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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 33 MIN

the discipline of rest

from The Whole Mess

what if rest isn’t something you earn… but something you’re invited into?in the first episode of our summer of becoming season, we’re unpacking the discipline of rest: why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, what our culture glorifies, and how true rest goes far deeper than just taking a break.we talk about the tension between striving and stillness, the fear of falling behind, and the reality that rest with God often looks different than what the world tells us it should. we also explore play, creativity, and joy as forms of rest… and how learning what genuinely restores you is part of growing in wholeness.because maybe rest isn’t about doing nothing. maybe it’s about discovering what truly refills you, not just what looks restful from the outside.journal prompt: what am I afraid will happen if I slow down?

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