Healthy Rhythms in Ministry | pastor, missionary, burnout, wellness, work-life balance
Do you feel exhausted and burned out? Are you limping to the end of the day and wondering if you’ve made any difference? Or maybe leadership feels lonely? You help so many people carry their heavy burdens, but who is there to carry you? You are not alone. This podcast will help you build resilience in ministry through real stories and holistic practices Every episode you will join us for conversations with pastors, missionaries, and other Christian leaders to learn what kept them going through some of their hardest seasons. And you will have a chance to try some of the things that have helped them stay well over the long haul. It’s our hope that this podcast feels like a breath of fresh air and maybe a life-preserver if you feel like you’re drowning today. We are Josh and Kelly Hallahan- we have served in local churches, lived on the mission field, worked for two non-profits, oh and we’ve been married for more than 20 years and we have four kids. Some days it feels like we’ve been in ministry forever and other days it feels like we are just as clueless as when we started. It’s amazing how many opportunities God has given us and we know that without His help we would have quit a long time ago. We had all the missionary training and had walked with Jesus for a long time; we had lots of head knowledge about burnout and knew all the right things to do, but raising small kids while you’re in ministry is exhausting. And we didn’t always navigate team dynamics in the healthiest ways. We neglected our bodies and had no idea how to care for our mental health. We finally realized that you can’t think your way to wellness. We are whole people and you can’t ignore your spiritual, physical or mental needs without doing damage. Our calling is to create space where you can be refreshed and equipped as you connect with God and others. Through retreats, events, and mentoring we minister to the whole person- body, mind and spirit. If you are ready to… link arms with a community of other pastors and missionaries create a work-life balance that feels sustainable instead of impossible… And tend to your own well-being so that you are able to do what God has created you to do… This podcast is for you! Join our Facebook Group: Resilient Christian Leaders Collective Or email us at director@resilientclc.com
Episodes
Struggling with burnout? Feeling depressed and wondering if therapy would be helpful? Ever hear someone talk about taking a sabbatical and wonder how you could make that a reality in your life?
Today we were joined by Dr. Jonathan Powers, who is recently back from a sabbatical. We know that taking 6 months off isn't always possible for everyone, but we want to help you brainstorm how you could build sabbatical rhythms into yo...
Do you find yourself in a really difficult season of ministry? Are you wondering if it's time for a ministry transition? Have you had a messy exit from a church or mission field and are wondering if it's even possible to leave well?
This conversation was such a delight! There was so much goodness we had to split it into two parts. Today we are joined by two of our lead pastors at Wilmore Anglican Church: Hule Goddard and Rick...
Do you find yourself in a really difficult season of ministry? Are you wondering if it's time for a ministry transition? Have you had a messy exit from a church or mission field and are wondering if it's even possible to leave well?
This conversation was such a delight! There was so much goodness we had to split it into two parts. Today we are joined by two of our lead pastors at Wilmore Anglican Church: Hule Goddard and Rick...
Does even the idea of conflict make you queasy? Or do you find yourself in the middle of conflict every day? Maybe you've been really wounded in conflict done poorly in a Christian organization. Wherever you are in relationship to conflict, this episode will be extremely helpful.
As Christians it's easy to think that conflict is a bad thing. Aren't we called to live at peace with all people? In this episode you will be helped to se...
Are you in the middle of a ministry transition? Are you struggling through re-entry as a missionary? Are you a pastor who wants to learn how to help missionaries when they return to their passport country?
This episode is full of tips to help missionaries make the transition back to their passport culture. Shannon Eaton was a missionary, and is now working as a Life Transitions and Re-Entry Coach.
As a missionary or pastor, is fundraising a dreaded chore or a necessary evil? Do you wish money wasn't needed to fulfill God's call on your life? Ever daydream about getting a "real job" just so you could earn a normal paycheck?
Financial stress in ministry is a reality. Lisa Diaz is here to help you learn how to share the stories of God's faithfulness in simple, realistic ways so you can reach your fundraising goals.&...
Are you walking down a path without a clear sense of direction? Are you feeling stuck in ministry? Do you have the feeling that something needs to change, but you're not sure what or how?
A life coach is someone who can help you see things from a new perspective, ask questions to help you get unstuck, and give you accountability in reaching your goals. Our conversation with BJ Williamson helped me understand the difference between ...
Are little things irritating you more than usual? Perhaps you are experiencing some burnout symptoms. You are walk with so many hurting people, and maybe it would help if you had someone to talk to yourself.
In this episode we talk with Melissa Wagner, LPCA, about how to know if it's time to get professional support. It may be to process your own story, or it may be to help you carry the stories of others well. Whatever the r...
Do you feel disconnected from God? Does it seem hard to hear His voice lately? Is there shame and guilt that piles on because a pastor or missionary shouldn't have spiritual struggles?
Kelli Sorg is a pastor, writer, wife, mother, grandmother, and a spiritual director. She helps people create space in their lives to hear from God. In this episode we answer some of the questions you might have about Spiritual Direction: Who should s...
Ever sense that a season of ministry is ending and wonder if it's possible to leave in a healthy, honoring way? Have you wrestled with theological and practical ministry differences with a fellow staff member? Maybe you have felt it's time to leave, but you are worried about how will you care for your family and where will you live.
This episode we were joined by Josh's brother, Dave Hallahan. Dave has been a youth pastor, associat...
Feeling exhausted and spread too thin? Wish there were more hours in your day? Ever dream about escaping to a deserted island where no one needs you?
We've been there! In this episode, Josh and Kelly share some helpful tips on how to embrace your limitations, and find a bit more work-life balance.
- Episode 9 with Sarah Baldwin
- Episode 10 with Jeremy Andrade
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Ever wish you could share honestly with someone about how you're really doing? Does leadership feel lonely? You want to invest in healthy relationships but maybe you don't know where to start.
In this episode, Josh and Kelly share practical suggestions on how to build your village. You can't do this alone, and here are a few ways to begin finding people who can walk with you.
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Ever think "I have to do everything, because I'm the one getting paid at church"? Or say "yes" to every request because it's for God? Maybe you're feeling tired and your family wishes you were more present at home? If you struggle with people-pleasing or over-functioning, this episode is for you!
Jeremy Andrade is Associate Pastor at First UMC in Collingswood, NJ. In this episode he shares common struggles of people brand new to mi...
Struggling to find work-life balance in a season of crisis? Is burnout looming just around the corner? Have you or someone you love faced a challenging medical diagnosis? And how do you keep up with ministry while you juggle all of that?
In today's episode we talk with Sarah Thomas Baldwin about her journey with the Lord during her daughter's first few years of life in and out of hospitals and doctors visits. We discuss powerful im...
Have you struggled with interpersonal conflict in ministry? Or had the urge to just walk out the door and quit being a pastor? Maybe you have just resigned from the mission field and have no idea what to do next.
George Small has faced all of these challenges in his 40+ years of ministry and is more in love with Jesus today than when he was first saved in 1968. You are in for a treat in this episode as George shares his hard-...
**TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains a story of a car accident and a child's death**
Life in ministry isn't always easy, and sometimes it is brutal. If you have walked through deep pain, heartbreak or betrayal we want you to know that you are not alone. If you have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event in ministry, there is hope and healing available.
In this episode, Pastor and former Missionary Scott Rambo shares a...
Have you ever felt lonely, isolated and misunderstood? Or you've gotten a new ministry assignment and it's nothing like you expected. Maybe you've had the thought: "No one understands what I'm going through."
In this episode Glenn Broce shares hard-earned wisdom on how to navigate the challenges of ministry transition and starting over in a new place. You will learn the two practices that make all the difference when you're f...
Do you find yourself self-medicating with too much coffee, food, or busyness? Are you exhausted at the end of the day and sleep doesn't help? Do you wonder if you might need to take a sabbatical or quit ministry to get relief?
Chuck DeGroat, pastor, counselor, educator, and author, says that burnout recovery might actually begin in the last place you want to look: humiliation and the very end of yourself. He suggests that jus...
Have you ever been hurt in a relationship or felt misunderstood? Have you ever felt bitterness or resentment creeping into your heart after a conflict in ministry? Ever wonder if you have to stay in relationship with the person who harmed you?
In this episode we share about a recent time in our ministry where we were significantly betrayed by someone we were walking with, and the pathway of forgiveness we were invited to travel. An...
Have you ever wondered if you should quit your ministry job? Or encountered mental health struggles that prevented you from living into your calling? Maybe you've had the thought: "If this is what God called me to, why does it feel so heavy?"
Ministry isn't just a job. Leaving feels like you're losing everything. In this episode Kelli Schoefer shares how to navigate challenging seasons of ministry and the one thing that made all th...
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