Why I Take a Full Day Off Every Week—No Work, No Shopping, Just God | Kerstin Lindquist on Sabbath Rest

This is StRest! In this deeply personal and spiritually rich episode, host Kerstin Lindquist invites you into the sacred practice of Sabbath—what it means, how to reclaim it, and why it might be the missing key to your spiritual, emotional, and physical recovery. Drawing on her family’s missionary sabbatical to Baja California, biblical wisdom, neuroscience, and everyday rhythms, Kerstin walks you through how one day off can change your life. From burnout to breakthrough, this episode is an invitation to slow down so you can hear from God, reconnect with your body, and rediscover what truly matters. Whether you're overwhelmed by productivity culture, craving rest that actually restores, or curious how to lead your family into deeper peace—this conversation offers clarity, challenge, and grace. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ Sabbath is a commandment for spiritual and physical renewal ✅ Mission work as a spiritual reset ✅ Stress, HRV, and science: why a break boosts health and productivity ✅ Digital detox: Grayscale phones, the 9-12-5 rule can rewire your brain ✅ Parenting through Sabbath: how kids benefit from rhythm and rest ✅ Consumerism vs. contentment: shopping freezes, intentional simplicity ✅ Sacred slowness: how community, food, and faith recalibrate your soul ✅ The case for extended sabbaticals and spiritual retreats Chapters 00:00 | Introduction: a prayer for listeners & the story of Siloé Medical Clinic 05:15 | Biblical foundations: Sabbath in the Ten Commandments, Jeremiah 08:16 | Saying yes to missions: leaving QVC, leading the family 10:41 | Health science of rest: brain breaks, HRV, and the limits of hustle 13:24 | Translating missionary life to modern America 16:21 | Practical Sabbath habits: no email, no shopping, full presence 20:30 | Kids and Sabbath: leading the household, setting tech boundaries 23:28 | Pushback & planning: how to schedule your Sabbath 26:28 | Sabbatical vs. vacation: silence, creativity, and deeper connection 28:56 | Final thoughts: grace, small steps, and your invitation to rest Work with Kerstin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops & Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Join upcoming events & retreats. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Health Coaching with Kerstin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources & Recommendations ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Denese Skincare ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠–   Use code STREST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ancient Nutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use code STREST25 More about Kerstin Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kerstin-lindquist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kerstin Lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.TallawahWorldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [e-mail]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices