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Slowing Down to Catch Up with God: How to Escape the Ministry Hamster Wheel

Slowing Down to Catch Up with God: How to Escape the Ministry Hamster Wheel

Update: 2025-08-052
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In today's fast-paced world, Christian leaders are often caught on the "ministry hamster wheel"—spinning endlessly with meetings, sermons, crises, and expectations. But what if the most radical, missional act we could take isn't to do more, but to slow down?

In this episode, Pete Scazzero calls us to break free from the cycle of overload and distraction by embracing a countercultural rhythm of life rooted in Jesus. Drawing from personal experience and church history, Pete shows how slowing down is not self-care—it's spiritual resistance. It's leadership. It's mission.

This is the first episode in a new series on the 8 Marks of an Emotionally Healthy Culture, beginning with the most foundational mark: Slowing down to be with God before doing for Him.

If you're longing for a church culture marked by peace instead of anxiety, depth instead of shallowness, and prayerful leadership instead of constant reaction—this episode is for you.

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Slowing Down to Catch Up with God: How to Escape the Ministry Hamster Wheel

Slowing Down to Catch Up with God: How to Escape the Ministry Hamster Wheel