In the fast-paced, overly scheduled cadence of our culture, it can be hard to fit in Sabbath. But what if Sabbath isn’t designed to fit into our busy lives? What if it’s supposed to take over our lives?
Hebrew scholar and Old Testament professor Travis West is here to help you radically reimagine what it means to Sabbath! And contrary to popular belief, it’s not just about taking a day off or creating a list of rules. It’s about establishing a rhythm of life that reorders everything.
On this episode of the 4:13, we’re diving into the joy-filled adventure of chasing whimsy. Have you ever heard that expression? It’s a way you can discover the uplifting, inspiring, and unexpected possibilities that await you every single day.
Bestselling author Bob Goff uses his signature storytelling and winsome take on life to reveal how whimsy isn’t just about enthusiasm—it’s a deeply purposeful way of living. It’s where intentionality meets curiosity, where interruptions become invitations, and where delight flips the script on your bad days.
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“Suffering has a way of heaving you beyond the shallows of life where your faith feels ankle-deep. It casts you out into the fathomless depths of God.”
These profound words were written by an incredible woman and one of my heroes of the faith, Joni Eareckson Tada, who I’m super pumped to have on the podcast today. If anybody knows about the “I Can” life of Philippians 4:13 … it’s Joni.
When Shauna Niequist, her husband, and two sons moved from the midwest to an 825-square-foot apartment in Manhattan, adjustment to their new big-city life was difficult! But what started as a family mantra, “I guess I haven’t learned that yet,” became the permission and freedom she desperately needed to relearn how life could be.
Shauna joins us today and shares how to keep going, live lightly, and find healing in the face of major life transitions—no matter what they are. She’ll give you the first steps to uncluttering your heart and help you be okay with saying, “I don’t know!”
When you delight in something, what does that look like? Well, I delight in coffee, and I can tell you it’s a wonderful thing! I just can’t get enough! You know how that feels, right?
But what would it look like to delight in God?
