I Wish You Could Hear This
Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
Episode 22: The Key to Helping the Hurting is NOT What Church Leaders Think, with Des Wadsworth and Leonard Nasca, LCSW
October 14, 2025 ● 56 minShare this episode
Summary:
In this conversation, Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn, with guests Pastor Des Wadsworth, and Lenny Nasca, LCSW discuss the pressing mental health crisis facing churches today. They explore the challenges pastors face in providing support to those in need, the importance of lay counseling programs, and how to effectively recruit and retain volunteers for these initiatives. The discussion emphasizes the need for compassionate care and the structured approach necessary to navigate the complexities of counseling within a church setting.
Resources and Links Mentioned:
When Hurting People Come To Church
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