Season 18
When Sabbath is Not Enough: Embracing the Gift of Sabbatical
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This season we continue to celebrate the launch of Ruth's newest book, Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again, with a focus on sabbatical. Ruth will continue her discussions on the themes of her book as they relate to sabbatical with a variety of guests. We hope this will be practical and helpful for anyone who is looking to plan a sabbatical or help their pastors and leaders create space for one!
Season 18: Episode 1 | When Sabbath Isn’t Enough: Embracing the Gift of Sabbatical
Happy New Year! We are ringing in the new year by talking about sabbatical! Friend of the Transforming Center Rick McCall is back with us, and he and Ruth are…
Listen and access show notesSeason 18: Episode 2 | More Than a Vacation: Planning for a Meaningful Sabbatical
We have two extra special guests this week! First, Ruth sits down with Christine Lee, Priest-in-Charge of St. Peter’s Chelsea in New York City. She and Ruth discuss how Christine…
Listen and access show notesSeason 18: Episode 3 | Boundaries: Protecting What is Precious
Inevitably, every sabbatical will meet a challenge, a place where the outside world creeps in and threatens to call you back to the work you’ve committed to set aside. When…
Listen and access show notesSeason 18: Episode 4 | Are You Willing to Quit Your Job: Sabbatical for the Rest of Us
Are sabbaticals just for pastors? This week, Ruth sits down with guest Andy Crouch to talk about sabbatical from an everyman perspective. Andy has taken full responsibility for his own…
Listen and access show notesSeason 18: Episode 5 | What about the Congregation? How Everyone Benefits from a Pastor’s Sabbatical
We are wrapping up our sabbatical season by turning our attention to the congregation; how does a congregation benefit from a pastor’s sabbatical. Ruth sits down with her brother, Pastor…
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