In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, host Jenni Wong Clayville interviews Dr. Chesarae Fletcher about the importance of Sabbath, rest, and community for women of color and church leaders.
They explore practical ways to incorporate Sabbath into daily life, the theological significance of rest, and the power of sisterhood in healing and renewal.
They also discuss Sabbath with My Sisters an Anthology: Women Reflecting on God’s Rest in a Restless World.
🎬 Video Chapters
0:00 – An Introduction of Dr. Chesarae Fletcher
02:21 – The Birth of Sabbath with My Sisters
05:32 – The Central Invitation of the Book
06:58 – Rest as Formation, Not Escape
10:10 – Practical Steps to Rest
12:25 – The Importance of Communal Rest
17:27 – Personal Significance of Rest
24:29 – The Process of Creating the Anthology
27:11 – Upcoming Rest Retreat
30:30 – Encouragement for Exhausted Listeners
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Sabbath Retreats and Resources – https://sabbathwithmysisters.com
Win a free copy of Sabbath with My Sisters or share your story with Dr. Chesarae Fletcher at dr.chesaraefletcher@gmail.com!
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