I recorded this interview with Deanna Mason, rest consultant and the creator of Refreshed Moms, in the middle of the most chaotic months of my life. Everything in me craved a full, deep Sabbath rest. But in my situation, that seemed impossible. What I learned from Deanna in this conversation is that I needed to reframe what I thought Sabbath and true rest was supposed to look like.

This episode may not be for everyone, and that’s ok.

But if you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and craving some semblance of REST, this will be balm to your soul. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of what Sabbath actually means (going back to the Biblical roots), and how to catch meaningful moments of it in your life, not matter what season you’re in.

Here are a few of the questions I ask Deanna: 

1. “Tell us about the moment when the real importance and value of Sabbath made sense to you, your lightbulb moment.”
2. Can you teach us more about the Biblical concept of Sabbath and rest?
3. I’ve often thought it so curious yet extremely intentional that God placed Sabbath at the BEGINNING of the week, not the end. What are your thoughts about this?
4. Why is sabbath rest so important for us moms?
5. What are some practical ways that a busy mom (maybe with tiny kiddos) can still observe Sabbath?
6. When we feel ourselves resisting Sabbath and wanting to squeeze in “one more thing”, what are some important things to remind ourselves?
7. In what ways do you feel like we can apply this concept of Sabbath to our health and personal self-care?
8. How are you personally applying a Sabbath mindset in your own life?

More Resources

Previous interview with Deanna: 119. Mom Burnout - Warning Signals, Causes, and What To Do About It with Deanna Mason

Deanna’s podcast The Refreshed Moms

Deanna’s Make a Rest Plan free mini-course

FB Group Spiritual Rest with Refreshed Moms

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