The Biblical Reason You Need Sleep With Brett McCracken

What does sleep have to do with trusting God?

Michael Easley sits down with Brett McCracken, author of The Wisdom of Sleep, to explore why God designed us to sleep, what rest reveals about our dependence on Him, and how our technology-driven culture has changed the way we work and rest.

Sleep reminds us that we are creatures, not the Creator. We cannot always be working, producing, watching, or striving. At some point, we have to stop—and trust that God continues to provide while we rest.

Brett and Michael discuss the biblical wisdom of Psalm 127, the connection between sleep and Sabbath, the impact of phones and screens on rest, the dangers of blurred work-life boundaries, and why receiving sleep can point us toward the gospel of grace.

In a culture marked by anxiety and exhaustion, learning to rest may become a powerful way to live differently.

Key Topics Covered:

- Why God designed us to sleep

- Sleep as a reminder of our limitations

- Psalm 127 and anxious toil

- Rest and trusting God's provision

- Technology and disrupted sleep

- Work, productivity, and boundaries