Who is shaping the pace of your work and life?

In this episode, Tom Nelson explores a sobering and deeply relevant question: are you heading toward burnout—and how would you even know?

Through a powerful real-life story and the ancient account of the prophet Elijah in First Book of Kings, Tom reveals how even the most faithful and resilient workers can find themselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually depleted. Burnout is not just a modern problem—it’s a human one, and Scripture speaks directly into it.

Drawing on 1 Kings 19 and Elijah’s dramatic collapse after a season of intense work and success, you’ll discover how burnout distorts our perspective, drains our energy, and leaves us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Yet in Elijah’s story, we also see God’s compassionate response—meeting exhaustion with rest, nourishment, and renewal.

You’ll learn:

-How to recognize early warning signs of burnout in your own life

-Why even meaningful, successful work can lead to deep exhaustion

-What Elijah’s story teaches about God’s care in seasons of depletion

-A simple, practical way to assess and reset your work pace this week

-Because you were never meant to run on empty—God invites you into a sustainable rhythm of work and rest, where your life and work can flourish.

Released on 9 May 2026