EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 30 MIN
Ep. 40 God Doesn't Need My Burnout: Three Lessons from a Workaholic
from Taste and Seek · host Linnea Smith
Synopsis:We live in a world that praises exhaustion and calls it faithfulness. I bought into it—until my body, soul, and schedule said no more. In this episode, I talk honestly about rest as an act of trust: trusting that God is enough even when I stop striving, trusting that my limits are not failures but invitations, and trusting that my worth isn’t measured by how much I produce. This conversation is about releasing the pressure to do it all, reprioritizing time around what actually matters, and learning to let God be God while I rest.In this episode you will hear:- Busyness is a way to cover my fear and a false way to find my self worth- Rest forces me to wrestle with my unspoken expectations of God- I'm learning that my limitations aren't weakness but an invitation to trust God with everything- I've been challenged to reprioritize my time around who truly matters in my lifeResources mentioned:- The Next Wave Ministries Masquerade Ball- Taste and Seek Bible Reading Plan- Rich Villodas' book The Deeply Formed Life- Ruth Chou Simons' When Strivings CeaseAnchored will be here before you know it! If you'd like to be a vendor at our event and connect with our wonderful guests, we'd love to meet you! Here is the form to reserve your spot.Thank you to our Podcast Supporter:Lighthouse Realty!!! Whether you're looking for a home, a property manager, or a new career path, Lighthouse Realty has you covered. They are focused on giving their best to bring you to your best home or build better relationships with your tenants. We are grateful for their long time support!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter, you can do that here!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the T+S email twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out www.tasteandseek.org or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek
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Synopsis:We live in a world that praises exhaustion and calls it faithfulness. I bought into it—until my body, soul, and schedule said no more. In this episode, I talk honestly about rest as an act of trust: trusting that God is enough even when I stop striving, trusting that my limits are not failures but invitations, and trusting that my worth isn’t measured by how much I produce. This conversation is about releasing the pressure to do it all, reprioritizing time around what actually matters, and learning to let God be God while I rest.In this episode you will hear:- Busyness is a way to cover my fear and a false way to find my self worth- Rest forces me to wrestle with my unspoken expectations of God- I'm learning that my limitations aren't weakness but an invitation to trust God with everything- I've been challenged to reprioritize my time around who truly matters in my lifeResources mentioned:- The Next Wave Ministries Masquerade Ball- Taste and Seek Bible Reading Plan- Rich Villodas' book The Deeply Formed Life- Ruth Chou Simons' When Strivings CeaseAnchored will be here before you know it! If you'd like to be a vendor at our event and connect with our wonderful guests, we'd love to meet you! Here is the form to reserve your spot.Thank you to our Podcast Supporter:Lighthouse Realty!!! Whether you're looking for a home, a property manager, or a new career path, Lighthouse Realty has you covered. They are focused on giving their best to bring you to your best home or build better relationships with your tenants. We are grateful for their long time support!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter, you can do that here!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the T+S email twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out www.tasteandseek.org or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek
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