Episode 12

Care Ministry Takeover | When Caring for Others Starts to Drain You (And What to Do About It)

Published on: 16th April, 2026

If you've ever felt exhausted by caring, you're not alone, and you're not failing. In this episode, Anne Kierce, Pastor of Care, and Alicia Penning, Associate Director of Care, talk honestly about compassion fatigue: the signs, the causes, and what to do when the weight of caring for others starts to feel like too much. From setting boundaries to giving yourself permission to rest, this conversation is for every caregiver who needs to be reminded that you need care too.

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Blackhawk Church Next Steps
Welcome to Next Steps, a podcast from Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI. We believe that following Jesus is a lifelong journey, so no matter where you’re at, there’s always a next step to take. Each episode we’ll create space for real conversations—about the questions we wrestle with, the challenges we face, and the hope we find in Jesus. Our goal isn’t to have it all perfectly figured out, but to walk faithfully towards Jesus together.