Do you ever feel like the chores are never finished, the messages never stop, and there's always one more thing to do before you can finally rest?

If you're a tired parent waiting until everything is done before taking a break, this episode is for you.

In this encouraging episode of the Tired Parents Podcast, Dani Kinchen explores a powerful biblical truth that many overwhelmed parents need to hear: you don't have to get everything done. Through Scripture and real-life parenting struggles, we'll see how Jesus, the disciples, and King David all stepped away from important responsibilities to spend time with God, rest, and be renewed.

2018 Munchery "Me Time" Survey : https://www.foxnews.com/family/parents-have-32-minutes-of-me-time-every-day-says-depressing-study
Talker Research Survey: https://talker.news/2022/10/27/over-60-of-parents-hide-from-their-kids-for-some-me-time/
2024 BeliefNet survey: https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/christnewstoday/2024/01/we-asked-7454-christians-how-often-they-prayand-the-results-were-surprising.html
Phantastes by George MacDonald: https://shorturl.at/ytbHR

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Chapters:
00:00 Today's Topic on Breaks from Productivity and Introduction
01:20 Free Christian Resource Announcement (Scripture Posters)
02:28 Data on Parents' Lack of "Me" Time
04:25 God's Word on Taking Time For Yourself to Be Alone
08:46 Practical Examples of Leaving Tasks Undone for Biblical "Me" Time