In this episode, hosts Adi and Tiff welcome Marty Solomon, the creator and executive producer of the Bema Discipleship Podcast and president of Impact Campus Ministries. The discussion centers around the concepts of Sabbath, rest, and sabbaticals. Marty shares insights about his own journey with Sabbath, including his personal struggles with anxiety and the importance of surrender. They also explore the Biblical roots of Sabbath, discuss the complexities of integrating rest into modern life, and touch upon the relationship between Sabbath, rest, healing and forgiveness. Marty emphasizes the importance of being gracious with oneself and others while practicing Sabbath.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Marty Solomon
00:31 The Origin of Nerdy Bible Girls
01:28 Discussing Rest, Sabbath, and Napping
03:07 Marty Solomon's Background and Work
06:22 Exploring the Biblical Library and Asking Better Questions
08:41 Understanding Sabbath and Its Importance
17:45 Forgiveness and Its Connection to Sabbath
24:16 Heartfelt Reflections on Jesus
24:55 Grappling with Sabbath and Sabbatical
25:34 Personal Experiences with Sabbatical
27:40 The Social Fabric of Sabbath and Sabbatical
32:33 Implementing Sabbath and Sabbatical in Modern Life
35:50 Reflections on Personal Growth and Spiritual Practices
45:49 Parenting and Sabbath Practices
48:09 Concluding Thoughts on Rest and Sabbath
Keywords
rest, Sabbath, sabbatical, BEMA podcast, Bible, Jesus, creation, trust, forgiveness, social realities, Sabbath, sabbatical, justice, privilege, social strata, Torah, radical social structure, biblical, rest, facilitation, learnings, reflections
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