How to Rest with John Mark Comer

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Alli Worthington

Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 634 Ratings

🗓️ 27 November 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

What would it look like to cut hurry out of our lives? Is that even an option for us? If slowing down is a desire of your heart that feels like a pipe dream, join me for a conversation with John Mark Comer. John Mark gives us hope that it’s possible and practical tips to help us get there! John Mark Comer is the Founder and Teacher of Practicing the Way, a discipleship pathway to becoming like Jesus in community. Before starting Practicing the Way, John Mark pastored Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, for nearly twenty years. John Mark is a husband, a father of three, and a New York Times bestselling author who has written six books. His book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry is at the heart of our conversation today. Lean in and listen as John Mark and I discuss: The Biblical theology of work Why Sabbath is important, but it’s not the end goal How practicing spiritual habits (including Sabbath!) points our hearts to the love of God Two different kinds of busyness and how each affects our souls Why hurry is incompatible with love, joy, and peace The first place to start as you begin to practice rest and Sabbath Favorite quotes: “The two major areas where we actually follow Jesus and work out our spiritual formation are family or close interpersonal relationships and work.” “We need as a general rule practices that help us slow down and break out of the mad rush through life.” “Sabbath is a practice by which we cultivate a spirit of restfulness. It’s not just one day of the week but seven days of the week.” “The goal is to become the kind of person in whom literally in our body, in our muscle memory, we have become people of rest.” “Love, joy, and peace are incompatible with hurry.” “Start where you are, not where you feel you should be.” Coaching this week: The Compound Effect (42:05) Links to great things we discussed: John Mark Comer Website John Mark Comer Instagram The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Garden City God Has a Name Favela The Crown Educated Open Orgain Organic Keto Vegan Protein Powder Apply for a Free Coaching Call with Alli Remaining You While Raising Them Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

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0:00.0	This is really across the Western world. We need as a general rule practices that help us just slow down and break out of just the helter, scelter, mad rush through life.
0:14.0	Hey, hey, I'm Allie, and I believe that an emotionally healthy you is the greatest gift you can give yourself, your family, and the
0:22.2	world. This is your weekly investment in your personal development. Join discussions with top
0:27.4	experts as we focus on how to achieve your dreams, grow your business, and deepen your faith. As
0:33.2	always, we keep it practical with lots of tools and action steps that you can put into motion
0:38.2	today. I'm so glad you're here. Let's dive in. Welcome to the show today. You're in the right
0:46.3	place because we are learning from the wonderful John Mark Comer. We're re-sharing our conversation
0:52.8	on rest. I feel like we need it this time of year.
0:55.8	He is brilliant. His books have meant so much to me. His book Garden City was life-changing.
1:03.7	To me, I actually thank him in the acknowledgments of Standing Strong because of the impact that
1:09.9	that book had on me.
1:11.4	Today we're talking about busyness and living an unhurried life.
1:16.0	And he is a deep well.
1:18.0	He always has great information.
1:19.9	He always has great wisdom for us.
1:21.8	I think you're going to love this one.
1:23.7	And after that conversation, it's time for coaching.
1:26.4	We are still in the personal development series.
1:29.2	And today I'm giving you one of my secrets for getting big results in life in a super unexpected way.
1:35.7	Okay, for the final segment, I'm bringing you my favorite tool and making progress in life.
1:41.2	Big promises, right?
1:43.1	One of my secrets for getting results, one of my favorite tools for
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