Podcasts · Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

You Weren’t Made From Steel: A Biblical Case For Rest

13 Oct 2026 · 37 min

“Why did God build rest into creation before he ever gave a single command to work? In this episode, Jonny and Hank trace the Sabbath from Genesis through the Ten Commandments to Jesus, and ask what it means for our rhythm of work and rest today.

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You’ll learn:

• Why God rested on the seventh day — not from exhaustion, but completion

• How the Sabbath pointed forward to Christ, and why it’s no longer binding law

• The difference between biblical rest and mere relaxation

• Why busyness (not just laziness) can be a spiritual danger

• How Jesus modeled withdrawing to be alone with the Father

• Practical questions to evaluate your own rhythm of restIf you’ve ever felt guilty resting, or like you can’t stop producing or distracting yourself long enough to be still, this conversation will reframe rest as a gift from God, not an obstacle to productivity.

This episode is part 5 in an ongoing series tied to Jonny’s book, “Get to Work.”

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