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Margie Bryce

Your leadership coach
and self-care advocate

96: Transformative Coaching inspires the Leader at key ministry in Flint, Michigan

The Crabby Pastor
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96: Transformative Coaching inspires the Leader at key ministry in Flint, Michigan
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When Reverend Dawn Ramirez, the compassionate force behind Little Lambs Compassionate Ministry Center, joins me, Margie Bryce, it’s more than just a conversation—it’s an inspiring journey through how coaching is a valuable asset for ministry. Discover the powerful narrative of how Rev. Ramirez and her team have sustained hope and support for families in Genesee […]

95: Embracing AI for Innovative Worship and Design

The Crabby Pastor
The Crabby Pastor
95: Embracing AI for Innovative Worship and Design
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Join me, Margie Bryce, as I sit down with Jason Moore, an innovative ministry leader merging faith with the digital frontier. We unravel the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and spiritual outreach, sharing how AI like ChatGPT can amplify the echoes of our sermons to a tech-embraced congregation. Grappling with potential ethical dilemmas, we navigate […]

94: Surviving the Highs and Lows of the High Holy Holidays

The Crabby Pastor
The Crabby Pastor
94: Surviving the Highs and Lows of the High Holy Holidays
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And just where did all the people go??? Let’s chat honestly about the dip in attendance after the high holy holidays. One minute the throngs are there and the next… nada! Once those crowds disperse, reality sets in. One key reality is that we are only human. Proof: how our emotions deal with reality. Give […]

93: Advent Devotional: Finding Joy in the Challenges of Serving

The Crabby Pastor
The Crabby Pastor
93: Advent Devotional: Finding Joy in the Challenges of Serving
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Ever feel overwhelmed by personal and global challenges? You’re not alone. Margie Bryce, host of the Crabby Pastor podcast, explores how to find authentic joy amidst struggles and suffering.  Margie powerfully illustrates this with the example of Mary, and her joy in serving the Lord, even amidst trials. We also touch on the unique struggles […]

92: Advent Devotional: How well do you love yourself?

The Crabby Pastor
The Crabby Pastor
92: Advent Devotional: How well do you love yourself?
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Have you ever felt like a ‘Crabby Pastor,’ hustling to keep up with ministry duties, only to realize you’re burnt out and your self-care has taken a back seat?  It’s time to pump the brakes and take a detour away from pastoral burnout and tune in to this little Advent devotional about the crucial role […]

91: Advent Devotional: Finding Sustained Peace in Ministry Leadership

The Crabby Pastor
The Crabby Pastor
91: Advent Devotional: Finding Sustained Peace in Ministry Leadership
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Ever found yourself lost, grappling with the complexity of leading a ministry, especially during the hustle and bustle of the Advent season?  But how do we find peace in the frenzy and avoid burnout? I’m Margie Bryce, host of the Crabby Pastor podcast, on a journey to uncover practical, faith-based strategies – prayer, song, gratitude, […]

90: Advent devotional: Embracing Hope

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The Crabby Pastor
90: Advent devotional: Embracing Hope
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This episode: Have you ever considered how the shimmering beauty of a stained glass heart captures the vulnerability of those who lead in ministry? As your host, Margie Bryce, I’m here to share valuable insights relating to the sustainability of ministry, especially during this Advent season. Drawing on my journey as a ministry leader and […]

89: Exploring the Complexities of Pastor Appreciation

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The Crabby Pastor
89: Exploring the Complexities of Pastor Appreciation
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What if the very tradition meant to show appreciation towards pastors, instead stirs up feelings of trauma, invalidation, and a sense of being unappreciated? As your host, Margie Bryce, we grapple with this question on the latest episode of the Crabby Pastor podcast. I’m discussing Pastor Appreciation Month, an event that has become a contentious […]

S3 Ep88: Dr. Chris Adams on How to Take a Sabbatical, Part 2

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The Crabby Pastor
S3 Ep88: Dr. Chris Adams on How to Take a Sabbatical, Part 2
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Part 2 of a compelling conversation, on how sabbatical know-how. Your host, Margie Bryce, and guest Rev. Dr. Chris Adams from Biola University illuminate the significance of a sabbatical as a powerful tool for rejuvenation. But the relief doesn’t end there – we also reveal how to gradual re-entry to work can save you from […]

S3 Ep87: Dr. Chris Adams on How to Take a Sabbatical

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The Crabby Pastor
S3 Ep87: Dr. Chris Adams on How to Take a Sabbatical
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Feeling the strain of ministry leadership? Burnout is more common than you might think, and it often goes unnoticed by those who are suffering. Together with the insightful Rev. Dr. Chris Adams from Biola University, we explore the how-tos of sabbatical from the planning process to the actual sabbatical time. You get out what you […]