Should pastors take sabbaticals? It seems like a simple question—but it's sparked heated debate in ministry circles. Some pastors feel guilty taking extended rest when their congregants don't get the same benefit. Others argue that sabbaticals are just poor boundary-setting dressed up in spiritual language.

In this episode, Seth pushes back on both objections. He makes the case that pastoral ministry isn't just demanding—it's different in kind from other professions. When your professional identity is fused with your spiritual identity, and your job is to lay down your life for your flock, the toll is deeper than boundaries alone can address.

You'll hear:

• Why the discomfort pastors feel about sabbaticals actually proves they need them
• The difference between managing people and caring for people—and why it matters
• Why "just set better boundaries" isn't the complete answer
• The biblical pattern for extended rest (it's older than you think)
• A simple 6% savings strategy to fund your own sabbatical—even without church support

Whether your first sabbatical was years ago or you needed one yesterday, this episode gives you both the permission and the plan.

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