Angela Finet: Starting with Rest

In this episode of Faith in Process… we sit down with pastor and author Angela Finet to explore a paradigm-shifting way of understanding Sabbath—not as something we collapse into after six days of striving, but as the first gift of our lives with God. Drawing from her new Brethren Press study Sabbath: God’s Call to Peace, Angela helps us rethink the Genesis rhythm of “evening and morning,” and how humanity’s very first full day began not with labor, but with resting in God’s presence .Angela shares how this insight reshaped her own daily rhythms—from setting a bedtime alarm as the true start of the day, to reframing Sabbath as preparation for relationship rather than a list of prohibitions. Together we talk about the justice-shaped heart of Sabbath practice, the difference between resting from and resting for, and the modern pressures—especially on young adults—to be endlessly available, productive, and exhausted.This wide-ranging conversation touches on:* The deep rhythm embedded in the creation story* The Jewish practice of preparing for rest and why it matters* How Sabbath reconnects us with God, our bodies, and one another* What healthy boundaries look like in an always-on culture* Why rest is a peace practice—not an escape from responsibilityWhether you’re a student, a young professional building a career, a parent trying to hold life together, or anyone who feels stretched thin, Angela offers practical wisdom and gentle invitations to begin again with rest, relationship, and peace.Slow down with us. Start with Sabbath. And discover what God might be restoring in you. Get full access to Harry Jarrett at pastorharryjarrett.substack.com/subscribe