Reading The Sabbath Way by Travis West was more than just a thoughtful experience—it was transformative. I picked up the book expecting a Sabbath-focused theology, but what I encountered was an invitation into a whole new way of seeing life.

Travis doesn’t just teach about Sabbath as a Sunday practice—he opens up a spacious way of being that touches every part of the week.
His storytelling is what makes this book so powerful. Whether he’s sharing from his own life, Scripture, or other traditions, each chapter offers clarity, depth, and a personal connection that stays with you.

His words gently but powerfully challenged how I think about time, productivity, and rest. I found myself asking: What would it look like to carry the heart of Sabbath into Monday? Into meetings, parenting, ministry, or moments of silence?

His words helped me imagine a way of living that’s more grounded, spacious, and intentional.
This book is a gift for anyone who feels worn out or simply longs to live a more rooted and present life.

This book was really informative. The Sabbath practice is one that is extensively researched, and there are many books about it. However, Travis approached it in a new manner and really looked at how Sabbath is more than just a day, it’s a lifestyle. It’s a way to deepen your connection with God and improve your overall quality of life. It’s critical to mental. Physical and spiritual wellbeing. I loved that he ended each chapter with reflection questions and a practice to help you adapt your own practices surrounding the discipline of Sabbath.

Review of The Sabbath Way by Travis West
Rating: 5/5 stars

This book is exactly what the Church needs right now. The Sabbath Way is not just a theological unpacking of the Sabbath—though it is deeply rooted in Scripture—it’s a heartfelt, beautifully written call to return to God’s rhythm of rest, presence, and delight. Travis West doesn’t just tell you why Sabbath matters; he shows you what it can look like to live it out—and why it’s worth fighting for.

What struck me most was how approachable and reflective this book is. West doesn’t lecture. He invites. Through personal stories, biblical truths, and honest questions that prompt self-reflection, he helps the reader slow down long enough to really ask:
“Am I living the way God designed me to live? Am I working and resting in a way that reflects my Creator?”

West’s insight that work and rest are both sacred because they mirror God’s own rhythm in creation deeply impacted me. Sabbath is not just a command—it’s a gift. A delight. A way to reconnect to God, to family, to joy, and even to yourself.

He breaks down misconceptions about Sabbath that many of us grew up with—whether we saw it as legalistic or irrelevant—and shows how this ancient practice is just as vital today. And he doesn’t shy away from hard truths: if we don’t choose rest, we will eventually be forced into it. But when we choose Sabbath, we find restoration, freedom, and a renewed intimacy with God.

I finished this book feeling both convicted and encouraged. I want to make changes. I want to slow down. I want to delight in God—not just squeeze Him into the margins of a busy life.

If you’re weary, spiritually dry, burned out, or simply curious about the beauty of biblical rest, The Sabbath Way is for you. I can already tell this is a book I’ll return to again and again. It’s not just a book about Sabbath—it’s a book that helps you live it.

Highly, highly recommend

This is a very thorough book on Sabbath, provided me with lots of things to ponder on and process more. Lots of great examples, though at times it felt way more than a person could tackle. I think it is important to remember that it isn't necessary to apply it all, but to take from it what the Lord has called you to do. I would recommend this to those that want a deeper understanding and application of what and how to Sabbath.

The Sabbath Way is an eye opening book. I learned so much about not only what The Sabbath really is but what it truly means to live it.

I received an advanced reader’s copy from Tyndale and Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book for many reasons. It was filled with a lot of information on what it means to keep a Sabbath day, which of course looks different for every family and individual. It was a topic I have never put much research into, but this book inspired me to do so. It set me on a road of reading as many other books or articles on the subject I could find. The author used humor throughout the book while still supporting with facts and his own examples.

I had such high hopes for this book, but I just couldn't get through it. I made it to the halfway mark and had to give up. While I'm perfectly comfortable reading highly theoretical and theological books, this book struck me as too theoretical. The entire concept of the Sabbath was over-complicated and, at times, almost deified. With my background in academia, I've become familiar with theses and dissertations, and this is precisely how this reads. It seemed almost like the authors were trying to formulate a theoretical model for the Sabbath rather than giving real-world advice on how to practise it. I also have to disagree with some of the statements made from a theological perspective: God does not just dwell in the Sabbath, for instance, as the authors posit. I also got the feeling that Eastern practices were being applied to the Sabbath, which, obviously, won't work. This was just an unnecessarily heavy read that gave me almost no practical advice on how to practise the Sabbath outside of some Eastern practices.