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title: Episode 031 - Questions We Should Be Asking
description: Discover 3 essential questions for ministry leaders to navigate burnout, transition, and growth, inspired by Chris Wesley's personal journey in ministry.
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# [Episode 031 - Questions We Should Be Asking](https://blog.marathonyouthministry.com/churchpodcast/episode-031-questions-we-should-be-asking)

 Written by [Christopher Wesley](https://blog.marathonyouthministry.com/churchpodcast/author/christopher-wesley) | Jun 24, 2025 5:27:36 PM

In this solo mini-episode of *The Church Podcast*, Christopher Wesley reflects on three powerful questions that every ministry leader should wrestle with at some point in their journey. These aren't just practical or strategy-based—they’re personal, spiritual, and essential for long-term sustainability in ministry. Sharing from his own experience with burnout, transition, and rediscovering identity, Chris invites listeners to pause and consider what really drives their work—and their worth.

If you’ve ever felt lost in your role, struggled to hand over leadership, or wondered how to keep growing in your own faith, this episode is for you.

### **KEY TAKEAWAYS**

- Your role is not your identity—God’s love and purpose for you go deeper.
- Success isn’t always about leaving things better; sometimes it’s about letting go and trusting God.
- Growth in ministry requires others pouring into you—don’t wait until crisis hits.

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