{"podcast":{"title":"Life After Ministry","slug":"life-after-ministry-6573611","podcast_index_feed_id":6573611,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/Q7dyZo24.rss","website_url":"https://lifeafterministry.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/fac660fe-98c1-4a31-9ea1-72e91819fd5c/Life_After_Ministry_Coverayrcd.jpg","author":"Matt & Marilee Davis","episode_count":96,"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T08:22:15.146726+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-after-ministry-6573611"},"episode":{"title":"Pain Is A Teacher (featuring Gary & Lisa Black)","slug":"pain-is-a-teacher-featuring-gary-lisa-black","published_at":"2023-09-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-after-ministry-6573611/pain-is-a-teacher-featuring-gary-lisa-black","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-after-ministry-6573611","url":"https://lifeafterministry.podbean.com/e/pain-is-a-teacher-featuring-gary-lisa-black/","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ef265bf67278afacc848708c68a919e87767b5b7037637e5cbd2b57f8808d5d1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NWM4NWFkNi1kMTRiLTQ1YjUtYWRlNi0wYmVmOTdjYmEwZGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmYWM2NjBmZS05OGMxLTRhMzEtOWVhMS03MmU5MTgxOWZkNWMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MzdhYjc0MDg5YzVkMjAwMGNhYmNmNjMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9mYWM2NjBmZS05OGMxLTRhMzEtOWVhMS03MmU5MTgxOWZkNWMvZXBpc29kZXMvOTVjODVhZDYtZDE0Yi00NWI1LWFkZTYtMGJlZjk3Y2JhMGRkL0xpZmVfQWZ0ZXJfTWluaXN0cnlfUG9kY2FzdF9FcGlzb2RlXzU2dHJpMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"For more information about the work we do at Pastoral Transitions, visit us at https://pastoraltransitions.com/ To book a confidential call with our team, go to: https://pastoraltransitions.com/talk In Episode 5, \"Pain Is A Teacher,\" we sit down with the inspiring couple, Gary & Lisa Black, to discuss the transformative power of enduring life's toughest transitions. From losing a spouse and a child to navigating numerous shifts in ministry, Gary and Lisa have amassed a wealth of wisdom that they generously share in this episode. Their story is a testament to the resilience of faith and the lessons that can only be learned through pain. Get your pen and paper ready—you won't want to miss the invaluable insights from this power couple. Learn more about Gary & Lisa at garyandlisablack.com and mandate456.org . You can also purchase a signed copy of Lisa’s book: All The Sacred Things here.","meta_description":"For more information about the work we do at Pastoral Transitions, visit us at https://pastoraltransitions.com/ To book a confidential call with our team,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2182,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/life-after-ministry-6573611/episodes/pain-is-a-teacher-featuring-gary-lisa-black/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-after-ministry-6573611/pain-is-a-teacher-featuring-gary-lisa-black.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}