About this episode
Recorded live at Hope Church’s Volunteer Appreciation Day in Richmond. Tommy shares two life-giving disciplines that help “always yes” volunteers find margin, joy, and balance. You will hear how Sabbath rest and intentional celebration can move you from burnout to sustainable service, plus a practical Q&A on making this work in real life and work. Key Takeaways God did not design you to live overloaded, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Sabbath is both a command and a gift. It is meant to come first so your work flows from rest. Rest renews joy, relationships, and impact. You serve from overflow rather than empty. Celebration is a spiritual practice. Joy and gratitude strengthen service. Small margins matter. Arrive a few minutes early. Leave space between meetings. Build simple pauses into your day. In nontraditional schedules, take rest whenever the window opens. Treat it as a first priority when possible. Timestamps (0:00) Intro (1:11) My Volunteer Addiction (11:04) The Discipline of Rest (30:11) The Discipline of Celebration (38:26) Q&A Section (39:32) Question 1 (43:12) Question 2 (47:57) Question 3 (52:13) Question 4 (53:50) Final Thoughts Scripture Mentioned Isaiah 30:15 Isaiah 58:13–14 Psalm 23 Psalm 150 Matthew 11:28–30 Hebrews 4:9–11 Books Mentioned Margin by Richard Swenson If you found this helpful, please share the episode with a friend! Subscribe to Space for Life for more conversations on living with margin and purpose.