In today’s episode, you’re invited to meditate on an important prophetic passage, Isaiah 61, using a method called Lectio Divina, or “Divine Reading.” This method of engaging Scripture employs four movements: Reading, Reflecting, Responding, and Rest, and we will practice all of them together today.

If you’d like to read along with me today, I’ll be reading Isaiah 61:1-4, &10-11 out of the New American Standard Version. If you need longer to pray, meditate, respond, or journal in the midst of this episode, please feel free to stop and start the podcast as needed.

In today’s episode, I read from the book, Sacred Rhythms, by Ruth Haley Barton. If you’re interested in learning more about this practice or other spiritual disciplines, I highly recommend checking out this book for yourself.

May you be encouraged on your journey with Jesus.

How might stress influence resilience? In today’s episode, we’re going to look at two important factors that help us combat stress, which also might help us build resilience.

I hope you come away from this episode with a fresh perspective on stress and resilience.

May you be encouraged on your journey with Jesus.

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

• Ted Talk: How to Make Stress Your Friend
• The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats its Young

As Pause Renew Next approaches 200 episodes, I’m offering a few reflections as I look back on the journey of PRN. Today, I’m sharing a few fun PRN stats, talking about how podcasting has changed, and explaining how I’ve personally grown and been stretched since beginning the podcast. More than anything, I’m saying THANK YOU to you for your support and for being a part of this community!

May you be encouraged on your journey with Jesus!