About This Episode

When life feels heavy and your soul runs thin, the rhythms of the ancient Church can become a lifeline.

In this first episode of The BibleDude Sessions, Rev. Dan King introduces the heart behind his new book Holy Rhythms for Hurting Hearts and shares how sacred patterns of prayer, worship, and rest can bring healing to weary souls.

Drawing from his own story of finding peace amid chaos and isolation, Dan invites listeners to rediscover how the ancient practices of the Church speak into the modern struggle with anxiety, depression, and spiritual fatigue.

Key Takeaways

• Sacred rhythm brings order to chaos. God’s design for worship and rest gives structure to our scattered lives.

• Liturgy anchors us in peace. Ancient prayers, Scripture readings, and Eucharistic rhythms center us when the world feels unstable.

• Healing starts in presence. When we stop striving and simply dwell with God, we rediscover who we really are.

• This isn’t nostalgia—it’s formation. The goal isn’t to “go back” but to live forward with the wisdom of the Church’s sacred pace.

Scripture Reading

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
— Matthew 11:28-29 (NRSV)

Closing Prayer

Gracious God,
you meet us in the quiet and heal us through your holy rhythms.
As we learn to slow down and rest in your presence,
renew our hearts, restore our minds,
and teach us to walk in step with your Spirit.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This Week’s Challenge

Instead of a resource download, this episode invites you into a practice.

Take 5 minutes each day this week to create a “holy pause.” No music, no scrolling, no noise — just be still before God.

Don’t ask for anything, don’t talk, just sit. And pay attention to God’s presence.

Then ask yourself:

Where did I feel God’s presence in the quiet today?

Join the Conversation

How are you learning to live in holy rhythm? Share your reflections in the comments or tag @BibleDude on social media with #BibleDudeSessionsPodcast.