Episode Summary
In this powerful and honest conversation, Flourish host Brandi Coulter sits down with Jaime Hlavin, wife of the Michigan District Superintendent for the Assemblies of God, to talk about thriving without burning out.
Rooted in Proverbs 4:23, this episode explores what it really means to guard your heart spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Brandi and Jaime unpack how to build rhythms of rest, set holy boundaries, recognize signs of burnout, and lead from a place of overflow rather than exhaustion.
Together they tackle cultural and church-world expectations that glorify busyness, discuss how to say no without guilt, and remind listeners that ceasing isn’t failure.
Scripture References
Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Matthew 22:37-39 – Love God and love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to Me…and I will give you rest.”
Genesis 2:2-3 – God ceased from His work and rested.
Ephesians 6:15 – Feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.
Psalm 23:3 – “He guides me along right paths for His name’s sake.”
Key Takeaways
Guarding your heart means protecting your peace, your time, and your focus.
Boundaries are biblical—Jesus Himself rested and withdrew often.
Burnout often disguises itself as faithfulness.
Saying no can be holy; it makes space for what God truly assigned to you.
Rest isn’t laziness—it’s obedience.
Ministry prep time ≠ personal devotional time.
Evaluate what drains you versus what gives life.
Ceasing is completion, not quitting.
The Church is God’s to sustain—we simply partner with Him.
Thriving happens when your calendar aligns with your calling.
“You can’t love your neighbor well if you don’t first love yourself enough to rest.”
“Ceasing isn’t quitting—it’s declaring that what God has done is complete.”
“Guarding your heart is not selfish—it’s stewardship.”
“Burnout isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a boundary violation.”
“Obedience matters more than busyness.”
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