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Healing Rest, Anxious Hearts, and the Spiritual Practice of Surrender—Becky Thompson on Soul-Level Burnout and Why Rest Isn’t a Reward
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This is StRest! In this episode, Kerstin Lindquist welcomes bestselling author and founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional, Becky Thompson, for a powerful conversation about anxiety, motherhood, and the sacred, necessary practice of healing rest.
Together, they unpack the guilt many women feel about pausing, the spiritual warfare behind stress, and why rest isn’t something we earn after completing the to-do list—it’s something we receive as a gift from God.
Becky shares how she was led out of anxiety and panic through prayer, therapy, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance—and what it means to become a spiritual watchman over your inputs, media, and mental health.
This episode is for every woman who’s carrying too much, waiting for peace to come “after the next thing,” or secretly wondering why, even after the season has changed, she still doesn’t feel whole.
Major Themes & Concepts
✅ Rest is not a reward for finishing your work—it’s a gift from Jesus
✅ Why soul rest is deeper than sleep or time off
✅ Anxiety and fear as spiritual battles—and how to fight them practically
✅ Becoming a spiritual watchman over what you consume
✅ Why women often try to control instead of surrendering
✅ The dangers of tying your worth to your productivity
✅ How to “burp up trash” when you consume toxic inputs
✅ Why strong faith doesn't mean you don’t struggle
✅ The Mary vs. Martha dilemma—busyness vs. presence
✅ How to invite the Holy Spirit to help you manage your thoughts
✅ “Lie replacement” strategy to combat anxiety in real-time
✅ Using your voice as a weapon—declaring truth aloud
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – The Cost of Carrying Too Much
01:06 – Kerstin’s Daily Routine with Vita Hustle
02:54 – Becky’s #1 Takeaway for Moms and Caregivers
04:10 – From Bible School Dreams to Authoring 10 Books
06:40 – Following the Holy Spirit—Even When It’s Not a Book
07:35 – Resting in the Lord Is Not Optional—It’s Commanded
08:39 – Guilt, Caregiving, and the False Belief That Rest Must Be Earned
10:18 – Your Worth Was Established Before Your Work
11:35 – Why We Need Alignment, Not Just Strength
13:59 – “After This, I’ll Rest…” — A Dangerous Lie
16:32 – Becky’s Forest of Fear Vision and Her Own Journey Through Anxiety
20:40 – What It Means to Be Safely Held by God—Even in Unsafe Times
24:00 – Confessions of a Martha
27:37 – Tangible Tools for Managing Anxiety
30:37 – How to Reroute Catastrophic Thinking
33:45 – Faith in Outcomes vs. Faith in God’s Character
34:28 – Using Your Voice to Reject Fear
35:53 – How to Hold Both Joy and Pain in the Same Moment
40:04 – Becoming a Spiritual Watchman
42:51 – Immediate Relief: Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Reset Practices
Work with Kerstin
Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.
Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.
Resources & Recommendations
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Partner Links & Discounts
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Connect with Becky Thompson
Website: beckythompson.com
Courses & Resources: beckythompson.teachable.com
Instagram: @beckythompsonauthor
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More about Kerstin
Website: kerstin-lindquist.com
Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist
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YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist
TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist
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