Resolving To Make This Our Best Year Yet Unwrapping Rest With Dawn Tolbert podcast

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In this episode, we explore Dawn Tolbert's transformative practice of "going gray" with our devices. Dawn shares her spiritual journey of switching her phone to grayscale mode, breaking free from the hypnotic pull of colorful apps designed to capture our attention. We discuss how this simple tech adjustment creates sacred space for presence, intention, and God’s peace in our daily lives. Dawn reveals the unexpected ways this practice reconnected her with what truly matters beyond the screen. Whether you're seeking digital balance or deeper spiritual presence in a connected world, this conversation offers a gentle, practical path forward that can be implemented today. Read this episode in blog form at www.dawntolbertwrites.com/blog-1/the-power-of-going-gray #SpiritualTech #DigitalDetox #MindfulLiving #ForgiveMyPollenVoice…

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Trusting in the Trustworthy One 12:55

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As this new year dawns ahead of us, my over-planner heart is really tempted to kick into high gear. But the truth is simple. God isn’t interested in me having a firmer grip on my life; in fact, he wants me to let go and trust him. Today let’s explore what it means to Trust in the Trustworthy One.

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Rest means trusting our Shield 8:46

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When life's battles rage around us, we can trust God's promise to be our Shield.

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Meeting El Roi in the coffee shop 8:18

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A moment from the morning of the book launch for "I'd Rather Die Than Obey" signaled the faithfulness of God. Listen as Dawn shares this story and the encouragement it offered on her faith journey.

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Offering My Loaves & Fishes 8:09

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"I'd placed the loaves and fishes into Jesus' powerful hands to use however he saw fit. Then I realized I was metaphorically browsing recipes for fish sandwiches."

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Surrendering My Splashy Mess 7:03

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Reflecting on the dance of the dehumidifier and what it teaches me about soul care. If I don’t tackle the chore of emptying the water on a regular basis, it can grow stagnant, and my office may become unbearably oppressive. That’s not unlike my heart when I don’t pour out my feelings to God and ask Him to dry up the mirky, boggy spots that have appeared.…

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Resolving to Make This Our Best Year Yet 9:48

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Broken resolutions. Shattered new year's dreams. This doesn't have to be our story in 2023. The answer is about taking the next important step on our journey toward rest.

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When you feel more harried and hurried than holly and jolly 8:18

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Are you wrapped up in a to-do list longer than a CVS receipt? Are you feeling more harried and hurried than holly and jolly? I have good news. God wants to give you the gift of rest, and He has something so much better than the holiday warm and fuzzies to offer.

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A Traditional Thanksgiving with a Side of Rest 3:48

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