Matt Prater on Ministry Burnout, Still's Disease, and People-Pleasing

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast sits down with Matt Prater, a well-known voice from Christian media and radio, whose life has been shaped by passion, ministry, and a deep love for sharing the Gospel.From his early start in radio at just 15 to his many roles as a youth pastor, DJ, and Christian media host, Matt's journey has always been marked by evangelism. But behind the microphone, he faced immense struggles.Overcoming Burnout and Battling Chronic Illness In his 30s, Matt faced one of the most challenging seasons of his life, battling:Severe burnout and its emotional toll on a ministry leader.The physical and mental challenges of Still’s disease (a rare form of inflammatory arthritis).The pressure of people-pleasing and the freedom found in surrendering that pressure to God.Through these hardships, Matt’s faith deepened, leading him to a renewed sense of purpose and a stronger trust in God’s plan.If Sunburnt Souls has helped or blessed you in any way, can I ask a small favour? Would you consider telling someone about the podcast, reposting an episode link, or bringing it up over dinner with a mate sometime? Word of mouth is how this podcast spreads. We don’t have the budget for advertising, so every share genuinely helps more people discover the conversations we’re having around faith and mental health.🙏 IF YOU WOULD LOVE TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONHelp us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental HealthA 28-day, FREE journey to help you:Embrace your identity in JesusBuild life-giving spiritual rhythmsNavigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace👉 Start your 28-day journey today📩 JOIN OUR COMMUNITYGet weekly encouragement, bonus podcast clips, and faith-informed mental health resources in your inbox. 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter⭐ LEAVE A REVIEWLove this episode? Your review helps others discover faith-based mental health resources and find hope for their journey.Listen and Rate on Apple PodcastsListen & Rate on SpotifySunburnt Souls is produced by Pretty Podcasts — a Christian mental health production where faith meets real life through stories ...