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Take a Rest: Episode #17 of The Martha + Mary Show

Take a Rest Katie Reid Lee Nienhuis hosts Martha Mary Show

In our fast-paced world and over-scheduled calendars, we are in desperate need of rest. Let’s take a moment, right now, for a deep cleansing breath. Join us, as Lee and I discuss this vital topic, on this week’s episode of The Martha + Mary Show.

Listen to the latest episode over here, on our podcast webpage, or access Episode #17 on your favorite podcast app.

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Show Notes for Episode #17: Take a Rest

Theme Music: “The Feast” from Katie Reid’s “Echoes of My Heart” album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/

Today’s Show Sponsor: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.

Things We Talk About:

  • DALMAC Bike Tour
  • Graves’ Disease
  • “Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap.” -John Ortberg
  • Speaking of cross stitch, stop what you’re doing and go checkout Maggie Jo’s Studio on Etsy! Her embroidery hoop art is amazing!
  • Listen to Lee’s interview with Dr. Dalton-Smith on the Moms in Prayer Podcast 
  • Give Me a Break: Exchanging the Guilt of Rest for the Gift of Rest (Katie’s post on Proverbs 31)
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Today’s Featured Resource: Sacred Rest book by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. Connect with Saundra on her website: http://ichoosemybestlife.com/

Take the Rest Quiz to discover which area of rest you might be lacking in.

Today’s Verse: Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Trust God to work even when we aren't working Katie Reid quote Made Like Martha

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  • Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky 

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More Episodes:

Episode 1: Together On Purpose

Episode 2: Our Worth + God’s Worthiness

Episode 3: Our Party Planning Styles

Episode 4: Managing Our Various Roles

Episode 5: Facing Fears + Overcoming Obstacles

Episode 6: Time to Get It Done + Time to Have Fun

Episode 7: The Power of Prayer

Episode 8: All About Books!

Episode 9: Aging Well

Episode 10: Back-to-School Tips

Episode 11: Strategic Friendships (Interview with Abby Banfield)

Episode 12: Dreams + Callings

Episode 13: The Heart of Martha + Mary (Interview with Joanna Weaver) 

Episode 14: Enneagram Explosion

Episode 15: Worry + Worship

Episode 16: Mother + Daughter Relationships (Interview with Blythe Daniel + Dr. Helen McIntosh)

 

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