Permission to Pause with Pat Layton

Send us Fan Mail This is surely a season of growing still. Fall is a perfect set up for a time of quiet, slow growth, a time of trust and faith and maybe even loneliness. So I encourage you, wherever you find yourself right now, to pause in the season that you're in and think about the coming season, how you're preparing, what your roots are like, where you might need to focus on some de...

Send us Fan Mail Oh my, friend--you are in for a TREAT! Today's special episode is with my decades long friend Sharon Jaynes. You may have joined us back at Episode 75 when she shared her book Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe . In this Episode she is sharing about her latest book--DRUM ROLL PLEASE--#26!!! Momma Moments with God , a beautiful 90 Devotional. Here is a bit about Sharon: S...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for joining me on the Simple Summer Study Quest--This is the last episode for our summer study before we start something brand new for FALL! This episode peeks behind the curtain in the lives of sisters Rachel and Leah. Pause and enjoy! LAST CHANCE FOR the FREE PDF for my website patlayton.net Thank you for joining me on today's Permission to Pause. I would love to...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for joining me on the Simple Summer Study Quest-- This episode peeks behind the curtain in the lives of Rebekah and Isaac. Pause and enjoy! Download the FREE PDF for my website 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 you...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for joining me on the Simple Summer Study Quest-- This episode peeks behind the curtain in the lives of Sarah and Hagar! Pause and enjoy! Download the FREE PDF for my website 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 you vs...

Send us Fan Mail Greetings Friend! Welcome to Permission to Pause. I hope you enjoy this bit of a FORMAT FLIP here on Permission to Pause. The next 4 Episodes are my personal prayer chair notes as I work through my Simple Summer Study--available for FREE from my website--patlayton.net  This all started on YOU TUBE but, no--not so much for me :)). I am a podcast girl and I'm guessing you are a...

Send us Fan Mail Reviving the Past: Making Old Things New Again In a world obsessed with the latest gadgets and trends, we often overlook the beauty and value of what’s already around us. Making old things new again isn’t just a practical way to save money and reduce waste; it’s a profound act of creativity and respect for history. This principle can be applied to objects, relationships, and even...

Send us Fan Mail In this VERY PERSONAL episode of Permission to Pause I am Celebrating 40 Years of my life SURRENDERED TO JESUS!  JUNE 9th, 1984 Episode 88 is a very special one to me, as it marks my 40th spiritual birthday.  I'd love to share some key takeaways and reflections that resonated in my heart as I note so much of what God has done in my life and some ways I would love to support y...

Send us Fan Mail Greetings podcast friend! I hope you enjoyed my series on finding CLARITY! I know I Loved learning it and teaching it! In fact, I have a workshop coming up on the material. Sign up for my emails at patlayton.net to hear more! Don't you LOVE podcast?! I know I do. I love what I learn. I love to be inspired. I love to be challenged. The variety. My next deep dive will be into t...

Send us Fan Mail Hey friend, welcome to permission to pause.  Hey, if you are new here, if we haven't met, my name is Pat Layton. I am the host of this podcast. I'm so grateful that you've paused in your limited podcast time to hang out with me for a few minutes today.  The vision of Permission to Pause has always been to become a quiet place that will open a space in your day to si...

Send us Fan Mail This is the LAST of a 5 part series. Sign up for CLARITY CIRCLES Ends May 15th!  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 you vsist my BLOG to join the conversation at patlayton.net Join the conversation via my blog at www.patlayto...

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 Welcome back to "Permission to Pause," where we embrace the gift of stillness and spiritual nourishment in today's fast-paced world.  As we embark on episode 83, part two of our  five-part series dedicated to uncovering clarity in our lives, we pause to breathe in God's presence and wisdom.  Together, we delve into the crucial second step of our clarity journey...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, dear listeners, to another (long coming) enriching episode of "Permission to Pause," where we invite you to carve out a slice of serenity in your bustling schedule and join us in seeking wisdom and tranquility through faith and reflection.  I'm your host, Pat Layton, and as we step into the splendor of spring—a time for growth, fresh starts, and renewe...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for joining friend. On this podcast episode I share a bit about my own "clarity" process for planning my ministry activities for 2024.  I'll share some of what God says stays and what God says goes.  This is Part One of a Multi Part message.  NEW THIS YEAR--You will hear that I am occasionally publishing my podcast on both audio and video this year, especi...

Send us Fan Mail 🎄✨ Need a moment to pause and reflect during this busy holiday season? Join me as we dive into the heart of Christmas with a special devotional journey in my latest podcast episode! 🎁🙏 #PermissionToPause #UnstuckChristmas 👩‍💻 Join our Unstuck Woman Christmas Group on Facebook for daily discussions, prizes, and holiday inspiration. Plus, sign up for exclusive email goodies on...

Send us Fan Mail Hey friend,  It's been a minute since we've connected,  I've missed our conversations and can't wait to share all the insights and experiences from my recent speaking engagements and travels on future episodes. From the coasts of Maine to South Florida speaking engagements, I've been soaking up inspiration and can't wait to share it all with you.  But...

Send us Fan Mail I recently heard one of my favorite author/speakers use a phrase in random conversation that I could not get off my mind. I was listening to HIS podcast and scribbled a note while driving so would not forget.  The phrase he used was “NET THAT butterfly” in reference to not allowing our thoughts to run away with us. That visual image has stuck in my head now for weeks.  Stinking th...

Send us Fan Mail As the wife of a former NFL player, podcast host and author Katy McCown knows how it feels to yearn for a sense of belonging. Spending time alone in new, unknown cities as part of her husband’s profession, Katy often searched for women to connect and build community with but often felt unseen and unfulfilled.  In her new six-session Bible study and accompanying teaching videos,  S...

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 Bestselling author Sharon Jaynes offers adults a practical, specific guide to praying for their whole child—from their mind (their thoughts) to feet (the path they walk)  Sharon Jaynes, international speaker and the bestselling author of twenty-five books with nearly one million sold, is a powerful voice in the global faith community. Formerly the vice president of Proverbs 31 Min...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Permission to Pause, the podcast where we provide a quiet space for women to pause, breathe, and be with Jesus. I'm your host, Pat Layton, and in today's episode, titled "Pause and be Carefree," we'll explore the concept of finding freedom and peace in our daily lives. Join me as we reflect on the powerful words of Psalm 36:7-...

Send us Fan Mail Join this exciting podcast episode of Permission to Pause with my dear friend Pam Farrel. Pam is the author of over 50 books. She has served alongside her husband Bill for decades of ministry to couples, families and youth! She served as Director of Women’s Ministry during Bill’s years as a Pastor. They have written 50+books including best-selling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are L...

Send us Fan Mail I am so excited to have Katie M. Reid as a guest on the podcast this week! Katie is the author of Made Like Martha and A Very Bavarian Christmas . She is the co-host of The Martha + Mary Show podcast , and a singer/songwriter. She has published articles on Focus on the Family, MOPS, HuffPost, TODAY’s Parenting Blog, and YouVersion. Katie inspires others to live out their God-given...

Send us Fan Mail This episode, the last on my 2 year anniversary replays, was originally shared as  Episode #4--just happening to be the 4th most popular episode over the past 2 years:  Pause and Find Strength in Your Secrets.  Everyone needs someone we trust and with whom we can share our story but our most important "share" is with Jesus! He will guide and direct us from there. With Go...