<p>What if the most spiritual thing you could do right now… is rest?</p><p><br></p><p>In this week’s episode of Needed Conversations, Ryan and Viktoriya Cole unpack a revolutionary truth: you were never meant to live from hustle to exhaustion, from pressure to burnout. You were designed to work from rest—not for it. Before Adam received his assignment, God introduced him to the rhythm of rest. His very first full day was the Sabbath. In this episode, the Coles explore how our obsession with productivity has disrupted our marriages, diminished intimacy, and distanced us from God’s voice. They call couples back to a slower, more sacred pace—a Kingdom rhythm where rest becomes our posture, not our reward. If you’ve been chasing success but feel emptier than ever, this conversation is your reset.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the Presence Pledge—a digital detox and rhythm reset for your marriage—and begin reclaiming the most important hours of your day. Sign up here: https://marriage.ryancoleempowerment.com/presencepledge</p><p><br></p><p>Then, share this episode with a friend or couple who needs this reset, too.</p><p><br></p><p>#PresencePledge #NeededConversations #ChristianMarriage #DigitalDetox #MarriagePodcast #FaithAndMarriage #MarriageGoals</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Opinions on Success</p><p>00:25 Embracing Kingdom Culture Over Hustle Culture</p><p>00:53 Understanding Purpose and Presence</p><p>01:16 The Principle of Rest Before Responsibility</p><p>02:28 Welcome Back: The Presence Pledge Series</p><p>02:35 Setting Margins and Boundaries in Marriage</p><p>03:42 The Digital Detox: The Presence Pledge Explained</p><p>07:59 Reclaiming Energy and Overcoming Digital Addiction</p><p>10:11 The Importance of Fasting and Health</p><p>11:24 The Power of Community and Connection</p><p>15:44 Building Margins for Work and Rest</p><p>16:09 The Biblical Foundation of Rest and Work</p><p>21:05 The Deception of Striving for Success</p><p>24:32 The Sabbath Lifestyle: Rest as a Daily Experience</p><p>25:44 Final Thoughts and Encouragement</p><p><br></p><p>Support this ministry by donating at www.empoweredcultureministries.org</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Social Media: </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moremostforever/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moremostforever/</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moremostforever</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Need help or to book a session?</p><p>Text us at 864-428-7131</p><p>Visit moremostforever.com for resources, blogs, and support.</p><p><br></p><p>Your #1 source for marriage empowerment. In this podcast, we have the conversations that are sometimes the hardest to have but are the most needed in society today. Discussing everything from purpose, spiritual growth, marriage, and culture, we are not afraid to confront the hottest topics to bring a biblical response and help bring the body of Christ back to God&#39;s original design for marriage, family, and the church as a whole.</p>