Permission to Pause with Pat Layton
Join Author and Speaker, Pat Layton for a few minutes of hush in the middle of your hustle.
As a busy wife, mom, grandmother and international ministry leader, Pat understands how easy it is to get wrapped up in the messy of the day-to-day and miss the part that matters most. Our faith. Our rest. Our hope.
Let's protect a quiet pause to acknowledge and enjoy the presence of the very one who holds it all together.
This is a 10-15 minute devotional style podcast for women who love Jesus but struggle to find time to get away with Him.
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Episodes
123 episodes
Episode 121: December 5, 2025
“Welcome back. As we enter today's pause, let your soul lean into hope — the kind only heaven can give.”
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Episode 120: December 4th, 2025
December 4“Take a breath, friend. Today we pause to make room for Jesus, the One who comes close even when life feels rushed or weary.”
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Episode 119: December 3rd 2025
“Thanks for pausing with me today. In the middle of the to-dos and twinkling lights, let’s remember Emmanuel — God with us — right here in this moment.”
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Episode 118: December 2, 2025
“Welcome to Permission to Pause. Today we breathe in the peace that only Jesus brings. Let’s settle our hearts and begin the journey toward Christmas with quiet expectation.”
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Episode 117: CHRISTMAS 2025-DECEMBER 1st
There’s something about December that holds both incredible beauty and unexpected pressure. Lights twinkle… calendars fill… expectations rise… and our hearts can so easily drift into overwhelm without us even noticing.If ...
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Episode 116: Pause to give thanks!
Jesus said in Matthew 5: “Love your enemies… pray for those who persecute you.” Not exactly the warm holiday verse we were hoping for, right?But maybe… maybe He knew that family gatherings, unresolved tension, ...
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Episode 115: Pause to LOVE
This week, we’re pausing around a theme many of us need right now: loving beyond lovable.Jesus said in Matthew 5: “Love your enemies… pray for those who persecute you.” Not exactly the warm holiday verse...
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Episode 114: Pause to Listen
When Elijah fled to the wilderness, worn out and afraid, God didn’t meet him in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire. Those powerful displays came and went, but the Lord’s presence wasn’t in them. Instead, Elijah heard Him in a
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Episode 113 Pause and BE THANKFUL
When discouragement tries to pull us away, gratitude calls us back to our roots. Look around—name three small blessings. Say them out loud. Gratitude isn’t a feeling; it’s a choice that reclaims joy.&nbs...
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Episode 112: PAUSE to STOMP OUT--LIMITING BELIEFS
Today, we’re getting real about something that every woman of faith faces: the thoughts that whisper “You can’t.”We’re right in the middle of our Esther Series, and this week we’re getting practical. If you’ve ever thou...
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Episode 111: PAUSE TO DEFY IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Our divine assignments are not about never feeling afraid. They’re about choosing faith over fear—obedience over hesitation—even when your knees are shaking.Like Esther, you don’t need a perfect résumé, a flawless past, or a detailed pla...
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Episode 110: Pause and Consider Taking Risk
Greetings and welcome to Permission to Pause--The YOU TUBE version of this podcast is available at https://www.youtube.com/@patlaytonauthorThe Unstuck Woman Club mentioned is here: https://www.skool.com/the-unstuck-woman-club/abou...
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Episode 109: Pause with Arlene Pellicane Author of Making Marriage Easier
Welcome to Permission to Pause--I am excited to share this episode with you about PAUSING to consider the health of a happy marriage! with my friend ARLENE PELLICANE .Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of sev...
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Episode 108: Pause for Quiet Clarity
There have been seasons in my life when I’ve felt completely uncertain about my next step. Times when I prayed for neon signs, and all I got was a whisper. Times when everything around me looked good on the outside, but my soul was tired of
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Episode 107: Pause and consider some new ways I can serve you!
Welcome to today’s episode of Permission to Pause! I’m so excited to share something that’s been a labor of love behind the scenes—my newly updated website is officially live, and it’s designed with YOU in mind.In this episode, ...
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Episode 106: Pause and consider the Sacred SHIFT!
Episode Title: 🌟 The Sacred Shift: When God Is Gently Moving You ForwardDescription: In this episode of Permission to Pause, we lean into the gentle tug of change — the sacred shift that happens wh...
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Episode 105: Pause and Consider These 5 Questions!
Title: Five Questions to Reflect on Your Season of LifeDescription: Welcome to Permission to Pause, Episode 105! In today's special episode, we’re taking a deeper kind of pause — one that invites r...
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Episode 104: Pause in the fresh Spring season!
Join me, Pat Layton, on the Permission to Pause Podcast as we dive into episode 104, a moment to truly reflect on the seasons of life. This episode is an invitation to pause amidst the hustle, to breathe deeply, and to find your pla...
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Episode 103: Pause when and where you can TODAY!
Introduction: The Essential PauseIn today's fast-paced world, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the unending to-do lists and the constant hustle. We often find ourselves yearning for a moment of peace—a space to simply breathe an...
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Episode 102: PAUSE Before Doing THESE 4 THINGS
In Episode 102 we are pausing to consider 4 particular places in our lives where pausing is extra important. Pausing isn’t passive—it’s a powerful act of surrender and discernment. In this episode of Permission to Pause, Pa...
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Episode 101: Pause for a NEW THING!
Welcome to another episdode of "Permission to Pause," where we take a moment to breathe, reflect, and connect with our true selves. Whether you're a seasoned listener or joining us for the first time, I'm thrilled to have you as part of this jo...
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Episode 100: Pause with me and my Friend Kathi Lipp
Welcome to a milestone episode of Permission to Pause! I'm your host, Pat Layton, and today we are celebrating our 100th episode (WHOOT! WHOOT!) with a truly special guest. Joining us is my dear friend and accomplished author, Kath...
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Episode 99: Pause for a 2025 Vision
Welcome to Permission to Pause with Pat Layton, your go-to place for stepping away from the hustle and finding solace in reflection and prayer. In this episode, Pat invites us to embrace the new year with intention and vision. She ...
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