Reflections from a Summer of Rest, Renewal & Refreshment

We’re back for Season Six of Space for Life! This episode kicks off with exciting updates for the year ahead, including a new creative producer, a second podcast (Links for Life), and fresh energy for the YouTube channel.From there, we dive into the big theme that shaped the summer: taking a sabbatical. Why was it needed? What were the warning signs that led me to step back? Why does sabbatical feel scary at first? And what did this summer actually look like in practice?What’s In This Episode:– Why discomfort can make a sabbatical meaningful– Big updates for Season Six and new projects on the horizon– The red flags that signaled it was time to pause– Why sabbaticals shouldn’t have agendas– Highlights from the summer (from golf in Scotland to welcoming a new granddaughter)– The difference between recovery and true refreshment– How space can expand your vision for what’s next– Why sabbaticals aren’t just for pastors or executives– Practical encouragement for creating your own sabbatical rhythmTimestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:08) Exciting Updates (07:46) Today’s Topic (09:16) What Was Behind Taking a Sabbatical (15:47) Sabbaticals Are Scary (18:48) Sabbaticals Shouldn't Have Agendas (19:39) What Did This Sabbatical Look Like (22:56) Highlights from the Summer (26:49) Sabbatical is Refreshment not Just Recovery (32:44) Sabbaticals Expand Vision (38:35) Who Can Benefit From a Sabbatical (44:59) Space to Breathe AgainResources:Email [email protected] to get copies of Space to Breathe Again for only $10 when buying 5+ copies.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org