The Sabbath: God’s Gift for the Burned-Out | Ep. 16

About this episode

Rebecca Sheehan discusses the importance of Sabbath rest with Pastor Mark Buchanan, offering practical ways to incorporate rest into busy lives.

Heading into holidays feeling burned out? Take heart — God’s already given us one of His most underrated gifts: rest. This week on Fulfilled , Rebecca sits down with Pastor Mark Buchanan, author of The Rest of God , to explore practical ways for modern, busy people to practice keeping the sabbath, as a way to experience real, God-given rest in the midst of this busy time of year and beyond. Learn practical ways to: 🌿 Slow down and receive Sabbath instead of chasing productivity 🌿 Reconnect with God, your family, and yourself 🌿 Unplug from screens and reclaim space for stillness Mark shares simple, actionable practices—from guilt-free naps to mindful walks—that anyone can try, no matter how busy life gets. Discover how Sabbath can refresh your faith, restore your soul, and bring calm to your holiday season. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 02:58 – Sabbath: God’s Underrated Gift 04:09 – The Power of a Nap 04:40 – Learning Attentiveness (and Why It Reduces Regret) 06:28 – When Productivity Becomes an Idol 08:35 – Rest as an Act of Trust 12:00 – Your Phone vs. Sabbath 14:13 – Common Misconceptions 15:03 – Sabbath for Busy Weekends 18:02 – Closing This is a public episode. If you would like…

People in this episode

Guest: Mark Buchanan

Topics covered

• Sabbath
• rest
• burnout
• spirituality
• faith

Keywords

• God's gift
• mindful walks
• guilt-free naps
• unplugging
• holiday season

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Rest of God

Books & works: The Sabbath, Fulfilled, The Rest of God

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