"You Might Need Rest IF" with Betsy Pendergrass

In this soul-refreshing episode of Rhythms That Restore, Cherisse sits down with writer and artist Betsy Pendergrass to explore the countercultural invitation of rest in a world that worships productivity. Betsy shares her transformative journey of taking a sabbatical year after her 49th birthday and how that experience reshaped her understanding of rest, creativity, and identity in Christ.

In This Episode:

• Betsy reveals how a year of intentional rest healed her body and unleashed her creativity after decades of constant activity
• The biblical foundation for working FROM rest rather than working UNTIL rest
• Why giving yourself permission to create without productivity goals can reawaken joy
• How to discern God's voice amid the noise of life
• Practical ways to introduce Sabbath rhythms into your family life
• The unexpected growth that comes through wilderness seasons
• Why our culture's obsession with busyness is contrary to God's design

Special Announcement:

Mark your calendars! Betsy will be in Memphis on Saturday, July 19th for a special "Discovering Beauty Creatives Workshop" at Cherisse's home from 9AM-Noon. Email us for more information and to reserve your spot!

Connect with Betsy:

• Website: BetsyPendergrassArt.com
• Instagram: @BetsyPendergrassArt

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• Instagram: @RhythmsThatRestore
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Scripture Reference:

Matthew 11:28-30 - "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Rhythms That Restore is a podcast for women who are weary from the constant pace and pull of life and are looking for ways to restore, rest, and renew their souls in Jesus and His word and presence.