Permission to Pause with Pat Layton

Send us Fan Mail YouTube Description — You’ve Got Dreams! Have you ever had a dream that seemed to sit quietly on the shelf for years? In this episode of Permission to Pause , I’m sharing the story behind one of my favorite fall movies, You’ve Got Mail , and the unexpected way it planted a dream in my heart more than 25 years ago. Every October 1, that movie takes me back to New York in the fall,...

Send us Fan Mail When Yesterday Shows Up Today: Awareness Before Direction Pause and think about this: There are moments in our faith journey when something happens that catches us off guard. And I don't think it matters how long we've been walking with the Lord, how much Scripture we know, how much healing we've experienced, or how mature we believe our faith has become. Every now...

Send us Fan Mail In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose track of the myriad thoughts that swirl inside us. Often, it's not until we take a moment to sit quietly with our thoughts that we begin to untangle them.  For me, sitting down with my Bible, journal, and pen is a sacred ritual that reveals so much about my inner world.  It's as if journaling shakes my though...

Send us Fan Mail Summer is winding down. Fall is waiting around the corner. Schedules are shifting. Routines are changing. Everybody seems to be going somewhere. And it made me wonder... Where are YOU going? Ephesians 2:10 : “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10, NIV Thank you for joining me on today&apo...

Send us Fan Mail JOIN MY DAILY GUIDED JOURNALING GROUP AT  https://www.skool.com/quiet-quest-bible-journaling/about 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.patla...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how easy it is to lose a good rhythm? Morning prayer, journaling with your coffee still warm, a walk around the block — and then life happens. A trip, family in town, a deadline that won't move, a health scare that rearranges everything overnight. And before long you're looking at the wreckage of your good intentions wondering, "What happened t...

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...