The Invitation to Rest

Danny Coyle
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  • Christianity
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A life of rest is a life of trust and delight. You have an invitation to live a life fully trusting and fully delighting. Danny Coyle unpacks what rest means practical terms. We explore the core of what it means to rest, from the secret place to values-based decision-making. Join us to find pasture and experience a light and easy yoke. Rest isn't just restoration; it’s transformation making you fundamentally new. Learn to say "it is enough" by abiding in the vine to live from overflow.

  1. Aug 21

    56 - Let Jesus Rescue You from Burnout

    In burnout, we often feel like we have to rescue ourselves. It’s not true. Jesus loves running after us and rescuing us from our trouble. In this episode, Danny explains how Jesus thinks about when he comes to rescue us. If you’d like to sponsor this podcast you can do so here: https://www.antioch-co.org/donate

  2. Aug 14

    55 - Burnout That is Caused by Shame

    Shame is a powerful weight we were not meant to carry. And shame can lead to burnout. In this episode, Danny explains what this kind of burnout looks like and gives two practical steps to begin the journey out of shame. If you’d like to sponsor this work you can do that by clicking the link below. Your sponsorship is tax-deductible. https://www.antioch-co.org/donate

  3. Jul 14

    54 - Burnout - Armored Up in Marriage

    In this episode, Danny Coyle addresses burnout marked by high relational friction and the heavy "armor" of defensiveness. This protective layer eventually becomes a burden that controls the individual, resulting in deep weariness from years of striving without relational progress. Healing begins by shifting from "doing" more to receiving through a three-step process. This restorative rest is built on trust—entrusting yourself and your spouse to God’s care—and delight—prioritizing joy even in heavy seasons. Ultimately, Jesus invites those with relational "thirst" to come and drink from his rivers of living water. _____ If you'd like to financially partner with this podcast, you can make your tax-deductible, one-time or monthly contribution ⁠here⁠.

  4. Jul 7

    53 - Burnout - 3 Steps You Can Take Right Now

    Struggling with burnout? There isn't an easy fix, but you can learn three-steps that can help you right where you are today. Host Danny Coyle discusses the mechanics of "ceasing" by learning to say "It is enough" and "It is good," effectively giving responsibility back to God. Discover how to identify the new invitation available in your weariness and find the lightness of His easy yoke. _____ If you'd like to financially partner with this podcast, you can make your tax-deductible, one-time or monthly contribution ⁠here⁠.

  5. Jun 16

    52 - Burnout. What is it?

    There has been a skyrocketing interest in the subject of Burnout. In this episode, Danny explains what burnout is from both a scientific perspective and a biblical perspective. _____ If you'd like to financially partner with this podcast, you can make your tax-deductible, one-time or monthly contribution here.

  6. Jun 2

    51 - Interview with Karen Bontrager (4/4)

    In the conclusion of this four-part series, Danny and Karen move beyond information and into a guided experience of rest. Karen leads a prayerful meditation intended to help listeners go "in and up" to access the presence of God. They explore the different "flavors" of God’s goodness—including power and friendship—and invite listeners to sit with the Father and hear His heart for them: "You are loved. You are precious. You are safe. You’re going to be okay". The episode wraps up with a reflection on how the "training" of rest produces a harvest of peace.

  7. May 26

    50 - Interview with Karen Bontrager (3/4)

    The third installment of this series moves from theology to practical application, focusing on the specific "postures and practices" Karen uses to stay centered in God. She shares simple but profound tools, such as the physical act of smiling to engage the body in joy, "sunplanking" to soak in God’s goodness, and an "irrigation practice" to wash away the "slime" of difficult situations. They also discuss the importance of running to the throne of grace for "heart surgery" when dealing with shame or conviction, and the intimate concept of pericaresis—the mutual love found within the Trinity.

  8. May 19

    49 - Interview with Karen Bontrager (2/4)

    In part two of this four-part series, Danny and Karen dive into the scriptural anchors that sustain a lifestyle of rest. They explore the depths of Psalm 91, focusing on the powerful tagline: "He who dwells will rest". The conversation also addresses how to "win" in the spiritual journey even when you lack understanding, drawing on Isaiah 50:10 to explain how we can rely on God even when walking in the dark with no light.

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A life of rest is a life of trust and delight. You have an invitation to live a life fully trusting and fully delighting. Danny Coyle unpacks what rest means practical terms. We explore the core of what it means to rest, from the secret place to values-based decision-making. Join us to find pasture and experience a light and easy yoke. Rest isn't just restoration; it’s transformation making you fundamentally new. Learn to say "it is enough" by abiding in the vine to live from overflow.

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  • Creator
    Danny Coyle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Danny Coyle
  • Show Website
    The Invitation to Rest