After an eight-week “mabbatical” (mini sabbatical), Jan is back behind the mic and getting raw about what God’s been teaching her through a deeply personal season of grief, rest, and unexpected growth. In this powerful comeback episode, she shares what it looks like to walk through mourning without losing momentum—and how to trust God when everything feels buried beneath the surface. This isn't just an update—it's an invitation to honor your own seasons with honesty and grace.
Whether you're in a winter season or feeling the stirrings of something new, this one's for you.
Why giving yourself permission to pause is sometimes the holiest thing you can do
The difference between true rest and laziness (and why you need both)
How God works underground—even when everything looks dormant on the surface
Practical encouragement for navigating seasons of grief while running a business or leading in ministry
Timestamps:
[00:00] – Welcome back! Why Jan took a “mabbatical”
[02:28] – A personal season of grief and honoring the loss of her father
04:44] – The biblical truth from Ecclesiastes 3 that shaped this season
06:42] – The tension between mourning and rejoicing
08:27] – How business, ministry, and life collided—and what God said to do
09:40] – 3 powerful lessons learned during this season
11:20] – Redefining rest as a spiritual practice, not a sign of weakness
13:41] – What Jan’s front yard taught her about growth in the dark
17:46] – A glimpse at what’s coming next in Season 2
Quotables:
“Just because you're resting doesn't mean you're lazy. Everyone needs rest—and if you don't give it to yourself, your body will eventually say, ‘I'm done.’”
“There’s a lot happening underground when it’s winter. When everything looks dead, God is still working.”
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