Why Rest Feels Unproductive (But Isn’t)

Why Rest Feels Unproductive (But Isn’t)

From Blessed + Bossed Up by Anchored Media Network

March 5, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of modern culture's speed on productivity and spirituality, challenging listeners to rethink their definitions of both.

In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up , we continue the book club discussion of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer , exploring chapters 2 and 3. Tatum dives into the history of speed in modern culture and how technological advancement, shifting cultural values, and the rise of the attention economy have created a lifestyle of chronic busyness. From alarm clocks and the invention of the light bulb to smartphones and social media platforms, we unpack how the modern world has conditioned us to move faster, do more, and measure productivity by output rather than spiritual depth. But what is the real cost of this constant hurry? This episode challenges Christian entrepreneurs and busy believers to reconsider their definition of productivity, confront the hidden addiction to digital devices, and examine whether busyness is crowding out intimacy with God. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, constantly rushed, or spiritually disconnected despite being productive, this conversation will help you recognize the deeper root of the problem—and prepare you for the solutions coming in the next episode. In This Episode We Discuss Why hurry is considered the greatest enemy of the…

People in this episode

Host: Tatum

Topics covered

  • productivity
  • spirituality
  • technology
  • cultural values
  • self-improvement

Keywords

  • Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
  • John Mark Comer
  • chronic busyness
  • attention economy
  • digital devices
  • intimacy with God
  • historical shift
  • artificial schedules

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Products: smartphones, light bulb

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