{"podcast":{"title":"Dying to Live Podcast","slug":"dying-to-live-podcast-693482","podcast_index_feed_id":693482,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/2828662/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.joshgen.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f7e80be35c7f15d462d633a8a4fbb99a.jpg","author":"Joshua Generation Church","episode_count":163,"summary":"The paradox of the Christian faith involves losing one's life to find it and dying to oneself to gain it (Mark 8:34-35). As citizens of heaven we work, study, love and live here on the earth. The podcast features real conversations aimed at helping believers live for Christ while being grounded in the truth as they navigate life in this secular world. Hosted by Wayne Turner and Nadene Badenhorst for Joshua Generation Church with Michael d'Offay giving eldership oversight.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T06:17:37.436067+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-to-live-podcast-693482"},"episode":{"title":"Sleep as a Spiritual Discipline","slug":"sleep-as-a-spiritual-discipline","published_at":"2026-07-06T19:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-to-live-podcast-693482/sleep-as-a-spiritual-discipline","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-to-live-podcast-693482","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleep-as-a-spiritual-discipline--72561372","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72561372/sleep_as_a_spiritual_discipline.mp3","summary":"Sleep is something we all need, yet it is often one of the first things we neglect. In a world that celebrates busyness and productivity, many people struggle to find the right balance between work, rest, and recreation. Some wear sleep deprivation as a badge of honour, while others find themselves battling fatigue, oversleeping, or poor sleep habits that affect every area of life. But what does the Bible say about sleep? Is it simply a biological necessity, or does God have something deeper to teach us through the gift of rest? How much sleep is enough? Can we have too little—or even too much? And how do we navigate the tension between diligence and rest in a way that honours God? In this episode, we're taking a biblical and medical look at the subject of sleep. Joining us are Michael D'Offay and Dan Barnard, both elders in the life of JoshGen, along with Dr. Hanne Moffat, who brings valuable medical insight to the conversation. Together, we'll explore what Scripture teaches about sleep and rest, examine the health implications of our sleeping habits, and discuss how we can develop rhythms that help us flourish physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you're someone who struggles to get enough sleep, wonders if you're getting too much, or simply wants to understand God's design for rest, this conversation will provide practical wisdom, biblical perspective, and helpful guidance for everyday life.","meta_description":"Sleep is something we all need, yet it is often one of the first things we neglect. In a world that celebrates busyness and productivity, many people stru…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2785,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dying-to-live-podcast-693482/episodes/sleep-as-a-spiritual-discipline/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-to-live-podcast-693482/sleep-as-a-spiritual-discipline.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}