Episode Library
Seven Final Thoughts about Keeping the Sabbath
About the EpisodeToday will be the last new episode added to the podcast for a while. God has prompted me to move the podcast into a state of rest for the time being. To wrap things up, I am sharing...
Ep 46: Sabbath & a Life of Abundance with Jazmin N. Frank
About the EpisodeSabbath is often associated with limitations, but today’s guest Jazmin N. Frank suggests that Sabbath is actually tied more to abundance than lack. About My Guest Jazmin N....
Ep 45: Sabbath & the Single Mom with Lynn Matthews
About the EpisodeIn this episode, Rachel and Lynn Matthews discuss the unique challenges facing single moms who want to observe a sabbath rest. About My Guest Lynn Matthews is a remarried...
Ep 44: Self-care and Sabbath with Katie Pozzuoli
About the EpisodeMoms have such a love-hate relationship with the idea of self-care. They know they need it but feel guilty about taking it. Today, my guest Katie Pozzuoli is talk with us about how...
Ep 43: The Flexibility of Sabbath with Anna Kettle
About the EpisodeBecause our culture does not practice Sabbath together in a specific way, not even our church culture, we have to approach Sabbath with a very individualist view of it. What rest...
Ep 42: Sabbath as a Business Owner with Valerie Woerner
About the EpisodeThese days, Chick-Fil-A and Hobby Lobby are the odd ones out when it comes to closing your business down one day a week. And even more rare is an online shop “closing” for a day....
Ep 41: Sabbath & Ministry Burnout with Elisa Johnston
About the EpisodeBurnout. It’s real and it’s happening in our churches, our nonprofits, our ministries, and our missional living. We want to do good and make a change in our community, but often,...
Ep 40: Ministry Leaders & Sabbath with Cristi Schroeder
About the EpisodeHow do you Sabbath when your job happens on Sabbath? Today, my guest Cristi Schroeder talks with me about the importance of rest for Ministry and Church staff and how they can...
Ep 39: The 5Rs of Sabbath Rest
About the EpisodeWhat exactly is true rest? Is it self-care, soul-care, or spiritual-care? Is there an absolute in the way we're supposed to rest? Or is it whatever we feel like doing? In this...
Ep 38: 7 Ways Sabbath Helps Us Navigate Tragedy
About the EpisodeChurch abuse, hate crimes, school shootings, the news this week has announced more than one tragedy in the US. In other parts of the world, wars raged on and catastrophic events...
Ep 37: Learning to Embrace Sabbath with Lisa Garon
About the EpisodeIt's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that in order to practice Sabbath, you have to do it perfectly from the get-go. My guest today, Lisa Garon, explains the slow progression...
Ep 36: Should Christians Observe Sabbath? (pt. 2)
About the EpisodeThis week, we pick up the conversation about if Christians should observe Sabbath. We're answering the questions: if we observe Sabbath, are we being legalistic? Didn't Jesus get...
Ep 35: A Prayer for Those Still Striving
About the EpisodeIn this episode. I want to pray for those of us who find ourselves still striving for God's favor. Those of us who know that we are saved by grace through faith. And yet, yet,...
Ep 34: Should Christians Observe Sabbath (pt. 1)
About the EpisodeIf I tell a mom she needs to rest regularly, she nods her head in a agreement. But, the moment I use the word "sabbath" it's like I've opened a can of worms... worms that have lots...
Ep 33: Breaking Free of the Productivity Cycle
About the EpisodeIt's a sneaky thing, the productivity cycle. It always starts with our good intentions. We start a task, accomplish it, feel a win of sorts, move onto the next task, and the process...
Episode 32: Sabbath in Different Seasons with Melissa Dyer
About the EpisodeThe life of a busy mom is an ever changing one. With new seasons come changes to your schedules, new challenges from your family, different expectations for your spiritual growth,...
Episode 31: 5 Tips for Reconnecting as a Family during Sabbath
About the EpisodeIn His directions to the Israelites concerning Sabbath, God outlines a rest that is community-focused in general and family-focused in particular. For the busy Christian mom...
Episode 30: A Prayer for Connection this Sabbath
About the EpisodeValentine's Day may have been back at the beginning of the week, but we can still bring the spirit of connection into this weekend. As we welcome the Sabbath, would you join me in...
Episode 29: Observing Sabbath as a Couple with Nancy Lerma
About the EpisodeWhile my conversation with Nancy Lerma started out talking about how she and her husband just recently started observing Sabbath, it led to a deeper reflection and advice about...
Episode 28: 5 Tips for Connecting with Your Spouse during Sabbath
About the EpisodeToday is Valentine's day and I thought it would be a great day to talk about how you can reconnect with your spouse during your Sabbath practice! I don't know about you, but there...
Episode 27: A Prayer for the Mom Who Feels Like Something is Missing
About the EpisodeYou move through this life trying to get things on your to-do list done, trying to care for the needs of those around you, care for the needs of those that depend upon you. You feel...
Episode 26: 6 Tips for Soul Care during Sabbath
About the EpisodeAs a follow up to our conversation in Episode 25 about practicing soul care within the safe space of Sabbath, I wanted to share a few tips I've stumbled across over the years. I...
Episode 25: What Sabbath Teaches Us about Mom Guilt & Soul Care
About the EpisodeMom guilt. It's real and it's awful. We deal with it on a daily basis. We're not doing enough, we're not enough. And when we bring in the conversation of soul care, the mom guilt...
Episode 24: A Prayer for the Joyless Mom
About the EpisodeI'm so guilty of moving through my week at a breakneck sped trying to get through to the weekend. And then, once I'm there, I feel like I'm still wired for productivity when I...
Episode 23: Daily Sabbath Rhythms with Angie Gibbons
About the EpisodeMy guest today, Angie Gibbons, gets the importance of rest-- she's created an app designed to help you put a rhythm of rest and connection with God into your every day-- which is...
Episode 22: Am I Being Selfish?
About the EpisodeHang on tight, I get a little fired up in this episode! I'm diving into the question moms often ask themselves when considering self-care, soul-care, and Sabbath practices: "am I...
Episode 21: A Prayer for the Distracted Mom
About the EpisodeI'm so guilty of moving through my week at a breakneck sped trying to get through to the weekend. And then, once I'm there, I feel like I'm still wired for productivity when I...
Episode 20: Taking a Digital Sabbath with Susan Arico
About the EpisodeDigital Sabbath. You've probably heard the term and like me, it intrigued you. What exactly is a digital Sabbath? How does it work? Why is it helpful and how can it fit into our...
Episode 19: The Dos and Don’ts of Sabbath
About the EpisodeDid you know that when God gave the Israelites the command to observe Sabbath, he didn't give them an extensive list of dos and don'ts? The "rules" that we typically think of when...
Episode 18: A Prayer for the Mom who is Sick
About the Episode"I don't have time to get sick!" How many times have you said this phrase? As if there ever was a good time to get sick! But, moms always seem to be surprised by sickness and...
Episode 17: Sabbath & Your Enneagram Number with Jenn Whitmer
About the EpisodeHow do you know what your soul needs to rest? Is it having alone time? Is it taking a walk in nature? Is it meeting with a friend over coffee? My guest today, Jenn Whitmer, suggests...
Episode 16: Self-care, Soul-care, and the Sabbath
About the EpisodeAt first glance, it might be able to lump self-care, soul-care, and Sabbath all into the same category: something that helps a mom not burn out. But, they actually all serve a...
Episode 15: A Prayer for After the Holidays
About the EpisodeIt can be difficult reentering the work week after having multiple days off for the holidays. Listen in as I pray a prayer over those of us moms who are crossing the finish line of...
Episode 14: Anxiety, Overwhelm, and the Practice of Sabbath with Nicole Fryling
About the EpisodeAnxiety and overwhelm are common companions for the busy Christian mom and only add fuel to the already raging fire of exhaustion and burn-out. But, what can we do about it? Well,...
Episode 13: Structuring Your Sabbath Practice
About the EpisodeYour Sabbath practice needs structure to it. Yep, even for those of you who are a bit more free-spirited in nature. In this episode, I explain why and offer three tips for...
Episode 12: A Sabbath Prayer for the New Year
About the EpisodeToday is Christmas Eve and I want to pray for rest for those of us moms who are feeling the pressure to make this "the best Christmas ever." If that's you, I hope you'll listen...
Episode 11: Prayer and Sabbath with Lanie Ehlinger
About the EpisodeI have never associated prayer with rest, but for Lanie Ehlinger, it is a key component of her Sabbath practice. And it's not just prayer for herself; Lanie's prayer time focuses...
Episode 10: What Exactly is Work?
About the EpisodeWhat exactly is work? We have so much work to-do as moms and some of it feels like we can't put it down. So how can we stop and rest? How can we take a Sabbath when we're not even...
Episode 09: A Prayer for Rest this Christmas
About the EpisodeToday is Christmas Eve and I want to pray for rest for those of us moms who are feeling the pressure to make this "the best Christmas ever." If that's you, I hope you'll listen...
Episode 08: Creating a Culture of Rest with the Shabbat Meal
About the EpisodeWhen we practice a weekly Sabbath in our homes, we go against the flow of our culture, and so we have to actively create a culture that celebrates a rhythm of rest and connecting...
Episode 07: Sabbath and the Christmas Story
About the EpisodeWe often don't think of the word Sabbath when we talk about Christmas and the birth of Jesus, but actually, the two are closely related. And even though some have pointed to Jesus...
Episode 06: A Prayer for the Courage to Rest
About the EpisodeIt can be scary to put down the to-do list and step away from the things you've left undone for the week. Join me as I pray for us to have the courage to rest this Sabbath.Listen
Episode 05: Taking a 24-Hour Sabbath with Melanie Zeeb
About the EpisodeCan you really Sabbath for an entire 24-hours as a mom with littles? The answer is a resounding "yes!" My friend, Melanie Zeeb is on the podcast today sharing what her 24-hours...
Episode 04: Rethinking Your Weekly Schedule
About the EpisodeHow can a mom find time to rest, when she can barely find time to do all the things she needs to do? What if I told you the cultural norm of 5-day work week and 2-day weekend...
Episode 03: A Prayer for You as You Approach the Sabbath
About the EpisodeBefore you begin your rhythm of welcoming the Sabbath, allow me a moment to pray over you. May this prayer and blessing be an acknowledgment of the good and loving work you are...
Episode 02: Sabbath & Identity with Amanda Dzimianski
The moment Amanda and I started chatting, I knew this episode was going to be a good one! While we get into the details of Amanda’s Sabbath practice, and what it looks like for her as a mom of littles, I particularly love what she has to say about Sabbath, identity, and gaining a deeper understanding of grace through this practice of rest. I know you’re gonna enjoy this one.
Episode 01 | Sabbath & Our Image-Bearer Role
Yes, momma, you need to rest. And you have permission to rest. But have you ever considered the fact that you were designed to rest? That’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode. Listen in.
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Rest doesn’t have to be a 4-letter word. If you feel like you are about to break from exhaustion, let me invite you to Simply Sabbath, a podcast for the burnt-out Christian mom.
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