Rooted + Rested - Embracing Peace And Rest Through Faith And Self-Care...and a touch of Lavender

Redemption doesn’t always mean the weight disappears overnight. In this episode, Lisa Hartzler shares how Jesus gently lifts burdens, even when we’re still carrying unspoken struggles. Learn to let go of striving, embrace rest in God’s love, and respond with thoughtful Christian self-care.

Topics include:

Uncovering hidden beliefs that keep us striving

How God’s tenderness meets our emotional and physical weight

Spiritual and self-care practices to lay your burdens at Jesus’ feet

Encouragement for women who feel “heavy” despite redemption

Key Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Psalm 42:1; John 7:37; Matthew 11:28–30; Psalm 55:22

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What truly matters in our busy lives? In Episode 4 of Rooted + Rested, Lisa Hartzler revisits the story of Martha and Mary, helping Christian women pause, reflect, and choose the “one thing” that brings rest and peace. Learn to hear God’s voice in the ordinary and embrace intentional self-care.

Topics include:

Choosing spiritual rest over constant busyness

Lessons from Luke 10:38–42

Practical ways to integrate prayer, reflection, and self-care

Lavender-inspired moments for reflection and peace

Key Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (CSB)

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Abiding in Christ isn’t about striving—it’s about surrender. In this episode, Lisa Hartzler explores how pruning in the lavender field mirrors spiritual growth and lasting fruit. Learn how confession, quiet reflection, and intentional self-care help you abide deeply in God’s presence.

Topics include:

How pruning and quiet moments reveal God’s work in your life

Lessons from Galatians 5:22–23 on cultivating spiritual fruit

A peaceful practice to help you remain rooted in Christ

Lavender-inspired self-care tips for reflection and rest

Key Scriptures: John 15:4–5; Galatians 5:22–23

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Feeling restless despite working from home? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa Hartzler shares how a tiny nudge toward lavender became a life-changing lesson in slowing down, trusting God’s timing, and letting beauty interrupt the busy. Perfect for busy Christian women seeking peace, reflection, and practical self-care.

Topics include:

Lessons from 20+ years of remote work that felt “perfect” but left her empty

How growing 220 lavender plants became a classroom for her soul

Trusting God’s timing through loss and patience

A simple self-care ritual with lavender-mint tea

Key Scripture: Psalm 46:10 (CSB) – “Be still, and know that I am God.”

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In the very first episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa Hartzler from Salt & Light Box shares her personal journey from burnout to rest, and how growing lavender became a part of her healing. Discover how God invites us into peace, even amid life’s chaos, and learn practical ways to embrace spiritual rest through Christian self-care.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

Overcoming burnout and returning to God’s presence

Lessons from growing lavender for spiritual reflection

How to find rest in God’s promises instead of striving

A gentle self-care invitation to pause today

Key Scripture: Psalm 46:10 (CSB) – “Be still, and know that I am God.”

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