Discovering Joy by Pressing Pause with Karynthia Glasper Phillips

About this episode

Karynthia Glasper Phillips discusses the impact of hurry on health and spirituality, offering insights on finding rest and joy in God's presence.

Many of us are trapped in a default state of hurry, leaving little space for self-care, spiritual depth, or true rest. The cost is palpable: frayed nerves, drained energy, and fractured relationships—with ourselves, others, and God. In this episode of The Digital Examen , Jay Y. Kim welcomes Karynthia Glasper Phillips, physician assistant, minister, and author of Press Pause: Making Time for God in an Overscheduled Life . Drawing from her 20+ years in family medicine and ministry, Glasper Phillips shares why our culture’s pace taxes mind, body, and soul—and she offers clear ways to notice the early symptoms of burnout: scuttle sickness, fast fever, and frenzy sickness. Her story—shaped by personal health trials and insights from working with patients—reveals both the lie of self-sufficiency and the healing power of sacred pauses in God’s presence. Together, Kim and Glasper Phillips discuss recognizing the hurried heart, finding God at work in quiet moments, and learning the rhythms of rest that reawaken joy, creativity, and meaningful connection. You’ll find practical ways to start your day with intention and embrace the wholeness that comes from being present with God, with…

People in this episode

Host: Jay Y. Kim

Guest: Karynthia Glasper Phillips

Topics covered

• self-care
• spiritual depth
• burnout
• hurry syndrome
• rest
• joy
• connection

Keywords

• hurry syndrome
• self-care
• spirituality
• burnout
• rest
• joy
• connection
• health
• sacred pauses

Mentioned in this episode

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

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