Dealing With The Exhaustion

Send us Fan MailMany people right now aren’t just tired—they’re spiritually, emotionally, and mentally exhausted. In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam talk about what it means to live faithfully when you feel overwhelmed by the world, the news, expectations, and the pressure to always be informed, always be active, and always be okay.This conversation centers on finding stability in unstable times. Bishop DeDe reflects on the importance of grounding practices—simple, intentional habits that bring us back to the present moment and back to God. Prayer, breath prayers, mindfulness exercises, journaling, rest, creative outlets, and even setting boundaries around news and social media are not selfish practices; they are spiritual practices that help us remain whole and faithful in a chaotic world.A key theme in this episode is the balance between activism and self-care. Faith calls us to care about the world and to work for justice and peace, but we cannot pour from an empty cup. Even Jesus rested, stepped away from crowds, slept during storms, and showed human emotion, anxiety, grief, and compassion. Our vulnerability, doubt, and imperfection are not failures of faith—they are part of being human and part of being faithful.The conversation also reminds us that small acts matter. Kindness, gratitude, listening to someone, being present in our daily lives—these are not small in the eyes of God. When the world feels overwhelming, we often think we need to do something huge to make a difference, but most of us are called to be faithful in ordinary moments with the people right in front of us.Ultimately, this episode is about learning to live with humility and intentionality. We cannot control everything happening in the world, but we can choose how we pray, how we speak, how we rest, how we treat others, and how we care for our own souls. Faith does not remove exhaustion, but it can give us stability, hope, and the strength to keep going—one faithful step at a time.AI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time,  many of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to accurately reflect and preview our podcast episodes.