Heading into holidays feeling burned out? Take heart — God’s already given us one of His most underrated gifts: rest.

This week on Fulfilled, Rebecca sits down with Pastor Mark Buchanan, author of The Rest of God, to explore practical ways for modern, busy people to practice keeping the sabbath, as a way to experience real, God-given rest in the midst of this busy time of year and beyond.

Learn practical ways to:

🌿 Slow down and receive Sabbath instead of chasing productivity

🌿 Reconnect with God, your family, and yourself

🌿 Unplug from screens and reclaim space for stillness

Mark shares simple, actionable practices—from guilt-free naps to mindful walks—that anyone can try, no matter how busy life gets.

Discover how Sabbath can refresh your faith, restore your soul, and bring calm to your holiday season.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

02:58 – Sabbath: God’s Underrated Gift

04:09 – The Power of a Nap

04:40 – Learning Attentiveness (and Why It Reduces Regret)

06:28 – When Productivity Becomes an Idol

08:35 – Rest as an Act of Trust

12:00 – Your Phone vs. Sabbath

14:13 – Common Misconceptions

15:03 – Sabbath for Busy Weekends

18:02 – Closing

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