Permission to Pause with Pat Layton

Send us Fan Mail Feeling lost or unsure about your next steps? It’s easy to get caught in the "in-between seasons" of life – those hallways that feel long and undefined. In this episode of "Permission to Pause," we dive deep into the vital "Discover" step of navigating these seasons. Pat Layton explores why pausing and listening are only the beginning; true progress c...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling like you're standing in a hallway? That in-between space where a chapter of your life has closed, but the next one hasn’t quite begun? Maybe it's a shift in your family, career, or a dream that’s evolved. This episode explores that very experience, offering a fresh perspective on these seasons of transition. Join host Pat Layton as she reframes “the hallw...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you're wandering a hallway, disconnected from God, wondering where He's gone? You’re not alone. In this episode of "Permission to Pause," we explore the often-difficult experience of feeling spiritually dry – what Pat Layton calls a "hallway season." It’s tempting to feel like a failure when the vibrant connection you once felt f...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayton.net PLUS my  IG REELS https://www.instagram.com/patlayton/reels/ Find DEEPER DIVE Pause notes...

Send us Fan Mail December 25 — Christmas Day “Merry Christmas, friend.  Today we pause to rejoice — the Savior has come, and His love changes everything.” as this beautiful seasons closes and a New year looms--- If you’re sensing a quiet pull toward something new… that’s not your imagination.  That’s the Holy Spirit inviting you to RESET — ✨ to honor what is ending , ✨ to create space for what i...

Send us Fan Mail December 24 — Christmas Eve “Welcome.  On this holy night, we pause to listen for the whisper of hope that filled the world when Christ was born.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.ne...

Send us Fan Mail December 23 “Take a breath. T oday we lean into anticipation, letting our hearts grow soft and open to the miracle of Jesus’ coming.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the co...

Send us Fan Mail December 22 “Welcome to this quiet pause.  Today we remember that God delights to meet us in ordinary moments — even the December swirl.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join th...

Send us Fan Mail December 21 “Pause with me for a moment.  Today we look for God’s light in every shadow, trusting the One who came as Light for the world.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join...

Send us Fan Mail December 20 “Let’s settle our hearts. Today we pause to breathe in God’s peace — the peace that guards our hearts and steadies our thoughts.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Joi...

Send us Fan Mail December 19 “Welcome. As Christmas draws near, let’s pause to remember why He came: love, redemption, and new beginnings.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation...

Send us Fan Mail “Take a breath.  Today we pause to listen — because God often speaks the loudest in the quietest moments.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at w...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for taking a moment to pause.  Today we're leaning into God’s gentle invitation: ‘Come to Me, and I will give you rest.’” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the co...

Send us Fan Mail Pause with me.  Whether today feels light or heavy, Jesus steps into it with compassion and strength.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.p...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this quiet space.  Today we remember that God’s love comes wrapped in grace, not perfection.” Also--Watch for my upcoming webinar: LUMINA--2026 RESET. REGISTER ON MY WEBSITE www.patlayton.net  Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have y...

Send us Fan Mail Take a breath! Today’s pause invites us to find wonder again — the same wonder that filled the night sky over Bethlehem.” Also--Watch for my upcoming webinar: LUMINA--2026 RESET. REGISTER ON MY WEBSITE www.patlayton.net  Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I&apos...

Send us Fan Mail “Let’s pause for a moment of gratitude.  Even in the messy middle of December, God is faithfully weaving good things.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via...

Send us Fan Mail “Welcome.  Today we take a gentle breath and turn our attention toward the Savior who sees us, knows us, and meets us right where we are.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join t...

Send us Fan Mail “Pause with me for a moment of stillness.  Christmas peace isn’t found in the calendar — it’s found in Christ.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog...

Send us Fan Mail “Let’s settle in.  Today we pause to remember that God’s timing is perfect, His promises steady, and His love unhurried.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation v...

Send us Fan Mail “Welcome to Permission to Pause.  As we light the candles of our week, may Jesus light the quiet corners of our hearts.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation vi...

Send us Fan Mail December 8 “Take a deep breath. Today we slow down long enough to let God’s joy rise within us — not the noisy kind, but the steady, soul-deep kind.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton...

Send us Fan Mail “Let’s pause together and look for the small, sacred ways God is moving in our December.  His presence is the gift we never outgrow.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the co...

Send us Fan Mail “Thanks for joining this quiet moment.  Today’s pause reminds us that God still whispers peace into places we didn’t know needed healing.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join t...

Send us Fan Mail “Welcome back.  As we enter today's pause, let your soul lean into hope — the kind only heaven can give.” Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and episode suggestions contact pat@patlayton.net I'd love to have you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog...