Is It Rest or Just Escaping? The Difference Between Self-Care and Soul Care

We live in a culture that glorifies hustle, then tries to fix burnout with self-care. But what if the world’s version of rest is actually keeping us tired? In this episode, we unpack the difference between self-care that numbs for a moment and soul care that restores for a lifetime.

In This Episode:

• The difference between numbing and nourishing rest
• Why “you deserve it” self-care often leaves us emptier than before
• The counterfeit vs. the real thing: how the enemy distorts God’s rest
• How to invite God into everyday rest — from walks to steam rooms to massages
• What Sabbath can look like in a 24/7 world
• Why entering true rest requires trust, surrender, and slowing down
• The fruit check — how to tell if your “rest” is actually restoring your soul

True rest doesn’t come from escaping life, it comes from abiding in the One who gives life.