Busy Mom, Rested Soul: Prayer, Rest & Spiritual Growth for Moms | Ep. 53 | Season 3

In a world that never slows down and as moms who are "on" 24/7, how do we make space for God? Charity Rios shares gentle, powerful insights from Richard Foster and the Quaker tradition to help you pray, rest, and grow spiritually—even when life feels full.

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📘 Episode Summary:

In this soul-nourishing episode of The Summer of Savoring, Charity Rios invites listeners into a deeper rhythm of spiritual formation grounded in the teachings of Richard Foster and the Quaker tradition. With motherhood, back-to-school chaos, and modern distractions all vying for our attention, Charity reminds us that prayer, rest, and stillness are more accessible—and more necessary—than ever.

Drawing from Foster’s influential work on Christian spiritual disciplines, Charity explores how mindfulness, silence, and God-centered rest can transform even the busiest seasons of life. You'll also hear guided prayers inspired by Foster’s writings that offer space for peace, healing, and reconnection with God.

Whether you're a busy parent, a spiritual seeker, or someone longing for more intentional rhythms, this episode offers a powerful reminder: you don’t have to be a monk to experience spiritual depth.

🌿 Key Takeaways:

• The Summer of Savoring series is designed to help listeners go deeper in their spiritual practices.

• The back-to-school season, though hectic, is a perfect time to reset and refocus spiritually.

• Richard Foster’s influence stems from his Quaker upbringing, emphasizing simplicity and silence.

• Prayer is not a checklist—it's a loving conversation with a relational God.

• Stillness and silence are sacred tools for grounding ourselves amid distraction.

• Interruptions in daily life can be seen as invitations to serve with love.

• True rest isn’t found in a vacation, but in God’s presence.

• God’s forgiveness and grace are always available when we turn back to Him.

• Even in busyness, peace is possible through mindful, Spirit-led prayer.

🕊️ Topics Covered:

• Christian spiritual formation

• The role of prayer in everyday life

• Motherhood and spiritual growth

• Quaker spirituality and Richard Foster’s legacy

• Finding rest and peace in busy seasons

• Mindfulness and faith

• How to pray with purpose and peace