The Clergy Wellness Podcast

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 42 - Series: The Inner Life of a Leader. Episode 2: Approval vs. Integrity — Leading Without Needing Everyone to Like You💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖  Advent A Calendar of Devotions 2026 (available 8/4/26)📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 41 - Series: The Inner Life of a Leader Episode 1: Fear vs. Trust: Leaning into a Life of Trust💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖  Advent A Calendar of Devotions 2026 (available 8/4/26)📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 40 - Post East Sunday 2-part series - Episode 2: Build What Actually Lasts (Without Burning Out)💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖  Advent A Calendar of Devotions 2026 (available 8/4/26)📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 39. Don’t Waste Easter Momentum: What to Do Right Now (Pt 1)💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 38: Emotionally Developed Leader - Episode 5: You Don’t Have to Carry It All💻 Connect + Resources:Want to talk? 30-minute free call -https://scheduler.zoom.us/nicole-reilleyInstagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 37 Emotionally Developed Leadership Series - Episode 3: When You Feel Insecure as a Leader. 💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 36 March Series: Emotionally Developed LeadershipEpisode 2: Triggered Much? Leading When You Feel Reactive💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 35 March Series: Emotionally Developed Leadership - Episode 1: Don’t Absorb the Anxiety💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 34 - All Around Love - Friendship, Community, and Not Doing Life Alone.Series - Practicing Love in All Directions💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]  www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 33 - Outward Love: Loving People Without Trying to Fix Them.  Series: Practicing Love in All Directions.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 32 - Inward Love: Stewarding Your Own LifeSeries - Practicing Love in All Directions💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 31 Upward Love: Growing Your Love for God. Series - Practicing Love in All Directions (Part 1)💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]  www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 30: When You Raise the Bar, Here’s What Actually Happens!Series: Raising the Bar: Bold Leadership for a Thriving Church (Part 4)💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]    www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 29: Raising the Bar Without Burning Yourself OutSeries: Raising the Bar: Bold Leadership for a Thriving Church💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]   www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 28: Bold Asks: Saying What We Need Without Apology or Guilt. Series: Raising the Bar: Bold Leadership for a Thriving Church 💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 27: Why Lowering the Bar Is Costing You More Than You Think Series: Raising the Bar: Bold Leadership for a Thriving Church.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]   www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 26 -  A Year Well Lived: Reflect, Renew, and Lead into 2026 with Purpose - Part 4: Designing a Year of Purpose — Habits, Rhythms & Spiritual Practices for a Healthier 2026💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailThis is Season 4, Episode 25 -  A Year Well Lived: Reflect, Renew, and Lead into 2026 with Purpose.  Part 3: Vision and Goals That Actually Match Your Priorities💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 24-  A Year Well Lived: Reflect, Renew, and Lead into 2026 with Purpose. Part 2 - Lessons, Letting Go & What You’re Carrying Into 2026Today, we continue our series for December - A Year Well Lived: Reflect, Renew, and Lead into 2026 with Purpose.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 23 - A Year Well Lived: Reflect, Renew, and Lead into 2026 with Purpose.  Part 1 - Looking Back with Clarity: A Year-End Review for Your Soul and Your MinistryToday, we start a new series for December - A Year Well Lived: Reflect, Renew, and Lead into 2026 with Purpose.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 22 - Series: Leading with Light: Preparing Your Spirit for Advent: Joy in Small Things — Training Your Heart to Notice What’s GoodToday, we finish our Advent series with a focus on the joy all around us and how noticing it makes the season special.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 21 Leading with Light: Preparing Your Spirit for Advent. Episode 2: Hope as Resistance — Practicing Hope When You’re Preaching It.We continue our series on preparing for Advent with a focus on hope as resistance, practicing hope as we preach it.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 20 - Leading with Light: Preparing Your Spirit for Advent: Staying Curious About God’s Work in You.Today, we begin a 3-part series on getting ready for Advent. It's not too early to get ready by becoming curious about what God is doing in your life and ministry.Put your name in the Clergy Wellness Holiday Basket - email me or find me on social media.  Let me know a bit about you too! 💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected] www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 19 - Feeling Stale?  Finding Fresh Energy AgainEven the most committed pastors hit seasons when ministry feels routine or uninspired. In this episode, we explore how to recognize the signs of stagnation — cynicism, autopilot ministry, and loss of curiosity — and how to rekindle your passion for preaching, leadership, and spiritual life.Learn practical ways to “fan into flame the gift of God” through creativity, continued learning, and reconnecting with your original sense of call.Put your name in the Clergy Wellness Holiday Basket - email me or find me on social media.  Let me know a bit about you too! 💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 18 - Sabbaticals and Renewal: Why Rest Is More Than a Vacation.Most clergy know how to plan renewal for others — but struggle to plan it for themselves. Many go years, even decades, without a true sabbatical or intentional retreat. Yet research and Scripture agree: rest isn’t a reward — it’s part of our calling.In this episode, we explore the biblical, theological, and practical foundations for sabbaticals and renewal. She shares why rest matters, how to plan a meaningful sabbatical, and how to build ongoing rhythms of renewal through retreats, sabbath days, and spiritual practices that restore energy and creativity.Put your name in the Clergy Wellness Holiday Basket - email me or find me on social media.  Let me know a bit about you too! 💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 17 - The 2nd Half of Ministry: Wisdom, Legacy, and Letting Go.What does faithfulness look like in the second half of ministry?In this episode, we explore the unique questions clergy face in their 50s and 60s — aging bodies, shifting energy, legacy, and the call to move from achievement to wisdom. Drawing from Richard Rohr’s “second half of life” spirituality, this episode invites pastors to reflect on how ministry matures over time — from building to mentoring, from control to surrender.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 16 - When You Feel Stuck — Mid-Career Ministry Pivots and Possibilities.What happens when the ministry you began no longer feels like the ministry you can sustain? Mid-career is often when clergy feel stuck—worn down by conflict, weighed down by responsibilities, and unsure if this is really their calling for the next 20 years.In this episode, we unpack the unique challenges of mid-career ministry, share insights from recent clergy well-being research, and offer practical ways to discern, pivot, or reimagine your call. Mid-career doesn’t have to be a dead end — it can be a doorway to something new.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 15 - What the Data Demands — Clergy Well-Being in 2025 & Beyond How are clergy really doing in 2025? Several major surveys offer a sobering look:Wespath 2025 Clergy Well-Being Survey — Clergy report higher rates of obesity, hypertension, financial stress, and loneliness compared to benchmarks.Duke Clergy Health Initiative – Mental Health Trends Report — Symptoms of depression and burnout rose through 2021 and remain at high levels.Hartford Institute Clergy Discontentment Report — 44% of clergy have considered leaving their congregation; more than half have considered leaving ministry altogether.Lifeway Research on Pastoral Retention — While only 1% of pastors leave annually, many stay despite deep exhaustion; 22% cite burnout when they do leave.In this episode, we unpack what these numbers mean for long-term sustainability in ministry and offer practical steps to help clergy thrive: caring for physical and emotional health, clarifying finances, nurturing relationships, and advocating for systemic change.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 14 - Imposter Syndrome in Ministry Do you ever feel like you don’t really belong in ministry—that you’re not as capable or gifted as others think you are? You’re not alone. Up to 70% of professionals experience imposter syndrome at some point, and clergy are especially vulnerable.In this episode, we explore: ✨ What imposter syndrome is and how it shows up in ministry life. ✨ Why clergy are especially prone to self-doubt in a role filled with high expectations, public visibility, and constant comparison. ✨ The unique weight carried by marginalized clergy (women, clergy of color, and LGBTQIA clergy) who don’t fit the historic “norm” of what a pastor looks like. ✨ The spiritual cost of imposter syndrome, and what scripture teaches us about leaders who felt inadequate—Moses, Jeremiah, and Paul. ✨ Practical strategies to help you reframe success, celebrate wins, ground yourself spiritually, and build support networks.You’ll also hear insights from writers and researchers like Brené Brown and Chanequa Walker-Barnes, reminding us that larger systems often shape self-doubt—and that healing is possible.At the heart of today’s conversation is this truth: God’s call is bigger than our doubts. You are not an imposter. You are called, equipped, and not alone.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 13 - Bringing Creativity into Worship for AdventAdvent is one of the most beautiful and hope-filled seasons of the Christian year—but for clergy, it’s also one of the busiest and most exhausting. In this episode, we explore how bringing creativity into Advent worship can refresh us as leaders while engaging our congregations in meaningful, imaginative ways.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 12 - More About Journaling (My Story) In Part One, we explored the power of journaling for clergy and ministry. In this episode, I take you deeper—into my own lifelong practice of journaling.You’ll hear:📓 How I began journaling as a youth, possibly during Confirmation, and what those early pages looked like📦 The surprising discovery of a box of journals from the 1970s—and what those entries revealed about my faith journey📖 How journaling has shifted across the decades, reflecting different seasons, purposes, and needs🎨 Why creative approaches like stickers, collage, and art journaling can open new doors—even if you’re not an artist✈️ A look at the Traveler’s Notebook trend: its history, unique size, and how people are using these versatile journals today💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 11 - Journaling: A Small Practice with Big PayoffsJournaling isn’t about keeping a perfect diary—it’s about creating space to listen to yourself, to God, and to what’s unfolding in your ministry. In this episode, Nicole explores the power of journaling for clergy health, resilience, and spiritual growth.You’ll hear:📖 What the research says about journaling’s benefits for stress, gratitude, and even immune health✍️ Different approaches to journaling—from prayer journaling and sermon seedbeds to art journaling and Morning Pages🗂 Journaling trends, tools, and recommended journals (digital and paper) that fit the rhythms of ministry⏳ A four-week on-ramp to make journaling a sustainable habit💡 Reflection prompts designed for pastors who want to process ministry moments and notice God’s presence🎨 A fun wellness practice: the One-Word Doodle JournalJournaling doesn’t have to take hours or produce beautiful writing. It just requires showing up with a pen, an open page, and an open heart.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 10 - Living Your 4000 WeeksHow many weeks do you have left? Today’s episode takes a deep dive into Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and what it means for clergy, caregivers, and anyone who feels life slipping by while waiting for “someday.”We’ll explore:The math of mortality—4,000 weeks and why it matters.The trap of waiting and how postponed living robs us of joy.Embracing our limits as a spiritual discipline, not a weakness.Practical shifts for living with more depth, presence, and meaning.If you’ve ever felt stuck on autopilot, this conversation is your invitation to stop waiting and start living now.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 9 Moving Through Approval Addiction Today we’re tackling one of the most hidden addictions in ministry: the need for approval. From people-pleasing to perfectionism, many clergy struggle with measuring their worth by others’ opinions. In this episode, we’ll explore why pastors are especially vulnerable, the heavy costs of approval addiction, and practical tools to break free. You’ll hear stories, research, and spiritual wisdom to help you lead with authenticity, courage, and conviction.If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when you wanted to say “no” or preaching for applause instead of truth—this episode is for you.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailToday is my birthday, and I am traveling, so we have an encore episode!  Enjoy Where We Miss The Boat in Church, 2025's highest-rated episode!💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 7 - Normalize Not Having an Opinion In a culture that rewards instant opinions and hot takes, this episode explores the power of saying: “I don’t know enough about that to have an opinion.” We dive into the pressure clergy face to speak on every issue, and how embracing intellectual humility can offer peace, clarity, and a stronger spiritual witness.We’ll explore:Why clergy feel pressure to know and comment on everythingHow intellectual humility protects your mental and spiritual well-beingThe benefits of curiosity over certaintyWhen silence is a spiritual practice, not a cop-outHow to set boundaries around your voice—especially onlinePractical scripts for when you're not ready to weigh inThe role of compassion and prayer even when you don’t fully understandResources Mentioned:Think Again by Adam GrantRest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Pang2017 Duke University Study on Intellectual Humility (Krumrei-Mancuso, Leary, et al.)Barna Group Clergy Wellness Research💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 6 - Ten Ways to Make the Fall Easier.  Ministry doesn’t have to feel like you’re constantly sprinting uphill. In this episode, we explore 10 practical, compassionate strategies to help you create more ease, clarity, and energy in your life and leadership. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or spiritual caregiver, these tools can help you build rhythms that sustain your calling—not drain it.📝 10 Ways to Make The Fall EasierEstablish Weekly Rhythms Create a sustainable weekly flow with dedicated days for rest, planning, and creativity.Delegate What You Can Empower others to lead by handing off what doesn’t require your unique role.Simplify Communication Use templates, batch work, and calendars to streamline how and when you communicate.Create Repeatable Systems Build systems for things you do often—like visitor follow-up, funerals, or sermon prep.Get Things Out of Your Head Use external tools to track tasks instead of trying to remember everything.Set Boundaries and Protect Time Off Define and defend your work hours, Sabbath, and personal time.Meal Plan or Simplify Food Reduce daily stress with simple food routines and basic prep systems.Schedule One Fun or Restful Thing Each Week Joy and rest are essential for long-term sustainability—plan them like appointments.Be Honest About What You're Making Harder Identify patterns or habits that add unnecessary stress—and shift gently.Ask Daily: “How Can I Make This Easier?” Let this be your guiding question to simplify and reduce friction in life and ministry.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 5: You’ll Never Regret It: The Three Investments Every Clergy Leader Should Make.In this episode, we explore the three areas you’ll never regret investing in: your health, your learning, and your relationships. With practical tips, research, and reflection questions, this conversation will help you create a sustainable and joy-filled life in ministry.💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 4: Healing from Conflict – Reconciliation Strategies for Clergy Healing from Conflict – Reconciliation Strategies for ClergyConflict in ministry is unavoidable—but it doesn’t have to be the end of the story. In this episode, we explore how clergy can recover emotionally and spiritually after relational tension, staff divisions, or even a church split. Learn practical tools for processing pain, rebuilding trust, and moving forward with clarity and grace.Includes:Four steps for internal healingWhen (and how) to pursue reconciliationTrusted books and tools for support💻 Connect + Resources:Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack: @revnicoleCoaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 3 - Financial Self-Care: Making Money Work for ClergyMoney stress is real—and clergy aren’t exempt. In this episode, we explore the unique financial challenges clergy face and how to build healthier, more confident money habits. From maximizing your housing allowance to creating a simple, sustainable budget, you’ll walk away with practical tools to take the next faithful step in your financial wellness journey.💻 Connect + Resources: Instagram & Facebook: @nicolereilleycoaching Bluesky: @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.social Substack: @revnicole Coaching + Social Media Support: NicoleReilley.com 📖 Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry – available on Amazon 📬 Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 2 - When Caring Hurts: Recognizing and Recovering from Compassion FatigueIn this episode, we explore the emotional toll that caregiving can take on clergy. Learn how to recognize the signs of compassion fatigue, understand why pastors are especially vulnerable, and discover practical ways to recover and protect your well-being. If you're feeling weary from the weight of ministry, this conversation offers hope, healing, and renewal.Includes:Signs and symptoms of compassion fatigueRecovery tools and soul-care rhythmsEncouragement for creating sustainable boundariesResources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected] Affiliate Links:Here by Lydia SohnHabit Tracker Calendar"The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness" by Tim Rayborn (affiliate link)www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 4, Episode 1 - Back of House: The Systems That Sustain Ministry In this episode of The Clergy Wellness Podcast, we explore the back of house—the systems, structures, and rhythms that support sustainable ministry. From follow-up and discipleship to leadership development and pastoral care, we look at what keeps ministry healthy behind the scenes. We also tackle the difficult reality of people slipping out the back door—and how we can respond with grace and intention.You’ll learn:Why clear systems reduce burnoutHow to build a layered discipleship pathWhat sustainable pastoral care looks likeStrategies to empower lay leadersHow to care for people before they disappearThis episode is for pastors who want to lead well without doing it all. When your back of house is strong, your ministry—and your wellness—can thrive.Resources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected] Affiliate Links:Here by Lydia SohnHabit Tracker Calendar"The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness" by Tim Rayborn (affiliate link)www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 3, Episode 45: Front of House – Creating a Welcoming & Visitor Friendly Church.  Let's explore this together!Resources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected] Affiliate Links:Here by Lydia SohnHabit Tracker Calendar"The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness" by Tim Rayborn (affiliate link)www.NicoleReilley.com

Send us Fan MailSeason 3, Episode 44- What to Do When the Church Doesn’t Want to ChangeResources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 3, Episode 43 - 5 New Tools to Try for Time and Energy ManagementOur tools:1. The 2-Hour Focus Window 2. Weekly Energy Audit 3. Theme Days with Margin 4. Reset Hour 5. Personal Priority Rule BONUS: Try something just for YOU!Resources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 3, Episode 42 - How to Bring Change to a Congregation (Without Burning Out or Giving Up).Today we cover -Why Change is necessary.Your congregation's starting point.The congregational emotional landscapeAppreciative InquiryListen campaign The clergy's role in changePractical steps: 1. Cast a Clear, Compelling Vision, 2. Build a Coalition of the Willing, 3. Create Small Wins, 4. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, 5. Normalize and Understand Resistance,6. Adapt and Iterate.Rules I follow to keep myself groundedResources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 3, Episode 41 - Habits That Sustain: How to Build Rhythms for Life & Ministry. In this episode of the Clergy Wellness Podcast, we explore how small, intentional habits can support sustainable ministry. Drawing on Atomic Habits by James Clear, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, and Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, we’ll look at the science behind habit formation—and how to apply it to the rhythms of clergy life.Topics Covered:Why habits matter more than motivationThe Habit Loop: Cue → Routine → RewardJames Clear’s 4 Laws of Behavior ChangeHow to anchor new habits to existing routinesWhat to do when you slipWellness Practice of the Week: Create your first tiny habitReflection questions to deepen your growthResources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 3, Episode 40 - Dealing with Difficult People: A Wellness Guide for Clergy.How do we deal with difficult people?  Today's episode takes a deep dive into this important topic.Resources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis is an encore episode and one of our top-rated episodes for 20224.  Resources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailSeason 3, Episode 38 - Decluttering Your Church Office. It is spring and time for an office refresh!Resources:Instagram @nicolereilleycoachingFacebook @nicolereilleycoachingBluesky @RevNicole.bsky.social & @clergycoaching.bsky.socialSubstack. @revnicole Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com.Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at AmazonContact me: [email protected]