to Coronavirus

The COVID-19 epidemic already appears to be very bad. Most people don’t yet know someone with COVID-19, but you likely…

Pulling Over to Pray: A Gaming Pastor’s Raw Battle with Depression and Fear

Human Being, Not Human Doing: Why Streamers Are Breaking the Grind Culture Trap

The Power of the Prompt: Why One Little Step Changes Everything

Sometimes Saying No Is Wisdom, Not Weakness. #HealthyBoundaries

Episode 6: Building A Digital Discipleship Community (The Digital Pavement Podcast)

Pouring From an Empty Cup? | introducing TCD Care

Embracing Authenticity: A Journey Through Streaming and Community Connection

You’re Not Broken For Struggling. God Still Loves You. #MentalHealth

The Radical Truth About Being Light in a Dark Space & Why It Matters Now

When the Chain Breaks: Finding Unexpected Peace and Divine Encounters in the Chaos

EP371 - Jeff & Flatcap Talk TCD Streaming Network, Surgery, and Sabbath

God Shows Up Even When You Think You're Not Enough

Building Safe Spaces When People Are Hurting

The Family That Games Together Stays Together

Hands-On Ministry | Why Your Care Might Save a Life

EP363: Jeff & Stacy Celebrate the CTRL+ALT+Recover Summit

EP362: Final Preview - Jeff Talks CTRL+ALT+Recover Summit

A Story of Ministry after Recovery - Tshepi Mofokeng

Beyond The Building: What Churches Need To Understand About Recovery - Nate Graybill

Light Check: Before You Shine Out, Shine In - Laura Howe

Recovery Rewired: Breaking the Myths, Reclaiming the Mission - Conrad Cooper

Unfiltered & Free: Why Every Digital Missionary Needs Recovery

EP354 - Townhall Meeting

EP352 - Jeff & Pastor D talk Digital Church Planting, Mental Health, Coaching

Church on Twitch

Why Twitch is one of the most underrated mission fields for the church, what streaming ministry actually looks like,…

CTRL + ALT + Recover Summit 2025

Five sessions on recovery ministry in digital spaces — trauma-informed digital ministry, addiction recovery in online…

Care for Online Pastors

The unique pastoral pressures online pastors face, the burnout patterns we keep seeing, and what sustainability…

Thrive

TCD Thrive — pastoral resilience for digital missionaries, with Restore groups for digital missionaries. Pastoral care,…