In this heartfelt and restorative episode of Echos of Impact, Briana sits down with Emily Love—Kansas City native, event designer, and spiritual director in training—to talk about what it means to slow down and let God do the deeper work within us.

Emily shares her powerful story of burnout, slowing down, and learning that rest can be the hardest work of all. Through seasons of exhaustion, recovery, and healing—including a serious car accident that became a defining moment of surrender—Emily discovered that purpose isn't found in constant striving, but in being present with God right where our feet are.

Together, Briana and Emily explore what it looks like to release the pressure to perform, embrace gentleness toward our former selves, and "try softer" instead of trying harder. This conversation is a tender invitation to rest in the truth that we are already deeply loved, seen, and held by God—no earning required.

What We Cover:

Emily's journey from burnout to rest and recovery
Learning to "host yourself" before hosting others
The beauty of saying no to good things to say yes to God's best
How to walk at the pace of grace rather than hustle
Seeing purpose as presence—right where your feet are
The freedom that comes when we "try softer" and release control

Key Quotes:

"The hardest work is rest work—surrendering to the reality that God's already at work." "Be gentle with your former self. She was doing her best." "You don't have to try harder. Sometimes God just asks us to try softer."

"Purpose starts where your feet are."

Books Mentioned:

Try Softer by Aundi Kolber — A powerful guide to healing, emotional awareness, and gentleness with yourself through God's grace.
Three Mile an Hour God by Kosuke Koyama — A reflective classic on slowing down to walk with God at the pace of grace.

Connect with Emily Love:

✨ Website: emilyloveevents.com 📧 Email: emily@emilyloveevents.com 📸 Instagram: @emilyloveevents 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/emilyloveevents 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilyruthlove

Join the Conversation:

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Until next week, friends 💛

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