Welcome to a new episode of the Front Pew! So, have you been on vacation yet this summer? We hope so, since we believe that it is important for us as Christians to work hard and to take time off to relax and recharge. In this episode we discuss the importance of relaxation, but share that rest is much better for us. 

What is the difference between relaxing and resting? What does it mean to rest and how do we do it? Especially as pastors, when we live with the sense that there is always a need, always a task, and always a sermon in front of us.

Ben has done a lot of study on rest and why it is so crucial to us as believers. He actually preached a sermon series on it a couple years ago and took a sabbatical in order to practice what he preached! He shares a lot of wisdom in this episode (Capper is absent since he is away at youth camp...he will need some rest after that).

We also introduce a new segment on the show entitled "Depravity Files," which we think you may find quite entertaining!

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Ben's book recommendation: "Replenish: Leading from a Healthy Soul," Lance Witt.

Music: "A Shot in the Dark" by The Coffin Daggers