In this solo podcast, I talk about lessons I learned on my recent sabbatical that will help you if you’re considering one yourself, including:
- How long it should be
- How to prepare for it
- What to expect, emotionally and mentally
- How to fade in and fade out of it slowly
- and more
Bonus Chat
How We Found Great Churches On Our Sabbatical
In the supplement to this episode, I dive a little deeper into our experiences attending other churches on sabbatical, including:
- Go with a friend you trust
- Check out different Christian traditions
- Go whether you feel like it or not
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Links from this Episode
- For a sabbatical coach, go to SeanNemecek.com.
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Phil Vaters | [email protected]
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Shelley Vaters | Shelley@KarlVaters.com
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