In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I’m joined by Samantha Decker, author of Unhurried: An Invitation to Slow Down, Create Margin, and Surrender Control to God. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the constant hustle or are craving more space to rest in God’s peace, this conversation is for you.

Episode Highlights:

• Samantha Decker’s Journey: From living a hurried life to embracing rest and trusting God’s timing.
• Why We Struggle with Busyness: The reasons behind our constant striving and how to break free.
• Biblical Rest & Surrender: How Jesus modeled rest and why surrendering control to God frees us from hurry.
• Practical Steps to an Unhurried Life: Small but meaningful habits to create space for peace.

Connect with Samantha Decker:

Instagram: @samanthadeckerwrites

Substack: samanthadecker.substack.com

Website: samanthadeckerwrites.com

Buy Unhurried: Book Link

Books Mentioned in This Episode:

• Unhurried: An Invitation to Slow Down, Create Margin, and Surrender Control to God by Samantha Decker
• None Like Him by Jen Wilkin
• In His Image by Jen Wilkin
• Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret

Connect with Lia:
Bookstagram: @liarossreads
Instagram: @bookishtalkspodcast

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