Journaling: A Small Practice with Big Payoffs

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Season 4, Episode 11 - Journaling: A Small Practice with Big Payoffs

Journaling isn’t about keeping a perfect diary—it’s about creating space to listen to yourself, to God, and to what’s unfolding in your ministry. In this episode, Nicole explores the power of journaling for clergy health, resilience, and spiritual growth.

You’ll hear:

• 📖 What the research says about journaling’s benefits for stress, gratitude, and even immune health
• ✍️ Different approaches to journaling—from prayer journaling and sermon seedbeds to art journaling and Morning Pages
• 🗂 Journaling trends, tools, and recommended journals (digital and paper) that fit the rhythms of ministry
• ⏳ A four-week on-ramp to make journaling a sustainable habit
• 💡 Reflection prompts designed for pastors who want to process ministry moments and notice God’s presence
• 🎨 A fun wellness practice: the One-Word Doodle Journal

Journaling doesn’t have to take hours or produce beautiful writing. It just requires showing up with a pen, an open page, and an open heart.

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