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.
The Clergy Wellness Podcast
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 dive into the pressure clergy face to speak on every issue, and how embracing intellectual humility can offer peace, clarity, and a stronger spiritual witness.
We’ll explore:
- Why clergy feel pressure to know and comment on everything
- How intellectual humility protects your mental and spiritual well-being
- The benefits of curiosity over certainty
- When silence is a spiritual practice, not a cop-out
- How to set boundaries around your voice—especially online
- Practical scripts for when you're not ready to weigh in
- The role of compassion and prayer even when you don’t fully understand
Resources Mentioned:
- Think Again by Adam Grant
- Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Pang
- 2017 Duke University Study on Intellectual Humility (Krumrei-Mancuso, Leary, et al.)
- Barna Group Clergy Wellness Research
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