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Following up on our recent conversations about avoiding fear and health idolatry, we are shifting gears to talk about the ultimate antidote to our exhausting, 24/7 hustle culture: the spiritual discipline of the Sabbath.
Before we dive into biblical rest, Katie shares a vulnerable update on Day 14 of her cold-turkey coffee detox. We discuss the intense reality of physical withdrawals and the spiritual conviction that comes when we realize we are using something—whether it is coffee, a smartphone, or a busy schedule—as a crutch instead of relying on the Lord. Chrissy brings our Random Revelation with a fascinating timeline fact about when the Apostle Paul's letters were written compared to the Gospels, complete with the slightly comical story of Eutychus falling out a window in Acts 20!
For our main topic, we unpack the history of the Sabbath, looking at why God commanded rest for the Israelites in both Exodus and Deuteronomy. We talk about the modern epidemic of "hurry sickness" and how rushing through our daily tasks (like the grocery store!) actually steals our capacity to love our neighbors well. Using the parable of the Good Samaritan, we explore how creating margin in our days and intentionally putting down our phones allows us to truly be the hands and feet of Jesus.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The Coffee Detox: Katie’s Day 14 update, dealing with severe withdrawals, and why she realized she needed to break coffee's hold on her life.
- Random Revelation: The timeline of the New Testament writings and the surprising story of Paul preaching until sunrise in Acts 20.
- The History of the Sabbath: Comparing the two distinct reasons God gave the Sabbath command to the Israelites in the wilderness vs. the Promised Land.
- Curing "Hurry Sickness": Why constantly rushing destroys our emotional capacity and keeps us from experiencing the fruit of the Spirit.
- The Good Samaritan: How creating margin in our weekly schedules enables us to step into the divine interruptions God has for us.
- Digital Boundaries: The freedom that comes from deleting social media apps off your phone and replacing scroll-time with intentional preparation for rest.
- Legalism vs. Freedom: Why the Sabbath is meant to be a life-giving blessing, not a heavy, rule-based burden.
Resources mentioned:
- Book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer https://link.amazon/B04bSlJml
- Book: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer https://link.amazon/B09Cu4MNn
- Book: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke https://link.amazon/B0dWjF3fV
- Book: How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price https://link.amazon/B0fmkFQXB
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome & Katie’s Day 14 Coffee Detox Update
05:15 Random Revelation: The Gospels, Paul’s Letters, and Acts
20 12:30 Did Paul Actually Rest on the Sabbath?
16:45 The Biblical History of the Sabbath (Exodus vs. Deuteronomy)
21:30 "Hurry Sickness" and Rushing Through the Grocery Store
28:45 The Good Samaritan: How Margin Allows Us to Love Others
33:10 What Real Sabbath Looks Like in Different Seasons of Life
39:20 Deleting Instagram, Phone Addictions, & Creating Daily Margin
45:15 Preparing for Rest & Avoiding Legalism 49:00 Wrapping Up
Remember, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
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