# Hot Topics: Burnout - Episode 427

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Podcast: [The Unstuck Church Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908)
Published: 2025-12-17T05:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theunstuckgroup.com/hot-topics-burnout-episode-427/
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## Resource

Burnout is something we hear about constantly when we're working with churches. This topic is incredibly timely and personal for a lot of pastors. Burnout is not just about being tired or having a busy season—it's much deeper than that. It affects leaders physically, emotionally and spiritually, and it impacts their team and church in ways they might not even realize. In this episode, Sean and Amy are joined by Jimmy McLoud, the Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio and a ministry consultant on the Unstuck team, to talk about how burnout affects church staff members. This episode is sponsored by Donorbox : Still relying on cash and checks for offerings? Half of churchgoers already prefer to give electronically. Donorbox Live Kiosk helps churches like yours boost giving by 35%. Imagine thousands more dollars each month to fortify your ministry. All you need is a tablet, card reader and Donorbox's app. Donorbox lets congregants make tithes, offerings and donations instantly with cards or digital wallets, like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Get two months free at donorbox.org/unstuckpodcast . Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram .

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