The Gift of Rest: Breaking Free from Hustle Culture

In this episode of Together for Good, Pastor Nate takes a deep dive into the relentless pressure of hustle culture—the constant need to do more, achieve more, and prove our worth through productivity. As an Enneagram 3, Pastor Nate knows this struggle firsthand, but he also knows that God offers us a different way.

The practice of Sabbath was given to the Israelites as a radical redefinition of identity—not as slaves who must produce, but as beloved people who are called to rest. That same gift is still being offered to us today. But are we willing to accept it?

In this conversation, Pastor Nate explores:

• The lies we believe about success and self-worth

• How hustle culture makes us feel like everyone else has it figured out—when in reality, we’re all struggling

• The Sabbath as an act of resistance against a world that tells us we are only as good as what we produce

• Practical ways to reclaim rest and redefine our identity in light of God’s grace

If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the pressure to constantly prove yourself, this episode is for you. Let’s step into the gift of Sabbath and remember: we are already enough

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Check out "Low Anthropology" by David Zahl for a unique look at the ways our assumptions cause us to feel inadequateFor more resources for your faith journey visit www.bethany-denver.org