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The Clergy Wellness Podcast
Welcome to the Clergy Wellness Podcast, a podcast that supports you in doing one of the hardest jobs in the world without losing yourself. I am your host, Rev. Nicole Reilley - a United Methodist Pastor with 35 years of experience as a local church pastor and a Certified Coach with The Life Coach School and The International Coaching Federation (PCC). Join me each week as we explore topics that matter to pastors.
Episodes
158 episodes
Feeling Stale? Finding Fresh Energy Again
Season 4, Episode 19 - Feeling Stale? Finding Fresh Energy AgainEven the most committed pastors hit seasons when ministry feels routine or uninspired. In this episode, we explore how to recognize the signs of s...
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Sabbaticals and Renewal: Why Rest Is More Than a Vacation.
Season 4, Episode 18 - Sabbaticals and Renewal: Why Rest Is More Than a Vacation.Most clergy know how to plan renewal for others — but struggle to plan it for themselves. Many go years, even decades, without a true sabbat...
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The 2nd Half of Ministry: Wisdom, Legacy, and Letting Go
Season 4, Episode 17 - The 2nd Half of Ministry: Wisdom, Legacy, and Letting Go.What does faithfulness look like in the second half of ministry?In this episode, we explore the unique questions clergy face in t...
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When You Feel Stuck — Mid-Career Ministry Pivots and Possibilities
Season 4, Episode 16 - When You Feel Stuck — Mid-Career Ministry Pivots and Possibilities.What happens when the ministry you began no longer feels like the ministry you can sustain? Mid-career is often when clergy feel stu...
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What the Data Demands — Clergy Well-Being in 2025 & Beyond
Season 4, Episode 15 - What the Data Demands — Clergy Well-Being in 2025 & Beyond How are clergy really doing in 2025? Several major surveys offer a sobering look:
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Imposter Syndrome In Ministry
Season 4, Episode 14 - Imposter Syndrome in Ministry Do you ever feel like you don’t really belong in ministry—that you’re not as capable or gifted as others think you are? You’re not alone. Up to 70% of professionals...
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Bringing Creativity into Worship for Advent
Season 4, Episode 13 - Bringing Creativity into Worship for AdventAdvent is one of the most beautiful and hope-filled seasons of the Christian year—but for clergy, it’s also one of the busiest and most exhausting. In this epi...
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More About Journaling (My Story)
Season 4, Episode 12 - More About Journaling (My Story) In Part One, we explored the power of journaling for clergy and ministry. In this episode, I take you deeper—into my own lifelong practice of journaling.You’...
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Journaling: A Small Practice with Big Payoffs
Season 4, Episode 11 - Journaling: A Small Practice with Big PayoffsJournaling isn’t about keeping a perfect diary—it’s about creating space to listen to yourself, to God, and to what’s unfolding in your ministry. In this epi...
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Living Your 4000 Weeks
Season 4, Episode 10 - Living Your 4000 WeeksHow many weeks do you have left? Today’s episode takes a deep dive into Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and what it means for clergy, ca...
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Moving Through Approval Addiction
Season 4, Episode 9 Moving Through Approval Addiction Today we’re tackling one of the most hidden addictions in ministry: the need for approval. From people-pleasing to perfectionism, many clergy struggle with measuring ...
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ENCORE Episode: Where We Miss the Boat In Church Growth
Today is my birthday, and I am traveling, so we have an encore episode! Enjoy Where We Miss The Boat in Church, 2025's highest-rated episode!💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachi...
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Normalize Not Having an Opinion
Season 4, Episode 7 - Normalize Not Having an Opinion In a culture that rewards instant opinions and hot takes, this episode explores the power of saying: “I don’t know enough about that to have an opinion.” We ...
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Ten Ways To Make The Fall Easier
Season 4, Episode 6 - Ten Ways to Make the Fall Easier. Ministry doesn’t have to feel like you’re constantly sprinting uphill. In this episode, we explore 10 practical, compassionate strategies to help you create more ease, clarity...
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You’ll Never Regret It: The Three Investments Every Clergy Leader Should Make
Season 4, Episode 5: You’ll Never Regret It: The Three Investments Every Clergy Leader Should Make.In this episode, we explore the three areas you’ll never regret investing in: your health, your learning, and your relationships. W...
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Healing from Conflict – Reconciliation Strategies for Clergy
Season 4, Episode 4: Healing from Conflict – Reconciliation Strategies for Clergy Healing from Conflict – Reconciliation Strategies for ClergyConflict in ministry is unavoidable—but it doesn’t have to be the e...
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Financial Self-Care: Making Money Work for Clergy
Season 4, Episode 3 - Financial Self-Care: Making Money Work for ClergyMoney stress is real—and clergy aren’t exempt. In this episode, we explore the unique financial challenges clergy face and how to build healthier, more co...
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When Caring Hurts: Recognizing and Recovering from Compassion Fatigue
Season 4, Episode 2 - When Caring Hurts: Recognizing and Recovering from Compassion FatigueIn this episode, we explore the emotional toll that caregiving can take on clergy. Learn how to recognize the signs of compassion fatigue...
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Back of House: The Systems That Sustain Ministry
Season 4, Episode 1 - Back of House: The Systems That Sustain Ministry In this episode of The Clergy Wellness Podcast, we explore the back of house—the systems, structures, and rhythms that support sustainable mini...
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Front of House – Creating a Welcoming & Visitor Friendly Church
Season 3, Episode 45: Front of House – Creating a Welcoming & Visitor Friendly Church. Let's explore this together!Resources:Instagram<...
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What to Do When the Church Doesn’t Want to Change
Season 3, Episode 44- What to Do When the Church Doesn’t Want to ChangeResources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching
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5 New Tools to Try for Time and Energy Management
Season 3, Episode 43 - 5 New Tools to Try for Time and Energy ManagementOur tools:1. The 2-Hour Focus Window 2. Weekly Energy Audit 3. Theme Days with Margin 4. Reset Hour 5. Personal ...
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How to Bring Change to a Congregation (Without Burning Out or Giving Up)
Season 3, Episode 42 - How to Bring Change to a Congregation (Without Burning Out or Giving Up).Today we cover -Why Change is necessary.Your congregation's starting point.The congregational emotio...
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Habits That Sustain: How to Build Rhythms for Life & Ministry.
Season 3, Episode 41 - Habits That Sustain: How to Build Rhythms for Life & Ministry. In this episode of the Clergy Wellness Podcast, we explore how small, intentional habits can support sustainable ministry. Drawing...
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