043 – Rest Is Hard: Why We Struggle to Stop

In this episode, Nick reflects on the final chapters of Practicing the King’s Economy and how the Bible’s vision of rest is radically different from our hustle culture. He shares five real-world reasons why rest feels impossible — including the “reentry tax,” productivity identity, and the sheer effort it takes to prepare.

We explore:

• Why biblical rest requires intentionality and community
• The psychological hurdles that keep us “too busy”
• What the Year of Jubilee might teach modern business owners
• How rest can become a regular, life-giving rhythm — not just a reward for burnout

📖 Referenced Book: Practicing the King’s Economy by Robby Holt, Michael Rhodes, and Brian Fikkert

📺 Mentioned Show: Alone, Season 11 (History Channel)

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