EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 35 MIN
Sleep Is Spiritual: Why Rest Strengthens Your Faith, Mind & Body
from The Wake UP Pray UP Boss UP Podcast · host Margi Nazario Ruiz
What if your sleepless nights aren’t just a problem to fix but an invitation to something deeper?In this episode, a sleep physician and seminary student, Dr. Benjamin Long unpacks why our culture is exhausted, how hustle and constant connection are silently harming our health, and why sleep is far more spiritual than most of us realize. You’ll hear how Scripture frames rest as a gift, how chronic exhaustion clouds clarity and calling, and why ignoring sleep may be costing us more than we think physically, mentally, and spiritually.This conversation challenges the badge-of-honor mindset around burnout and offers a fresh perspective on bedtime routines, faith-filled rest, and trusting God enough to actually stop. If you’ve been running on empty, struggling to hear God clearly, or feeling stuck in constant fatigue, this episode will shift the way you think about sleep—and maybe the way you approach tonight.🎧 Press play if you’re ready to rest differently.00:00 Introduction to the Wake Up Pray Up Boss Up Podcast00:22 Meet Dr. Benjamin Long: Sleep Doctor and Author01:16 The Importance of Sleep for Health03:38 Dr. Long's Journey to Sleep Medicine07:31 The Role of Technology and Society in Sleep Deprivation10:03 Biblical Perspectives on Sleep16:01 The Connection Between Sleep and Spirituality27:54 Practical Tips for Better Sleep34:03 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Wake Up Pray Up Boss Up Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margi.gp6?i... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@margaritanazarioruiz7935 Website: https://www.margiruiz.com Email: [email protected] 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | All major platforms Watch on: YouTube 🌟 Please subscribe and share.#SleepisSpiritual #podcast #ChristianRest #faithandMentalHealth #christianpodcast #bodymindspirit
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What if your sleepless nights aren’t just a problem to fix but an invitation to something deeper?In this episode, a sleep physician and seminary student, Dr. Benjamin Long unpacks why our culture is exhausted, how hustle and constant connection are silently harming our health, and why sleep is far more spiritual than most of us realize. You’ll hear how Scripture frames rest as a gift, how chronic exhaustion clouds clarity and calling, and why ignoring sleep may be costing us more than we think physically, mentally, and spiritually.This conversation challenges the badge-of-honor mindset around burnout and offers a fresh perspective on bedtime routines, faith-filled rest, and trusting God enough to actually stop. If you’ve been running on empty, struggling to hear God clearly, or feeling stuck in constant fatigue, this episode will shift the way you think about sleep—and maybe the way you approach tonight.🎧 Press play if you’re ready to rest differently.00:00 Introduction to the Wake Up Pray Up Boss Up Podcast00:22 Meet Dr. Benjamin Long: Sleep Doctor and Author01:16 The Importance of Sleep for Health03:38 Dr. Long's Journey to Sleep Medicine07:31 The Role of Technology and Society in Sleep Deprivation10:03 Biblical Perspectives on Sleep16:01 The Connection Between Sleep and Spirituality27:54 Practical Tips for Better Sleep34:03 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Wake Up Pray Up Boss Up Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margi.gp6?i... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@margaritanazarioruiz7935 Website: https://www.margiruiz.com Email: [email protected] 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | All major platforms Watch on: YouTube 🌟 Please subscribe and share.#SleepisSpiritual #podcast #ChristianRest #faithandMentalHealth #christianpodcast #bodymindspirit
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