The Persistent Widow

Send us Fan MailCarrie Nieuwhof shares his personal journey through burnout, the lessons learned, and practical strategies for leaders to prevent and recover from burnout, emphasizing the importance of boundaries, community, and reprogramming patterns.Keywordsburnout, leadership, mental health, boundaries, recovery, ministry, resilience, personal growth, leadership tips, mental health in ministryKey TopicsCarrie Nieuwhof's personal story of burnoutSigns and symptoms of burnout in leadersThe importance of boundaries and limits in leadershipReprogramming patterns for sustainable leadershipThe role of community and support systemsThe impact of workload and expectations on mental healthStrategies for recovery from burnoutThe significance of seeking help and breaking silenceThe concept of low-grade burnout and its effectsPractical steps to prevent burnout in leadershipTakeawaysBurnout can happen to even high-capacity leaders who push beyond healthy limits.Setting boundaries and limits is crucial for sustainable leadership.Recovery from burnout involves reprogramming patterns and seeking support.Talking openly about burnout and mental health is essential for healing.Leadership resilience is built through community, self-care, and boundaries.Sound Bites"You were doing the things that are supposed to make you better, but they don't work anymore.""The best cure for an unsustainable pace is a sustainable pace.""The sun will rise again."Chapters00:00Introduction to Carrie Nieuwhof and his work02:42The warning signs and symptoms Carrie experienced during burnout05:02The importance of seeking help and the turning point in recovery07:25How leadership and boundaries impact burnout and health11:22The power of boundaries and saying no to sustain leadership health13:55Advice for those currently in the pit of burnout14:42The importance of breaking silence and reaching out for help16:54The power of naming and understanding burnout levels17:31The role of faith, scripture, and community in healing18:20Closing remarks and upcoming event with Carrie NieuwhofSupport the show

Send us Fan MailAre you persistent? In this episode we revisit a message from our founder Wendell Brown based on Luke 18:1-8.  Is it possible to pray too much?  Is it possible to wear God out?  Find out in this episode!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we revisit a message that our founder Wendell Brown preached from Luke 8:16-18 regarding the Lamp On A Stand.  Is your life shining for others or are you walking in Darkness?  Find out in this episode!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we revisit a message from our founder Wendell Brown on the parable of the Mustard Seed.  How much faith do you actually need?  Find out in this episode!Support the show

Send us Fan MailAre you wise or foolish?  In this episode we revisit a message that our founder Wendell Brown preached from Matthew 7:24-27 regarding the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders?As you build your life on Jesus, you won't want to miss this episode.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Wendell Brown hosts Jimmy and Timmy from Dose of Adolescence to share their powerful stories of overcoming addiction, finding faith, and the transformative power of Jesus. Discover how their personal struggles led to hope, healing, and a deeper understanding of God's love.Keywordsfaith, addiction, testimony, hope, Jesus, transformation, Christian music, personal story, overcoming struggles, spiritual journeyKey TopicsPersonal stories of addiction and recoveryThe role of faith and Jesus in healingThe meaning behind the song 'Jesus is a Mudfisher'The importance of honesty and community in faithGod's love in the midst of strugglesGuest NameJimmy and Timmy BrownKey FrameworksTestimony of FaithThe Mudfisher analogyAction ItemsShare your story of faith and strugglesSeek community and honesty in faith journeyRemember God's love and pursuit in difficult timestitlesFrom Darkness to Light: The Faith Journey of Dose of AdolescenceHow Jesus Changed Our Lives: Testimonies of HopeSound Bites"Jesus, if you're real, I need you.""God will continue to pursue us and love us.""You're not alone in your struggles."Support the show

Send us Fan MailIt is hard for us to imagine the gencoide that happened between April and July of 1994.  Over 1,000,000 people lost their lives in those 3 short months in one of the most extreme acts of hatred that has ever happened.  In this episode you will hear how God spared  JB Manywa's life as he was left to die in a covered and cemented septic tank used as a grave.  He has written his entire story in the book called The Balm to Heal that is available on here.  You won't want to miss part 1 and 2 of this amazing story!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIt is hard for us to imagine the gencoide that happened between April and July of 1994.  Over 1,000,000 people lost their lives in those 3 short months in one of the most extreme acts of hatred that has ever happened.  In this episode you will hear how God spared  JB Manywa's life as he was left to die in a covered and cemented septic tank used as a grave.  He has written his entire story in the book called The Balm to Heal that is available on here.  You won't want to miss part 1 and 2 of this amazing story!Support the show

Send us Fan MailRebecca Gregory shares her powerful story of surviving the Boston Marathon bombing, overcoming trauma, and turning her pain into a mission to help others through Rebecca's Angels Foundation. Discover how faith, resilience, and community support can transform tragedy into triumph.Support the show

Send us Fan MailPastor Chris and Kirsten Umphryes join us for a real converation about suffering.  Two years ago Chris began losing weight, feeling very sick, and in a great amount of pain.  Hear how God is bringing them Triumph through the pain, and how God is restoring their soul, even though the journey is not over.  You won't want to miss this episode!Support the show