The Rooted Pastor
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJoin J. Kevin Butcher and the Rooted Team for a weekly conversation addressing head-on the complexities facing pastors and churches all within the context of becoming more deeply rooted in God's love.
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What is Spiritual Direction? | Conversation with Pastor William Mack
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 14.9 MBHave you ever wondered what spiritual direction was all about? Is it for everyone? Is it biblical? What's the difference between pastoral counseling and spiritual direction? These are some of the questions we ask on this week's episode with Pastor William Mack who is also a certified spiritual director. rootedpastors.org
Looking in the Mirror (Ep.4) | Seeing Our Desperation
February 27, 2024 21:22 - 38 minutes - 20.4 MBAll of us in leadership roles know the importance of getting things done. Our ability to keep things moving and meet expectations often shape our sense of purpose, achievement and even worth. Yet all of us were created for something even deeper, more meaningful and transformative. In this final episode of our series, Pastor Kevin Butcher talks about how our deepest longings lead us into a rightful desperation for God and why this is especially important for pastors to see in themselves. ro...
Looking in the Mirror (Ep.3) | Who Do You See In The Mirror?
February 13, 2024 19:21 - 33 minutes - 18 MBHave you ever found yourself teaching or counseling others in the Gospel yet felt detached from the truth and power for yourself? Do you share with others about the gift of God's love, grace and power, yet feel like those truths don't fully apply to you in some way? In this week's episode, Pastor Pam Pangborn helps us identify barriers to the transformative power and love of God, and why we need to begin this journey by talking about our identity and shame. rootedministries.co
Looking in the Mirror (Ep.2) | Knowing What Drives You
February 07, 2024 18:24 - 36 minutes - 19.4 MBWhat are you most passionate about? What fuels your drive or gets you out of bed each morning? This week, Pastor William Mack and Kevin Hu talk about the importance of recognizing where our drive comes from and if there are signs that we should pay closer attention to. www.rootedministries.co
Looking in the Mirror (Ep.1) | Becoming More Aware And Honest With Ourselves
January 23, 2024 20:45 - 32 minutes - 17.7 MBLife can move quickly, and pastors often have very little time to focus on their own needs or unresolved issues. But as pastors are called to shepherd and teach others, what happens with all the stress, questions, and past hurts that pastors carry? In our opening episode of Looking in the Mirror, Pastor Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu talk about ways to create pause and space to care for ourselves in the midst of the busyness. rootedministries.co
Episode 1: Becoming More Aware And Honest With Ourselves
January 23, 2024 20:45 - 32 minutes - 17.7 MBPastor Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu begin our new mini-series called Looking in the Mirror. rootedministries.co
Happy New Year from Rooted! Looking Forward in 2024!
January 16, 2024 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBIn this episode, Pastor William Mack and Kevin Hu share some thoughts on what we're looking forward to in 2024 and our hope to reach even more pastors, spouses and church leaders in this new year. rootedministries.co
Year End Reflections and Gratitude - A Word From Pastors Pam & Mack
December 19, 2023 16:35 - 7 minutes - 5.88 MBPastors Pam and Mack share some year end thoughts, reflections, and blessings for our listeners.
A Discussion on Healthy Role Models w/ Pastor Kevin Butcher
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 77.9 MBThis week we engage in a casual conversation around healthy role models and talk a little through ways to discern the difference between good things and the main things. rootedministries.co
ABIDE23 Recap + Preparing Our hearts For Advent // Discussion With Pam Pangborn
December 05, 2023 17:30 - 25 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this week's episode, we sit down with Pastor Pam Pangborn and share honestly about the challenges/pressures pastors face on a regular basis, and how we can continue abiding in the love of God in and out of busy seasons. rootedministries.co
The Inward And Outward Critics - Discussion with Pam Pangborn
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week we connect with Pastor Pam Pangborn around the topic of navigating the criticism we receive as pastors and leaders of the local church. rootedministries.co
Hey Pastor, are you healthy? - Discussion with William Mack
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week's episode we talk about the importance of staying healthy, especially for pastors who are leading and serving in local churches. rootedministries.co
Does Getting In Touch With My Heart, Feelings, and Past Hurts Make Me A Weak Man/Christian?
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 65.5 MBThis week we talk about the topic of masculinity as a Christian man and how our misconceptions often lead to a fractured individual. While this discussion is primarily geared toward Christian men, we understand that many women are also affected by similar challenges as well. rootedministries.co
The Intangibility of Ministry - Discussion with Pastor William Mack
November 02, 2023 21:43 - 25 minutes - 14.3 MBWe don't always get to see the fruit of our labors, and sometimes it feels like all the work we put into ministry brings forth little to no results. This week we talk about navigating this space and remaining faithful to the call regardless of outcome. rootedministries.co
Let's Talk Marital Challenges - Discussion with Pastor William Mack
October 24, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week's episode addresses how our marriages can be affected while serving in ministry and how we can be better care for our marriages along the way. rootedministries.co
Livestream Discussion with Pastors Kevin Butcher, Pam Pangborn & William Mack III
October 18, 2023 17:03 - 1 hour - 93 MBThis episode was streamed live October 12, 2023 on YouTube. Our care pastors navigated discussions around the transformative power of the love of God, the challenges facing pastors today, and we also received questions from our livestream. rootedministries.co
Clergy appreciation, Livestream, and Abide23 Virtual Retreat announcements!
October 10, 2023 18:37 - 2 minutes - 5.1 MBThis week our podcast will be live through our YouTube and FB pages. YouTube link is below. Happy clergy appreciation to all of you out there serving day in and day out! Also visit our website for more information about Abide23 coming up in November. https://www.youtube.com/live/PQqhSDG8SWA?si=c4B6bsTyRiyDkWDy www.rootedministries.co/abide23
Avoiding the Pastor Island - Discussion with Pastor William Mack III
October 03, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this week's episode, Pastor William Mack shares how pastors can easily find themselves isolated from the congregation and others, and how to avoid those pitfalls. To share a message of appreciation for clergy, please visit: https://www.rootedministries.co/appreciation
When You Don't Trust Anyone - Discussion with Kevin Butcher
September 26, 2023 19:04 - 30 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week we have a conversation between Pastor Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu around the difficulties of trusting those we love, serve and shepherd around us, and how this can often lead to deep isolation and unhealthiness.
Our need for healing and the courage it takes to begin
September 19, 2023 17:35 - 35 minutes - 52 MBThis week's podcast includes pastors Pam Pangborn and William Mack, as Kevin Hu faciliates a discussion around our hesitation to seek care and help before crisis happens. For more information, visit rootedministries.co.
Is My Preaching Enough?
September 12, 2023 18:12 - 6 minutes - 8.66 MBThis week Pastor William Mack talks briefly about what many pastors worry about after preaching to a congregation.
You Were Not Called to be a Doormat
September 05, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 46.5 MBPastors William Mack and Kevin Hu have a discussion around challenges that can often face pastors who are more soft-spoken, agreeable or relational by nature.
Staying Present on the Journey
August 29, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 26 MBThis week we have Pastors William Mack and Kevin Hu having a conversation around the journey of life, remaining present to God in the moment, and steering clear of the temtpations to compare ourselves with others.
What To Do With Regrets - Conversation with Kevin Butcher
August 23, 2023 20:29 - 21 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the challenges of moving forward despite having many regrets, and how the healing love and power of God can meet us there. rootedministries.co
Pastoring and Leading With Deep Anger
August 15, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week's episode features Pastor Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu having a conversation about pastoring and leading with deep anger and hurts that we can sometimes be obvlivious to. For more information about Rooted please visit: www.rootedministries.co.
Meet and Welcome Pam Pangborn... Interviewed by William Mack
August 08, 2023 20:54 - 11 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode we welcome our newest member of the team: Pastor Pam Pangborn. For more information about her you can check out her bio at: https://www.rootedministries.co/about.
What We Do vs Who We Are - Refresh23 Interview with Pastor E Jill Riley
June 13, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, Pastors William Mack and E Jill Riley share a converation around our identity as God's beloved and how often find our identity in other things like where we serve and what we do. A condensed version of this interview was shared at the Refresh23 event in Kokomo, Indiana. Special thanks to Pastor E Jill Riley and Kokomo Huddle! rootedministries.co
Some Gratitude and Revisiting An Interview with Pastor Kevin's Family
May 16, 2023 20:09 - 1 hour - 102 MBThank you to all of the prayer warriors and donors of this ministry! We are very grateful for the work we get to do because of it. This week we're revisiting a popular podcast where Pastor Kevin Butcher sits down with his wife and three daughters. Together they explore the dynamics and complexities of what it was like growing up and interacting together during Kevin's time as a senior pastor. rootedministries.co
Our Healing as a Journey
May 12, 2023 16:30 - 13 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week Pastor William Mack addresses our need for healing as an ongoing process and journey, and not to fall into the temptation of seeing it only as a destination. rootedministries.co
A conversation around healthy and unhealthy ways of deconstruction
May 04, 2023 00:21 - 36 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this week's episode, Pastors Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu share a discussion around the trend of deconstruction and how it can be helpful for all of us as we journey with and toward Christ. rootedministries.co
Forgiving Those That Hurt Us Deeply - Part TWO with William Mack
April 25, 2023 16:58 - 36 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this two part discussion, we're sharing a masks off conversation around the deep hurts many pastors often experience when leading vulnerably in their congregations. Pastor William Mack joins this week's conversation. rootedministries.co
Forgiving Those That Hurt Us Deeply - Part ONE with Kevin Butcher
April 18, 2023 16:38 - 41 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this two part discussion, we're sharing a masks off conversation around the deep hurts many pastors often experience when leading vulnerably in their congregations. Pastor William Mack joins in next week's discussion. rootedministries.co
Conversation on the Basics of Pastoral Ministry
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week pastor William Mack and Kevin Hu share a conversation on the basics of pastoral ministry and sharing gratitude for the local church leaders and shepherds that show up week after week to care for the flock. For more ways to connect visit rootedministries.co.
Conversation on Resilience with Kevin Butcher
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 46 MBWe're back! In this week's episode, Pastor Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu share a conversation on healthy resilience, the pain that leads us to deeper intimacy with Christ, and how to navigate the nuances in between. For more ways to connect, visit rootedministries.co.
Encouragement for Pastors + Rooted in Love Recap
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode Pastor William Mack shares an encouraging word for pastors and church leaders serving faithfully in the local church. He also shares a brief recap of our recent fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for and supporting the ministry in various ways! rootedministries.co
Working Through the Monday Blues - Part Two
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, pastors William Mack and Kevin Hu continue a talk about those post-Sunday or post-sermon feelings that can often be a way for shame to show up in a lot of ways.
Working Through the Monday Blues - Part One
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode, pastors Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu talk about those post-Sunday or post-sermon feelings that can often be a way for shame to show up in a lot of ways.
Encouragement for Parents in Ministry
February 21, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Pastor William Mack reflects on teachings and themes from a message recently given by Kevin Butcher at Faith Covenant in Farmington, MI. He also encourages those who juggling the busyness of leading ministries and parenting.
Rooted Fundraiser - Message from Kevin Butcher
February 16, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes - 6.74 MBOur first fundraiser takes place on February 24, 2023 in Farmington, MI. In this announcement, Pastor Kevin Butcher invites folks to join in or continue their support in prayer and financial giving. For more information on this event you can visit: www.rootedministries.co/love2023
Questions on Shame (Pt.2) - What if shame is what drives me to succeed?
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week we finish a recent conversation between pastors Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu around the topics of healthy vs unhealthy shame. The focus this week is on how shame can be a powerful but short-term fuel to get us to perform... but ultimately is simply not sustainable or intended for us. For more information visit www.rootedministries.co.
Questions on shame (Pt.1) - Is there such a thing as good or healthy shame?
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this two-part discussion, pastors Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu talk about the ubiquitous nature of shame and how it drives us, hurts us and even defines us if we let it. Part 2 will be released next week!
Stewarding our call to love congregations AND our friends/families
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, Pastor William Mack reflects on recent conversations with pastors around giving our all for the ministry. Oftentimes this can lead to neglecting our loved ones without our knowing.
When Healthy Alone Time Turns Into Unhealthy Isolation
January 24, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week's episode features pastors Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu discussing the importance of having alone time to find healing and refreshment, while guarding against isolation that can consume us in very negative ways. For more information visit www.rootedministries.co
Happy New Year from Kevin Butcher on behalf of the Rooted team!
January 18, 2023 18:32 - 3 minutes - 7.21 MBNew year greeting from Pastor Kevin Butcher and an encouragement for all of our listeners. To connect with our team, visit www.rootedministries.co.
End of year recap, gratitude and invitation!
December 22, 2022 21:38 - 41 minutes - 59.3 MBWe're so grateful for the many ways people have partnered with us in prayer and generous giving this year. Pastors Kevin Butcher and William Mack share some of their experiences from 2022 and paint a picture for what 2023 looks like here at Rooted Ministries. For ways to give to the ministry please visit www.rootedministries.co/donate.
When should I step back into ministry after leaving?
December 14, 2022 21:11 - 10 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode Pastors Kevin Butcher, William Mack and Kevin Hu discuss a topic that was requested by our audience. Many church leaders have stepped out of their ministry post for a variety of reasons. But how do we know when it is good, safe or right to step back into a ministry role?
Share your discussion ideas & taking pressure off of Christmas
December 08, 2022 01:18 - 25 minutes - 38 MBThis week's podcast is a revisit to Pastor Kevin Butcher's message from a few years ago. He encourages listeners to acknowledge where they are and to lead in this season from the heart of God. Kevin Hu also shares an invitation for folks to submit future discussion questions/topics. If you would like to submit some ideas, send them to: [email protected].
Ministering With A Limp
November 16, 2022 19:56 - 9 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week's episode is with Pastor William Mack talking through our battle with shame and why our real struggles and challenges don't necessarily disqualify us from serving in our roles.
What They Didn't Teach Us in Seminary
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 55.3 MBThis week we have pastors Kevin Butcher, William Mack and Kevin Hu share some stories about experiences they felt like seminary did not prepare them for.
Our Need to Impress - Conversation with Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu
November 01, 2022 20:35 - 24 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this week's "masks off" conversation, Pastors Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu have an unscripted conversation around felt needs and expectations to impress and bringing something new whether it is in a sermon or podcast.