{"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":"e71 Learning to See: The Savior","slug":"e71-learning-to-see-the-savior","published_at":"2026-02-08T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/e71-learning-to-see-the-savior","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256","url":"https://patriceonline.com/e71-learning-to-see-the-savior","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/df247189-fa0a-41c6-a532-350a7a5180ca.mp3","summary":"SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Savior, a meditation on John 3:16 Welcome to our series, Learning to See . For the months of February, March, and April—including the season of Lent—we are making space to walk closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We will be using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Divine Reading” but simply means a close reading of a passage of scripture. According to the Upper Room, “One ancient practice central to Christian prayer is called lectio divina or “divine reading.” In lectio divina, we begin by reading and savoring a short passage of scripture. Our inner posture is one of a listening heart with an unhurried expectation that God has a message to convey especially suited to our circumstance. We read and ruminate with the ears of our heart open, alert to any connections the Spirit may reveal between the passage and our life situation. We ask, “What are you saying to me today, Lord? Reading, reflecting, responding, and resting—this forms the basic rhythm of lectio divina. God is present in you through the Spirit who speaks to you in scripture and prays in you and for you.” (Source: https://www.upperroom.org/resources/lectio-divina-praying-the-scriptures ) Meet the Savior “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (NKJV) SoulWork Homework This week, sit with this text, allow it to sync into your mind, body, and spirit, into every breath. Allow it to remind you of three things: Jesus loved you before, Jesus loves you now, Jesus will always love you. After accepting that truth, see anything that concerns you through the love of Jesus. Write a line or two in…","meta_description":"SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Savior, a meditation on John 3:16 Welcome to our series, Learning to See . For the months of February, March, and Apri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1075,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/episodes/e71-learning-to-see-the-savior/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/e71-learning-to-see-the-savior.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}