The Jess Connolly Podcast Episode 87: 2025 Goals Check-In + Megan Marshman
Jun 23, 2025
Megan Fate Marshman, a pastor and author of Relaxed, joins the conversation to discuss cultivating holy peace amidst life’s chaos. They explore the tension between striving and rest, offering insights on intentional goal-setting for 2025. Megan shares her experiences with grief, motherhood, and ministry, highlighting how loss can reshape faith and priorities. The dialogue emphasizes the need for spiritual growth, dependence on grace, and creating life-giving environments, all while navigating key life challenges with honesty and wisdom.
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The Sanctification Gap Explained
- The sanctification gap is the tension between where we are and where we want to be spiritually.
- Trying to close it alone leads to despair, leaving faith, or unhealthy self-driven efforts causing burnout.
Avoid Burnout with Kingdom Mindset
- To avoid burnout in ministry, clarify what responsibilities God calls you to carry and what belongs to others.
- Maintain a kingdom mindset by remembering who is king over each area of your life and roles.
Prayer Triggers for Daily Peace
- Use daily triggers like coffee buttons or stop signs to remind you to pray and live in God's presence.
- These intentional pauses break hurry and cultivate delight and connection with God and your loved ones.
