Ep. 20 - Expectations and Burnout
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Description
Burnout is not the end of the story. Robynn Bliss, coauthor of "Expectations and Burnout," talks about her journey and recovery from burnout, as well as what she learned about herself and God through her experience. We discuss some of the symptoms of burnout, as well as common causes for global workers, including unrealistic expectations. Robynn also tells how the Lord helped her and her family and brought healing and hope.
Resources
"Expectations and Burnout" by Robynn Bliss
"Burnout and Missionary Care" by Missy Gray
Guest Bio
Robynn Bliss and her husband served as cross-cultural workers in South Asia for 13 years. In 2007 they returned to North America completely burnt out. God used that to renovate their theology, to restore their family and marriage and ultimately to redirect them. Robynn, trained by Benedictine nuns in Atchison, Kansas, is a certified Spiritual Director. It’s her greatest joy to come alongside people and see where God might be at work in their stories, what He might be inviting them into, where He might be bringing redemption, healing and hope.
Robynn (robynnjoybliss.com) and Lowell live in Port Colborne, Ontario on the northern shores of Lake Erie. Lowell directs Eden Vigil Institute at William Carey International University. As part of that ministry, he co-leads the CCOP program and Climate Intercessors. They have three adult children: Connor, Adelaide and Bronwynn. Robynn has had her hair cut in nine different countries. She loves hot beverages and good conversation. Robynn lives and laughs loudly. She also cries easily and grieves deeply.
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