After a big Sunday, the noise doesn’t always fade when the room empties. Sometimes on the Monday after it gets louder. In this episode, we’ve invited our good friend Lewis Brandon to the mic. We’re talking about how to process the emotional aftermath of a big Sunday and share practical ways for a leader to actively recover.

How does a pastor process emotions after a big Sunday? 

• What went well?
• What didn’t hit the target?
• Responding to the sneaky feeling of coming up short.

 What are a few growth points?

• Practicing self-compassion.
• Staying away from the “comment section.”
• Managing expectations of people vs actual results.

What practical things can we do for active recovery?

• Physical self-care actions.
  • Walk
  • Reasonable office routine.
  • Read . . .  if it’s fun reading.
  • Coffee shop.
• Engaging our family.
  • Offer this simple prayer: “God, I don’t have much to give right now—help me love with what I do have”
  • Set boundaries.

Final Thought: We can be strong and do this well.