In this episode of The Steadfast Podcast, Jessie Evans, founder of Steadfast Christian Counseling, dives into a common but unspoken pressure many ministry leaders, therapists, and helpers face: the myth of omnicompetence — the belief that we should be able to meet every need, solve every problem, and never need help ourselves.
You’ll learn:
- What the myth of omnicompetence is and why it shows up in faith spaces
- How unprocessed trauma can fuel over-functioning in leadership
- When to refer someone to a therapist — and why it’s a loving act
- Who’s who in the mental health world (LPCs, LMFTs, Psychologists, and more)
- How boundaries protect both leaders and those they serve
- Why trauma-informed care and faith-based ministry are not in conflict
Jessie also shares a gentle critique of the recent book Lies My Therapist Told Me and invites you into a deeper, more collaborative model of care.
