Have you ever dragged yourself into another Sunday morning with a knotted stomach, a shorter fuse, and the quiet suspicion that you should be able to handle this? What if those symptoms aren't proof you're failing — but an invitation to stop performing and come home to Jesus?
In this conversation, Ashley Bennett joins Andrea to talk honestly about burnout in ministry — the physical warning signs, the shame spiral of "everyone else could do this better," and the exhausting work of trying to be everyone's little-s savior. Ashley shares how learning boundaries as a way of loving, resting in the omniscience and omnipresence of God, and doing the internal heart work (not just calendar work) has slowly reshaped how she carries the weight of loving her church.
If you're burned out, barely holding on, or somewhere in between, you are not alone. Come sit with us as we point one another back to the only One whose yoke is easy and whose rest is real. I'll be praying that you experience the nearness of Jesus.
What is The Ministry Wives and Women Podcast with Andrea Griffith?
Ministry Wives & Women is a podcast for ministry wives and women seeking encouragement, spiritual depth, and honest conversation for the journey of faith. everyday life, and the challenges of church leadership. Hosted by Andrea Griffith, each episode offers thoughtful wisdom, real stories, and gospel-centered hope to help women live with greater resilience, authenticity, and grace in every season.