The Clergy Wellness Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 19 - School of Hard Knocks: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned.  As the year winds down, I’m reflecting on the lessons ministry has taught me—some through success and others through the school of hard knocks. Here’s the start of my list. Resources: Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at Nic...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 18, Productivity That Matters: Moving the Needle in Ministry.  In this episode, we dive into the real meaning of productivity in ministry—not doing more but focusing on what truly matters. We'll explore practical strategies like prioritizing valuable activities, creating clear roadmaps, and mastering key skills to move the needle forward in your church and p...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 17, Unclutter Your Calendar Before the New Year. Join us as we explore how to lighten up the load as we look toward 2025. Resources: Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at Amazon RevReille...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 16 - Dealing with Disappointments.  We all have disappointments, but how do we deal with them?  What helps us process our disappointments? Resources: Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 15 - Strategic Planning Made Simple.  Planning moves ministry forward, but a plan can feel complicated.  Today, we explore a simple way to make a strategic plan.  Don't miss it! To enter the Advent Basket Drawing, email RevReilley@gmail.com or go to www.nicolereilley.com and sign up for the monthly newsletter (you will be prompted).  The Advent Basket contai...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 14 - ‘ Tis the Season - Dealing with Ministry Stress. It isn't here yet so how do we get ready to make this a less stressful season? To enter the Advent Basket Drawing, email RevReilley@gmail.com or go to www.nicolereilley.com and sign up for the monthly newsletter (you will be prompted).  The Advent Basket contains sweets, tea, small gifts, and more.  All c...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 13 - Making Friends.  Clergy need friendships, but sometimes, things can stand in the way.  Today, we do a deep dive into why we struggle and what we can do. To enter the Advent Basket Drawing, email RevReilley@gmail.com or go to www.nicolereilley.com and sign up for the monthly newsletter (you will be prompted).  The Advent Basket contains sweets, tea, small gif...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 12 - Why Sabbath Is A Must!  Join us as we explore why sabbath keeping matters for clergy. To enter the Advent Basket Drawing, email RevReilley@gmail.com or go to www.nicolereilley.com and sign up for the monthly newsletter (you will be prompted).  The Advent Basket contains sweets, tea, small gifts, and more.  All clergy are eligible to enter (and I really hope...

Send us Fan Mail ENCORE Episode: What Is Working In Rebuilding Community.  Enjoy today's encore episode.  It is one of our most listened-to episodes! Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reil...

Send us Fan Mail Today's ENCORE episode is one of our most downloaded!  Enjoy "Getting The Most Out of Advent." Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at Amazon Contact me: Re...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 11 - Addressing the Rise of Apathy & the Lack of Commitment. Many of us are dealing with apathy and a lack of commitment in our local churches (and in the world in general), how can we help turn it around? Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Manageme...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 10: Developing Leaders and Volunteers. Today, we explore an important topic in our churches: how we develop new leaders and volunteers. Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministr...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 9 - Ministry and The Motivational Triad. The Motivational Triad: 1. Seek Pleasure : The desire for positive experiences, comfort, and reward. This is rooted in the brain's reward system, where pleasurable activities trigger dopamine release.  2. Avoid Pain : The instinct to minimize physical and emotional discomfort. This includes avoiding danger, stress, or...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 8 - Help! I Need More Energy! Today, we look at the three kinds of energy and what practices enable us to have sustained energy for life and ministry.  Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expanding the Expedition Through...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 7: Upgrade Your Spiritual Life. Clergy focus on the spiritual lives of others, but how are we doing? Let's explore this together. Today's Resources: practicingtheway.org Pastors Identify 7 Spiritual Needs for Their Life, Ministry Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coac...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 6, The Courage to Become.  Martha Beck, "Finding Your Own North Star." Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry by Nicole Reilley at Amazon Contact me: RevReilley@gm...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 5 - Getting Ready for the Fall.  Are you ready for it?  Cause it is almost here - Today, we explore how to increase our energy for the fall, what are the "BIG ROCKS" of the season and why you should ask: "How will I enjoy this season?" Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 4. Time Hacks & Shortcuts for Clergy. Episode 1.8 (080222) gives these hacks: 1. Calendar downtime and rest FIRST. 2. Decide your Top 5 Activities - Your "north star" 3. Calendar blocks of time to do tasks. 4. Assing a time to every task you must accomplish. Today - some additional hacks and shortcuts. 1. The Eisenhower Decision Matrix Organized on...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 3 - Dreaming God-Sized Dreams. Today, we are talking about the importance of having dreams, and not just any dreams, God-sized ones! Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expanding the Expedition Through Digital Ministry b...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 2 - Flourishing a Practical Process.  How do we flourish in life in ministry when circumstances don't change?  Today, we explore a simple process to help you step into flourishing, no matter what is happening in life right now. Process: Step 1 What you'd INCLUDE in your ideal day. What you'd EXCLUDE in your ideal day. The gap between the two. Get a...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 1: The Power of Belief.  Today, we kick off season three with The Power of Belief.  How important is belief?  And how can you use belief to move your life and ministry forward? Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleReilley.com . Expandi...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 41:  Getting Unstuck: Tools To Help You Move Forward. Today, we explore how getting stuck is part of life, the reasons why it happens, and some tried-and-true ways of getting unstuck.  We get stuck because: 1. We've outgrown our situation. 2. We fear other's judgment of us. 3. We worry we might lose something if we move forward. 4. We don't have ho...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 40- What is All This Ministry For Anyway - Part 2.  Today we continue to talk about why we do what we do - in part 1 we looked at seminary and education, today we look at the point of ministry and some new things to consider.   Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Soc...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 39.  What Is All This Ministry For Anyway? Have you ever asked yourself why we do what we do?  Today is part one of a two-part series that considers this question an important issue for pastors.  Resources: Spotify Podcast Playlist Instagram @nicolereilleycoaching Facebook @nicolereilleycoaching Ministry & Life Coaching and Social Media Management at NicoleRe...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2, Episode 37—Social Media and Your Church (Part 2) Today, we explore the wide world of social media and how the local church uses it to reach new people and connect with its current congregation. 7 - 12  Best Practices: 1. Use social media for announcements, like a billboard, but not only for announcements. 2. Use video. 3. Look at your social media from a newcomer's...