We live in a world obsessed with productivity, hustle, and 24/7 connectivity. But what might happen if we lean into the God-ordained gift of rest? Senior editor at The Gospel Coalition Brett McCracken believes embracing sleep counters the exhaustion of modern life, reminds us of our limits, and deepens our dependence on God. Learn about The Wisdom of Sleep—on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resource:
The Wisdom of Sleep by Brett McCracken
Song heard: "The Gospel of Rest" by Elias Dummer
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This is Moody Radio: 100 Years of Proclaiming the Gospel by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard

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We live in a world obsessed with productivity, hustle, and 24/7 connectivity. But what might happen if we lean into the God-ordained gift of rest? Senior editor at <a title="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/" href="https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Gospel Coalition</a>&nbsp;<a title="https://www.brettmccracken.com/" href="https://www.brettmccracken.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brett McCracken</a> believes embracing sleep counters the exhaustion of modern life, reminds us of our limits, and deepens our dependence on God. Learn about The Wisdom of Sleep&mdash;on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: The Wisdom of Sleep" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=175713" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wisdom of Sleep by Brett McCracken</a> <a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTYeFipk82M" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTYeFipk82M" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Song heard: "The Gospel of Rest" by Elias Dummer</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/link/fda1b7876d38465ba9238d2fd2c1fec7.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrating 100 Years of Moody Radio</a>
July thank you gift: <a title="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This is Moody Radio: 100 Years of Proclaiming the Gospel&nbsp;by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard</a>
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Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.

Chris Fabry Live

Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

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Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.
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The Wisdom of Sleep

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