Podcast

Life After Ministry

Author: Matt & Marilee Davis
Feed episode count: 96
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Summary

Many of us have experienced the sting of losing a job. But there’s something uniquely challenging about leaving a position in full-time vocational ministry. Whether you’re stepping down from a church or leaving a kingdom nonprofit, it’s not as simple as just changing jobs. Suddenly, everything changes. You’re left navigating not just a career transition, but also a profound shift in identity, community, and daily routines. It feels like stepping into an unknown, filled with questions like, ”What’s next? How do I redefine myself outside the ministry? How do I maintain my faith amidst this transition?” Welcome to the Life After Ministry Podcast. We’ve been there, navigating the complex journey from vocational ministry to a new chapter in our lives. We’ll explore stories of transformation, hear from those who’ve walked this path before, and provide practical strategies to turn your transition into transformation.

Episodes

Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

When Home Becomes the Mission Field (featuring Nate & Brittany Bruns)

Duration seconds: 2269
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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Hope Is Within Reach (featuring Gary Blackard)

Duration seconds: 2434
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

No Elevator to Everest (featuring Will Acuff)

Duration seconds: 2396
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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

A Wealth of Ministry Outside of Ministry (featuring Shawn Gwaltney)

Duration seconds: 1958
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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

Mending the Fracturing Church (featuring Dr. Andrew Hale)

Duration seconds: 2065
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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

The Imperfect CEO (featuring Jim Brown)

Duration seconds: 1884
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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

How to Hand Off a Church Without Losing It (featuring Wayne Hoag)

Duration seconds: 2044
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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

Missing Links in Ministry Successions (featuring John Pearson)

Duration seconds: 2878
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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

Lost in Transition (featuring Steve Woodworth)

Duration seconds: 2778
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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

Leading Christian Organizations Through Change (featuring Tami Heim)

Duration seconds: 2432
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Mar 24, 2026 · not_requested

A Conversation About Invisible Grief (featuring Drew Hensley)

Duration seconds: 2452
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Mar 17, 2026 · not_requested

Leadership Was Never My Calling (featuring Eric Reid)

Duration seconds: 2055
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Mar 11, 2026 · not_requested

The New Dawn of Retirement (featuring Doug Bullock)

Duration seconds: 2084
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Mar 3, 2026 · not_requested

Why Men Need Men in Transition (featuring Don Ross)

Duration seconds: 2690
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Feb 24, 2026 · not_requested

The Next Season WITH God (featuring Curt Swindoll)

Duration seconds: 3009
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Feb 17, 2026 · not_requested

Leaving Without Losing Continuity (featuring Chuck Proudfit)

Duration seconds: 1720
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Feb 10, 2026 · not_requested

The Wilderness Is Not a Detour (featuring Dustin Kleinschmidt)

Duration seconds: 2594
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Feb 3, 2026 · not_requested

The Transition I Planned...The Transition I Got (featuring Jim West)

Duration seconds: 1888
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Dec 31, 2025 · not_requested

The Year-End Transition Checklist

Duration seconds: 848
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Dec 2, 2025 · not_requested

When Time Becomes Our Boss (featuring Andrew Hartman)

Duration seconds: 1808
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Nov 25, 2025 · not_requested

Leaving Before You See What's Next (featuring Brad Gray & Brad Nelson)

Duration seconds: 2823
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Nov 18, 2025 · not_requested

The Fourth-Quarter Question (featuring Dr. Nathan Baxter)

Duration seconds: 2231
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Nov 11, 2025 · not_requested

Real-Time Grace at the Speed of Jesus (featuring Duncan Robinson)

Duration seconds: 2850
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Nov 4, 2025 · not_requested

A Christian Attorney on Ending Well (featuring John Melcon)

Duration seconds: 2738
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Oct 28, 2025 · not_requested

Building Mental Fitness in Ministry (featuring Vineet Rajan)

Duration seconds: 2240
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Oct 21, 2025 · not_requested

The Silent Cost of Transitions on Ministry Wives (featuring Kristen Joy Humiston)

Duration seconds: 3290
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Oct 14, 2025 · not_requested

Finding Significance Again (featuring Joshua Gordon)

Duration seconds: 3970
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Oct 7, 2025 · not_requested

Leaving Willow, Finding Wilderness (featuring Steve Carter)

Duration seconds: 2996
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Sep 30, 2025 · not_requested

Why Ministry Leaders Don’t Talk About Retirement (featuring Gabe Pelphrey)

Duration seconds: 2210
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Dec 12, 2024 · not_requested

Season 3 Finale: What We Have Learned About Transition (featuring Bill Tom & Noe Rivera)

Duration seconds: 2432
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Nov 19, 2024 · not_requested

New Soil, New Roots - Part One (featuring Brian Fisher)

Duration seconds: 1644
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Oct 8, 2024 · not_requested

Prioritizing Mental and Emotional Well-being in Ministry (featuring John Opalewski)

Duration seconds: 2508
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Aug 26, 2024 · not_requested

This Dream Is Not For You (featuring Wade Joye)

Duration seconds: 1980
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Aug 23, 2024 · not_requested

The Measure of a Ministry (featuring Gene Getz) - Part 2

Duration seconds: 1674
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Mar 10, 2024 · not_requested

Choosing Discomfort (featuring Dane Sanders)

Duration seconds: 4294
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Feb 6, 2024 · not_requested

The Wounded Pastor (featuring Dr. Matthew Tanner)

Duration seconds: 2019
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Dec 30, 2023 · not_requested

What Have We Learned? (Season One Recap)

Duration seconds: 1905
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Dec 19, 2023 · not_requested

A Calling Greater Than Ministry (featuring Thom Van Dycke)

Duration seconds: 1968
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Oct 27, 2023 · not_requested

When Elders Initiate Transition (featuring Gary Weaber)

Duration seconds: 788
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Oct 10, 2023 · not_requested

The Difference Between Hurt & Injury (featuring Shane McDonald)

Duration seconds: 1270
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Sep 16, 2023 · not_requested

Pain Is A Teacher (featuring Gary & Lisa Black)

Duration seconds: 2182
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Sep 14, 2023 · not_requested

Your Mental Health After Ministry (featuring Noe Rivera)

Duration seconds: 2351
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Sep 13, 2023 · not_requested

How To Figure Out Your Career After Ministry (featuring Bill Tom)

Duration seconds: 2366
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