231: Why “Take a Break” & “Just Say No” Aren’t Fixing Ministry Burnout
In this episode, we’re talking about why so many people in ministry still feel depleted even after trying to rest, set boundaries, or “do less.”
230: You Can’t Help Everyone (And It’s Exhausting)
A lot of people in ministry feel like they’re choosing who to disappoint. Then, it starts feeling impossible to hold it all together without losing yourself.
229: Ministry Burnout Is Real (But It’s Not Inevitable)
Burnout is real but a lot of the time, we’re not as stuck as we think we are. We say we’re overwhelmed, but we’re still saying yes, and still filling gaps.
228: How to Get People to Step Up at Church (Without Asking for Volunteers)
When people are part of the process early, something changes. They don’t just hear the plan, they help shape it. Then ownership follows.
227: Why People Stop Volunteering at Church (And How To Fix It)
When a few key shifts happen, things become more relational, more sustainable, and something people actually want to be part of.
226: Why You’re Struggling to Get Church Volunteers (It’s Not What You Think)
Churches assume they have a numbers problem. They’re trying to get more volunteers. What needs attention is the experience people walk into.
225: 4 Simple Intergenerational Ideas to Stay Connected This Summer
Summer might actually be the time to bring people together in simpler ways. Real moments that help your church feel like a community again.
224: Maybe Sports Aren’t the Enemy (And Neither Are Vacations)
But what if the problem isn’t where people are going … It’s how we’re responding to it? People having full, busy lives isn’t a threat to the church.
223: What If Summer Is Exactly What Your Ministry Needs
Summer changes the rhythm of everything – attendance, energy, schedules – and instead of fighting it, we might be invited to work with it.
222: Mistake #7: Not Giving Them an Easy Way to Quit
In this episode, we talk about why healthy ministries build off-ramps on purpose — and how giving people freedom actually builds more trust.