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396. Do you Feel Guilty When You Rest? How to Let Go of the Idol of Work.

February 12, 2026·32 min·3 clips
Brittany reveals how idols can make you spiritually blind and numb, just like the statues described in Psalms.
Brittany explores how idols, particularly work and finances, can silently steal joy from Christian moms, discussing warning signs and biblical insights. She offers practical advice on assessing priorities and shifting to a 'family on mission' mindset to restore alignment with God.

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A plainspoken reminder that work can quietly move first when family, rest, and faith start to slide.

This episode examines how work can begin to crowd out family dinners, church, time with kids, date nights, sleep, rest, and health. Brittany treats those ordinary pressure points as a clear place to check whether busyness has started to act like an idol, which gives the message…

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When joy feels thin and you cannot name why, this helps you spot the sneaky things stealing it.

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