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Rachel Fahrenbach on Rest


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Rachel Fahrenbach shares how she learned to embrace her own uniqueness, and how it was through the most unlikely practice -- learning to rest -- where this happened.

Meet our Guest Rachel:

Rachel Fahrenbach is an author and storyteller learning to embrace her unique design. Through her writing, she invites you to see the gift the Sabbath as a guide for discovering your sense of identity, purpose, and belonging. Rachel is no stranger to being unique. She grew up the oldest of eight kids in a Christian homeschooling family, where she discovered that she was a creative. Learning to embrace her unique design has been a journey and now she helps others implement a weekly Sabbath practice that gives space to the questions of "Who am I?" and "Why am I here??

Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:

Website - www.thismomknows.com

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IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast

Topics we cover:

  • How Rachel embraces her unique design through writing
  • Rachel discovering the gift of Sabbath for identity, purpose, and belonging
  • Her journey of self-discovery through embracing her design
  • She shares her role as a mom, homeschooler, and writer
  • How she navigated her identity journey with intentionality and how God guided her through the process
  • Creating space for self-discovery and embracing unique design
  • Rachel explains how she found time to explore her unique design while being a mother
  • The significance of Sabbath as a commandment and its historical context
  • Different viewpoints on Sabbath and its development after Jesus' death and resurrection
  • Origin of Sabbath as a day of rest, its connection to creation, and God's desire to commune with creation
  • Symbolism of Sabbath as a reminder of rest, redemption, and restoration through Jesus' sacrifice
  • Approaching Sabbath with intentionality, emphasizing rest, reflection, and reconnection with God and family
  • Rachel's personal experiences and challenges of implementing Sabbath practices for intentional rest
  • Overcoming cultural resistance to Sabbath
  • The Importance of setting aside dedicated time, creating a restful routine, and structuring Sabbath practices
  • Adapting Sabbath practices to personal circumstances, starting with personal rest before involving family
  • Resources mentioned:

    Emily P Freeman's Podcast: Come Home to Yourself

    The Book: A Brief History of Sunday
    Her very own journal: Rest & Reflect

    Rachel's favorite time saver is Excel - especially when it comes to time blocking. Here are a few templates to get you started. 

    Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-21

    Connect with Rachel:

    Website: https://www.rachelfahrenbach.com (and while you're there, be sure to grab her Sabbath Starter Kit.)

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

    About This Mom Knows

    Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.

     

     

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