# Ep. 377 – When Faith Meets Fatigue: Hope for Strong Women Leaders with Ann E. Thompson

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Podcast: [Raising Godly Girls](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-godly-girls-6731376)
Published: 2026-05-30T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Leadership is a gift , but it can also be exhausting. Many Christian women today are carrying a heavy load: leading at work, serving in ministry, managing a home, discipling their children, nurturing a marriage, and striving to remain faithful in their own walk with the Lord. And while the calling is beautiful, the fatigue can be very real. In this encouraging episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Melissa Bearden sits down with author and mentor Ann E. Thompson to talk about what happens when faith meets fatigue. Together, they explore how women can lead with resilience instead of resentment, serve with humility instead of hustle, and discern God's guidance without succumbing to cultural pressure or burnout. You'll hear practical wisdom for recognizing early signs of burnout, cultivating sustainable spiritual rhythms, and modeling servant-hearted leadership for the girls who are watching. Because our daughters are learning not only from what we say—but from how we live. As we steward our callings faithfully and rest in Christ deeply, we teach them that leadership is not about performance, but obedience. If you are a working mom, ministry leader, or woman feeling stretched thin between competing responsibilities, this episode will remind you that God never calls His daughters to run on empty. He calls us to abide, to trust , and to lead from a place of strength rooted in Him. Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: Matthew 11:28–30 Mark 10:42–45 Galatians 6:9 James 1:5 Colossians 3:23–24 To learn more about Ann's work, her podcast, and her new book, visit anneileenthompson.com Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools. Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org .

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