{"podcast":{"title":"SoulWork Sanctuary","slug":"soulwork-sanctuary-7082256","podcast_index_feed_id":7082256,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/soul-work-sanctuary/","website_url":"http://patricegerideau.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1665a43b-49a7-44ab-baf0-67aba6a04f72/soulwork-podcast-cover.jpg","author":"Patrice Gerideau","episode_count":85,"summary":"Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary, a podcast for those ready to do what Katie Cannon called “the work our soul must have.” Hosted by Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau — writer, theologian, and contemplative — this podcast offers soundbite-sized sanctuary moments through scripture, reflection, and contemplative practice. Each episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and notice God’s presence in the midst of ordinary life. Whether you are weary of always being the “strong one,” longing for rest, or seeking a deeper way of living and leading from the inside out, this space is for you. Step inside. Do the work your soul must have.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256"},"episode":{"title":"e68 A Word about Joy: Rest Is Required","slug":"e68-a-word-about-joy-rest-is-required","published_at":"2026-01-18T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/e68-a-word-about-joy-rest-is-required","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256","url":"https://patriceonline.com/e68-a-word-about-joy-rest-is-required","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1631f4a2-fba6-422b-b5eb-d62a2a0cfb86.mp3","summary":"SoulWork Notes Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary , a weekly place to pause with God. We continue the series A Word about Joy —seven reflections shaped by what my little cousin Cameron has taught me about joy, the word God gave me for this year. In this episode, we reflect on joy as rest . Through story, prayer, breath, and silence, we consider how joy sometimes comes not from doing more, but from listening to our limits and allowing ourselves to stop when rest is needed. This episode includes: An opening prayer Guided breathwork focused on rest and release A reflection on joy, fatigue, and faithful stopping SoulWork prompts for personal reflection A gentle SoulWork practice for the week ahead A closing blessing SoulWork Prompts Where in your life have you pushed past the joy that might be found in rest? What might become possible if you practiced joy as rest more often? How does joy shift when it’s not about what you do, but about what you stop doing? What signals does your body give when it’s time to rest—and how do you usually respond? SoulWork Practice for the Week This week, choose a time and a place to rest. If possible, take a 30-minute nap—or step away from something that has you blocked or overwhelmed for 30 minutes. Afterward, write one line about how that rest felt and what it revealed about joy. Thank you for pausing here. May joy meet you in the rest you allow yourself. If this episode met you in a meaningful way, you’re welcome to receive Notes from the Sanctuary —quiet reflections, writing prompts, and occasional updates shared as an extension of this space. If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here . Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your So…","meta_description":"SoulWork Notes Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary , a weekly place to pause with God. We continue the series A Word about Joy —seven reflections shaped by what…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":902,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/episodes/e68-a-word-about-joy-rest-is-required/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/e68-a-word-about-joy-rest-is-required.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}