Saying no can be hard, especially when you care about people and don’t want to disappoint them. You may agree to one more favour, one more job or one more commitment, only to find yourself tired and wondering why you said yes.

In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson talks about learning to say no without carrying unnecessary guilt. Looking at the way Jesus responded to people, Ken reflects on how Christian living involves both caring for others and recognising that you can’t meet every need or accept every request.

Jesus gave people his time and attention, but he also stepped away to pray and rest. He didn’t allow every demand around him to decide what he would do next.

That can be helpful when you’re trying to work out what belongs on your plate and what doesn’t.

In this episode, you’ll he ...