Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better

Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better

Alan Fadling and Gem Fadling

Rest is More Than a Day Off (Travis West)

October 6, 2025   ●   49 min

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What if rest isn’t a luxury—but essential to your calling? In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling talks with Travis West, author of The Sabbath Way, about how Sabbath can renew leaders from the inside out. Far from being just a “day off,” Sabbath is a way of living that restores joy, deepens trust in God, and sustains our calling in a productivity-driven culture.

We’ll explore why Sabbath is a quiet but powerful form of leadership, how it reshapes our relationship with time, and why it’s key to resisting burnout. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or simply longing for a more unhurried pace with God, this conversation will inspire you to let grace set the pace.

In this episode:

  • Why Sabbath is more than a day of rest
  • How Sabbath restores joy, gratitude, and delight
  • The dangers of “false rest” and how to avoid them
  • Moving from urgency to abundance in leadership
  • Practical steps to start a Sabbath rhythm this week

For more help in practicing the Sabbath, visit Travis West’s website for a free resource at https://www.travis-west.com/practices.


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