Burnout in the Pulpit: Clergy Mental Health & Spiritual Wellness with Garry Teeter

Mother Teresa, Coaching, and Becoming Your Best Self with Dr. Jim Robey

Join Pastor Bill and Dr. Jim Robey as they explore how coaching, inclusion, and spiritual wisdom can help us walk with purpose. From stories with Mother Teresa to lessons in sanctification, this conversation blends faith, wellness, and leadership for anyone seeking to become their best self in Christ. What does it mean to walk with purpose in a world full of challenges? In this episode of Circuit Walkers, Pastor Bill sits down with Dr. Jim Robey—a United Methodist minister, master certified coach, and lifelong advocate for inclusion and spiritual health. Jim shares his journey from helping integrate his high school and youth camp in Birmingham, to working alongside Mother Teresa in Calcutta, to coaching clergy and leaders today. With stories of transformation, spiritual wisdom, and practical coaching insights, Jim reminds us that becoming our best selves is both a journey of faith and intentional growth. Whether you’re a retired church member seeking encouragement, a busy parent juggling faith and wellness, or a progressive Christian longing for inclusive spirituality, this conversation will inspire you to keep moving—physically, spiritually, and faithfully. 🌿 Topics Covered: Coaching as a path toward sanctification and wholeness Lessons from Mother Teresa on clarity of calling Inclusion and spiritual health in today’s church Positive Intelligence coaching and overcoming inner saboteurs Practical steps for clergy, leaders, and seekers to live with purpose 👉 Subscribe to Circuit Walkers for more conversations at the intersection of faith, health, and walking with God. 🔗 Connect with Jim Robey: jimrobycoaching.com

Weekly Meditation: From Fitness to Faith: Paul’s Lesson on True Training

Are you training your body but forgetting your soul? In this week’s Circuit Walkers Weekly Meditation, Pastor Bill Sardin reflects on 1 Timothy 4:7–8, where Paul reminds Timothy that while physical training has value, godliness is valuable in every way—for this life and the life to come. Bill shares his personal journey of losing 75 pounds through walking and the deeper lesson he discovered: discipline and self-reflection are just as essential for spiritual growth as they are for physical health. You’ll learn: Why Paul used athletic language to teach about faith. How to identify and remove the obstacles that keep you from God. Simple steps to begin training in godliness this week. Encouragement that discipline isn’t about perfection, but direction—and God’s grace strengthens us every step of the way. 👟 Takeaway: Just as daily walking built Bill’s physical health, daily spiritual practices build strength in Christ. 🙏 What’s one distraction you can remove—or one practice you can add—to grow closer to God this week? Share your answer in the comments! 📌 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a word of encouragement on your journey. #FaithAndFitness #ChristianMeditation #SpiritualGrowth #PrayerWalk #CircuitWalkers

Faith, Food & Fitness: How Small Choices Build a Temple for God-Weekly Meditation

Did you know Scripture calls your body a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)? In this week’s Circuit Walkers Weekly Meditation, Pastor Bill Sardin explores how every choice—what we eat, how we rest, even the words we speak—shapes the “temple” God entrusted to us. With warmth and encouragement (no guilt trips here!), we reflect on: 🥗 Why what you feed your body, mind, and spirit matters to God 🙏 How small swaps (like fruit over chips) can become acts of worship 🚶 The joy of walking, resting, and breathing as spiritual practices 💡 Practical ways to live out grace, not guilt in your health journey Whether you’re a retiree wanting to stay strong in faith and body, a busy parent needing to blend prayer with movement, or a younger Christian seeking an inclusive, mindful space—this meditation is for you. 📌 Watch & Share This podcast is perfect for your daily walk, devotional time, or a mindful break. If it blesses you, share it with a friend or church group—you never know who needs encouragement today. 👉 Subscribe & Walk With Us: Join the Circuit Walkers community as we “walk with purpose, both physically and spiritually.” 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a weekly word of encouragement!

Burnout in the Pulpit: Clergy Mental Health & Spiritual Wellness with Garry Teeter

In this episode of Circuit Walkers, Pastor Bill Sardin sits down with Rev. Garry Teeter, licensed counselor and ordained deacon, to have an honest conversation about clergy mental health, burnout, and the deep connection between spiritual well-being and emotional wellness.We explore:Why pastors often struggle to share their burdensThe unique challenges of ministry in the United Methodist ChurchHow the past decade — from political upheaval to the COVID-19 pandemic — has intensified pastoral stressPractical ways congregations can care for their pastorsThe vital role of therapy, healthy boundaries, and self-awareness in sustaining ministryHow mental, physical, and spiritual health are interconnectedWhether you’re a pastor, church leader, or someone who cares about the well-being of your spiritual leaders, this conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical takeaways.🎙 About the Guest: Garry Teeter is the Associate Pastor and ordained deacon at Benton First United Methodist Church, host of the No Burning Bush podcast, and a licensed professional counselor passionate about clergy care.🙏 If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share—it helps others find this important content and supports our mission of promoting spiritual, mental, and physical health.📌 Listen to Garry’s Podcast: https://fumcbenton.org/podcasts#know-burning-bushGarry.teeter@arumc.org

weekly Meditation: Made in the Image of God: Living as God’s Reflection

Are you showing the world the image of God in you? In this week’s Circuit Walkers Weekly Meditation, Pastor Bill Sardin reflects on Genesis 1:26–27 and what it truly means to be created in the image of God. We’ll explore how our physical, spiritual, and emotional health influence the way others see God in us—just like the cover of a book or the thumbnail of a video shapes first impressions. You’ll discover: Why being made in God’s image is both inspiring and a responsibility How caring for your body, mind, and spirit reflects the Creator Simple ways to live with joy, strength, and purpose How everyday choices—what you eat, how you move, and how you treat others—can be an act of worship Whether you’re walking for your health, lifting weights, cooking healthier meals, or just looking for spiritual encouragement, this meditation will remind you that you were designed to reflect God’s beauty and goodness to the world. 📖 Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:26–27 🎙️ Podcast: Circuit Walkers Podcast 💬 Share in the comments: How do you see the image of God in others? 👍 Like this video, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future weekly meditations. 🔗 Share it with a friend who could use encouragement today.