Unwrapping Rest with Dawn Tolbert

Rest means trusting our Shield

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

Meeting El Roi in the coffee shop

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.

Offering My Loaves & Fishes

"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."

Surrendering My Splashy Mess

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.

Resolving to Make This Our Best Year Yet

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.

When you feel more harried and hurried than holly and jolly

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.

A Traditional Thanksgiving with a Side of Rest

Episode 001: An unplanned text started a spiral of anxious thoughts. In today's episode, Dawn Tolbert shares how this Thanksgiving hiccup was the perfect object lesson for Step 1 of Unwrapping God's Gift of Rest. 
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