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

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Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

Bema Discipleship Podcast Episode 1

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