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Clergy Burnout and the Hidden Cost of Caring

Burnout isn’t just about doing too much. It’s the slow erosion that comes from constant care and never fully stepping away.

Stephanie Dunn breaks down why clergy burnout is so common, what makes it different from compassion fatigue, and how recovery actually begins. If you’ve ever felt like caring for others came at your own expense, this will resonate.

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Inside Seattle’s Grunge Scene with Carrie Akre

What does fame really do to a person?

In this From the Vault episode, musician Carrie Akre reflects on coming up in Seattle’s legendary grunge scene, the creative freedom of the 90s music era, and the unexpected emotional cost of visibility. From the rise of alternative rock to the role intuition plays in creativity, this conversation explores what it means to be seen, heard, and truly understood.

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