Is Normalizing Pastor Exhaustion & Burnout Helpful? Self-fulfilling? - Rev. Anna Tew. Episode 117

Somewhere along the way, the church (church culture) began telling pastors that if they're not tired, overcommitted, and running late, they must not be doing ministry correctly. Rev. Anna Tew would like to file a gentle objection. Burnout isn't a spiritual gift, and exhaustion isn't listed among the fruits of the Spirit. In this candid and practical conversation, Anna shares what she learned after nearly burning out herself: sometimes the holiest thing you can put on your calendar is a blank space. From learning to say "no" (without writing a three-page apology) to recognizing resentment as an early warning light, she offers wise—and refreshingly freeing—advice for building a ministry that's sustainable for the long haul.

Normalizing Burnout in Ministry

The Power of Flexibility in Schedules

Balancing Personal and Professional Time

Dealing with Resentment and Setting Boundaries

Learning from Mistakes and Improving Self-Awareness

Normalizing Exhaustion vs. Embracing Rest

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