{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tired, Restless, and Searching: The Spiritual Reality Behind Modern Life","description":"Have you ever felt a quiet, persistent restlessness \u2014 a sense that no matter how good life gets, something still feels off? In this episode, Niki Kirby unpacks the powerful biblical theme of \u201cexile\u201d from her book The Garden of Exile, revealing how the human story\u2014from Eden to eternity\u2014is one of displacement and longing for true home. She reframes modern discomfort as a spiritual ache for shalom, inviting listeners to see their discontent not as something to numb, but as something that points to God\u2019s greater restoration story. Drawing from Scripture, Niki shares how we can live faithfully in exile as she explores how we are called to build, plant, love, and multiply even in a broken world. From navigating spiritual warfare and avoiding distraction, to embracing relationships as tools of sanctification, she offers a grounded and hopeful vision for everyday faithfulness. With a powerful emphasis on lament as holy ground and hope as a daily fight, this conversation reminds us that while we may not feel at home here, we are not without purpose\u2014and restoration is coming. For more about Niki Kirby, check out her website, Facebook, or Instagram.    Find Niki's book The Garden of Exile: How to Flourish in a World that\u2019s Not Your Home      For more from Dr. Carol, check out: Dr. Carol's article Jesus, What\u2019s Going On Here? Dr. Carol Ministries In-Person Intensives. Experience true healing and wholeness in a safe environment as you unpack your story around intimacy and relationships while inviting Jesus to be part of that story.  Dr. Carol loves to hear from you! You can send a confidential message here.  ","author_name":"Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. Carol","author_url":"http:\/\/drcarolministries.com","html":"