Summary

In this episode of the Unpresentable Parts podcast, Jasmine and Sam discuss the topic of burnout. They explore the different layers of burnout and how it affects them as Christian women, wives, mothers, friends, and professionals.

They share personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and discuss the societal pressures that contribute to burnout. The hosts also delve into scriptures that address burnout and provide encouragement and strength.

Finally, they step into the shoes of Sarah from the Bible and reflect on her experiences and challenges. In this episode, the hosts discuss the journey and challenges faced by Sarah, the wife of Abraham. They explore topics such as infertility and social pressure, the journey of faith and leaving familiarity, dealing with Hagar and Ishmael, feeling unprotected by her husband, making decisions out of burnout, shutting down and setting boundaries, the myth of the strong Black woman, the weight of racism and systemic racism, and creating a safe space for honest conversations.

00:59 Women in the Bible

02:55 Unpresentable Parts

05:45 Feeling Unattractive

09:05 What is Burnout?

13:03 Scriptures on Burnout

16:08 Examples of Burnout in the Bible

31:43 Stepping into Sarah's Shoes

32:12 Sarah's Journey and Challenges

39:06 Infertility and Social Pressure

39:33 Journey of Faith and Leaving Familiarity

40:02 Dealing with Hagar and Ishmael

45:25 Feeling Unprotected by Her Husband

48:49 Making Decisions Out of Burnout

52:39 Shutting Down and Setting Boundaries

54:24 The Myth of the Strong Black Woman

59:08 The Weight of Racism and Systemic Racism

01:02:23 Creating a Safe Space for Honest Conversations