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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 14 MIN

When Rest Feels Like Wasted Time | Embracing Rest as a Spiritual and Productive Practice

from The Joie Miller Podcast · host Joie Miller

Do you ever feel guilty for taking a break? Like every moment of rest is a moment lost? In this episode, we unpack why resting isn’t wasting time—it’s essential for your health, your focus, and your purpose. Join me as we explore practical ways to embrace rest, release the pressure to always be “doing,” and find peace in pausing without guilt. If you struggle to step back and recharge, this episode is your reminder that rest is not optional—it’s powerful.Get more encouraging videos every week by subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@joiemiller436About Joie MillerJoie Miller lives in the Pittsburgh area with her husband, Nathan, and their five children. Joie is the author of Masterpiece, a 6-week Bible study, and 30 Days of Bold, a devotional. Learn more about Joie Miller: https://joiemiller.co/Connect with Joie MillerWebsite: https://joiemiller.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joiemiller/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joie.miller.71TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jlmiller1234LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joie-miller-239587359/Join us each week for honest conversations that will strengthen your faith and empower you to step confidently into your purpose.

Do you ever feel guilty for taking a break? Like every moment of rest is a moment lost? In this episode, we unpack why resting isn’t wasting time—it’s essential for your health, your focus, and your purpose. Join me as we explore practical ways to embrace rest, release the pressure to always be “doing,” and find peace in pausing without guilt. If you struggle to step back and recharge, this episode is your reminder that rest is not optional—it’s powerful.Get more encouraging videos every week by subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@joiemiller436About Joie MillerJoie Miller lives in the Pittsburgh area with her husband, Nathan, and their five children. Joie is the author of Masterpiece, a 6-week Bible study, and 30 Days of Bold, a devotional. Learn more about Joie Miller: https://joiemiller.co/Connect with Joie MillerWebsite: https://joiemiller.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joiemiller/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joie.miller.71TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jlmiller1234LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joie-miller-239587359/Join us each week for honest conversations that will strengthen your faith and empower you to step confidently into your purpose.

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