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Rest Is Holy: Why Sabbath Is the Shift Your Soul Needs

October 29, 2025 • Rafer Owens, Jr | Mindset Coach | Speaker • Season 2 • Episode 9

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What if you took “rest” as seriously as “thou shalt not kill”?

In this episode, Rafer breaks down one of the most misunderstood commandments — rest. We talk about the cultural obsession with busyness, how Christians confuse doing for God with being with God, and why rest is not a luxury — it’s a command and a gift.

You’ll hear practical stories from Rafer’s own Sabbath rhythm (including Mario Party Saturdays with the family), insight from Psalm 23 and the Ten Commandments, and a reminder that only good things come from rest.

🧠 Inside this episode:

Why “busy” is not a badge of honor.
How rest reconnects you with God, yourself, and others.
Why rest is counter-cultural and holy.
The freedom that comes when you trust God to do the math.

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