#97: Why Rest Is a Necessary Component for Wildfaring and Risk-Taking

The man who cringes when he gets pegged as the sabbath guy talks about why rest is a necessary component for wildfaring and risk-taking! Mark Buchanan is a pastor, author, and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University. His books include The Rest of God, Spiritual Rhythm, Your God Is Too Safe, Your Church Is Too Safe, and others, plus his recently released "God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul." He regularly contributes to the Leadership Journal and Christianity Today. Find Missions Pulse episode #97 on our website at https://davidjoannes.com/097markbuchanan/ 00:00 Teaser 00:59 Intro 02:32 David & Mark's Books 04:44 Rest & Risk Intro 07:02 In Pace with Jesus 08:14 Rest & Risk Expounded 11:13 Mark's Life & Ministry 14:36 Caleb, Hill Country, & Giants 16:01 Mary & Martha Redefined 20:25 The Better & Best 22:33 Hurry Culture 24:51 Scarcity Thinking 28:24 Three-Mile-an-Hour God 34:16 The Harvest Is In the Seed 36:42 Is Sabbath Optional? 40:40 God Walk In Practice 45:06 Sabbath & Tech 49:13 Savoring Rest 51:49 Mark's Purpose 53:44 Closing Remarks