If the word “Sabbath” immediately brings up stress, resistance, or that behind feeling, you’re not alone — and this Quick Focus is for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing the approach that finally helped me begin practicing real rest in my business, without swinging into all-or-nothing thinking. Drawing from habit-building principles, we talk about why starting small isn’t a failure — it’s actually the key to making rest sustainable.

Instead of trying to shut everything down all at once, you’ll learn how to choose a starting point that feels doable, build consistency, and gradually expand your capacity for rest without guilt or burnout.

This is about setting yourself up for success, not perfection.

As you think about rest this week, what feels hardest right now — starting small, staying consistent, or giving yourself permission to rest at all?

If your to-do list is getting done, but you still feel stuck or drained, this Quick Focus is for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple filter you can use when looking at your to-do list — one that helps you choose tasks that actually move your business forward, instead of just keeping you busy. It’s inspired by that familiar Martha-and-Mary tension so many of us feel between doing more and choosing peace.

You’ll walk away with two honest questions to run every task through, permission to simplify your priorities, and a gentler way to plan your workweek without carrying unnecessary pressure.

This isn’t about doing less for the sake of doing less. It’s about making space for the work that truly matters — and letting go of what doesn’t.

As you try this this week, I’d love to hear: which of the two filter questions feels hardest for you to answer honestly right now?

Hustle culture tells us that the answer to burnout is better productivity — tighter systems, longer hours, and more discipline.

But Scripture tells a different story.

In this Faith + Focus episode, we explore the difference between toxic, world-based productivity and fruitful productivity rooted in obedience, preparation, and rest. You’ll hear why productivity alone was never the biblical goal — and how fruitfulness changes the way we approach our work, our schedules, and our sense of worth.

We look at:

• Why hustle culture feels productive but leaves us exhausted

• What Scripture actually emphasizes instead of constant output

• How preparation and rest are woven into God’s design for work

• Why validation was never meant to come from accomplishments

• What it looks like to pursue fruitfulness without striving

If you’re a Christian business owner, creative, or working woman who wants to honor God and care for your energy, this episode offers a grounded, practical reframe — not guilt, not hustle, and not a checklist.

Make sure you come back each Friday for practical steps you can take to start keeping the Sabbath as a Christian Business Owner.

Chapters

00:00 — Why Hustle Culture Leads to Burnout
03:18 — Prioritizing the Right Tasks
11:02 — Preparing for Rest
18:46 — Ensuring Everyone Is Provided For
26:10 — Choosing Fruitfulness Over Hustle