S05E04 Do I Need a Sabbatical? with Jeff Simons

Modern Day Missionaries

If you’re curious what a sabbatical is and if it is something you need…or if you’re skeptical about it and are wondering if sabbaticals are even a real thing, today is for you!
Jeff Simons of The Way Between answers all your sabbatical questions: why, how, where, how much and if! And make sure to listen all the way to the end, because Jeff has a great giveaway for the first few missionaries who take him up on the offer!

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Chapter

1. S05E04 Do I Need a Sabbatical? with Jeff Simons (00:00:00)

2. Meet Jeff Simons (00:01:53)

3. What Is a Sabbatical? (00:03:43)

4. Who Needs a Sabbatical? (00:10:15)

5. Planning and Executing a Successful Sabbatical (00:15:42)

6. Communicating Your Sabbatical to Supporters and Team (00:23:23)

7. The Illusion of Isolation (00:26:36)

8. Community and Coaching (00:27:26)

9. Planning and Customizing Your Sabbatical (00:28:30)

10. Optimal Sabbatical Length and Phases (00:29:40)

11. Addressing Burnout and Trauma (00:30:39)

12. Communication and Support During Sabbatical (00:32:01)

13. Navigating Cultural and Contextual Challenges (00:33:37)

14. Sabbatical for Spouses and Families (00:36:28)

15. The Spiritual and Practical Aspects of Rest (00:40:00)

16. Taking the First Steps Towards Sabbatical (00:44:03)

17. Resources and Support for Sabbatical Planning (00:46:16)