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Famous at Home with Dr. Josh + Christi Straub

#74: Rest, Margin, and Sabbath for Today’s Frantic Family

September 12, 2018 By Joshua Straub 1 Comment

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In a recent survey of over 700 parents, we found that “being too busy” or “not having enough time” was the biggest parenting struggle of our day. Can you relate?

Do you wish you could slow down a bit? Do you seem to use the phrase “too busy” too often?

We did. That’s why we’re having this conversation on today’s episode. And it begins by realizing one thing: You are the only person looking out for your family.

Starting at a 30,000 foot view, we begin our discussion asking of ourselves one question: “What are we chasing?” Usually we can see what it is we’re chasing when we look at our calendars and see where we’re spending our time. From here we discuss what the Bible says about rest, provide practical ways for creating margin, and why it’s more important than ever to honor the Sabbath.

Show Notes: 

What Makes a Good Parent? – A Scientific Analysis Ranks the 10 Most Effective Child-Rearing Practices by Robert Epstein. Click here for journal article. 

In our conversation we talk about kids being able to play independently. Click here for a blogpost I wrote on it: 4 Ways to Help Your Child Play Independently.

Two books influencing our lives right now and that helped birth this conversation:

Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni 

For Pastor John Lindell’s message on the Sabbath, click here. 

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  1. Carol says

    November 7, 2018 at

    I didn’t see the link to the piece you mentioned on youth dealing with stress. I teach high schoolers and it is crazy how stressed out they are over things that matter very little in the long run. I would take any information you have. My husband and I LOVE your podcast. It’s the only podcast we BOTH listen to consistently. Thanks for all you do!!!

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