Karynthia Phillips: How to Make Time for God in a Busy Life

About this episode

Karynthia Phillips discusses how to prioritize time with God amidst a busy life and the importance of sacred pauses.

Life can feel like a constant rush—work, family, ministry, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists. But what happens when our schedules become so full that our time with God gets pushed aside?In this episode we talk with Karynthia Phillips about her book Press Pause: Making Time for God in an Overscheduled Life. Together they explore the power of intentional pauses and how stepping away from the noise of life can deepen our relationship with God. Karynthia shares how sacred pauses aren’t simply about rest—they are acts of trust. When we pause to spend time with God, we’re acknowledging that He is ultimately in control of our responsibilities and our future.Key TakeawaySacred pauses create space for God to speak, guide, and restore us. When we intentionally step away from our busyness to spend time with Him, we often return with greater clarity, renewed energy, and a deeper sense of purpose.Learn more about Karynthia Phillips and her book Press Pause: Making Time for God in an Overscheduled Life. www.karynthiaphillips.com Connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Granger

Guest: Karynthia Phillips

Topics covered

• time management
• spirituality
• faith
• intentional pauses
• relationship with God
• busy life

Keywords

• sacred pauses
• God
• overscheduled life
• intentionality
• faith
• clarity
• renewed energy
• purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: www.karynthiaphillips.com, www.lisagranger.com

Books & works: Press Pause: Making Time for God in an Overscheduled Life

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