Permission to Pause with Pat Layton

Send us Fan Mail 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.” 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 “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.” 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 patla...

Send us Fan Mail “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.” 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 I’m honest, friend, this time of year often invites me into a deeper reliance on Jesus—not because everything is peaceful, but because everything isn’t . And ma...

Send us Fan Mail 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, old wounds, and differing beliefs would make this command painfully practical. This week I’ve been praying about a few people I’ll see whose presence feels… tender.  Not...

Send us Fan Mail 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 we were hoping for, right? But maybe…  maybe He knew that family gatherings, unresolved tension, old wounds, and differing beliefs would make this command painfully practical...

Send us Fan Mail 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 gentle whisper —a sound so soft that he had to lean in close to recognize it. (1 Kings 19:11–12)  In that quiet moment, God reminded Elijah—and us—that H...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 thought things like: I’m not enough. I’m too late. I don’t have what it takes. …then this one’s for you. These are what I call limiting beliefs —the subtle lies that...

Send us Fan Mail 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 plan.  You just need the willingness to say YES to God. So pause and ask yourself: “Where in my life is God calling me to step up, even though I fee...

Send us Fan Mail Greetings and welcome to Permission to Pause-- The YOU TUBE version of this podcast is available at https://www.youtube.com/@patlaytonauthor The Unstuck Woman Club mentioned is here: https://www.skool.com/the-unstuck-woman-club/about?ref=868be979afca4d5cb0fa88fe4bfa8da0 Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to hear from you! For comments and ep...

Send us Fan Mail 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 several books including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier, and Screen Kids (coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman). Arlene has been featured on popu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 guessing my way forward. That’s what led me to create a brand-new devotional resource called A Quiet Moment — it’s a 7-FREE day journey into c...

Send us Fan Mail 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, I’m walking you through the heart behind the update and giving you a peek at the services I now offer to help women like you heal from the past, find cla...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: 🌟 The Sacred Shift: When God Is Gently Moving You Forward Description: In this episode of Permission to Pause, we lean into the gentle tug of change — the sacred shift that happens when God begins moving us toward something new. You’ll explore:  • What it feels like when your spirit starts to shift  • How to name what’s changing — even if you don’t fully understand...

Send us Fan Mail Title: Five Questions to Reflect on Your Season of Life Description: Welcome to Permission to Pause , Episode 105! In today's special episode, we’re taking a deeper kind of pause — one that invites reflection, connection, and spiritual growth. Pat shares five powerful questions to help you discern the season you're in, dream a little bigger, and step closer to your God-g...

Send us Fan Mail 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 place in God's plan. Whether you're in a season of blossoming or pruning, rediscover where you are right now with our seasonal life inventory. ...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction: The Essential Pause In 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 and reconnect with our inner selves and with God. That is exactly what the Permission to Pause podcast, hosted by Pat Layton, aims to offer: a s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 , Pat Layton challenges us to wrestle with these transformative truths and incorporate them into our daily walk with God. By pausing intentionally, we make room f...

Send us Fan Mail 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 journey. In this episode, I'm excited to share some transformative thoughts and a new direction for my podcast.  We’...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Kathi Lipp, whose latest book, "Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest" fits beautifully into the heart and...

Send us Fan Mail 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 discusses the significance of creating vision boards grounded in scripture and prayer, offering practical steps to align our hearts with God's pla...

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas friend!  As this year closes and a new one begins--I have a question for you.  Have you ever paused to think about the story your life tells?  We all know it's easy to get stuck in the past, which I very much understand, and help women work towards getting unstuck from their past. But it's often easy to get stuck in replaying moments of pain and shame. Go...

Send us Fan Mail Every December I find myself returning to the story of Jesus found in Luke 1 and 2.  It is definitely a story of hope and wonder and divine interruption.  As I read about Mary and Joseph and the shepherds and the angels, I'm reminded of something so important. Christmas is not about perfection. It's about presence. God's presence with us and our presence with Him. T...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another soul-soothing episode of "Permission to Pause," where we carve out a quiet space for reflection, prayer, and a deeper connection with Jesus. I'm your host, Pat Layton, and today we have a truly heartening conversation lined up for you. Joining us is my dear friend Rachel Wojo, whom I met back in 2015 through a mastermind group and our shared journ...