Episode 277. Unveiling the Burdens We Carry: A Journey to Rest and Freedom with Sarah Hauser
In this encouraging episode of Radical Radiance, host Rebecca George sits down with her longtime online friend Sarah Hauser to discuss Sarah's latest book All Who Are Weary: Finding True Rest By Letting Go of the Burdens You Were Never Meant to Carry. Through heartfelt conversation and personal anecdotes, Sarah shares her journey of experiencing burnout and the realization that perfectionism isn't worth sacrificing her mental and emotional well-being.
Together, they explore the concept of self-sufficiency and the negative effects it can have on our lives. They dive deep into the struggles of feeling insignificant and the importance of surrendering to God when expectations aren't met. If you've ever felt weary and burdened by the pressures of life, this conversation is sure to provide encouragement and a breath of fresh air. Tune in to this episode and discover how to find true rest by letting go of the burdens you were never meant to carry!
Sarah Hauser is a writer and speaker living in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and four kids. She shares biblical truth to nourish the soul—and the occasional recipe to nourish the body. She loves cooking but rarely follows a recipe exactly, and you can almost always find her with a cup of coffee in hand. Sarah completed her BA and MA at Wheaton College. She's a member of the Redbud Writers Guild and has written for Coffee + Crumbs, Risen Motherhood, The Rabbit Room, The Gospel Coalition, (in)courage, and more. Find her at sarahjhauser.com, on Instagram (@sarah.j.hauser), or check out her monthly newsletter at sarahjhauser.com/subscribe.com.
Rebecca and Sarah chat about:
Sarah's personal experience with burnout and the realization that perfectionism is not sustainable
Importance of surrendering to God when expectations are not met
Challenges of asking for help and feelings of shame
Struggles with feeling insignificant and the importance of recognizing the value in every task done for God's glory
The dangers of self-sufficiency and the importance of recognizing our dependence on God and others
Sarah's book All Who Are Weary and her inspiration for writing it
PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl is available wherever books are sold? If you’re ready to…
See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.
Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.
Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.
Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.
Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!
…then order today at the link here!
Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.
After all, if not now…when?
