The Spirituality of Rest

The Allender Center Podcast

The Allender Center

Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Mental Health, Christianity, Trauma, Health & Fitness, Theology

4.6 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

With the arrival of summer, there is an expectation of rest and play. But for many, true rest is elusive. The demands of work, family, and financial responsibilities often hinder our ability to slow down and embrace rest. In our society, busyness is glorified, and we often fear being still, as it may require us to confront our own heartache.

However, reflecting on the invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30, we are prompted to consider the joy and sweetness that can be found when we rest.

Dan mentioned in “Sabbath, Explained,” a previous podcast episode: "We need a taste of Eden to be able to continue engaging in the issues of a fallen world and our own fallen heart. But in that, it's also a taste of the coming kingdom. A taste of what we are meant to know today and yet we will one day know in fullness."

While we may not achieve instant transition from a hectic pace to complete stillness, taking gradual steps towards rest has the potential to bring about joy and transformation.

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0:00.0	We all have a story. In fact, we are a story. Our stories shape and influence every dimension of daily life and relationships.
0:12.1	I'm Rachel Clinton Chen, co-host of the Allender Center podcast. Here at the Allender Center, we believe that knowing the impact of our stories and finding God's redemptive
0:21.9	work within them can transform not only our own lives, but the ways we engage the world around us.
0:28.0	One of our greatest joys at the Allender Center is to be able to lead and support people just like you
0:33.4	through engaging your own story at our story workshops. When you participate in a story workshop,
0:39.4	you'll experience teaching from Allender Center instructors
0:41.9	and guidance of small group facilitators
0:44.1	who will help you explore your own story
0:46.5	and the themes of your life in a supportive environment.
0:49.9	If you are looking to understand your story more deeply
0:52.4	and to learn more about how it intersects with the story of the gospel, then the story workshop is for you.
0:58.0	No matter the harm you've endured, there is hope for restoration. There is hope for a renewed vitality of your own life.
1:06.0	It's not easy work, but it has never been more important to gain such a crucial understanding of your own story.
1:12.1	If you are ready to step boldly into your unique and deeply beautiful story, then reserve your
1:17.3	spot today to participate in one of our upcoming story workshops at the Allendercenter.org
1:23.0	slash events.
1:41.1	Thank you for listening to the Allender Center podcast.
1:42.8	I'm Dr. Dan Allender.
1:46.2	And I'm Rachel Clinton-Chenn. We're fiercely committed to providing hope and healing to a fragmented world. And restoration for the heart. Thank you for joining us.
1:52.9	Let's get this conversation started. Rachel, sometimes I think it's wise to offer those gracious beings who listen to us a context as to why we might be doing a particular podcast.
2:18.6	This happens to be one of those.
2:20.5	So let me give you the beginning.
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