53. Faith, Burnout, and Going Again ft. Russell Dickerson

What do you do when you’re living your dream—but feel completely exhausted?In this episode of No Matter What, Hanna Seymour sits down with country music artist Russell Dickerson for an honest conversation about faith, burnout, comparison, and obedience. Russell shares how growing up in church shaped his faith, how his understanding of the Holy Spirit deepened later in life, and how God met him in a season where hope felt deferred.From the pressures of success to the quiet work of joy and trust, this conversation reminds us that following Jesus doesn’t mean quitting when things get hard—it means going again, no matter what.Whether you’re navigating exhaustion, discouragement, or simply trying to stay faithful in a demanding season, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and hope.Chapters00:00 – Welcome & introducing Russell Dickerson02:30 – Family, friendship, and life behind the scenes04:00 – Rapid-fire: what people don’t know about Russell07:30 – Who Russell was at 16 years old10:45 – Growing up in church and early faith13:30 – A deeper awakening to the Holy Spirit18:30 – Faith fatigue and long seasons of obedience22:00 – Burnout after years of success25:30 – The sermon that changed everything: Go Again30:30 – Trusting God in the desert seasons33:45 – Striving vs. working hard unto the Lord37:00 – Comparison fatigue and staying in your lane40:30 – Practicing joy as a discipline43:00 – What following Jesus looks like right nowKey Topics DiscussedFaith in the middle of success and public visibilityBurnout after living a life you once prayed forHope deferred and spiritual exhaustionObedience when excitement is goneThe difference between striving and faithful workComparison fatigue in competitive industriesTrusting God in desert seasonsLetting God close doors as an act of gracePracticing joy as a spiritual disciplineStaying spiritually healthy in demanding careersFollowing Jesus when faith feels costlyChoosing to “go again” when quitting feels easierKey Quotes“Hope deferred makes the heart sick—and I was exhausted.”“Obedience isn’t always exciting, but it’s always forming you.”“Success doesn’t mean you won’t hit a wall.”“Joy is something you practice, not something you wait for.”“When God says ‘go again,’ it’s an invitation—not pressure.”📚 Connect with Russell🎤 See Russ on tour → https://www.russelldickerson.com/#tour📸 Instagram: @RussellDickersonHenry Seeley Sermon 'Go Again': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oNjnUpSMPg 💬 Connect with Hanna🌐 hannaeseymour.com📸 Instagram: @HannaeseymourGet your copy of Everyday Spiritual Habits https://hannaseymour.com/EVERYDAYSPIRITUALHABITS/🎧 Listen to No Matter What wherever you get your podcasts#Overcomingdoubt #NoMatterWhatPodcast #Faithafterburnout #Spiritualhabits #RussellDickerson #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWomen #SpiritualHabits #BusyMomLife #HannaSeymour