Hustle Culture vs. God’s Design for Rest - BBD

Is hustle culture keeping you from what matters most? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores God's biblical view of rest and the Sabbath. Discover why rest isn't laziness but a spiritual priority that God modeled for us. Braden unpacks Scripture from Genesis and Exodus to show how God designed rest into creation itself. He challenges the "always grinding" mentality and reveals how the enemy uses busyness to distract us from our relationship with God. Learn practical ways to build rhythms of spiritual rest into your daily life. READ: Explore Genesis 2:2-3 and Exodus 20:8-11 to see God's heart for rest and the Sabbath. REFLECT: Consider how you currently view rest. Is it something you prioritize or resist? What would it look like to center your week spiritually rather than just physically? RESPOND: Choose one daily rhythm to establish this week, whether it's morning prayer, Bible reading, or evening reflection. Start small and build the habit that works for your schedule. REVEAL: Share with someone how you're building spiritual rest into your routine and invite them to join you in prioritizing God's Word daily. Join Braden as he helps you recenter your life on what truly matters. Visit backtothebible.org/even-more for additional resources on prayer, Bible reading plans, and spiritual disciplines. Keywords: biblical rest, Sabbath, hustle culture, spiritual renewal, daily Bible reading, prayer, Christian living, God's Word, spiritual disciplines, work-life balance