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  • Grappling with Rest: The Neuroscience of Sabbath with Spencer Owen (S8:E88)

    Grappling with Rest: The Neuroscience of Sabbath with Spencer Owen (S8:E88)
    Sep 19 2024
    In the closing episode of 2024, the discussion with Spencer Owen delves deep into the spiritual journey of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. Both hosts explore personal experiences and challenges in making time for rest amidst hectic schedules. The conversation touches on the neuroscience of rest, the theological basis of Sabbath as evidenced by creation and the cross, and how true rest can serve as an act of social justice. Insights and stories reflect on dynamic and static rest, the transformational power of genuine Sabbath practices, and offer practical tips for integrating rest into daily life. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:33 Reflecting on Podcasting and Dream Guests 03:09 Spencer's New Podcast Journey: Trauma Informed Church Kid 05:52 Challenges and Rewards of Podcasting 07:09 Balancing Life and New Priorities 09:35 Understanding Rest and Sabbath 10:26 The Science of Fasting and Rest 16:49 Personal Experiences with Rest 26:52 Understanding Sabbath in Christianity 27:08 God's Rest in Genesis and Its Significance 30:08 Jesus' Rest and the Completion of Creation 33:37 The Resurrection Theme in Literature and Life 35:47 The Seventh Day and Our Role as Co-Rulers 38:17 Dynamic and Static Rest in Practice 40:43 Rest as an Act of Social Justice 46:56 Personal Reflections on Practicing Rest 49:49 Conclusion and Future Plans You can connect with Spencer through his website Renewed Life Counseling and on Facebook at Renewed Life Counseling Podcast: churchkidpod.podbean.com Website: www.renewedlifellc.com Contact info: spencer@renewedlifellc.com More 8K Episodes from Spencer: The Promise for Atonement (re-pair): with Spencer Owen Grapple Loudly - Wrapping up Amplify: God Sees and Hears Everyone Grapple with Forgiveness with Spencer Owen Grappling with Dreams and Desires and their Fulfillment with Spencer Owen The Friendship and Attachment Grapple with Spencer Owen You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠ Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠ Are you a cycle breaker and a world changer ready to begin your own reflective journey toward recognizing the transforming work already happening in your life? Get your ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF here! Additional Resources Mentioned: The Holy Longing - Ronald Rolheiser Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church by Barbara Holmes
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    53 min
  • Grand Finale of Sitting with a Cynic: Rest, Reflect, Repeat (S8: E87)

    Grand Finale of Sitting with a Cynic: Rest, Reflect, Repeat (S8: E87)
    Sep 13 2024

    S8: E87 Grand Finale of Sitting with a Cynic: Rest, Reflect, Repeat with a Christian and an Agnostic

    In the grand finale of the 8KP podcast, host Adi is joined by her friend and brother-in-law, Casey Rippy, for a heartfelt discussion on rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. They reflect on the importance of taking time off to recharge and explore personal anecdotes related to napping and taking breaks from the daily grind. Casey shares his perspective on the necessity of dedicating a day each week to relaxation, his thoughts on how sabbaticals should ideally be away from home, and the rejuvenating power of nature. The episode underscores the value of rest in maintaining mental and emotional well-being and invites listeners to share their experiences and insights on the topic.

    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    00:39 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey

    01:54 Discussing Rest and Napping

    05:40 The Importance of Sabbath

    10:19 Family Dynamics and Rest

    18:38 Understanding Sabbatical

    25:57 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell


    8KP Episodes with Casey (Our 8KP Cynic)

    Friends beyond Faith - Series 7 From Football to Family:Casey’s (Our 8KP Cynic) Dream Evolution - Series 6

    Sitting with a Cynic: A Christian and an Agnostic Figure out Forgiveness (Or do they?) - Series 5

    A Christian and an Agnostic Walk into a Bar… Sitting with a Cynic - Series 4

    Find Casey at https://www.facebook.com/casey.rippy/

    You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

    Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠

    Are you a cycle breaker and a world changer ready to begin your own reflective journey toward recognizing the transforming work already happening in your life? Get your ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF here!
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    30 min
  • No More Busy Badges: Talking Rest with Pamela Henkelman, Host of the Midlife Momma Podcast (S8:E:86)

    No More Busy Badges: Talking Rest with Pamela Henkelman, Host of the Midlife Momma Podcast (S8:E:86)
    Sep 6 2024

    In this episode of 8000 Promises, Adi welcomes Pamela, a long-time ministry leader and empty nest coach, to discuss the importance and practice of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. Pamela shares her personal experiences with power napping and the shift towards embracing true rest amidst a busy lifestyle. The conversation touches on various aspects, including the cultural resistance to rest, strategies for incorporating Sabbath into one's life, and the profound spiritual and relational benefits that come from slowing down. Additionally, Pamela offers insight into her work supporting mothers transitioning to empty nests and provides valuable resources for cultivating a restful and fulfilling midlife phase.

    00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome

    00:41 Funny Napping Stories

    02:29 The Importance of Rest

    04:23 Pamela's Personal Journey

    10:09 Defining Rest

    16:33 Embracing Sabbath

    22:33 Finding Joy in Simple Moments

    23:12 Choosing the Right Day for Sabbath

    24:27 Encouragement for Starting a Sabbath Practice

    25:12 Understanding God's Heart in Rest

    26:22 The Gift of Rest and God's Love

    28:23 Embracing the Empty Nest

    35:45 Trusting God with Your Children

    37:51 The Importance of Trust and Faith

    42:55 Pamela's Coaching and Resources

    44:32 The Delight of Sabbath Rest

    Connect with Pamela:

    Website: https://pamelahenkelman.com

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/phenkelman

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pamelahenkemanmidlifemindsetcoach

    The Midlife Momma Podcast: https://pamelahenkelman.com/podcast

    Free Discovery Session: https://calendly.com/pamelahenkelman/consultation-with-coach

    Freebie from Pamela: Your Kids Are Grown...Now What?

    You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

    Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠

    You can now subscribe⁠ to my monthly newsletter for the pod and fun tips for saying Yes to God’s promises for your life. ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF

    More resources mentioned in the episode:Tara Lee Coble - Bible Recap

    Bema Discipleship Podcast Episode 1

    The BEMA Podcast

    Monument Presbyterian Church Sabbath Summer Series 2022 - look for more sermons by date

    Novena of Surrender Day 1
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    52 min
  • Resting and Loved: Sabbath as a Truth-Telling Day with Marty Solomon (S8: E85)

    Resting and Loved: Sabbath as a Truth-Telling Day with Marty Solomon (S8: E85)
    Aug 29 2024

    In this episode, hosts Adi and Tiff welcome Marty Solomon, the creator and executive producer of the Bema Discipleship Podcast and president of Impact Campus Ministries. The discussion centers around the concepts of Sabbath, rest, and sabbaticals. Marty shares insights about his own journey with Sabbath, including his personal struggles with anxiety and the importance of surrender. They also explore the Biblical roots of Sabbath, discuss the complexities of integrating rest into modern life, and touch upon the relationship between Sabbath, rest, healing and forgiveness. Marty emphasizes the importance of being gracious with oneself and others while practicing Sabbath.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Marty Solomon

    00:31 The Origin of Nerdy Bible Girls

    01:28 Discussing Rest, Sabbath, and Napping

    03:07 Marty Solomon's Background and Work

    06:22 Exploring the Biblical Library and Asking Better Questions

    08:41 Understanding Sabbath and Its Importance

    17:45 Forgiveness and Its Connection to Sabbath

    24:16 Heartfelt Reflections on Jesus

    24:55 Grappling with Sabbath and Sabbatical

    25:34 Personal Experiences with Sabbatical

    27:40 The Social Fabric of Sabbath and Sabbatical

    32:33 Implementing Sabbath and Sabbatical in Modern Life

    35:50 Reflections on Personal Growth and Spiritual Practices

    45:49 Parenting and Sabbath Practices

    48:09 Concluding Thoughts on Rest and Sabbath

    Keywords

    rest, Sabbath, sabbatical, BEMA podcast, Bible, Jesus, creation, trust, forgiveness, social realities, Sabbath, sabbatical, justice, privilege, social strata, Torah, radical social structure, biblical, rest, facilitation, learnings, reflections

    More from Marty Solomon: martysolomon.com.

    You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

    Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠

    You can now subscribe⁠ to my monthly newsletter for the pod and fun tips for saying Yes to God’s promises for your life. ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF

    More Resources from this conversation

    Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

    Bema Discipleship Podcast Episode 1

    The BEMA Podcast

    Life Together Bonhoeffer

    God Rested Andrew Peterson
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    57 min
  • Checking out and filling your cup with Sally Henry (S:8, E: 84)

    Checking out and filling your cup with Sally Henry (S:8, E: 84)
    Aug 23 2024

    In this conversation, Adi Tilford and Sally Henry discuss the importance of rest and Sabbath. They explore the cultural messages around productivity and the need to constantly be doing something. They also discuss the role of rest in sustainability and balance, and how it allows us to have a more realistic perspective of our role in the world. Sally emphasizes the importance of checking out from work and responsibilities and taking time to rest and recharge. They also touch on the idea of seasons and how there are times when we need more rest and times when we need less. Rest is essential for growth, healing, and recovery. It rejuvenates us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Jesus modeled the importance of rest by stopping and allowing life to be interrupted. Rest is a rebellion against our go-go culture. It is a time to reset, recover, and think clearly. Rest is a need that should be met, just like any other need. When we embrace rest, beautiful things can come out of it. We need to prioritize rest and allow ourselves to be refreshed.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Sally Back

    07:22 The Power of Reflection and the Necessity of Rest

    13:12 Challenging Cultural Messages around Productivity

    17:44 Rest as a Source of Recovery and Freedom

    23:46 Putting Rest in Perspective and Honoring Seasons

    28:41 The Power of Rest for Growth and Healing

    32:21 Embracing Rest as a Rebellion Against Our Culture

    35:12 The Need for Rest: Prioritizing Refreshment

    38:33 Rest: A Pathway to Clarity and Recovery

    41:34 Rest: A Key Ingredient for Beautiful Transformation

    Keywords: rest, Sabbath, recovery, productivity, balance, sustainability, cultural messages, perspective, seasons, rest, growth, healing, recovery, rejuvenation, interruption, rebellion, reset, recovery, clarity, need, prioritize, refresh

    More 8KP from Sally Henry

    Read Sally’s Essay The Henry Adventure

    Connect with Sally on Instagram Living in the Kingdom for Real

    Living in the Kingdom for Real

    The Journey of Forgiving

    Dreams, Desires and Devine Choreography

    You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

    Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠

    You can now subscribe⁠ to my monthly newsletter for the pod and fun tips for saying Yes to God’s promises for your life. ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF
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    49 min
  • Finding Rest: Exploring Sabbath and Personal Renewal with Spiritual Director Rebecca Anthony (S8:E:83)

    Finding Rest: Exploring Sabbath and Personal Renewal with Spiritual Director Rebecca Anthony (S8:E:83)
    Aug 19 2024
    In this enlightening conversation, Adi Tilford welcomes Rebecca Anthony, a long-time friend and spiritual director, to explore the concepts of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. Rebecca shares her personal journey and powerful encounters with Jesus during moments of rest. She provides practical advice on how to incorporate Sabbath practices into a full life, emphasizing the importance of rest as a gift from God rather than an earned reward. Rebecca also discusses how her new business, Peaceful Homes, aims to bring peace and organization into families' lives through intentional rest and decluttering. This episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to deepen their spiritual practice of rest and experience the transformative power of Sabbath. 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Rebecca 01:04 Rebecca's Rest Story 02:50 Spiritual Encounters and Rest 09:59 Defining Rest, Sabbath, and Sabbatical 20:36 Personal Reflections on Rest and Resistance 25:54 Introduction to Sabbath Practices 26:14 Rebecca's Family Journey with Sabbath 27:57 Implementing Sabbath Rest 31:15 Challenges and Reflections on Sabbath 35:17 Practical Tips for Starting Sabbath 48:38 Creating a Peaceful Home 50:25 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement Connect with Rebecca Anthony: RebeccaDAnthony@gmail.com Rebecca’s Journal Prompts for Creating/Resetting: A Sabbath Rest Day 1. If you don’t currently have times in your calendar where you rest, what roadblocks come up for you when you consider incorporating rest into your schedule? What may be the most challenging aspect for you? 2. What are words you would use to describe yourself when you aren’t intentionally taking time to rest and get replenished? What distracts you from resting? 3. Ask God if He is inviting you to intentionally take one day a week to rest from work. If so, ask him which day, and/or time periods, would be best for you and your family. Does the day you currently rest on, still work best for you and/or you and your family? 4. What will you do on your Sabbath rest times and your dedicated day to rest? Make a list of the life giving, healing and restorative activities/practices that you’re curious about including in your week. Consider how you, and/or you and your family can rest with Jesus and worship him throughout your week. Ask yourself, what brings my soul joy and delight. 5. What will you exclude on your Sabbath rest day? 6. Ask your family members what they’d love to do on their sabbath rest day. Rebecca’s Favorite Meditation Apps: The Pause App Soul Space Live from Rest You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠ Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠ You can now subscribe⁠ to my monthly newsletter for the pod and fun tips for saying Yes to God’s promises for your life. ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF Additional Resources: John Mark Comer - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Emily P. Freeman Resting Well This Summer with John Eldredge (TSF) You Are More than You’ve Been Told an interview with Hosanna Wong
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    57 min
  • The challenge to rest in a culture of busy with the Nerdy Bible Girls (S:8, E:82)

    The challenge to rest in a culture of busy with the Nerdy Bible Girls (S:8, E:82)
    Aug 12 2024
    S8: E:82: The challenge to rest in a culture of busy with the Nerdy Bible Girls In this conversation, the Nerdy Bible Girls discuss the importance of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical. They share personal experiences and stories related to napping and the challenges of finding time to rest in a busy culture. They explore the different definitions of rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical, highlighting the need for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual rest. The conversation emphasizes the importance of silence and solitude as practices that can lead to rest for the soul. They also discuss the concept of retreat as a reset and a way to find rest in God. Rest, Sabbath, and sabbatical are important practices that allow us to find renewal and connect with God. It can be challenging to let go of our plans and embrace rest, but it is necessary for our well-being. Resting our bodies and minds in different ways is important, and activities like running, painting, walking, swimming, and playing can all be restful. Sabbath is a gift from God and can be practiced in different ways, honoring each person's schedule and needs. It is a time to delight in God, play, worship, and give God the best of our day. Sabbath is not about legalism, but about surrendering to God and trusting that He can do the work we are not doing. Sabbath can also include the gift of sexual intimacy with our spouse. It is important to find what brings us delight and rest, and to invite others to join us in Sabbath practices. Chapters 01:03 Upcoming Guests and Topics 02:00 Reflecting on Summer and the Need for Rest 04:23 Finding Rest in Unconventional Places 06:19 Personal Experiences of Rest and Grieving 07:03 Funny Napping Stories 09:03 Napping as a Spiritual Practice 10:12 Challenges of Resting and People-Pleasing 15:00 Napping and Resting in Different Life Stages 18:10 Napping and Resting for Parenting 22:11 Resting in God and Finding Rest for the Soul 24:17 The Importance of Silence and Solitude 26:05 Resting in Music and the Concept of Retreat 26:59 Resting as a Reset and Joining God's Pace 27:58 The Challenge of Rest 28:28 The Cultural Pressure of Productivity 31:22 The Difficulty of Turning Off 34:48 Different Desires for Sabbatical 37:02 Planning and Not Planning 38:23 Resting the Body and Engaging the Mind 43:41 The Gift of Sabbath 47:23 Surrendering and Trusting 57:58 Restful Activities: Walking 59:22 Restful Activities: Swimming 01:00:20 Restful Activities: Playing 01:01:10 The Gift of Intimacy Keywords: rest, Sabbath, sabbatical, napping, challenges, culture, definitions, physical rest, emotional rest, mental rest, spiritual rest, silence, solitude, retreat, reset, pace, rest, Sabbath, sabbatical, renewal, well-being, plans, embrace, bodies, minds, running, painting, walking, swimming, playing, gift, God, delight, worship, surrender, trust, work, legalism, sexual intimacy, spouse, practices You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠ Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠ You can now subscribe⁠ to my monthly newsletter for the pod and fun tips for saying Yes to God’s promises for your life. ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF Want to connect with Jayme? Email her at Jaymeadams22@gmail.com What about Tiff? Give her a follow and DM her on instagram! @tiffanyhaifleywriter, https://www.tiffanyhaifley.com/ Resources Mentioned: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer More Nerdy Bible Girl Episodes: Intro to the Nerdy Bible Girls Amplify: God Sees & Hears Every ONE Unpacking Forgiveness: A Journey with the Nerdy Bible Girls These Dreams We Have: Faith, Dreams and Real Life with the Nerdy Bible Girls S6:E:68 On Friendship: From Sparkling Cider to Spiritual Wisdom with the Nerdy Bible Girls S7:E:77
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    1 h et 2 min
  • The Friendship & Attachment Grapple with Spencer Owen

    The Friendship & Attachment Grapple with Spencer Owen
    Jul 26 2024

    In this conversation, Adi Tilford and Spencer Owen discuss unexpected friendships that formed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of making and maintaining friendships. They explore the idea of reconstructing religion for those who have experienced spiritual trauma and the need for trauma-informed theology. They discuss the division and polarization in society and the role of the church in promoting love and unity. They also touch on the importance of setting realistic expectations in friendships and the need for inner work and attachment healing. The conversation explores the importance of secure attachment and feedback loops in building healthy relationships. It emphasizes the need for individuals to feel safe within themselves and with God in order to form secure attachments with others. The discussion also highlights the idea that God not only loves us but also likes us, and that building a secure sense of self starts with our relationship with God. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the importance of play and rest in our lives.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and COVID-19 Friendship Stories

    07:48 The Challenges of Division and Animosity

    14:00 Grapples with Friendship and Loneliness

    21:27 The Biblical Perspective on Friendship and Acceptance

    26:37 Attachment Styles and Realistic Expectations

    29:15 The Importance of Inner Work and Therapy

    35:22 Building Secure Attachments and Feeling Safe

    45:45 Understanding God's Love and Liking for Us

    56:28 The Transformative Power of Felt Safety

    01:06:12 Play as a Spiritual Practice and Joining God in His Work

    01:09:24 Introduction and Podcast Announcement

    01:11:04 Reconstructing Religion for the Hurting

    01:11:33 A Trauma-Informed Perspective on the Bible

    01:12:01 Ending Each Episode with Clarity and Understanding

    Keywords: podcast, support, friendship, trauma-informed, theology, division, unity, expectations, inner work, attachment healing, secure attachment, feedback loops, safety, relationship with God, play, rest


    You can connect with Spencer through his website Renewed Life Counseling and on Facebook at Renewed Life Counseling

    Watch the Live Video of this Conversation on Facebook

    More from Spencer:

    The Promise for Atonement (re-pair): with Spencer Owen

    Grapple Loudly - Wrapping up Amplify: God Sees and Hears Everyone

    Grapple with Forgiveness with Spencer Owen

    Grappling with Dreams and Desires and their Fulfillment with Spencer Owen

    You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

    Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠

    Are you a cycle breaker and a world changer ready to begin your own reflective journey toward recognizing the transforming work already happening in your life? Get your ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF here!
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    1 h et 15 min