134: Back from Burnout: Rev. Rob Gaschler’s saga

Let’s explore pastor health after burnout What happens when a dedicated discipleship pastor faces the crushing weight of ministry burnout? This episode of the Crabby Pastor podcast brings you another Back from Burnout saga with an eye-opening conversation about pastor health featuring our brave guest, Rob Gaschler, who shares his personal story of navigating the…

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133: Finding Resonance with Author Andrew Root

Slowing down and “waiting” to impact pastor health Join my discussion with guest Dr. Andrew Root, author of “When Church Stops Working.” Together, we dissect how the relentless drive for growth impacts pastoral health which then leads to burnout and and the threat of early departure from ministry. Discover how pursuing resonance over acceleration can…

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132: Dealing with Conflict within Yourself

Improving pastoral health by dealing well with CONFLICT Unlock the secrets to navigating the intricate world of intrapersonal conflict with insights to promote pastor health from Rev. Geniese Stanford, a former business professional turned pastor, who joins me on the Crabby Pastor podcast. We’ll explore how recognizing the gap between current experiences and desired outcomes…

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130: Check your Finite-tude

How does our perspectives impact pastor health? Join me, Margie Bryce, your leadership coach focused on burnout prevention, on this eye-opening episode of the Crabby Pastor Podcast, where we unravel what’s essential to find contentment and perseverance through Christ’s strength, all while understanding that we are not built for limitless capacity. What if the very…

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129: Pastor Appreciation Month revisited

How does gratitude expression impact pastor health? Join me, Margie Bryce, on the Crabby Pastor podcast as we unpack the complexities of Pastor Appreciation Month. And yes, this is my annual rant with a goal of looking at preventing leadership burnout. And, I’m asking whether a designated time for gratitude is really necessary, or do…

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128: Dealing well with this divisive era

How do we navigate the turbulent waters of church polarization and foster unity? Join me, Margie Bryce, along with Michael Bischoff from Soul Leader Resources, as we tackle this pressing issue on the Crabby Pastor podcast. With more denominations than you can count, the church is more divided than ever. We reflect on Jesus’ prayer…

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127: More (and even worse) stories we tell ourselves

Both men and women will benefit from this discussion on how women leaders in ministry navigate the unique challenges of self-doubt and cultural barriers. Join us as Margie Bryce and our special guest Janyne McConnaughey uncover the intricacies of imposter syndrome and self-limiting narratives that often plague women in leadership. With a rich background in…

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126: Stories We Tell Ourselves

This was such a fun conversation with renowned trauma expert Janyne McConnaughey… who joins us in this episode to learn more about how internal dialogue matters… a lot!  Janyne shares invaluable insights from her professional work and personal healing journey, emphasizing the power of positive self-talk and the concept of metacognition—thinking about our thinking. This…

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125: The power and sustainability found in Holy Friendships

Can holy friendships be the key to preventing burnout in ministry? Join us on the Crabby Pastor podcast as Margie Bryce hosts Michaele LaVigne to explore how deep spiritual connections can sustain and enrich pastoral life. Currently, Michaele contributes to the Spiritual Formation Initiative at Nazarene Theological Seminary, focusing on spiritual direction and coaching. She…

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