Ministry Without Hating It

Ministry Without Hating It A ministry of Odyssey Haven offering Resources, Coaching & Counseling for Ministry Leaders.

11/18/2025

Ministry is a lot like bull riding. Each day you wake up, and you never know which bull you’re gonna get. In this episode Pastor and Church Planter, Jesse Lambert, unpacks the adventure that has been his journey to serve God’s Church. Jesse talks about how he’s learned to walk out practically, “this is God’s church, made up of hurting people and I am a tool to bring healing.” And that journey may not take you to where you thought you were going.

We’re doin’ the blue for this one, so let’s get at it! Available now at WithoutHatingIt.com and wherever you get your podcasts

10/15/2025

If the Lord asked you to lay everything down tomorrow, could you do it? It’s a self-awareness leveling question our guest, Pastor Timmy Hensel, now asks frequently. In this episode Timmy shares how he had never experienced what feels like and means to lay everything down until he recently took a sabbatical. Leaders, you have permission to rest. And this isn’t just for your benefit–laying things down empowers others and ultimately builds our future together.

Timmy also drops some pastoral alliteration like a pro–you gotta hear it! Listen now at WithoutHatingIt.com & wherever you get your podcasts

10/15/2025

There’s nothing harder than serving the NextGen Ministry. At least according to our guest, Pastor Joe Martin. In this episode, Joe shares how being a second generation NextGen focused Pastor isn’t just a role, but a continued obedience to God’s call in his life. Together we unpack the challenges and current trends of NextGen ministry, and discuss how getting back to the basics will reach the next generation.

We’re bringin’ the serious ‘stache to this one, so listen up! Listen now at WithoutHatingIt.com & wherever you get your podcasts!

09/16/2025

How do we combat stagnation, cultivate fresh vision and lead others to experience God in fresh ways?
What if we told you it has a lot to do with the creativity you unlock through the building of your own imagination? In this episode, BrianJames McMahon once again returns to unpack the practice of widening the capacity of what we see and engage through our imaginations. This practice not only expands the parameters of how much of God we experience ourselves, but also in how we lead others in experiencing God in fresh, new ways.

Listen now at WithoutHatingIt.com and wherever you get your podcasts!

09/11/2025

This is a few weeks behind, but if you haven't checked out Episode #47 w/ Melissa Brotherton--go get it!

This probably goes without saying, but: We believe in Women in Ministry Leadership. That said, in this episode Pastor Melissa Brotherton shares her ministry journey as a female Lead Pastor has formed her ministry as denominational Women’s Mobilizer. Melissa candidly unpacks the psychological, sociological and theological challenges women in ministry face, while speaking encouragement to men and women alike to be functioning together as image-bearers of Christ.

We may have also brought new meaning to the term, “sheep trauma”.

Available now at WithoutHatingIt.com, or wherever you get your podcasts

Happy summer! We are excited to announce two new episodes this month for your summer listening: #45: Resenting Easter | ...
07/10/2025

Happy summer! We are excited to announce two new episodes this month for your summer listening:

#45: Resenting Easter | A Shop Talk About Ministry Holidays & Events
Did that get your attention? No, this episode isn’t an anti-easter manifesto. It’s a roundtable discussion on the highs and lows, pros and cons and practical approaches to the ministry calendar–specifically the big holidays and ministry events. Let’s talk about the pain points that come along with these, and how we can experience fruitfulness in events without hating it. (releases 7/15)

#46: The Power of Lament | A Soul Check feat. BrianJames McMahon
Ministry leaders will experience levels of pain, grief and relational struggle that most others will not–it just comes with the territory. What if instead of powering through, withdrawing from or finding ways to cope, we just took time to lament it instead? In this Soul Check episode, our friend BrianJames McMahon returns to unpack how powerful lament can be in our ministry journeys. (releases 7/30)

06/16/2025

Have you ever said, “I am going to make this work, or die trying”? According to Pastors Sal & Krystal Bono, that’s probably the worst thing you can say within ministry. In this episode, the Bonos get candid about the pain from messy transitions, the death of a ministry dream and even being houseless for a season. But through all of these humbling experiences, Sal & Krystal also share the hope they have found to keep going by realizing, “there’s grace for that.”

Also, the episode’s final score is Sal 1 - Krystal 1000. Episode available now at withouthatingit.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

05/15/2025

If God chooses the foolish things to shame the wise, then what does that say about me? According to Pastor Jordan Wall, it’s actually pretty simple. In this episode Jordan shares how his story formed a simple approach to his ministry, regardless of the assignment, and how that shifts the fluctuations of ministry from targets to dashboards. Simple.

Episode Now Available at WithoutHatingIt.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

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