Description

Rachel Fahrenbach shares how she learned to embrace her own uniqueness, and how it was through the most unlikely practice -- learning to rest -- where this happened.

Meet our Guest Rachel:

Rachel Fahrenbach is an author and storyteller learning to embrace her unique design. Through her writing, she invites you to see the gift the Sabbath as a guide for discovering your sense of identity, purpose, and belonging. Rachel is no stranger to being unique. She grew up the oldest of eight kids in a Christian homeschooling family, where she discovered that she was a creative. Learning to embrace her unique design has been a journey and now she helps others implement a weekly Sabbath practice that gives space to the questions of "Who am I?" and "Why am I here??

Connect with me and let me hear your thoughts:

Website - www.thismomknows.com

FB - www.facebook.com/thismomknows

IG - www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast

Topics we cover:

• How Rachel embraces her unique design through writing
• Rachel discovering the gift of Sabbath for identity, purpose, and belonging
• Her journey of self-discovery through embracing her design
• She shares her role as a mom, homeschooler, and writer
• How she navigated her identity journey with intentionality and how God guided her through the process
• Creating space for self-discovery and embracing unique design
• Rachel explains how she found time to explore her unique design while being a mother
• The significance of Sabbath as a commandment and its historical context
• Different viewpoints on Sabbath and its development after Jesus' death and resurrection
• Origin of Sabbath as a day of rest, its connection to creation, and God's desire to commune with creation
• Symbolism of Sabbath as a reminder of rest, redemption, and restoration through Jesus' sacrifice
• Approaching Sabbath with intentionality, emphasizing rest, reflection, and reconnection with God and family
• Rachel's personal experiences and challenges of implementing Sabbath practices for intentional rest
• Overcoming cultural resistance to Sabbath
• The Importance of setting aside dedicated time, creating a restful routine, and structuring Sabbath practices
• Adapting Sabbath practices to personal circumstances, starting with personal rest before involving family

Resources mentioned:

Emily P Freeman's Podcast: Come Home to Yourself

The Book: A Brief History of Sunday

Her very own journal: Rest & Reflect

Rachel's favorite time saver is Excel - especially when it comes to time blocking. Here are a few templates to get you started. 

Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-21

Connect with Rachel:

Website: https://www.rachelfahrenbach.com (and while you're there, be sure to grab her Sabbath Starter Kit.)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach

Email:  rachel@rachelfahrenbach.com

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.