Healthy Habits of Pastors (Part One): Walking with God

Podcast: Care for Pastors Podcast
Host: Robby Bolden
Guest: Dr. Robert White

Episode Summary

In this episode, we launch our brand-new series, Healthy Habits of Pastors, with the most essential rhythm of all: Walking with God. Host Robby Bolden is joined by Dr. Robert White—pastoral counselor, seminary leader, and longtime pastor—who brings over 50 years of ministry experience to this conversation. Together, they explore why so many pastors struggle to maintain their personal walk with God, how neglecting it affects their ministry and families, and what it really looks like to prioritize communion with Christ in the middle of a busy ministry life.

This conversation is both convicting and encouraging, reminding us that pastors can’t lead others where they themselves are not walking.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why ministry often pulls pastors away from time with God
• How neglecting a personal walk impacts relationships and leadership
• The biblical call to abide in Christ (John 15:5)
• Practical encouragement for cultivating daily rhythms of prayer, Scripture, journaling, and gratitude
• Why walking with God is the foundation for every other pastoral habit

Resources & Links

• Learn more about Care for Pastors: careforpastors.org
• Scripture references: John 15:5, Matthew 6

Next Episode

Don’t miss Part Two of this conversation with Dr. Robert White, where we’ll dive into practical rhythms and tools to help pastors sustain a vibrant walk with God—even in the busyness of ministry.