Good News About Self-Care
BEN ESPINOZA
In this episode of the CPT Podcast, we invite CPT fellow and Wesleyan pastor Ben Espinoza to talk about his new book, The Good News About Self-Care: How Nurturing Your Soul, Yourself, and Your Sanity Honors God. Ben shares his journey into ministry, theological formation, and the experiences that shaped his understanding of Christian self-care.
Ben reflects on how ministry pressures, ambition, and the COVID-19 pandemic exposed unhealthy patterns in his own life. He explains that self-care is not a secular pursuit of comfort, but a theological practice rooted in honoring the image of God within us. The conversation explores Sabbath, limits, vocation, and spiritual health, with Ben encouraging pastors and leaders to embrace rest, prayer, boundaries, and accountability so they can faithfully serve others.
Ben Espinoza is a Pastor Theologian and author serving as Senior Pastor of Avon Wesleyan Church in Avon, New York. Raised in the Metro Detroit area, Ben developed a passion for theology and ministry early in life, studying Bible and theology at Cedarville University and pursuing graduate studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and Michigan State University. His work focuses on the intersection of theology, spiritual formation, and the life of the church. He is in the Senior Fellowship with the CPT.
