From Burnout to Abiding Rhythms (with Brian Wolthuis) S10E9

What does it take to build a ministry that goes the distance without burning out along the way? In this episode of Always Forward, host Molly Ruch sits down with Canon Brian Wolthuis (Canon for Church Planting for the Diocese of the Great Lakes and Pastor of All Saints Anglican Church in Holland, Michigan) to explore the hard-won wisdom of long-term pastoring and church planting. Brian shares his journey from hearing a spark of calling as a teenager to navigating early ministry burnout, and ultimately entering Anglican priesthood. He details the practical rule of life that keeps him grounded—including a weekly 24-hour retreat of solitude, structured daily prayer, family Sabbath, and seasonal rhythms. Together, Molly and Brian discuss how to protect your marriage and children in ministry, why faithfulness matters more than "being on fire," and how tapping into the ancient roots of monastic and missional prayer keeps Christ at the center.