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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 22 MIN

You Don't Have Burnout. Here's What You Actually Have

from APOC Ministry · host Eric Thomas Ph.D.

You don’t have burnout. Burnout is the symptom — not the root. If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly “needed,” this message challenges the story you’ve been telling yourself. The real issue isn’t laziness, weakness, or even stress. It’s distraction, misplaced responsibility, and carrying burdens God never assigned you. In this message, we unpack: Why busyness often disguises itself as faithfulness How inheriting other people’s anxiety steals your rest Why Jesus repeatedly withdrew — even when people needed Him The biblical rhythm for real rest that restores focus and alignment If you’ve been running on empty, this isn’t a message about doing less — it’s about doing what actually matters. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome: The Gift of Today 00:00:42 This Is the Day: Rejoicing in God's Reset 00:01:39 Whatever You're Looking For, You Will Find 00:04:04 Luke 10: Martha and Mary - Two Approaches 00:05:02 Martha Martha: You Are Too Distracted 00:06:14 Confusing Busyness with Faithfulness 00:07:13 Inheriting Other People's Anxiety 00:09:21 Rest Means Rightfully Ordered Focus 00:12:31 Addicted to Being Needed 00:13:40 Luke 5:16: Jesus Often Withdrew 00:15:03 Everyone Is Looking for You: Let's Go Somewhere Else 00:17:22 Mark 6: Come With Me and Get Some Rest 00:18:46 The R.E.S.T. Rhythm: Remove Yourself 00:19:34 Engage with the Father 00:20:10 Sort Your Priorities: What Did God Assign? 00:21:54 Re-enter with Focus, Not Frenzy 00:23:06 Closing Prayer: Enter Into His Rest Subscribe for weekly messages that challenge how you think, work, and live: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ApocMinistry?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the full podcast for deeper conversations: 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apoc-ministry/id1448489948 Follow APOC Ministry on Instagram: 📲 https://www.instagram.com/apocministry_/

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