The Rest + Full Project Podcast with Christen Price + Megan Henderson

Welcome to the Third Sunday of Advent! This week we light the pink candle, otherwise known as the symbol of "Joy". 

The third candle of Advent is also known as the Shepherd Candle and reflects the joy that comes through Jesus' arrival, and through the salvation he has gifted us. The third Sunday traditionally recalls John the Baptizer's call for repentance. It has been identified in some traditions as "Gaudete," a day of joy and rejoicing. 

As this year draws to a close, we want to invite you to attend our New Year's Reset Session on Saturday, January 7 from 9-12 p.m. in Dothan, Alabama. Our Guidebook 101 is included in the session fee, along with a mindset and movement session with Valerie Thompson." Our podcast listeners can use our special code VALTHOMP20 to receive 20% off!

Hello friends! Welcome to the second week of Advent! This week we are diving deeper into the Faith candle. It is called the "Bethlehem Candle" as a reminder of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. In our Guided Advent Devotional, The Weary World Rejoices, we look at how with faith comes the practice of patience and preparation. We invite you to read Isaiah 9:6-7 and reflect on the words Isaiah uses to describe Jesus.  

In today's podcast, I am delighted to share my interview with Laura Loewen, my new friend from Flint, Michigan. I "met" Laura through Instagram and I wish we lived closer to have more fun conversations about things like 90's rap dance moves (just you wait!). In our discussion, we talk about ways to keep the Christmas season simple and special. Laura shares what Advent means to her and how her church prepares for the busy holiday season by #connectionnotperfection. I really think you guys are going to love today's interview!

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Instagram: @the.laura.loewen | @unionflint | @her kingdomstory

What is Advent, exactly? We celebrate it every year, but to some, it just means a time of busyness, stress, and frantic holiday preparations. That is quite the opposite of what Advent means. The word “Advent” in ancient Latin means “arrival.” It’s a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus—in the quiet way Jesus came, as a lowly baby, in a small stable in the middle of nowhere. Advent is all about making room—for King Jesus, what His birth meant, and what started the greatest Redemption story of all.

We understand the busyness of the Christmas season. As wives and moms who work outside the home, we too feel exhausted trying to do all the things so our families can have the best Christmas memories. We have noticed that while we both love the month of December, we become weary as the days go by because we are out of our daily routine and structure. The Lord has been teaching us (now more than ever) how honoring the Sabbath in our family’s schedule will help us enjoy our weekly activities from a posture of peace instead of anxiety.

Welcome to our first episode of The RestFull Project Podcast! We are Christen and Megan, co-founders and hosts of this podcast for busy women just like us! We understand what it's like to struggle with feeling tired and having nothing left to give to your family at the end of the day. Our goal with creating this podcast is to help you remove distractions + fight fatigue so you can live life well. In today's episode, we share more about our resources: seasonal wellness guides/events, a monthly membership that focuses on faith + functional nutrition, and comprehensive wellness courses. Be sure to connect with us by subscribing to our podcast so you never miss an episode and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @therestfullproject.

Right now, our world is in chaos and confusion over the announcement of the Coronavirus pandemic. To be honest, these are times of uncertainty and just one trip to Target with no toilet paper on the aisles leaves us all feeling anxious and confused. This Lent, I’ve been reading a study on Jeremiah and it’s CRAZY how relatable it is to our current global climate right now. Jeremiah (also known as “the weeping prophet”) was chosen by God to announce the destruction of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, was sent by God to attack Jerusalem, not so the people would suffer but so that they would seek Him with all their hearts.

In today’s podcast, I’m digging deeper into the scripture of Jeremiah and ask this question: What voice will you listen to in times of chaos? The voice of the enemy is always a voice of fear. His number one goal is to cause you and me to doubt God. The enemy condemns us and wants to steal everything we care about. But the voice of God is one that always offers peace. The book of Jeremiah shows us how God will always keep his promises to us and how He listens to us when we pray. Listen with me today and stay tuned until the end to receive five ways to find peace in our daily (uncertain) routines.