Good Faith Andy Crouch on True Rest vs. Leisure: How Sabbath Breaks the Idols of Work and Technology
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Nov 27, 2025 
Join Christian author and cultural commentator Andy Crouch as he delves into the transformative power of Sabbath rest. He explains how biblical rest serves as a counter to today's relentless work culture, emphasizing the difference between true rest and mere leisure. Crouch offers practical advice on integrating contemplation into daily routines to combat burnout, while highlighting the need for community support in practicing Sabbath. Discover how intentional rest can break the cycle of technology overload and rejuvenate the spirit.
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Creation's Rhythm Demands Contemplation
- Genesis embeds a rhythm of contemplation, action, evaluation, and rest into creation itself.
- Andy Crouch argues human creativity requires contemplation before and after productive acts to flourish.
Action–Evaluation Traps Creativity
- Modern life traps us in an endless action–evaluation loop without contemplative pauses.
- Crouch distinguishes true rest from leisure and says leisure often replaces contemplation.
Insert Pauses Into Workflows
- When possible, resist systems that treat you purely as a production factor and pray for change.
- Inject brief contemplative pauses before and after tasks to reclaim creativity and dignity at work.
