Join pastors Kyle Swanson, Jason Stinson, Virgil Walker, Todd Burgett, and Darrell Harrison as they dive deep into the tyranny of busyness and its impact on the modern Christian life.

Is busyness a badge of honor—or a spiritual distraction?
In this episode, the pastors unpack how culture, faith, and rest intersect, drawing rich insights from Scripture. They offer practical wisdom for prioritizing your relationship with God and your family over the frantic pace of life.

You’ll be encouraged to pursue biblical rest over worldly productivity and discover how true satisfaction is found in Christ, not in a packed calendar.

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* How busyness becomes a virtue signal in Christian culture
* The difference between fruitful work and empty activity
* The dangers of comparison and performance-driven living
* How to plan a balanced life that glorifies God

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Navigation:
0:00 – Introduction: Is Busyness Godliness?
2:34 – Does the Bible Praise Busyness? Defining “Busy”
4:38 – Busyness as a Barrier to Intimacy & Relationships
5:25 – Culture, Distractions, and Biblical Rest
8:05 – “I’m Busy” as a Faithfulness Metric
10:10 – Seeking Wise Priorities: Family and Church
14:08 – The Example of Mary & Martha and the “One Thing” Needed
15:39 – Book Quote: Busyness as a Facade for Meaninglessness
17:36 – Spiritual Disciplines vs. Worldly Distractions
19:49 – Be Diligent to Be Found at Peace
20:24 – The Connection Between Rest, Faith, and High-Functioning Unbelief
23:19 – Tyrannical Sanctification and the Dangers of Overwork
24:51 – Biblical Rest as Worship, Not Escapism
28:29 – Prioritizing Relationship with God and Family Over Service
29:39 – Serving Faithfully in the Local Church Without Burnout
32:45 – Busyness, Comparison, and Contentment in Christ
33:31 – Resting in the Lord and a Changed Mindset on Sleep
37:54 – Trusting God with Responsibilities and Letting Go of Anxiety
38:39 – Closing Counsel: Avoiding Comparison and Cultivating Contentment
40:48 – Planned Neglect: Saying No for Spiritual Priorities
42:15 – Faithfulness Looks Like Obedience, Not Frenzy
42:29 – Final Encouragements and Podcast Wrap-Up

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