The Dan Everett Podcast

Sabbath is an ancient practice but it can be a game-changer for us today.

Djeef shares his story of burnout and panic attacks to developing a healthier and more sustainable way of living, including investigating the practice of Sabbath.

In this conversation we cover questions such as: What relevance is there of Sabbath in 2023? Does God think Sabbath is important? Does Sabbath need to be a Saturday? Where do we begin if we want to Sabbath?

What can stop us following Jesus well in our daily lives? Comfort and procrastination are two of those challenges.

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Life seems to change so much - for better or worse! What can we hold on to when everything is changing around us?

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I believed the lie that I wasn't gifted at anything. Maybe you believe that about yourself, it's not true, but how do we start exploring the gifts that God has given us?

Are you undergoing a pruning season? Is there a point and purpose to it? Yes!

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How do we start to heal from the trauma we can experience in our lives? In this episode we look at some starting points.

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It's so easy for our hearts to lose their awe of who God is. Let's look at Psalm 147 and allow our hearts to be re-awe-entated.

Today Dan's joined by Firebrand, an Edinburgh-based musician and rapper, who has recently released his new single 'Bravehearts'. They get candid talking about mental health, the pressures on men not to open up and show vulnerability and how writing and singing has helped Firebrand in his own mental health journey.

Our spiritual life depends on how we spend all 24 hours of our day and not just the quiet time we have with God.

Take a moment, is there anything in your life right now in the other 23 hours of your day that is draining your passion for God and His Word? What would you like to see different?

All followers of Jesus go through seasons of spiritual weariness from time to time. If that's you, then you are not alone! In this episode you can discover what could be your next step.

Where are you looking for what your soul longs for? Is it in God or are you looking for comfort in the wrong things? How do you need to be honest about with yourself, God or with someone else?

The past 12 months have led to a lot of changes, and for me that's caused a lot of questions and uncertainty. Let me share with you what I've been learning.

"The plans that God has for me are HIS plans and I am called to be faithful and obedient to the best of my ability to whatever I understand God has spoken."

How have you responded to unexpected changes to plans that you have made? How would you like to grow in faith in God with things that are uncertain?

Jesus made some significant statements as He died on the cross. What was the significance of His statement 'I am thirsty', check it out in this episode.

Is there anything in your life that you're looking for satisfaction apart from Jesus?

Has Sabbath become a lost art? In this episode we look at the importance of Sabbath as well as some guidelines to help you Sabbath well in a busy world.

"Sabbath is serious business and if God knows what we need to thrive as human beings then it’s worth paying attention to!"

What will you shift in your thinking or in your diary to help you Sabbath well?

Do you struggle to read as much as you want? Here are 7 ways that will help you read more.

What helps you read? What are you currently reading?

What have you learned about leadership in lockdown?

My good friend Jack Shepherd, a curate in the Church of England, joins me to share about he has been learning about leadership in lockdown.

How does God want us to react to justice?

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8

Thank you to Michael for joining me for this important conversation. Michael shares his reaction to the recent murder of George Floyd, some of the discrimination that he has faced in Scotland, the challenges it brings to his family as well as the optimism that he has for a hopeful future.

What's helping you cope with lockdown?

1. Choose faith over fear

2. Choose worship over worry

3. Choose purpose over passivity