TLH153: Rethinking Your Fall Calendar (Before It Wrecks You)

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody shares a timely reminder for youth pastors heading into the busy fall season: you don’t have to choose between being faithful and being fried. This episode walks through practical strategies for creating a fall rhythm that fuels your ministry without burning you out.

What You’ll Learn:

Why busyness doesn’t always equal fruitfulness
How to re-center your calendar around purpose, not pressure
Weekly, monthly, and quarterly rhythm ideas for sustainable ministry
The value of protecting a weekly night off (and honoring it)
How to build in margin for rest—on purpose
The “delegate or delete” rule for avoiding leadership bottlenecks
Why your rhythm sets the culture for your ministry and your family

Whether you’re feeling overloaded or just want to stay healthy long-term, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you lead intentionally—and avoid burnout.

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Jody Livingston

About the Author

I am a Youth Ministry veteran of twenty four years, and currently serve as the Student Pastor at High Desert Church. I help equip and encourage Youth Pastors through this blog and podcast The Longer Haul. My passion is helping Youth Pastors create a ministry of longevity that they truly love. I am the grateful husband of Sarah and the dad of Emma, Anna, Lizzy, and Jack. I am a speaker, lover of vintage VW’s, and the owner of one 1972 VW Westfalia Bus.