Mobilized Church Podcast

Busy But Barren: When Your Inner Life Needs to Be Discipled

The Dillingham Group Episode 223

In a culture that celebrates hustle, productivity, and packed schedules, it's easy to mistake motion for meaning. But what happens when you're doing all the right things outwardly—serving, working, leading—yet feel spiritually dry, emotionally disconnected, or inwardly empty?

In this episode, we explore the sobering reality of being busy but barren. We'll unpack how a neglected inner life can undermine even the most active ministry or disciplined lifestyle, and why true discipleship must begin with the soul.

You’ll hear practical insights on how to:

    •    Recognize the signs of a barren heart masked by busyness

    •    Recenter your life around intimacy with Jesus, not just activity for Him

    •    Embrace spiritual practices that anchor identity, healing, and growth

    •    Restore fruitfulness through surrender, stillness, and inner transformation

If your hands are full but your heart feels empty, this conversation is for you. It's time to let Jesus disciple the part of you no one sees—so that what flows from your life is not just effort, but lasting Kingdom impact.