In this episode of "Rhythms That Restore," Cherisse has a conversation on REST with guest & Best Selling Author Melanie Redd. Melanie shares her wisdom she has learned in her journey and as she wrote "Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journey,".

We discuss the vital themes of rest, simplicity, and creating space for God. We explore the challenges we all face in prioritizing rest amidst cultural pressures and the misconception that busyness equates to worthiness.

Melanie shares her journey of writing over 9 books to help others grow in their personal walk with the Lord. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, walking with friends that are ahead of you in life, in the same season and then those who are a season behind you that you can pour into through intentional living. The episode encourages listeners to embrace rest as a sacred practice essential for spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being.

Connect with Melanie Redd:

101 Ways to Rest Digital DownLoad  https://melanieredd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/101-Ways-to-experience-more-rest.pdf

www.melanieredd.com 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://melanieredd.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniemredd/ 

Facebook: Melanie Redd

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melanie-M.-Redd/author/B00L8JWALY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true  

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Books

• Just Rest: A 90 Day Devotional Journey: "00:03:10"
• Live in Light: Five Minute Devotional for Teen Girls: "00:04:55"
• A Nighttime Devotional for Teen Girls: "00:05:08"
• All Things Are Possible: How to Win Your Child's Heart for Life: "00:05:13"
• Stepping Closer to the Savior: "00:05:13"
• Help! I Need Some Friends: "00:05:13"
• Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God: "00:05:28"
• Devotional for Women in Their 20s: "00:17:26"
• Help! I Need Friends: "00:50:03"

Quotes

• John Piper Quote: "00:12:42"
• "You can't pour from an empty cup.": "00:46:27"
• "He will keep us in perfect peace when we keep our minds fixed on him.": "00:59:22"
• "Keep looking up.": "01:00:00"

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"Rhythms That Restore ONE YEAR: ONE DAY Rest Retreat" Podcast Anniversary

We are celebrating one year of God's faithfulness in building this podcast community with a "ONE DAY REST RETREAT" at Cherisse's Home on Saturday April 26th, 2025. We are pressing "pause" on all the hustle of life and joining together for one day to just REST. To allow ourselves a moment to reflect over this last year. Allowing our bodies, minds, hearts and souls to settle. Giving ourselves a space to lean into God's word and His presence. To create space for God to restore & refresh our spirits. You are invited to join in beside Cherisse for this ONE Year ONE Day Retreat. ******* ONLY 1 spot left******* Click to join Waitlist. 

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