Apr 12, 2022 | Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Longevity, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Rest, Sabbath
In today’s episode we welcome back Josh Spurlock to the podcast. In part two of our interview, we explore how to humanize the role of pastor and how a leader can get/stay healthy as they begin to dream, strategize, and grow again. Here are the show notes: Josh, you...
Apr 7, 2022 | Bivocational, Burnout, Calling, Emotional Health, Fatigue, Finishing Well, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Sabbath
How does a leader take a great day off? I think leaders are wondering about this question more and more, and today’s post is my attempt to answer it. Chuck Swindoll has some pretty sage advice on the subject of a weekly day off: “Tell me, why do we have such a hard...
Mar 1, 2022 | Emotional Health, Fatigue, Leadership, Longevity, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Vacation
In today’s episode John and Jim unpack three revelations John received while on his recent vacation. Rediscovering what fills up your emotional tank and make that the centerpiece of your annual time away will help you achieve the admirable goal of leading better,...
Feb 24, 2022 | Anxiety, Burnout, Calling, Depression, Emotional Health, Exhaustion, Health, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Uncategorized
If you’re an adult, you are responsible for your mental and emotional well-being. No one else is. During the month of February, we’ve been blogging about mental and emotional health. We’ve explored How to Become Your Own Best Friend; Discover the Power of...
Jan 20, 2022 | Calling, Exhaustion, Leadership, Longevity, Margin, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized, Workaholism
Why do we overschedule? Really, why? Our first responses might be: “Well I’m a responsible person. I have to get stuff done.” Or, “I love what I do!” Good answers. The purpose of today’s post isn’t to talk you out of working diligently, or discourage you from doing...