Rest and Other Four-Letter Expletives

He Must Increase Podcast · Sep 4, 2025 · 42m

In this episode, we’re talking about rest—what it is, why it feels so hard, and how the gospel transforms the way we think about it. For many of us, rest sounds less like a gift and more like a dirty word. We confuse it with laziness, wasted time, or weakness. And in a culture that prizes busyness and constant motion, slowing down feels nearly impossible.

But here’s the interesting part: even the thought of resting can make us anxious. We wonder if we’re doing enough, accomplishing enough, or being “productive” enough. The result? We keep running, chasing deadlines, distractions, and endless…