Dusting Off an Old Hobby You Once Enjoyed

March 19, 2026
00:00 01:30
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Life moves fast. Between work, family, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that once brought us joy. In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we’re reminded that God never intended for us to run on empty.

Drawing from Psalm 23, we hear a powerful truth: God restores our souls. He doesn’t drain us or use us up—He renews us. Sometimes that restoration comes through prayer and rest, and sometimes it comes through the passions and creative outlets God placed in us from the beginning.

If you’ve shelved a hobby, ignored a dream, or forgotten what makes you feel fully alive, this episode is a gentle invitation to make room for joy again. When God restores us, it doesn’t just change how we feel—it changes how we love, serve, and show up for others.

God delights in seeing His children enjoy the gifts He’s given them.

👉 Don’t forget: You can also download our free devotional, “Mind, Body & Soul,” designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits.

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Meet Your Hosts
Ed is the Mission and Cultural Ministries Assistant for The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory. He is a husband, father, dancer and Jesus follower.
Bethany Farrell is a beloved daughter of the King. She attempts – with varying degrees of success – to share that love daily with her husband and four young daughters, and with artists of all ages through her work as the Territorial Creative Arts Director for The Salvation Army Southern Territory. Her hands, and her life, are incredibly full.
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