The Sabbath: God’s Gift for the Burned-Out | Ep. 16

Heading into holidays feeling burned out? Take heart — God’s already given us one of His most underrated gifts: rest.This week on Fulfilled, Rebecca sits down with Pastor Mark Buchanan, author of The Rest of God, to explore practical ways for modern, busy people to practice keeping the sabbath, as a way to experience real, God-given rest in the midst of this busy time of year and beyond.Learn practical ways to:🌿 Slow down and receive Sabbath instead of chasing productivity🌿 Reconnect with God, your family, and yourself🌿 Unplug from screens and reclaim space for stillnessMark shares simple, actionable practices—from guilt-free naps to mindful walks—that anyone can try, no matter how busy life gets.Discover how Sabbath can refresh your faith, restore your soul, and bring calm to your holiday season.CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro02:58 – Sabbath: God’s Underrated Gift04:09 – The Power of a Nap04:40 – Learning Attentiveness (and Why It Reduces Regret)06:28 – When Productivity Becomes an Idol08:35 – Rest as an Act of Trust12:00 – Your Phone vs. Sabbath14:13 – Common Misconceptions15:03 – Sabbath for Busy Weekends18:02 – Closing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fulfilledpodcast.substack.com