Episode 65: How Summer Invites Us to Sabbath: Finding Rest in a Non-Stop World Episode Description

In this soul-nourishing episode of Rhythms That Restore, host Cherisse Hixson welcomes Allison Bradsher, a Spiritual Director at The Retreat House in Memphis, to explore how summer uniquely invites us into Sabbath rest. As routines shift and new demands arise during these warmer months, this conversation couldn't be more timely for women feeling caught in the relentless rhythm of doing.

Key Topics

• Understanding Sabbath as the "kingpin" of spiritual disciplines
• Why God Himself modeled Sabbath from creation
• The biblical foundation of Sabbath and what it reveals about God's character
• Practical ways to incorporate sacred rest into our busy lives
• Finding moments of stillness even in the midst of parenting and work demands
• Sabbath as freedom from false identities (what we do, what we have, what others think)
• Simple technology boundaries to create space for rest

Featured Guest

Allison Bradsher, spiritual director at The Retreat House in Memphis, has just returned from a five-day silent retreat and shares her perspective on creating space for sacred rest even with four children at home during the busy month of May and in summer for busy women. 

Memorable Moments

"Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am. Be still and know. Be still. Be." - A powerful prayer practice from Psalm 46:10 shared by Allison.

"You cannot overdo trust in God." - Thomas Keating

Questions to Reflect On

What are you afraid of when it comes to embracing rest?

Where is God inviting you to courage in prioritizing Sabbath?

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• Follow Allison Bradsher on Instagram: @theretreathousememphis
• Contact Allison via email: [email protected]

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