What if the Old Testament law was more spacious than we imagine?

 

In this episode, Alan Fadling explores a surprising question: How much time did God set aside in Israel’s calendar for worship, rest, celebration, and remembrance?

 

Weekly Sabbaths. Annual festivals. New Moon observances. A sabbatical year for the land. Jubilee. Taken together, these rhythms reveal a God who was not forming a people around relentless productivity, but around worship, trust, gratitude, and enoughness.

 

Alan reflects on Israel’s struggle to receive this gift, our own modern “burnout economy,” and the striking connection between Sabbath and freedom from slavery. Perhaps rest is not merely recovery from working too much. Perhaps it is part of the spacious life God intended for us.

 

In this episode:
The surprising amount of rest built into Israel’s calendar
Why Israel struggled to practice the sabbatical year and Jubilee
What Sabbath has to do with freedom from slavery
Why our burnout economy makes these ancient rhythms newly relevant
How rest becomes an apprenticeship in trusting God
What these rhythms might mean for the way we live and lead today

 

“Slaves don’t get Sabbaths. Free people do.”

 

Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. 

Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care

What if the Old Testament law was more spacious than we imagine?
&nbsp;
In this episode, Alan Fadling explores a surprising question: How much time did God set aside in Israel&rsquo;s calendar for worship, rest, celebration, and remembrance?
&nbsp;
Weekly Sabbaths. Annual festivals. New Moon observances. A sabbatical year for the land. Jubilee. Taken together, these rhythms reveal a God who was not forming a people around relentless productivity, but around worship, trust, gratitude, and enoughness.
&nbsp;
Alan reflects on Israel&rsquo;s struggle to receive this gift, our own modern &ldquo;burnout economy,&rdquo; and the striking connection between Sabbath and freedom from slavery. Perhaps rest is not merely recovery from working too much. Perhaps it is part of the spacious life God intended for us.
&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>The surprising amount of rest built into Israel&rsquo;s calendar</li>
<li>Why Israel struggled to practice the sabbatical year and Jubilee</li>
<li>What Sabbath has to do with freedom from slavery</li>
<li>Why our burnout economy makes these ancient rhythms newly relevant</li>
<li>How rest becomes an apprenticeship in trusting God</li>
<li>What these rhythms might mean for the way we live and lead today</li>
</ul>
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&ldquo;Slaves don&rsquo;t get Sabbaths. Free people do.&rdquo;
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Connect with Alan on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanfadling/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;or learn more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/alan">Unhurried Living programs</a> on their website.&nbsp;
Learn about <a href="https://www.unhurriedliving.com/pace">PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care</a>

Unhurried Living is a Christian podcast that explores spiritual formation, soul care, Christian leadership, and following Jesus in everyday life. Hosts Alan and Gem Fadling offer biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help you overcome hurry, anxiety, burnout, and spiritual exhaustion while growing closer to God.

Drawing from more than thirty years of ministry and leadership development, Alan and Gem offer grounded wisdom for the real challenges of everyday life. Through their own reflections and conversations with trusted guests, they help listeners discover simple, grace-filled ways to follow Jesus.

You weren't created to live a hurried life. The life of Jesus was never rushed. Ours often is. If you're longing for a more meaningful and practical way of following Jesus, you're not alone.

If you're ready to embrace a more rooted and connected life with Jesus, welcome. Continue the journey with books, resources, and communities at UnhurriedLiving.com.

Unhurried Living is a&nbsp;Christian podcast&nbsp;that explores&nbsp;spiritual formation,&nbsp;soul care,&nbsp;Christian leadership, and&nbsp;following Jesus&nbsp;in everyday life. Hosts Alan and Gem Fadling offer&nbsp;biblical wisdom&nbsp;and&nbsp;spiritual practices&nbsp;to help you overcome&nbsp;hurry, anxiety, burnout, and spiritual exhaustion&nbsp;while growing closer to God.
Drawing from more than thirty years of ministry and leadership development, Alan and Gem offer grounded wisdom for the real challenges of everyday life. Through their own reflections and conversations with trusted guests, they help listeners discover simple, grace-filled ways to follow Jesus.
You weren't created to live a hurried life.&nbsp;The life of Jesus was never rushed. Ours often is.&nbsp;If you're longing for a more meaningful and practical way of following Jesus, you're not alone.
If you're ready to embrace a more rooted and connected life with Jesus, welcome.&nbsp;Continue the journey with books, resources, and communities at&nbsp;UnhurriedLiving.com.

Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead Better

Unhurried Living is a Christian podcast that explores spiritual formation, soul care, Christian leadership, and following Jesus in everyday life. Hosts Alan and Gem Fadling offer biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help you overcome hurry, anxiety, burnout, and spiritual exhaustion while growing closer to God.

Drawing from more than thirty years of ministry and leadership development, Alan and Gem offer grounded wisdom for the real challenges of everyday life. Through their own reflections and conversations with trusted guests, they help listeners discover simple, grace-filled ways to follow Jesus.

You weren't created to live a hurried life. The life of Jesus was never rushed. Ours often is. If you're longing for a more meaningful and practical way of following Jesus, you're not alone.

If you're ready to embrace a more rooted and connected life with Jesus, welcome. Continue the journey with books, resources, and communities at UnhurriedLiving.com.

Unhurried Living is a Christian podcast that explores spiritual formation, soul care, Christian leadership, and following Jesus in everyday life. Hosts Alan and Gem Fadling offer biblical wisdom and spiritual practices to help you overcome hurry, anxiety, burnout, and spiritual exhaustion while growing closer to God.
Drawing from more than thirty years of ministry and leadership development, Alan and Gem offer grounded wisdom for the real challenges of everyday life. Through their own reflections and conversations with trusted guests, they help listeners discover simple, grace-filled ways to follow Jesus.
You weren't created to live a hurried life.&nbsp;The life of Jesus was never rushed. Ours often is.&nbsp;If you're longing for a more meaningful and practical way of following Jesus, you're not alone.
If you're ready to embrace a more rooted and connected life with Jesus, welcome.&nbsp;Continue the journey with books, resources, and communities at&nbsp;UnhurriedLiving.com.

The Spacious Life God Intended

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