If you’ve answered the divine call to pastoral ministry, you’ve signed up for both a fulfilling and stressful journey.

It’s one thing to know what forces create and sustain stress in your life. It’s another thing to know what to do about them. Today’s pod offers five practical hacks pastors can use to address five common stressors ministry leaders face: Difficulty separating from work; the wear and tear of spiritual warfare; societal dysfunction, finances, and sensitivity.

Stress is an inescapable part of the leadership role. The good news? Stress doesn't have to destroy you. You can’t totally eliminate it from your life, but you can reduce its negative impact.