HeartWay: Pastor and Missionary Caregivers Podcast

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By: Jodie Vesely

Jodie Vesely shares advice in the field of member care for ministers and their families. www.heartwaycare.org

Ministry Life after Dark (But Before Bedtime) - The Double Life Dilemma: Is it ok to be different away from the church?
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Yesterday at 4:09 PM

In the second episode of this fun season of discussion between Jodie and Gabby, they address the question "Is it ok to be different away from the church?" by looking at examples of Jesus and the Pharisees. Additionally, they dive more into the question of how authentic should pastors be in church?


Ministry Life after Dark (But Before Bedtime) - When is Too Much? A Conversation about Boundaries in Ministry Life
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07/12/2025

Together, Jodie and Gabby address recognizing on when boundaries are needed in your life. Specifically, some questions they tackle together are "What are some symptoms to watch out for?", "Is it ok for ministers to decline calls?", and "How to differentiate between the need to set boundaries and prioritizing better?"


Church Hurt - Preventing Church Hurt
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07/08/2025

The 4th and final episode of this podcast season on church hurt! Discover how to prevent and minimize church hurt.


Church Hurt - Recovering From Church Hurt
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04/25/2025

The most important episode of this season! How can you practically recover from church hurt or help someone recover from church hurt?


Church Hurt - In the Bible
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04/07/2025

Dive into examples of church hurt in the Bible coupled with modern-day examples


Church Hurt - Present Realities
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03/22/2025

What is church hurt? What is it not? How common is it? What are some of the effects of church hurt? What are some different types of church hurt?


Constructive Conversations - The Progression of Pride
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03/03/2025

Dive into the sin of pride through Bible verses and stories, noticing the unnoticed gradual progression of pride in the pharisees, assessing the pride in yourself, and seeing how to address pride in others.


Constructive Conversations - The Progression of Pride
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03/03/2025

In this episode, we address pride as a root sin, pride as an unnoticed gradual progression, the progression of the Pharisees' pride, how to notice pride in yourself, how to address pride in others, etc.


Constructive Conversations - Different Viewpoints
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02/25/2025

How to approach different viewpoints? Why listen to and consider others? Isaiah 55, 1 Thess. 5, John 13 are all addressed.


Constructive Conversations - Confessing Sins
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02/18/2025

Have you tried confessing your sins to others? Is it important? How does James 5 apply?


Constructive Conversations - Counseling Misconceptions
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10/09/2023

Is counseling safe? Do I have to say things I don't want to say? Is counseling lifelong? Will I have to do things I don't want to do? ... and more on this episode with Jodie and Gabby Vesely


Constructive Conversations - Family Life
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09/19/2023

Jodie and Gabby talk about family life and their family life, including some real and helpful information regarding conflict, chores, family scheduling, family time, and how to integrate Christian principles into family life.


Praying the Scriptures - Psalm 139
#6
09/12/2023

Pray Psalm 139 with me


Praying the Scriptures - Ephesians 6:11-19
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08/08/2023

Praying to put on the armor of God


Praying the Scriptures - Matthew 11:28-30
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07/26/2023

Pray about casting your burdens on God and finding rest.


Praying the Scriptures - James 1:2-8
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06/09/2023

Join in prayer for wisdom and joy as we endure trials and become more mature in Christ.


Praying the Scriptures - Philippians 2:1-11
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06/06/2023

During your quite time, please join me in prayer through Philippians 2:1-11 about our attitude.


Praying the Scriptures - Matthew 6:25-34
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05/17/2023

Pray with this episode during your quiet time, commute, walk, chores, errands, etc. Matthew 6:25-34 deals with our worries and God providing for us as we put Him first in our lives.


God's Grace in Making Decisions
#10
05/05/2023

In the final episode of season 5 on making decisions, be encouraged about God's grace through our imperfect decision making.


What If I Made the Wrong Decision?
#9
04/19/2023

How to know you made the wrong decision and what to do next and how to do it


Making Decisions: Telling Others About Your Decisions
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04/11/2023

Who to tell? What to tell? What to expect...


Making Decisions - Who Should Be Involved?
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03/27/2023

Thinking through who should and shouldn't be involved in the decision making process?


Making Decisions - Limbo
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03/10/2023

The most difficult part about making decisions is when you are in a state of confusion. You don’t know which way to go. During this part of the decision making phase, you might just give up. You might just throw in the towel. However, I believe if you stick through this time, you can grow so much in your relationship with God and in your spiritual maturity than you ever thought you could have previously.


Making Decisions - Open Doors
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03/03/2023

Thinking through open doors when it comes to making decisions, addressing false ideologies, precautions to take, etc.


Help in the Moment - Depressive Episode
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03/01/2023

When you are at a really low point, listen to this. Or if you know someone who is, send this their way.


Help in the Moment - Panic Attack
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02/18/2023

A relaxing and useful verbal walkthrough to listen to in the midst of an anxiety episode or on the verge of one.


Help in the Moment - Introduction
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02/17/2023

Sometimes when you are in the moment of a panic episode, a deep depressive moment, a struggle to pick up or not to pick up an old habit, etc. you could could greatly benefit from someone talking you through those times. That is is what this season of podcast episode are for, to help in the meant for. This in the introductory episode to share a little more about this season and the inspiration for it.


Making Decisions - Closed Doors
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02/14/2023

How to tell who is closing the door and what to do if a door is closing that God isn't closing.


Making Decisions - Boundaries
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02/07/2023

Boundaries in the Bible, the freedom of boundaries in decision making, and thinking through what boundaries to set


Making Decisions - God's Plan
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01/20/2023

Dive deeper into God's plan in our decision making, reflect and pray


Making Decisions - The Decision to Come to Horizon
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01/06/2023

The premier episode of season 5 on making decisions! Regardless of what state of ministry you are in or aren't in, this season can be helpful to you in making crucial decisions as you follow Christ. In this episode, I discuss my decision to come to Horizon Baptist Church and serve as Care Pastor in addition to continuing HeartWay and Russian Ministries Online.


When Things Don't Go As Planned
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12/13/2022

What now?


Log Work
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11/30/2022

what is it, why do it, how to do it, bitterness vs. anger, personal examples


Missions and the Church
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11/18/2022

An interview with Eric Sutton, current ABA president and pastor of New Home MBC in Wetumpka, AL, about missions and the church


Developing a Heart of Understanding
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11/08/2022

ministering to others better as we understand them more; prodigal son perspectives


Perspectives on the Body
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11/03/2022

In this podcast, Gabby and Jodie have a discussion on a biblical perspective of the body, different views of the body, the woman's role in the perception of the body, how spouses can help each other with our view of the body, porn, heart issues, and the importance of the church's role in changing the perspective of the body.


I've seen a boob. Now what?
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10/25/2022

thoughts about bodies and our perception of bodies and challenges in American Christianity


The Feeling of Freedom
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10/18/2022

how we enslave ourselves to people, things, ideas, etc.


The Need for Care - Pushing Yourself
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10/10/2022

When to pause and when to push? Don't give up! Coaching, Care, Accountability, Mediation.


The Need For Care - Pause
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09/21/2022

Do you pause during the day, week, year? "The more time we spend at work the less time we have for other important things in life." Anyone can benefit from this reflective podcast.