67: Neuroscience Meets Scripture: The Mind-Blowing Benefits of Sabbath Rest w/Joe Sanock.

The episode discusses the biblical principle of observing the Sabbath by taking one day off per week to rest, recharge, and connect with God and others. The host, David Sandstrom, interviews guest Joe Sanok, author of the book "Thursday is the New Friday," which explores how a 4-day workweek can boost productivity and creativity. They discuss the health benefits of regularly taking time off, how this aligns with biblical wisdom, and practical ways to implement this principle. The episode highlights how following this biblical principle, though it may seem counterintuitive, can actually lead to greater success and well-being, as seen in examples like Chick-fil-A's business model.

Time Stamps:

0:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and the topic of observing the Sabbath

01:28 - The biblical command to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy

04:50 - The longevity of Seventh-Day Adventists and their Sabbath observance

09:14 - The principle of abstaining and then indulging, as seen in Chick-fil-A's success

11:35 - Introduction of guest Joe Sanok and his book "Thursday is the New Friday"

13:10 - The importance of taking breaks and vacations for productivity

16:58 - Joe Sanok's personal experience that led him to explore this topic

19:33 - The importance of staying curious and learning from "failures"

21:43 - The balance of slowing down and speeding up for optimal performance

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