Rest in Him: Avoiding Burnout in a Busy Life

Have you ever found yourself running on empty — overwhelmed by deadlines, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to do it all? In this episode of the Confidence in God podcast, host Julie McGhghy shares a candid and relatable look at burnout — what it is, why it happens, and most importantly, how to avoid it.

Drawing from Matthew 11:28-30, Philippians 2:13, and other scriptures, Julie offers practical, faith-based strategies to help you operate in your God-given giftings, examine your motives for serving, and stay connected to God — your ultimate power source.

Whether you’re juggling ministry roles, family responsibilities, or a demanding work schedule, this episode will encourage you to serve from a place of passion rather than obligation, and to find genuine rest in Jesus.

Resources: 

God’s Footstool: How Creation Draws Us Closer to Him

Shifting Focus: Turning Moods into Moments of Praise

Additional Resources

Timeline: Total Time 15:14

| Timestamp | Section | 0:00 | Intro & Welcome
| 0:11 | “Have You Ever Had One of Those Days?” — Context Setting
| 1:05 | Julie’s Current Season of Busyness & Why She’s Recording
| 2:22 | What Is Burnout? — Definition & Biblical Perspective (Matthew 11:28-30)
| 3:51 | The Pharisaical Burden & Relevance Today
| 5:16 | Tip #1 — Serve in Your God-Given Giftings
| 7:19 | Tip #2 — Examine Your Motives (Ephesians 2:8-10)
| 8:07 | Jesus Modeled Rest — Mark 6:31
| 8:47 | Tip #3 — Stay Plugged Into God (2 Corinthians 3:4-6, Philippians 2:13)
| 9:54 | Action #1 — Be in God’s Word Daily (James 1:22, Acts 17:11)
| 10:33 | Action #2 — Be in Prayer Daily & Seek God’s Voice (John 5:30, Psalm 95:7)
| 12:09 | Wrap-Up Reflection — How This Episode Energized Julie
| 12:41 | Summary & Encouragement
| 13:37 | Resources & Related Episodes