Episode 118-Steve White: Reasons to Get Up Tomorrow Morning: Overcoming the Despair of Another Day

What do you do when you’re exhausted by the thought of waking up and doing it all again? Jim Burns sits down with Steven White—writer, former pastor, nonprofit executive and Christian school superintendent—to explore loneliness, the importance of community, and how trauma can affect the body even when we aren’t consciously aware of it. Steven shares about a season when he lost hope and wondered if God cared about him, and how slowing down and reconnecting with where we are can create space for healing. They also discuss the “mercy of routine”—the simple rhythms that can give us a reason to get up and remind us we don’t have to navigate life aloneResources:Books by Steven WhiteSteven White’s websiteThe Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri NouwenHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected] Your Marriage Conference: October 9-10, 2026Order Jim’s Books:Order Dr. Burns’ new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesA Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your BodyDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #SteveWhite #Suffering #Hope #Faith #Christian #Darkness #Podcast #PFCAudioVideoSend us Fan Mail