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Power to the Weak: Finding Strength When You’re Running on Empty

Power to the Weak: Finding Strength When You’re Running on Empty

Update: 2025-06-18
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Feeling burned out in ministry or your parenting life? This short, but powerful episode dives into Isaiah 40:29 –31, reminding us that God gives power to the weak and strength to the exhausted. Host Doug Edwards reflects on the challenges of leadership, answered prayers, and the unseen impact of staying faithful. Plus, hear a behind-the-scenes story about a life-changing event sparked by this very podcast. Whether you're a youth pastor, ministry volunteer, or parent, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a spiritual recharge.

🎧 Topics Covered:

  • How to endure when you feel spiritually drained

  • God’s role in giving power and purpose to youth leaders

  • Practical encouragement for student ministry and parenting

  • The surprising ways God uses your obedience

  • A glimpse into something big happening behind the scenes

📖 Key Scripture: Isaiah 40:29 –31
📩 Write to us: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com
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Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder’s Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy

Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq

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Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com

Hosted by: Doug Edwards

Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ

Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy 

Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

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Power to the Weak: Finding Strength When You’re Running on Empty

Power to the Weak: Finding Strength When You’re Running on Empty

Doug Edwards