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Silence Over Hustle - Rev. Fr. Sujit Thomas

17 min · 1. juli 2026
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This episode reflects on how modern life equates worth with productivity, placing intense pressure on people from childhood through academic achievement and constant accomplishment. It also highlights how distractions—especially phones—keep us from focusing on what matters most and from spending time at the feet of Jesus seeking the one thing He calls necessary. Sujit Achen argues that the prevalence of distraction is a reminder of the need for silence and contemplation, noting that if Jesus took His apostles away for this purpose, it is even more necessary for listeners today. 00:00 Productivity Pressure 08:30 Worth and Achievement 08:38 Distraction Overload 08:54 The One Thing Needed 09:08 Phones and Focus 09:20 Silence and Contemplation Recorded: June 28, 2026

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Silence Over Hustle - Rev. Fr. Sujit Thomas

This episode reflects on how modern life equates worth with productivity, placing intense pressure on people from childhood through academic achievement and constant accomplishment. It also highlights how distractions—especially phones—keep us from focusing on what matters most and from spending time at the feet of Jesus seeking the one thing He calls necessary. Sujit Achen argues that the prevalence of distraction is a reminder of the need for silence and contemplation, noting that if Jesus took His apostles away for this purpose, it is even more necessary for listeners today. 00:00 Productivity Pressure 08:30 Worth and Achievement 08:38 Distraction Overload 08:54 The One Thing Needed 09:08 Phones and Focus 09:20 Silence and Contemplation Recorded: June 28, 2026

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