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
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Sacred rhythm brings order to chaos. God’s design for worship and rest gives structure to our scattered lives.
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Liturgy anchors us in peace. Ancient prayers, Scripture readings, and Eucharistic rhythms center us when the world feels unstable.
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Healing starts in presence. When we stop striving and simply dwell with God, we rediscover who we really are.
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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.
I am raised Hispanic Pentecostal ( very charismatic)
I have visited Baptist, episcopal, Methodist, orthodox churches, Catholic, interdenominational and Christian messianic churches. All very different in their style of worship, preaching the gospel.
I am older now and realize how much I love stillness,.
I do not enjoy the hype, dark lights, smoke, flashing lights. I do not enjoy a pastor calling people out from the pulpit but I do want to hear preaching that calls sin “sin”.
I don’t like a church that hides behind “the love of Jesus and grace” preaching/ teaching,.
I love the church that teaches us that transformation is part of our walk with God and it is not an option. This is a passion in my heart because we will be held accountable for misleading others and cowardly comforming to this world’s standards.
Eg. no one can be a Christian prostitute, adulterer, liar, thief, pediphile or homosexual. We are born again into a new life, a life that honors God.
I love listening to God, feeling His presence.
I totally get it. As I’ve shared in the book (and this podcast episode), I have a different background in my previous church experience. For me, it’s not so much about “stillness” as it is about Peace. I find the traditions in the liturgy extremely meaningful and always pointing to Christ.
As for teaching… I’ve been taught in the Episcopal Church that sermons are supposed to focus on the lectionary readings (or the collect prayer for the week). And we have the practice of always pointing it back to Christ. I agree that sin is sin, and that we ALL need transformation. That’s all part of our Baptismal Covenant in the Episcopal Church.
To me, I think the big issue is that most people are SUPER quick to point the finger elsewhere, rather than examine their own lives to see where they need change. Everyone (on all sides of these conversations) tends to take a stand on the issues that are important to them. Personally, I feel like we’re all sinners (I include myself in this) and need to pursue His Grace (which isn’t about justifying our own sins, whatever they are).
I like to worship with people who realize that they are broken (just like me) and we’re all bringing it to the one place we can find healing and redemption.