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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.

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The 2nd Half of Ministry: Wisdom, Legacy, and Letting Go

October 21, 2025 • Rev. Nicole Reilley • Season 4 • Episode 17

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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 their 50s and 60s — aging bodies, shifting energy, legacy, and the call to move from achievement to wisdom. Drawing from Richard Rohr’s “second half of life” spirituality, this episode invites pastors to reflect on how ministry matures over time — from building to mentoring, from control to surrender.

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