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Tired of trying so hard to be okay? You’re not alone. Unwrapping Rest is for the Christian woman who is weary from perfectionism, overwhelmed by her never-ending to-do list, and ready to trade burnout for biblical rest that lasts. If you are stuck in the striving cycle -- constantly trying to be enough -- this podcast is your invitation to stop trying so hard and learn to rest in Jesus. Together, we will explore how to break free from perfectionism that is stealing your peace; biblical alternatives to hustle culture that actually work; why your planner can never fix your burnout (and what can); practical ways to find rest for your anxious, overwhelmed heart; and ways to connect with God in true rest. Hosted by Dawn Tolbert, author of I'd Rather Die Than Obey: Trusting God Even When It Hurts, this podcast offers encouragement for the woman who is ready to stop striving and start truly living. Learn more about the host at DawnTolbert.com.
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Mini Moment: “This I Call to Mind”: Hope and New Mercies (Lamentations 3)
As we stand at the beginning of a new year, this Mini Moment invites us to pause and anchor ourselves in ancient truth. Drawing from Lamentations 3, we reflect on what it means to call truth to…
Bonus Episode — Light Dawns Devotional, Day 1
Welcome to this special bonus episode! I’m sharing Day 1 of my Light Dawns in the Darkness devotional as an audio gift to help you slow down, breathe, and focus your heart on Christ. If you’d like…
11: The Only Hope That Matters: Finding True Rest and Peace
When life feels out of control and the waves are closing in, where do you turn? In this episode of Unwrapping Rest, Dawn Tolbert shares a vivid dream that mirrors the Apostle Peter’s storm-tossed…
Mini Moment: Seeking First the Kingdom (Matthew 6)
When life pulls us in a hundred directions, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise, hurry, and pressure to do more. But in this Mini Moment, we slow down, breathe, and let Scripture remind us of what…
10: Hope vs. Hustle: Where Rest Really Begins
What do you do when your goals start to feel like burdens? In this kickoff to the Rest, Not Striving journey, Dawn shares how a well-intentioned midyear reset turned into a twelve-item to-do list —…
9: Grayscale & Grace: My Lent Journey to Less Distraction
In this episode, we explore Dawn Tolbert's transformative practice of "going gray" with our devices. Dawn shares her spiritual journey of switching her phone to grayscale mode, breaking free from the…
S1E8 8: Trusting in the Trustworthy One
As this new year dawns ahead of us, my over-planner heart is really tempted to kick into high gear. But the truth is simple. God isn’t interested in me having a firmer grip on my life; in fact, he…
7: To Rest is To Trust our Shield
When life's battles rage around us, we can trust God's promise to be our Shield.
6: Seen by God: My Coffee Shop Encounter with El Roi
A moment from the morning of the book launch for "I'd Rather Die Than Obey" signaled the faithfulness of God. Listen as Dawn shares this story and the encouragement it offered on her faith journey.
5: Offering My Loaves & Fishes: Trusting God with My Words
"I'd placed the loaves and fishes into Jesus' powerful hands to use however he saw fit. Then I realized I was metaphorically browsing recipes for fish sandwiches."
4: Emptying the Tank: When We Bring Our Splashy Mess to God
Reflecting on the dance of the dehumidifier and what it teaches me about soul care. If I don’t tackle the chore of emptying the water on a regular basis, it can grow stagnant, and my office may…
3: Resolving to Make This Our Best Year Yet
Broken resolutions. Shattered new year's dreams. This doesn't have to be our story in 2023. The answer is about taking the next important step on our journey toward rest.
2: Feeling more harried and hurried than holly and jolly?
Are you wrapped up in a to-do list longer than a CVS receipt? Are you feeling more harried and hurried than holly and jolly? I have good news. God wants to give you the gift of rest, and He has…
S1E1 1: A Traditional Thanksgiving...with a Side of Rest
Episode 001: An unplanned text started a spiral of anxious thoughts. In today's episode, Dawn Tolbert shares how this Thanksgiving hiccup was the perfect object lesson for Step 1 of Unwrapping God's…
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Unwrapping Rest has published 14 episodes since November 2022, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.
Unwrapping Rest is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 7m.
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