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Have you ever heard of Sabbath, but you're not quite sure what it means, how to do it, or if it really is beneficial? In a world that worships busy over rest, we are in more need of this celebration of rest than ever before. In this episode, Kristi McLelland - professor and biblical culturalist who teaches the Bible from a Middle Eastern perspective - unpacks the true meaning of Sabbath, how we can posture ourselves to receive this gift and why it's so important that we keep this rhythm of Sabbath in our lives and careers. -- Download our free Sabbath devotional: www.jenaviviano.com/sabbath Follow us on Instagram: @jena_viviano Connect with us on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jenaviviano/ -- Kristi has taught hundreds of students and shepherded thousands of parishioners during her years as a professor at Williamson College and Director of Christian Education and Women’s Ministry at local churches. Since 2008 she has led trips to Israel and studied and trained under Dr. Jim Martin, Rabbi Ken Alpren, and the world-renowned Israeli archaeologist Dr. Gabi Barkay. She currently leads New Lens Biblical Studies.  Learn more about Kristi here: www.newlensbiblicalstudies.com