In this episode, Rachel chats about one of her own favorite hobbies, reading. She shares books that speak to creating some breathing room in your life in Mindset, Productivity & Hustle Culture, and Christian Living. There are also a few fun books to read for fun in Memoirs, Young Adult Fantasy, and more!

Episode Highlights

• A little insight to Rachel’s hobby of reading
• Books that speak to creating some breathing room in your life in Mindset, Productivity & Hustle Culture, and Christian Living
• Books to read for fun in Memoirs, Young Adult Fantasy, and a few miscellaneous choices to check out
• How to continue this conversation with Rachel after listening to the episode

Resources Mentioned

• All It Takes is a Goal podcast with Jon Acuff
• Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
• Your New Playlist by Jon, L.E., and McRae Acuff
• Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots by Mary Marantz
• Believe It by Jamie Kern Lima
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
• Holy Hustle by Crystal Stine
• You’re Already Amazing by Holley Gerth
• Fiercehearted by Holley Gerth
• The Powerful Purpose of Introverts by Holley Gerth
• Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
• Daring Greatly by Brene Brown 
• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
• Dirt by Mary Marantz
• The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, Elizabeth & John Sherrill 
• A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
• The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
• The Land of Stories series by Chris Colfer
• The Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger
• Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff by Chip Gaines
• Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller
• Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow by Jamie Erickson

Related Episodes

• Episode 2: Slow Growth and Capacity with Mary Marantz
• Episode 9: The Purpose of Hobbies with Holley Gerth

Connect with Rachel

• Website: racheldbaker.com
• Instagram @rachel.d.baker 
• Email rachel@racheldbaker.com
• Join our Podcast Community!

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