Rooted + Rested - Embracing Peace And Rest Through Faith And Self-Care...and a touch of Lavender

11 | I'm Stuck. I'm Tired. Yet, I'm Abiding.

Episode 11: I'm Stuck. I'm Tired. Yet, I'm Abiding.
Do you feel stuck, exhausted, or spiritually drained, yet long to remain close to God? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa shares an honest and encouraging message for busy Christian women: even when life feels overwhelming, we can choose to abide in Jesus and experience true rest in God.
Drawing from Scripture, personal reflection, and moments in her lavender fields, Lisa explores how to navigate seasons of fatigue while staying spiritually rooted. She offers practical guidance for integrating Christian self-care into your daily life, embracing faith and reflection, and finding God’s peace in ordinary moments.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Scripture meditation on Psalm 62:1-2, John 15:4-5, and Matthew 11:28-30 to inspire spiritual rest and abiding in Jesus
Four reflective questions designed for Christian women’s self-care, helping you pause, reflect, and cultivate faith amidst busyness
A personal story from the lavender field illustrating how God meets us even when we feel stuck, tired, or spiritually heavy
Practical tips for remaining rooted in faith and experiencing peace and rest in everyday life
A free At-Home Reflection Sheet: downloadable guide for journaling, prayer, and applying Scripture for faith-based reflection and self-care
This episode is perfect for women seeking guidance on faith-filled self-care, deepening their walk with God, and learning how to abide in Jesus during stressful or tiring seasons.
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Key Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2; John 15:4-5; Matthew 11:28-30
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10 | Rooted In Reflection - What Are You Carrying Forward?

Returning to the story of Mary and Martha, Lisa Hartzler explores how to carry forward spiritual truths into busy life. This episode blends reflection, journaling, and lavender-inspired self-care to help Christian women embed God’s whispers into daily life.
Topics include:
Meditation on Psalm 131:2, Exodus 33:14, Isaiah 30:15
Questions to help process spiritual growth and reflection
How God meets us in ordinary, busy moments
Lavender self-care practices for spiritual grounding
Key Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (CSB)
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9 | When God Asks You to Stay (Even When You’d Rather Go)

Sometimes God asks us to stay even when we want to leave. In this episode, Lisa Hartzler shares encouragement for Christian women feeling restless, weary, or uncertain. Learn how to find peace, trust, and spiritual courage while staying rooted in God’s plan.
Topics include:
Trusting God in difficult seasons without feeling stuck
Finding peace in waiting and obedience
Hummingbirds and lavender as reminders of God’s care
Reflection and prayer practices to cultivate spiritual rest
Key Scriptures: Isaiah 30:15; Psalm 37:7
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8 | Pouring Out What’s Most Precious

Have you hesitated to give your best to Jesus? In this episode, Lisa Hartzler reflects on Mary of Bethany’s bold act of worship and what it teaches about surrender, authenticity, and devotion. Discover how to combine spiritual reflection with lavender-inspired self-care.
Topics include:
Distinguishing performance from heartfelt worship
Lessons from John 12:1–8 on generosity and surrender
Lavender roller kit as a hands-on reflection tool
Quiet self-care practices to align with spiritual truths
Key Scripture: John 12:1–8
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7 | Obedience in the Drizzle

Faithfulness in small, daily acts matters. Lisa Hartzler explores how quiet obedience and consistency in little things reflects our trust in God. This episode blends practical Christian self-care with spiritual encouragement for busy women seeking to stay rooted in Christ.
Topics include:
The power of small, faithful actions in daily life
Spiritual insights from Luke 16:10 and Colossians 3:23
Lavender-inspired practices to encourage reflection and peace
Reflection sheet for journaling and prayer
Key Scriptures: Luke 16:10; Colossians 3:23
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6 | He Left the 99… For Me

Feeling like you’re stuck in performance mode? In this episode, Lisa Hartzler reflects on Jesus leaving the 99 sheep to find the one, illustrating grace over striving. Learn to accept God’s love fully, embrace spiritual rest, and integrate simple Christian self-care practices into your daily life.
Topics include:
Overcoming legalism and striving for God’s favor
Recognizing that Jesus pursues you personally
Reflection and prayer practices inspired by Scripture
Lavender-inspired self-care moments
Key Scriptures: Luke 15:4–5; Ephesians 2:8–9
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5 | Redeemed… but Still Carrying the Weight

Redemption doesn’t always mean the weight disappears overnight. In this episode, Lisa Hartzler shares how Jesus gently lifts burdens, even when we’re still carrying unspoken struggles. Learn to let go of striving, embrace rest in God’s love, and respond with thoughtful Christian self-care.
Topics include:
Uncovering hidden beliefs that keep us striving
How God’s tenderness meets our emotional and physical weight
Spiritual and self-care practices to lay your burdens at Jesus’ feet
Encouragement for women who feel “heavy” despite redemption
Key Scriptures: Romans 12:2; Psalm 42:1; John 7:37; Matthew 11:28–30; Psalm 55:22
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4 | Martha, Mary, and the One Thing That Matters Most

What truly matters in our busy lives? In Episode 4 of Rooted + Rested, Lisa Hartzler revisits the story of Martha and Mary, helping Christian women pause, reflect, and choose the “one thing” that brings rest and peace. Learn to hear God’s voice in the ordinary and embrace intentional self-care.
Topics include:
Choosing spiritual rest over constant busyness
Lessons from Luke 10:38–42
Practical ways to integrate prayer, reflection, and self-care
Lavender-inspired moments for reflection and peace
Key Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (CSB)
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3 | Abide: Lessons in the Lavender

Abiding in Christ isn’t about striving—it’s about surrender. In this episode, Lisa Hartzler explores how pruning in the lavender field mirrors spiritual growth and lasting fruit. Learn how confession, quiet reflection, and intentional self-care help you abide deeply in God’s presence.
Topics include:
How pruning and quiet moments reveal God’s work in your life
Lessons from Galatians 5:22–23 on cultivating spiritual fruit
A peaceful practice to help you remain rooted in Christ
Lavender-inspired self-care tips for reflection and rest
Key Scriptures: John 15:4–5; Galatians 5:22–23
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2 | Why Lavender: From Restless to Rooted

Feeling restless despite working from home? In this episode of Rooted + Rested, Lisa Hartzler shares how a tiny nudge toward lavender became a life-changing lesson in slowing down, trusting God’s timing, and letting beauty interrupt the busy. Perfect for busy Christian women seeking peace, reflection, and practical self-care.
Topics include:
Lessons from 20+ years of remote work that felt “perfect” but left her empty
How growing 220 lavender plants became a classroom for her soul
Trusting God’s timing through loss and patience
A simple self-care ritual with lavender-mint tea
Key Scripture: Psalm 46:10 (CSB) – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
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