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Embrace Our Calling
Marcus Mok
16 episodes
4 days ago
Embrace Our Calling is the podcast for Christians pursuing purpose with passion. I’m Marcus Mok, an educator in Singapore, learning to embrace God’s purpose in my own work and calling. In each episode, I share practical career tips, biblical truths, and encouragement to help you navigate transitions, overcome challenges, and embrace your God-given calling. With solo episodes and interviews from inspiring voices in Singapore, this podcast will help you grow in confidence, balance, and purpose while staying true to your faith.
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Embrace Our Calling is the podcast for Christians pursuing purpose with passion. I’m Marcus Mok, an educator in Singapore, learning to embrace God’s purpose in my own work and calling. In each episode, I share practical career tips, biblical truths, and encouragement to help you navigate transitions, overcome challenges, and embrace your God-given calling. With solo episodes and interviews from inspiring voices in Singapore, this podcast will help you grow in confidence, balance, and purpose while staying true to your faith.
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The Dark Side of Calling: Understanding Burnout
Embrace Our Calling
14 minutes 31 seconds
6 months ago
The Dark Side of Calling: Understanding Burnout

[EPISODE 12] The Dark Side of Calling: Understanding Burnout | Embrace Our Calling Podcast

Are you passionate about your calling but feeling completely drained? In this first episode of a special three-part series, I explore the dark side of calling—burnout—sharing my raw personal experiences and evidence-based insights on why purpose-driven Christians are uniquely vulnerable to burnout.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • What burnout really feels like beyond just being tired
  • Why Christians with a strong sense of calling are especially susceptible to burnout
  • The paradox of passion: how your greatest strength can become your greatest weakness
  • Christine Maslach's research on the 3 dimensions of burnout
  • Warning signs of burnout specific to ministry and purpose-driven work
  • Biblical examples of burnout and how God meets us in our exhaustion
  • Common myths and misconceptions about burnout in Christian contexts

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KEY TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to Burnout

01:04 Understanding Burnout: Personal Experiences

02:04 Defining Burnout: Research Insights

04:15 Myths and Misconceptions about Burnout

06:10 The Challenge of Setting Boundaries In Your Calling

07:12 Warning Signs of Calling-Induced Burnout

09:20 Theological Perspectives on Rest and Burnout

11:59 Framework for Recovery: GRACE

13:26 Conclusion and Next Steps

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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

  • Mark 6:31: Jesus tells his disciples, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest."
  • Isaiah 30:15: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength."
  • 1 Kings 19: Elijah's burnout and God's gentle restoration
  • Genesis 2:2-3: God rests on the seventh day, establishing the pattern of Sabbath

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

  • Christine Maslach's research on burnout dimensions and the six key areas of work-life mismatch
  • Marva Dawn's book "Keeping the Sabbath Wholly" (preview for Episode 3)

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CONNECT WITH MARCUS

  • Website: https://embraceourcalling.com
  • Instagram: @EmbraceOurCalling
  • Email: marcusmok@embraceourcalling.com👉 SUBSCRIBE for the next two episodes in this burnout series to discover practical recovery strategies and the biblical solution to burnout!


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ABOUT THE HOST:

Marcus Mok is an educator and podcaster in Singapore passionate about helping Christians discover their God-given calling. Through his experience in education and theological studies, he guides listeners in navigating the intersection of faith and work, helping them embrace their unique purpose with biblical wisdom and practical insights.

Embrace Our Calling is a podcast dedicated to helping Christians discover and live out their God-given calling. New episodes are released biweekly.

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Embrace Our Calling
Embrace Our Calling is the podcast for Christians pursuing purpose with passion. I’m Marcus Mok, an educator in Singapore, learning to embrace God’s purpose in my own work and calling. In each episode, I share practical career tips, biblical truths, and encouragement to help you navigate transitions, overcome challenges, and embrace your God-given calling. With solo episodes and interviews from inspiring voices in Singapore, this podcast will help you grow in confidence, balance, and purpose while staying true to your faith.