Rooted + Rested Podcast | Episode 3 Abide: Lessons in the Lavender

In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to abide in Christ—and how true spiritual fruit comes not from striving, but from surrender. I’m sharing a tender story from the lavender field, what pruning has looked like in my own walk with the Lord, and how abiding begins in the quiet, hidden places of our hearts.

💜 Mentioned in this episode: – John 15:4–5 and Galatians 5:22–23 – How God uses pruning to grow fruit that lasts – Confession as a path to healing and truth – A peaceful Rest + Abide practice to help you stay rooted this week

Free Download: Grab your 2-page Reflection + Prayer Printable to go deeper. It includes journaling prompts, space to name what God may be pruning in your life, and a prayer moment to help you abide this week. Download Here!

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Let’s stay rooted in Him... and rest well.

Burn-out, check-lists, and a stubborn longing for peace—Lisa pulls back the curtain on the moment she realized working from home still wasn’t living at home. A tiny nudge toward lavender turned into a life-changing lesson in slowing down, trusting God’s timing, and letting beauty interrupt the busy.

• The Restless Years: 20+ years of remote work that looked perfect—but left Lisa empty.

• A Nudge in the Garden: How 220 little lavender plants became a classroom for her soul.

• Faith in the Furrows: Losing 75 plants and the gentle whisper, “Stop forcing things to bloom.”

• Psalm 46:10 in Real Life: What lavender rows taught about being still and knowing God.

• Self-Care Tip: A 5-minute morning ritual with lavender-mint tea & phone-free stillness.

Ready to dig deeper? Grab the “Rooted Reflection Sheet”—Scripture, journaling prompts, and space to ask, “Where is God inviting me to slow down?” Download Reflection Sheet Here

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• Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.” (CSB)

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Next week Lisa shares the most personal chapter yet—how God used lavender to speak to hidden places in her heart. Subscribe so you don’t miss it!

Peace isn’t chased; it’s received. Thanks for pausing with me today—until next time, stay rooted & rested.

Rest, Faith, and Self-Care for Busy Christian Women

Welcome to the very first episode of Rooted + Rested — a podcast created for the busy, faith-filled woman who’s longing for peace and deeper connection with the Lord in the middle of life’s demands.

In this episode, I’m inviting you into the heart behind this podcast and sharing why rest isn't something we earn… it’s something God invites us into.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• My personal story of burnout and how growing lavender became part of my healing
• The vision behind Rooted + Rested
• What to expect in future episodes (faith-filled encouragement, gentle self-care tips, and stories from my lavender field)
• A simple self-care invitation you can try today
• A sneak peek of next week’s “Lesson in the Lavender” 🌱

Whether you're listening in your kitchen, your car, your garden, or your bathtub — this space was made for you. You’re not lazy for needing rest. You’re wise to return to the Source of peace.

Episode 1 Reflection Sheet

Take a few quiet moments with this printable reflection sheet created just for this episode. It’s a gentle space to pause, reflect, and rest in God’s presence. Download it here

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💜 Rooted + Rested – Embracing peace and rest through faith and self-care... and a touch of lavender.