Episode 67:How to Truly Care for our Souls with Cherisse Hixson

We're bringing back our popular Summer Soul Care series and episodes from last summer while Cherisse is on Summer Sabbatical this year. In this episode, Cherisse kicks off a refreshing summer series based on John Ortberg's book "Soul Keeping." After a busy spring season, Cherisse invites listeners to embrace summer as a time of rest and renewal for our souls.

Episode Highlights:

• Cherisse introduces a new summer series focused on soul care and creating space for rest
• An opening reflection on Psalm 23 and its powerful reminders about God's provision, rest, and renewal
• Introduction to John Ortberg's book "Soul Keeping" as the foundation for this series
• A beautiful metaphor about "the keeper of the springs" and how it relates to tending our souls
• Discussion on the difference between our inner and outer lives, and why our interior life matters most
• Explanation of what it means to be a "soul curator" and how to find someone to journey with you
• Invitation to engage with the series by reading along and gathering friends for deeper discussion

Quotable Moments:

"Summer is such a welcome time of rest for all of us. Whether rest looks like having a lot of fun with your friends and your family, or whether rest really means laying in a hammock and just resting your mind, your body, and your spirit for a little bit."

"You are the keeper of your stream, and your stream is your soul." - John Ortberg 

"Our outer world is what is visible. It's our reputation, our appearance, what we have, what others think... The inner world is everything that is unseen." - John Ortberg 

Connect With Rhythms That Restore:

• Visit our website for weekly rhythms, encouragement and support: www.cherissehixson.com
• Follow us on Instagram: @rhythmsthatrestorepodcast
• Join our Facebook community: Rhythms That Restore Podcast Community
• Consider gathering friends to read "Soul Keeping" together during this summer series book club around your table. Gather the friends, share your what you loved and learned and nourish your soul one chapter at at time. Gathering with others nourishes your soul my friends. Be the one who GATHERS. Start by asking ONE friend, then have her bring a friend too. 
• Email Me and let me know how this is nourishing your soul for the summer - [email protected] 

Resources Mentioned:

• "Soul Keeping" by John Ortberg
• Psalm 23