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140: "Me-Time" and the Gospel (Lies Moms Believe Series #5) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 19)
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140: "Me-Time" and the Gospel (Lies Moms Believe Series #5) with Rebekah Hargraves (Solo Episode 19)

On today’s solo podcast episode, I am continuing the podcast series based on my book, Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them) with a chat all about the concept of "me-time" from a biblical perspective.

What I Chat about in Today’s Episode:

~The next 2 lies covered in my book:

13. I'm Selfish if I have any "me-time".

14. I need a lot of "me-time".

~How Jesus' own example refutes both of these lies

~The reality that Jesus did not meet every need, answer every question, or heal every infirmity; in several instances He sent away the multitudes in order to spend time alone with the Father; the implications of this example for us as busy moms

~Practical ways to make me-time a reality in your life

~The importance of looking to the Lord and the living water He offers for true, lasting refreshment, as opposed to always looking to the non-lasting refreshment other pursuits bring

~Balance in all things; enjoying the good gifts the Father gives (gifts of alone time, good coffee, a favorite show, etc.) while all the while keeping first things first and ultimately finding our strength in and allegiance to Christ

~How God, throughout Scripture, prioritizes and points to the importance of rest

~Reframing our view of our children, God, and our everyday circumstances in order to keep from thinking we need as much "me-time" as we can possibly get

~God's Word specifically, and our relationship with the Lord in general, being what equips us for the long days of mothering

~And more!

For full shownotes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

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The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast (Formerly the Home and Hearth Podcast) is a weekly show hosted by Rebekah Hargraves and all about edifying, equipping, and encouraging women in their journey of living life in light of the gospel. If there is an issue that pertains to a woman's life, you will find it discussed here! We'll be covering everything from topics pertaining to marriage, motherhood, homemaking, and the Christian walk, to issues of health and fitness, infertility, adoption, chronic illness, and current event issues in the church and culture. It is our prayer that you will find an episode here which speaks directly to what you are going through right at this very moment and that you will receive the encouragement you need for your daily life.