Stacking Chairs #83 – Overcommitted: How to Balance Ministry, Family & Side Gigs Without Burning Out

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Stacking Chairs, Josh and Kyle share real-life stories of juggling ministry demands, family responsibilities, and even side jobs—all without losing their minds (most days!). They explore what happens when you’re spinning more plates than you can handle, how to identify when you’re genuinely “overcommitted,” and why setting boundaries sometimes feels so difficult. Along the way, they offer practical insights for youth leaders who want to serve wholeheartedly yet avoid the burnout spiral. If your to-do list is growing faster than you can keep up, tune in for honest talk and a reminder that it’s okay to slow down and say “no” every once in a while.

 

Key Talking Points:

✅ The Plate-Spinning Metaphor

✅ Choosing What Matters Most

✅ Healthy Boundaries & Delegation

✅ Avoiding Identity Traps

✅ Practical Tips to Beat Burnout

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About Stacking Chairs:

Welcome to Stacking Chairs: A Multiply Youth Ministry Podcast.

We're here to equip and inspire youth leaders—whether you're running a youth group, a camp, or any ministry that reaches students for Christ. With practical insights and real-life stories, we celebrate those who get there early, stay late, and literally stack the chairs. Join us as we challenge and encourage one another to lead well and impact the next generation. Keep stacking those chairs!

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This episode is brought to you by Word of Life Youth Ministries. We help churches build deep and engaging youth ministries through coaching, curriculum, and creative Gospel events. Learn more about how we’re on a mission to ensure Every Student, Everywhere Is Growing In Their Walk With Christ at Word of Life Youth Ministries.