When was the last time you truly listened to your body? In this episode of the Broken & Beautiful Podcast, we explore how caring for your physical health is more than self-care—it’s a sacred act of worship. Rooted in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which reminds us that “your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit,” this conversation challenges the lie that rest must be earned.

Stephanie Feger and Shannon Carroll of the Broken & Beautiful Podcast dig into the real connection between physical rest and spiritual well-being—from the need for sleep and slowing down to recognizing the warning signs of physical exhaustion before burnout sets in. This episode is an invitation to stop pushing past your limits and start seeing rest as stewardship—a way of honoring the body God has entrusted to you.

Explore more resources and upcoming retreats focused on holistic renewal at www.brokenandbeautifulretreats.com.

Have you ever felt emotionally drained from constantly being available, needed, or “on”? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Broken & Beautiful Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked need for emotional rest—especially in relationships. Guided by Galatians 6:2, which calls us to “carry each other’s burdens,” we also unpack the importance of balancing compassion with healthy boundaries.

Stephanie Feger and Shannon Carroll of Broken & Beautiful Retreats discuss how emotional burnout can sneak up on women who are always giving but rarely replenishing. Together, we explore practical ways to protect your peace through journaling, therapy, trusted friendships, and intentional self-care.

Rest isn’t selfish—it’s what equips you to love and serve from a place of strength, not survival. Discover more about creating space for emotional renewal at www.brokenandbeautifulretreats.com.

What if choosing rest isn’t just for your well-being—but a bold, spiritual stand? In this powerful episode of the Broken & Beautiful Podcast, explore the idea of rest as resistance in a world that idolizes busyness and constant achievement. Guided by Romans 12:2—“Do not conform to the pattern of this world”—we challenge the belief that our worth is tied to our productivity.

Stephanie Feger and Shannon Carroll of Broken & Beautiful Retreats invite you to consider how rest is not laziness, but an act of faith—a declaration that God is your provider and sustainer. When we step back from hustle culture, we’re not falling behind—we're stepping into obedience. If you've ever felt guilty for resting or afraid to slow down, this episode will equip you to see rest not as weakness, but as worship.

Want to learn how to live this truth more deeply? Discover upcoming retreat experiences at www.brokenandbeautifulretreats.com.

When your soul is tired, no amount of sleep can fix it. You need more than sleep; you need rest.

In this episode of the Broken & Beautiful Podcast, Stephanie Feger and Shannon Carroll explore the deeper kind of rest your heart longs for—the kind that only comes from God. Drawing from Psalm 62:1—“My soul finds rest in God alone”—they’ll unpack the difference between physical rest and spiritual renewal, and why true peace requires more than just slowing down.

Stephanie and Shannon share how practices like prayer, worshi, and sacred solitude can breathe life back into a weary spirit. This episode is an invitation to lay down the burdens you weren’t meant to carry and find rest not in escape, but in God’s presence. If you’ve been anxious, overwhelmed or spiritually depleted, take heart—rest for your soul is not only possible, it’s promised.

Learn more about upcoming retreats where you can experience this kind of rest firsthand at www.brokenandbeautifulretreats.com.

Did you know rest isn’t a reward for finishing your to-do list—it’s a holy command woven into the fabric of creation? Rest + Rise is a 7-episode series on the Broken & Beautiful Podcast, created to help Christian women step out of exhaustion and into God’s rhythm of renewal.

In this opening episode, Stephanie Feger and Shannon Carroll of Broken & Beautiful Retreats lay the foundation with a powerful truth: from the very beginning, God modeled rest—not because He needed it, but because we do.

From Genesis 2:2-3, where God rested after creation, to the command to honor the Sabbath in Exodus 20, Scripture makes it clear—rest is not optional or indulgent, it’s holy. And in Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus invites the weary to come to Him and find true rest.

Rest is not a luxury for the few—it’s an essential rhythm for us all. Join us as we rediscover rest as a sacred gift, a divine invitation, and a necessary act of obedience in a world that glorifies busyness.

If you’ve been running on empty, this is your invitation to step into the sacred rhythm God intended from the very beginning. Learn more about upcoming retreats and opportunities for rest at www.brokenandbeautifulretreats.com.

What if rest wasn’t the end goal, but the beginning of something greater? In this final episode of the Power of Retreat series on the Broken & Beautiful Podcast, we explore how retreats don’t just restore—they commission. After time away, women often return home with fresh clarity, renewed strength, and a vision to bless others.

Drawing from Titus 2:3-5, we reflect on the sacred call to invest in the next generation and build a legacy of faith, wisdom, and love. Retreats provide the space to discern how your unique gifts can make a lasting impact—in your family, your community, and beyond. You’ll be encouraged to see rest not as retreating from life, but retreating for the sake of others. Because when a woman is spiritually refreshed, everyone she touches is impacted.

Learn more about our upcoming retreats at www.brokenandbeautifulretreats.com.

In a world where so many women feel isolated even while surrounded by others, this Broken & Beautiful Podcast episode explores the deep need for authentic connection. What happens when women come together—not to perform or impress—but to support, share, and truly see one another?

Guided by Ecclesiastes 4:9-10—“Two are better than one… if one falls, the other can lift them up”—we reflect on how retreats become sacred spaces for building life-giving relationships. These moments of vulnerability and encouragement can spark faith, healing and lifelong sisterhood. If you’ve been longing for real community, this conversation will inspire you to seek and cultivate the kind of connection that renews both heart and spirit.

Learn more about our upcoming retreats at www.brokenandbeautifulretreats.com.

Ever wrestled with this question: Who am I when I'm not caring for everyone else? (If you have, you’re not alone. Many other Christians have too.) So often, identity is wrapped up in roles—mother, wife, leader, caregiver. But what happens when you step away from those titles and listen for who God says you are?

Rooted in the truth of Psalm 139:13-14—“I am fearfully and wonderfully made”—we explore how retreat spaces provide a sacred pause to rediscover your God-given identity. Learn how setting aside time to reflect can help you move beyond expectations and reconnect with your core self in Christ. If you’ve been feeling lost in the shuffle of responsibilities, this episode of the Broken & Beautiful Podcast invites you to reclaim your voice, your purpose and your worth—no titles required.

Learn more about our upcoming retreats at www.brokenandbeautifulretreats.com.