In this episode, we explore Steve Smith’s journey through ministry, burnout, and the rediscovery of his identity as God’s beloved. We reflect together on how performance, busyness, and the “empire church” shape us, and how practices of silence, solitude, and Sabbath can reawaken our souls. We consider the courageous inner work that leads from exhaustion to renewal and talk about the invitations God offers us to live more rooted, spacious, and honest lives. Ultimately, we’re invited to rethink ministry through rhythms of rest, belovedness, and deeper presence with God.


Potter’s Inn: www.pottersinn.com. 

Steve Smith’s Substack, “Potter’s Inn”

Soul Care Institute: www.soulcareinstitute.com. 

Steve Smith’s latest book: Greening: Poems in the Unfolding of Our Lives

Steve mentioned the following books:

Henri Nouwen, The Wounded Healer

Stephen Smith, The Lazarus Life: Spiritual Transformation for Ordinary People

Stephen Smith, The Jesus Life: Eight Ways to Recover Authentic Christianity


Pre-order Matt’s book, The Pastor as Gardener: A Renewed Vision for Ministry, and then visit his blog to sign-up for pre-order incentives: www.mwerickson.com.

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